How do they release songs/video games? Do they just push a button and it’s there?
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For games, it depends on the platform.
On Steam yeah I think it is basically just push a button to upload the latest version. There are settings for when you want it to be available, how much it costs, etc.
On consoles there’s a whole certification/submission process. You send a build of the game to Microsoft/Sony/Nintendo and they do various tests on it to make sure it’s not completely broken and complies with their rules. They give a report back with information about what needs to be fixed or changed. But if it all passes then they will release it on the store on your release day.
If the game has a physical copy this needs to be done a few months in advance because the discs need to be printed and shipped to stores before the release date.
Developers usually plan to submit the game multiple times in case they fail. Sometimes even if the first one passes they might still use the time they have to fix more bugs and submit it again.
It’s pretty bad if the game fails the certification and you haven’t planned for any more attempts. It takes a significant amount of time and money. So not only could your game be delayed, it means paying more.
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