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via New survey in UK says, 64% Game Developers self-publish, of which 96% are independent studios. 52% on iPhone platform 38% on PC 36% on PSN 16% on...

August 10, 2010 • Brandon Wu

via gamasutra.com

New survey in UK says,

64% Game Developers self-publish, of which 96% are independent studios.

52% on iPhone platform
38% on PC
36% on PSN
16% on Xbox Live

And for those who self-publish, 72% digitally distribute their games.

In conclusion, if you want your games to be discs selling at retail shops, most would go with a publisher. And digital distribution helps game studios self-publish. Nothing new here, but lovely stats for a nice Tuesday morning.