Like many events organisers Steel Media have been closely monitoring recent global news and we are as devastated as everyone else to hear of the postponement to GDC, and the inconvenience and problems this may have caused many in the industry of all shapes and sizes, including the organisers of GDC themselves.

However we have also noted that many other smaller events have successfully gone ahead as planned and we recognise how important these events are to the global ecosystem and those who will still be in San Francisco during this time for a variety of reasons. As such, after consulting with partners and taking into account the latest advice from health experts and government officials we have decided to reaffirm our plans to go ahead with our eighth annual Big Indie Pitch in San Francisco during the time of year usually dominated by GDC.

The Big Indie Pitch offers shortlisted developers a chance to impress some of the best experts the industry has to offer (including journalists publishers, investors, and notable indies), answer questions and gather expert insight on their game.

Our unique speed dating format gives each developer 4-5 minutes with each table of expert judges, meaning entrants will get real feedback from the event. The winners will also be covered across Steel Media's network of website (such as Pocket Gamer and PC Games Insider), making this a great chance to get your game up in lights.

The brand new extended deadline to submit your game is midnight on March 16th, 2020.

*Though please submit early to avoid disappointment as places fill fast*

The basic criteria:

You can pitch your game even if you’ve pitched it at a previous BIP
We prefer to see unreleased games, though we’re happy to see games that have been released in the last 6 months, or recently updated.
Games must be presented by developers using a device that can be moved from one table to another. This can include via playable gameplay, for example on phones, tablets or a laptop, or via video.

All submissions will be notified if they are successful in their application to pitch at the event. Please note that all entrants must be able to attend the event and Steel Media will not cover cover costs associated with getting to the event.

Fill out the form below and submit it to us to apply for your place in The Big Indie Pitch in San Francisco 2020.