Game8 Store Onboarding Process
The following steps outline the process for starting transactions on Game8 Store. Some tasks can be carried out in parallel.
Index
Step 1: Application & Game Information Registration1.1 Application (by Publisher)1.2 Game Information Registration (by Game8 Inc.)Step 2: Store Setup & Preparation2.1 Game Item Registration (by Publisher)2.2 Legal Compliance Submission (by Publisher)2.3 Store Page Setup (by Game8 Inc.)Step 3: API Integration (Required for In-Game Item Sales Only)3.1 Sharing of Private Keys and Access Tokens (by Game8 Inc.)3.2 Prepare API Endpoints (by Publisher)3.3 Web-Based API Testing Tool (by Game8 Inc.)3.4 Full API Implementation (by Publisher)3.5 API Verification (by Game8 Inc.)Step 4: Purchase Testing & ValidationBy Game8 Inc. & PublisherStep 5: Sales LaunchBy Game8 Inc. & Publisher
Step 1: Application & Game Information Registration
1.1 Application (by Publisher)
- Apply through the application form.
- Provide game information for listing on Game8 Store.
- Follow the asset guidelines to submit necessary information.
1.2 Game Information Registration (by Game8 Inc.)
- Create a game page on Game8 Store based on the provided information (initially unpublished).
- Issue the game_id and notify the publisher.
Step 2: Store Setup & Preparation
※ Step 2 and Step 3 can be carried out in parallel.
2.1 Game Item Registration (by Publisher)
- Submit a list of in-game items to be sold on Game8 Store.
- In-game item ID (item_id) Alphanumeric (both uppercase and lowercase letters are allowed) and within 36 characters.
- In-game item name (e.g., Gem Pack X)
- Quantity (e.g., X Gems)
- Sale price on Game8 Store (JPY)
- Bonus amount (e.g., X additional gems)
- Submit in-game item images to Game8
※ Items can be modified, added, or removed later.
2.2 Legal Compliance Submission (by Publisher)
- Submit required legal URLs via the form:
- Specified Commercial Transactions Act URL
- Payment Services Act URL
- Game Terms of Service URL
- Privacy Policy URL
- Cancellation Policy URL (Not required if included in the Specified Commercial Transactions Act section)
2.3 Store Page Setup (by Game8 Inc.)
- Game8 will register your item data and policy URLs on the store.
Step 3: API Integration (Required for In-Game Item Sales Only)
※ API integration is mandatory for in-game item sales.
※ Step 2 and Step 3 can be carried out in parallel.
3.1 Sharing of Private Keys and Access Tokens (by Game8 Inc.)
- Sharing of Private Keys
- Sharing of Access Tokens
3.2 Prepare API Endpoints (by Publisher)
- Please implement the following endpoints based on the documentation:
- Required: (check item availability), (record purchase)
- Recommended: (fetch player info)
- A basic stub implementation is fine for initial connectivity testing.
- Share the endpoint URLs with Game8 once ready.
3.3 Web-Based API Testing Tool (by Game8 Inc.)
- Game8 will provide a testing tool to simulate purchase flows using your endpoints (API Type, UserID, ItemID, etc.).
3.4 Full API Implementation (by Publisher)
- Finalize your implementation based on tests with the web tool.
3.5 API Verification (by Game8 Inc.)
- Game8 will run verification tests to confirm proper integration.
- If issues are found, Game8 will provide feedback for revision.
Step 4: Purchase Testing & Validation
By Game8 Inc. & Publisher
- Confirm the purchase flow in the test environment. Test purchases will be handled by Game8.
- Verify error handling.
- After testing is complete, proceed with preparations for production deployment.
- Conduct final confirmation by performing purchase tests in the production environment as well.
Step 5: Sales Launch
By Game8 Inc. & Publisher
- Begin sales on Game8 Store.