Publisher compliance

Working with publishers and platform holders requires meeting complex compliance requirements that span technical, legal, and operational domains. From platform certification processes to publisher reporting requirements, maintaining compliance while focusing on game development requires specialized expertise and proven frameworks.

Super Collider’s publisher compliance services help game studios navigate the complex requirements of working with publishers, platform holders, and distribution partners. Our gaming-native operators understand the evolving compliance landscape across all major platforms and deliver practical solutions that ensure smooth publishing relationships.

What’s included

Platform certification support

  • Comprehensive platform requirements analysis for console, PC, and mobile platforms including technical, content, and operational requirements
  • Certification preparation including documentation, testing coordination, and submission management
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring for platform policy updates and requirement changes

Publisher relationship management

  • Publisher requirement assessment and compliance planning for reporting, deliverables, and milestone management
  • Contract compliance monitoring including milestone tracking, deliverable specifications, and reporting obligations
  • Publisher communication coordination including regular updates, issue escalation, and relationship management

Content and regulatory compliance

  • Age rating compliance including ESRB, PEGI, and regional rating system requirements
  • Content compliance assessment covering platform guidelines, regional restrictions, and publisher standards
  • Regulatory compliance including data protection, accessibility requirements, and regional legal obligations

Documentation and audit support

  • Compliance documentation management including policies, procedures, and audit trail maintenance
  • Regular compliance assessments and gap analysis to ensure ongoing adherence to requirements
  • Audit preparation and support for publisher reviews, platform assessments, and regulatory inspections

Our process

Requirements mapping and assessment We start by comprehensively mapping all compliance requirements across your target platforms, publishers, and markets. This includes analyzing contracts, platform guidelines, and regulatory requirements to create a complete compliance framework tailored to your specific publishing strategy.

Compliance framework implementation Our team implements comprehensive compliance frameworks including documentation systems, monitoring processes, and reporting workflows. We establish procedures for ongoing compliance management and train your team on requirements and processes.

Ongoing monitoring and management We provide continuous compliance monitoring including requirement updates, policy changes, and ongoing assessment of compliance status. This includes regular reviews with publishers and platforms to ensure ongoing adherence and proactive issue resolution.

Strategic compliance planning Our team works with your leadership to develop strategic compliance plans that support your publishing goals while minimizing operational burden. We provide ongoing guidance on compliance optimization and best practices as your publishing relationships evolve.

Why choose us

Multi-platform expertise Our operators have managed compliance requirements across all major gaming platforms including console manufacturers, PC platforms, mobile app stores, and subscription services. We understand the nuances of each platform’s requirements and how to efficiently manage multi-platform compliance.

Publisher relationship experience We’ve supported compliance management for studios working with publishers of all sizes, from indie publishers to major AAA publishers. Our experience includes managing complex multi-territory publishing deals and navigating the compliance requirements of different business models.

Ready to streamline your publisher compliance?

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