Critic my logo animation!

[Jakerpot]

100 POST!!!! HA!

not certain yet, but if at least 10 peaple raise they hands, i will.

[markbilly]

not certain yet, but if at least 10 peaple raise they hands, i will.

What happens if 9 people raise their hands, will you not bother then? Go back to the drawing board?

[Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens]

Jakerpot, don't be ridiculous.  This isn't a 'raise your hand to convince me' forum.  Either go with one of the suggestions or think of something on your own and stick with it. 

I don't want to have to start pruning this thread, but I will if necessary.

[Renal Shutdown]

not certain yet, but if at least 10 peaple raise they hands, i will.

I asked around, and I got 10 people to raise their hands.  They all agreed you should stop faffing about with a name and a logo for now, and actually make something to release first.

Those 10 then raised their other hands to agree with that plan, too.

[Jakerpot]

i'm making a game. I'm almost launching a demo, so i need a name for the company.

[IndieBoy]

Who thinks Jakerpot is just making up excuses for not working on his game?

*raises hand*

[G]

*raises both hands*

A "Company Name" is not a need to launch any game or demo. Just say "A Jackerpot production".

[Jakerpot]

yeah i know, but i would like to use Jakerpot Games. So it almost decided, if no one has any more suggestions, i can finish the case.

[markbilly]

I'm not sure if anyone cares. We are far more interested in playing your game.

[Gregjazz]

yeah i know, but i would like to use Jakerpot Games. So it almost decided, if no one has any more suggestions, i can finish the case.

It sounds like you have your heart set on the name, but as I said before, don't pick a name that is appealing to you, but one that will be appealing to your customers.

The word "Jakerpot" just don't sound good to me. The word "Jaker" sounds either like "Joker" or "Jake". The word "pot" is either a reference to a toilet or perhaps marijuana. Overall the word doesn't sound very appealing. Maybe that's just me, though.

[Ghost]

Maybe that's just me, though.

It has a certain ring to it, but for some strange reason makes me think of Quackerjack...

[Jakerpot]

We are far more interested in playing your game.

If you are so, why don't you comment on the topic? ( ) Yeah, i think its just you Gregjazz  i think many players don't even care about the company name, but when the company make 5 or 6 games, and they start to be a little famous, they start to care about it.

[Gregjazz]

Yeah, i think its just you Gregjazz  i think many players don't even care about the company name, but when the company make 5 or 6 games, and they start to be a little famous, they start to care about it.

The connotations of a company name is extremely important. However, if you're looking to just make free games and have fun, I guess you don't need to care about that.

[Jakerpot]

Exactly  if i would make a commercial game i would use another name of course. something like, hum...
Maybe CreatIV Games? 

[Takyon]

And it starts again lol. Seriously Jakerpot just pick something, you can always change it later.

[Jakerpot]

Jakerpot Games

[Ubel]

Exactly  if i would make a commercial game i would use another name of course. something like, hum...
Maybe CreatIV Games? 

Do not do that.

I don't completely agree with Greg's points. Firstly, I don't see why Jakerpot doesn't sound appealing. It's original so what's the deal? And how do you even define appealing? It's so subjective that you can't possibly please everyone. I don't think such things as "bad/unappealing company names" exist. The important thing is that it's memorable. Jakerpot Games is a name you don't forget in an instant, unlike boring names such as CreatIV Games.

Secondly, by putting the Jakerpot Games logo into your free games you create an identity for yourself as a game developer. If you change the name all of a sudden part of this identity is destroyed, especially if you start using a boring corporate name. Also, people will see through it. They will think "Oh, he changed the name to something 'professional' sounding because he wants people to buy his game. That's so cheap."

[Jakerpot]

I was just kidding, when i use its because i'm kidding. I wont use CreatIV Games, i will use Jakerpot Games. Its now oficial! Wo-Ho! *Break a champagne bottle on my computer screen*

[Gregjazz]

I don't completely agree with Greg's points. Firstly, I don't see why Jakerpot doesn't sound appealing. It's original so what's the deal? And how do you even define appealing? It's so subjective that you can't possibly please everyone. I don't think such things as "bad/unappealing company names" exist. The important thing is that it's memorable. Jakerpot Games is a name you don't forget in an instant, unlike boring names such as CreatIV Games.

The thread's over, but I thought I'd respond to this post to clarify my position. Since you want to make a company name that appeals to your customers, you need to consider your market. If you're creating games for adolescents, something like "Toilethead Productions" could fly. If you're creating childrens' games, you need to bear in mind that their parents will probably be buying the games for them, so you need to come up with a company name that appeals to parents. Do you begin to see what I'm saying?

Anymore, while thousands of new companies are being created, you need to rely on something other than a catchy name to help your company catch on. (which is why we take into account SEO for the company name, market appeal, etc.)

Like I said, though, for a company that's going to be making free games, all this is probably far beyond what you need to consider.

[Jakerpot]

probably, who will play my games are 12-30 + age persons, and if smaller children play it, probably parents will no know, because the download it on internet, not buy it. And Jakerpot Game, what's wrong if it? "Hey man, did you played Mansion Break?" "No, my father don't let me play it because the developers name is Jakerpot Games..." 
I know what you are trying to say, but it doesnt apply to me.