I don't think we'll see publishers go away, I think we'll just see the terms of the contract be a bit more favorable toward game studios/musicians/writers/etc.

I don't think we'll see publishers go away, I think we'll just see the terms of the contract be a bit more favorable toward game studios/musicians/writers/etc. There's always going to be a need for investment money to bring new ideas to market, and getting loans will be much easier from a publisher that understands the business vs a bank.