Do publishers still matter? - Pachter Factor S9E28

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With the push to digital instead of physical games why would a developer still sign up with a publisher? Is it worth losing a cut of the money? What purpose does a publisher serve if manufacturing and distribution are eliminated?
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[@tarak3439]

Thanks Pach!

[@plipogamez3173]

I always assumed publishers take a huge percentage, and demand much of the Intellectual Property rights.

[@plipogamez3173]

I am stupid and lazy ...and more down-to-Earth than most people I know.