#52 - Would AEG Publish This?

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John Zinzer and Mark Wooten explain what AEG is looking for, and go through many examples of published games that would be a great fit. Tune in to see if you have a game AEG is looking to publish!

Email creative@alderac.com to submit your game ideas to the company!

Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com

Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

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Fun Problems

#52 - Would AEG Publish This?

Fun Problems

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published about a year ago

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John Zinzer and Mark Wooten explain what AEG is looking for, and go through many examples of published games that would be a great fit. Tune in to see if you have a game AEG is looking to publish!

Email creative@alderac.com to submit your game ideas to the company!

Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com

Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

60 episodes

#Lifestyle #Games and Gambling #A.J. Brandon #Peter C. Hayward

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