What it's actually like being a game publisher Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. What it's actually like being a game publisher With No More Robots founder Mike Rose. Podcast by Robert Purchese Senior Staff Writer Published on 3 May 2022 1 comment A publisher's perspective: we haven't had one of those on the Eurogamer Podcast yet, not until today! And publishing is an area there are many misconceptions about. Are they goodies, are they baddies? We just don't know! And how does signing a game, and marshalling it out of the door, work? My guest today started their own label five years ago in the hope of doing things differently, and things have gone very well. Today, No More Robots employs 13 people and is responsible for games like Hypnospace Outlaw, Descenders, Not Tonight, and Yes, Your Grace. Good games. In fact, the recently-announced Dreamsettler, a spiritual successor to Hypnospace Outlaw, became the company's most Wishlisted game - an important metric for predicting how a game will ultimately do. Well, it used to be, anyway, but more on that in the chat. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Watch on YouTube Meet Mike Rose from publisher No More Robots. He's a chatty fellow. My guest is Mike Rose, and once upon a time, it was just him at Gamescom 2017 taking a punt on a Dutch downhill biking game, which looked very different to the Descenders game it would become. But apparently he has a knack for spotting talent because Descemders would go on to become the company's most successful game - so successful, in fact, it has allowed the studio to now branch into making internal games. But it wasn't all success: Rose did once pass on the wonderful couch co-op game Overcooked because he didn't think co-op would take off again. Oh Mike! Mike Rose is candid and funny, and shows publishing in a different light. Episode 14 of The New Eurogamer Podcast [since renamed One-to-one] is now available to all, from here or all major podcasting platforms (let me know if you can't find it anywhere). iTunes Google Podcasts Spotify Audible RSS You can find all other episodes of The New Eurogamer Podcast in our handy archive. And remember, premium supporters of the website get these episodes first, plus a smorgasbord of other treats. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More Podcasts Weekly What's week one been like in Overwatch 2? Mei, Mei. 9 Podcast Exactly how realistic are horses in games? What they get right, and what they get wrong. Weekly All the goss from EGX London Street Fighter 6! Wo Long! More. Podcast Nearly a decade of video with Eurogamer's Ian Higton And his world famous jorts. 11 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store