GameJacket - FAQ 

Barry White, Founder & Director of Content, GameJacket

What is GameJacket?

Well, GameJacket is an innovative solution for Flash games which allows developers to retain full control (we really do mean it too) over their content, whilst at the same time generating a steady stream of revenue from high value advertising.

How does GameJacket work?

You upload the game files (.SWF) through the GameJacket Developer Console and download your custom 'GameJacket'. Each 'GameJacket' .SWF is unique and acts as the substitute for the game files - this is the file that you can freely submit to game portals and allow to spread virally around the net. When somebody plays your custom 'GameJacket', both the advert and the game source file are loaded in dynamically from the GameJacket servers.

Why would I want to do this?

As the games .SWF files are not distributed with the 'GameJacket' and are held in a secure location on our servers, it means that if you've found a few bugs and you want to update your game source file, any changes you make will take immediate affect, regardless of where the 'GameJacket' has already spread. The version of your game that you would like people to play, is the version that they will see.

How does this benefit me?

It means that you can allow your game to spread virally throughout the web and earn money whenever and wherever your game is played. You can update, modify or remove your game source file instantly, anywhere on the web (no more problem bugs!) and you can access detailed statistics and track your game as spreads across the web.

Is it true GameJacket is offering a $1000 advance on advertising revenue?

Absolutely! Providing the game meets certain basic criteria and is approved by our editorial panel, we are currently offering a US$1000 advance in advertising royalty to each developer uploads a previously unreleased game. If you earn more than US$1000 in royalty, you keep that too. it's really that simple. There's no catch, just stick with us for 6 months... watch your earnings add up and in the unlikely event that your game doesn't make US$1000, don't worry, the money's yours to keep. We play fair, it's your game, and if you want to remove your game from GameJacket (and the rest of the web!) and seek sponsorship deals from others after the six months is up - we don't mind either.

So is GameJacket just for new games then?

Not at all; upload as many games as you like, new or old - you’d be surprised at how many gameplays even the oldest of games can generate. We have a hyperactive submissions team!

How can I get involved?