About holo Indie
A gaming brand dedicated to bringing to life user-generated games based on hololive production.
holo Indie is a program supporting fan-made games, where games that meet COVER's Derivative Work Game Guidelines and pass the relevant screening processes are released with holo Indie as the publisher.
This program supports creators by giving a majority of the profits back to them for pay-to-play games.
What is hololive production?
hololive production is one of the world's top VTuber management agencies that consists of the female talent group hololive and the male group HOLOSTARS.
Currently, hololive production has over 90 affiliated talents active in Japan, Indonesia, and English-speaking countries, and has over 90 million YouTube subscribers across all channels.
Official X Account: @hololivetv
Official Website: hololivepro.com
Benefits of Applying
・Monetization through download sales
Creators are able to sell their games as hololive production Derivative Work games and receive subsequent profits with the support from publisher holo Indie.
・The greater reach of hololive
As well as being shared across holo Indie's social media accounts and released on its store, holo Indie games can be introduced to fans and played on stream by hololive production talents themselves, reaching fans from all over the world that may have been harder to reach by oneself/through one's own connections.
・Production support including resource provision
We provide production support including resources such as original audio via AudioStock and certain official 3D talent models.
Q&A
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What actually is holo Indie?
holo Indie is a gaming brand that was established with the mission to provide various forms of support for game creators producing hololive derivative work games.
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How is holo Indie different from regular fan-made (derivative work) games?
The biggest difference for creators is being able to receive official support and strive toward monetizing their product. Derivative works are typically released without remuneration under the relevant guidelines, but by making it past the holo Indie screening process, games containing hololive IP can be sold worldwide for profit.
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Which entity manages holo Indie?
holo Indie is managed by the COVER subsidiary CCMC Corporation.
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What kind of support can I get?
We mainly offer game promotional support, but we also provide feedback regarding submitted games.
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Can corporations also apply through holo Indie?
We have previously released a number of holo Indie titles from corporations.
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How long does the screening process take for submitted games?
We typically get back to creators within 1-2 months, but we may require more time depending on the game.
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Does my game need to be completely finished before I apply?
The game does not need to be the final version, but it would be ideal if there was a proposal and data for verification we can easily operate.
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What should I do if my game does not pass the screening process?
We will take responsibility for the disposal of client, proposal, and personal information shared with us. Furthermore, even if your application for holo Indie is declined, you are still permitted to release the game for free as long as you follow the derivative works guidelines.
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Can I submit multiple games/proposals at once?
Yes you can.
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Does holo Indie offer financial assistance for game development?
Not currently.
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May I stop the screening process partway through or withdraw my submission completely?
Developers themselves are in control of the progress of each project right the way through, so there is no issue with choosing to stop midway through, or withdrawing your submission altogether.
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Will it be difficult for me to apply if I am not a professional game developer?
We accept submissions from anyone with a passion for game development.
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Are there age or nationality restrictions?
There are no such restrictions.
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I have never released a game on Steam. Will this be an issue?
We will support you as best as possible with any issues you may have.
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Is there any issue with the games being derivative works?
No there is not. holo Indie is a legitimate program that follows COVER's Derivative Works Guidelines in order to release creators' games with the required official support.
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How much does it cost to submit a proposal?
There are no costs involved in the screening process.
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Who owns the copyright for released games?
The rights for games that are produced through holo Indie will be owned by the creators themselves. holo Indie will manage the hololive IP that features in any game and provide support regarding sales.
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Are there genre restrictions?
None in particular.
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Can I create titles that contain mature content?
We will reject any proposals that contain mature content.
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How are sales prices determined?
Prices of games will be determined upon consultation/deliberation with the creator, taking into account market prices and the price of similar titles.