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The Art of Hiring: Lessons from a True Talent Expert

Deconstructor of Fun

However, I strongly suggest listening to the podcast to hear the entire conversation between Mishka and Jordan as they cover a wider array of topics. a16z Games: Building the Future of Games a16z, a top venture capital firm, isn't about numbers on payroll, but rather about managing extensive assets and a diverse array of companies.

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M&A Master Class: Chris Petrovic Teaches Acquiring Great Gaming Companies

Deconstructor of Fun

He's also a mentor, advisor, and board member at numerous influential companies. It's an excellent way to dive deeper into the discussion and gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Why Do Game Companies Venture Into M&A? Game companies are inherently wired to push boundaries and keep evolving.

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The Uncomfortably Comfortable Supercell Talk

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Supercell CEO’s annual blog post is a personal, inspirational, and sincere communication method from the top brass of a major mobile games company. Similar messages from a CEOs of a public company would immediately get dissected by stock market analysts, determining what’s PR fluff and what’s the actual beef.

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How to prepare for a games industry job interview

OPM Jobs

Research the company You’d be surprised how many people skip this step and go into an interview with no idea what games the studio makes. Games What games has the company worked on? Leaders You should learn who the company leaders are, who is the boss? If it’s a video call find out whether it’s in teams, zoom, or discord.

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Game Over: The Beginning of the End of Harassment in Games

Deconstructor of Fun

Don't assume that harassment and problematic behavior won't happen in your company. We know that as culture evolves, so do our standards, but commitment needs to start with owning up to our complicit roles in past inequality. Don't blame not having these policies on being a small company or not having an HR department.

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How to make the jump from developing a game to running a game platform

AWS Games

The advent of cloud computing has enabled several companies to reinvent themselves, either by increasing the value they offer to customers or by creating new businesses. On the other hand, some companies, such as Revolgy and Accelbyte , were born with a mission to support other game developers through their platforms.

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Supercell’s Strategic Initiatives that Will Transform the Company

Deconstructor of Fun

It’s a company where highly talented developers from around the World form into small squads with the unprecedented creative freedom to craft games that are played (and loved) by hundreds of millions of players. Not even companies that Supercell has a majority holding in have been able to replicate this culture. Both amazing.”

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