If the demo doesn't sell the game I also don't understand how a forum would help.
The trick is to make a splash, I would have thought the retro sites are going to be all over your game as it is so you need to come up with some other sectors to raise your profile further. Consider entering into IDG competitions, submitting to all mags still in print and then try and think outside the box and spam a few tank fanatic forums or some such. Once you've got a few headlines and your demo is I am sure going to seriously kick butt I'd say you'll be good to go and fame and fortune will be in no short supply.
You might also want to have a look around for exclusive deals if you are close to finish. Real, Apogee etc. are scouting for titles and have pretty simple to use submission systems. The industry strength testing and promotional opportunities with such companies can't be denied and they are use to signing deals with limited exclusivity.
The trick is to make a splash, I would have thought the retro sites are going to be all over your game as it is so you need to come up with some other sectors to raise your profile further. Consider entering into IDG competitions, submitting to all mags still in print and then try and think outside the box and spam a few tank fanatic forums or some such. Once you've got a few headlines and your demo is I am sure going to seriously kick butt I'd say you'll be good to go and fame and fortune will be in no short supply.
You might also want to have a look around for exclusive deals if you are close to finish. Real, Apogee etc. are scouting for titles and have pretty simple to use submission systems. The industry strength testing and promotional opportunities with such companies can't be denied and they are use to signing deals with limited exclusivity.