FAQ

Answers about PK Nexus: get found, get measured, stay up to date. Features, premium plans for developers, and free access for media and creators.

General

What is PK Nexus?

PK Nexus is the central hub for game press kits. Press kits get found (listed in browse and search), get measured (views, referrers, pitch-link opens), and stay up to date (live Steam/itch.io when connected). Developers get premium tools; media, creators, and gamers use it free.

Who can use PK Nexus?

PK Nexus is for everyone in the gaming ecosystem: game developers who want to showcase their games, journalists and media outlets looking for coverage materials, content creators seeking game assets, and gamers who want to discover new games.

Is PK Nexus free to use?

Yes. A developer can publish one press kit for free and it stays live. Paid plans start at $29/year and add a second kit, analytics, pitch links, playtest keys, and team seats.

For Developers

How do I create a press kit?

Register as a developer. In your dashboard, click Create Press Kit, paste a Steam or itch link or fill in the details, and publish. The free kit stays live. Analytics and trackable pitch links are on paid plans.

What pricing plans are available for developers?

Free includes 1 live press kit and 100 MB. Indie Starter is $29/year (2 press kits, 250 MB, 2 team seats). Indie Plus is $59/year (5 press kits, 1 GB, 5 team seats). Paid plans add analytics, pitch links, and playtest keys, and they remove the PK Nexus footer.

Why use PK Nexus instead of a free link (Google Drive, Notion, etc.)?

Free options host your files but don't get you found or measured. PK Nexus gives you SEO and discovery (media and creators browse by genre and platform), analytics (views, unique visitors, where traffic came from, and which pitch links were opened), and live store data (Steam/itch.io price and updates on your page). You get one professional link that stays up to date and one place to maintain, plus trackable pitch links so you can see when journalists open your outreach.

How many press kits can I create?

Free includes 1 press kit. Indie Starter includes 2, and Indie Plus includes 5. New accounts can add 8 screenshots and GIFs on Free, and 16 on paid plans. Accounts that already existed keep their previous limits.

How does play testing work for developers?

In your dashboard, open the Play Testers tab and turn on 'Accept play tester sign-ups' for any press kit. Gamers and content creators can then sign up as play testers on that kit's page. You'll see signups in your dashboard and can send them keys (Steam, itch.io, etc.) when you're ready. They receive keys in their Dashboard → Play tests tab.

Does the free press kit stay online?

Yes. The 7-day trial is retired. A free press kit stays published. Paid plans add another kit, analytics, pitch links, playtest keys, and team seats, and they remove the PK Nexus footer.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. When you cancel, you'll retain access until the end of your billing period, then enter a grace period before storage removal.

Can I embed my press kit on my own website?

Yes! Copy an iframe or script snippet from your dashboard (Integrations or Embed section) and add it to your website. The embed shows a press kit carousel that drives traffic back to your full kit on PK Nexus.

What are webhooks and how do I use them?

Webhooks notify you when something happens, for example, when a pitch link is opened, a play tester signs up, or you send a key. Add a webhook URL in your dashboard (Integrations) and we'll send the details there. You can connect Discord, Slack, or any URL that accepts HTTP POST requests.

Can I schedule my press kit to publish automatically?

Yes! Set a date and time in your dashboard to publish your press kit automatically. Perfect for launch day. Schedule in 15-minute increments and your kit goes live without lifting a finger.

Can I invite team members to manage my press kits?

Yes. Invite team members from your dashboard; they get their own access and can collaborate on your press kits and posts. The number of team seats depends on your plan (Indie Starter: 2 seats, Indie Plus: 5 seats).

Is there a referral program?

Yes! Share your unique referral link with other developers. When they publish their first press kit, your next subscription renewal is pushed back by about a month. Find your link in your dashboard under Integrations or Referrals.

For Media & Creators

How do I find games to cover?

Browse our press kit library by category, platform, or release date. Use the search function to find specific games, or discover new titles through our curated homepage sections. You can also subscribe to RSS feeds for new and updated press kits. They're perfect for media and creators who use feed readers. All materials are ready for immediate use in your coverage.

Can I download press kit materials?

Yes! You can download a full press kit as ZIP (screenshots, logos, art), the fact sheet as HTML, or open the fact sheet in a new window to print or save as PDF. All materials are provided by developers specifically for media coverage and content creation.

How do I contact developers?

Each press kit includes developer contact information. You can reach out directly via email or through their provided social media links. Some developers also enable direct messaging through PK Nexus.

For Gamers

How do I sign up as a play tester?

Visit a press kit that is accepting play testers (look for the 'Accepting play testers' badge). Sign in, then click 'Sign up as play tester' on the kit. You'll see your signups and any keys developers send in your Dashboard → Play tests tab.

Technical

What file formats are supported?

We support common image formats for screenshots and logos, including JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF. Trailers use a YouTube link, and you can add an optional download URL for the video file. Storage limits depend on your plan.

Are press kits SEO optimized?

Yes! All press kits include proper meta tags, Open Graph data, Twitter Cards, and Schema.org structured data. This ensures your games appear correctly in search results, social media shares, and AI search engines.

How secure is my data?

We use Firebase for authentication and storage, with enterprise-grade security. All connections are encrypted, and we follow industry best practices for data protection. Developers have full control over their press kit visibility.

Account & Billing

How do I change my subscription plan?

Go to your dashboard and click 'Upgrade' or 'Manage Subscription'. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately, while downgrades take effect at the end of your billing period.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards through Stripe, our secure payment processor. Stripe also supports various local payment methods depending on your region.

Do you offer refunds?

You can publish one press kit for free before you pay. Due to the digital nature of the service, we generally don't offer refunds, but contact support if you experience technical issues or billing errors.

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