Zero to 1K: Growing Your Player Base and Making Your First $$ @GlobalGameJam
Zero to 1K: Growing Your Player Base and Making Your First $$  @GlobalGameJam
Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You’ve got a game. Now, how do you get your game to be one that people both play and pay for? It isn’t luck; it’s a strategy. In this session with GGJ and Xsolla, you’ll learn practical ways to attract players and simple, effective tactics to monetize your project.

​This webinar breaks down the essentials of making money from your game and attracting a real audience without needing a large budget or team. You’ll get practical, beginner-friendly strategies you can apply right away to see results from studios who have been there. Learn how to avoid common early mistakes and build momentum with your first release.

​Key takeaways:
​Proven ways to earn your money from a game
​Strategies to attract and grow your first 1,000 players - and beyond!
​Tips for setting yourself up for long-term success in game development
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​Speakers:
​A.J. Fulco, CEO, Tastie Games - https://mole-maiden.xsolla.site/
​Natasha Skult, CEO, MiTale - mitalegames.com
​Berkley Egenes, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, Xsolla - xsolla.com
​Bakir Omarov, CEO, Cool Bears - cool-bears.com

​Moderator:
Maria Burns Ortiz, Executive Director, Global Game Jam - globalgamejam.org
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