Game publishers are responsible for the marketing, distribution, and sales of video games. They work with developers to bring games to market and ensure they reach a wide audience.

Activision Blizzard is a leading game publisher known for publishing popular franchises like "Call of Duty", "World of Warcraft", "Candy Crush Saga", and "Overwatch".

Live service is a term used to describe the process of releasing a game in stages, with new content and updates added over time. This approach allows developers to keep players engaged and provide a continuous gaming experience.

Devolver Digital is a game publisher known for its focus on independent game development and publishing. They have published popular indie games like "Hotline Miami", "The Witness", and "Gris".

A third-party game is a game that is published by a company other than the developer. This is in contrast to a first-party game, which is published by the same company that developed it.

Rockstar Games is a game publisher known for its popular franchises like "Grand Theft Auto", "Red Dead Redemption", and "Max Payne".

An exclusive game is a game that is published and distributed exclusively by a single company. This means that the game is only available on that company's platform or platforms.

Electronic Arts (EA) is a leading game publisher known for its popular franchises like "The Sims", "Battlefield", "FIFA", and "Madden NFL".

A first-party game is a game that is published by the same company that developed it. This is in contrast to a third-party game, which is published by a company other than the developer.

Ubisoft is a leading game publisher known for its popular franchises like "Assassin's Creed", "Far Cry", "Watch Dogs", and "Rainbow Six".

A third-party game is a game that is published and distributed by a company that is not the developer. This is in contrast to a first-party game, which is published by the same company that developed it.

Nintendo is a leading game publisher known for its popular franchises like "Pokémon", "Mario", "The Legend of Zelda", and "Animal Crossing".

An indie game is a game that is developed and published by a single individual or a small team. Indie games are often characterized by their unique and innovative gameplay mechanics.

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading game publisher known for its popular franchises like "Halo", "Gears of War", "Forza", and "Minecraft".

A third-party game is a game that is published and distributed by a company that is not the developer. This is in contrast to a first-party game, which is published by the same company that developed it.