The Bottom Feeder

MARCH 5, 2024

The video game industry is seeing a big wave of layoffs and game company closures, and it may be that we have begun the long, slow, agonizing bleed of a recession. Such pain makes it very tempting to either ignore the topic or retreat into soft, easy homilies. I’ve been talking about this topic since I had hair.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 17, 2023

This would make a great topic for a game, he thought. Napiecek had tried to break into the games industry for a while now, but no game company wanted to hire him. In fact, I just sat in my safe and warm apartment in Central Europe and read books about this topic with the feeling that I was doing ‘something important’.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 29, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Long-term paid internships are still relatively rare in the games industry. A quick Google search into the topic tells us that Gram Games, EA, Tencent or Sports Interactive offer internships.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 18, 2023

Crunch, working conditions, and mental health have been topics of frequent discussion in the games industry for years. At last month's Game Developers Conference, a panel of personal and professional experts discussed the subject at length.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

During my stay, I had the incredible opportunity to witness Esio, the founder and program coordinator of Africacomicade , take charge of video game industry discussions at Lagos ComicCon and work the room at the tight-knit Xbox game developer community meetup at Microsoft’s Lagos offices. added Esio.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, it also establishes a number of new and more ambitious requirements, particularly on the topic of age-gating and age assurance, which could have more dramatic implications for issues of children's privacy and online safety.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 29, 2023

This has contributed to neurodiversity becoming a huge topic of conversation in the games industry. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 16, 2023

In addition to our full-length, in-depth discussions of key topics from across the industry, we are also experimenting with a new short-form format in which we analyse the biggest stories as they break. Welcome to the new GamesIndustry.biz Microcast.

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Game Industry News

MARCH 5, 2024

Hey all, I’m back with an important topic for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. The post Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: All About Forums appeared first on Game Industry News. It’s all about forums. Given how many titles ship now with game breaking bugs, that seems to be a really poor way of handling the concerns of players.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 9, 2023

Today we've added the ability for you to follow topics on all of our sites. Use it to follow video games, companies, or the biggest stories in the industry (for example, the Microsoft ABK acquisition ). You'll also have the option to receive an email the next time we publish an article about any topics you follow.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 31, 2023

While the conversation mainly focused on the future of indies and what PlayStation is doing to welcome more studios onto its platform , we also picked his brain on some of the trends and hot topics being discussed in the industry. Read more

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Game Wisdom

JUNE 22, 2023

Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Today, perhaps, there are no people left who would not discuss the topic of the impact of artificial intelligence on various areas of human activity. Of course, this technology brings revolutionary changes to the casino industry as well. appeared first on Game Wisdom.

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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Monetisation isn’t really a topic that gets most gamers’ blood pumping – at least not in a good way – but it’s the lifeblood of the games industry itself, and in the past few years, it’s been at something of an impasse.

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Game Global

APRIL 14, 2022

Game Global events are open to game developers, publishers, service providers, and any other stakeholders related to the video game industry. An advisory board of professionals from the industry will help us pick the topics and select the best presentations, ensuring relevance. Game Global does not sell speaking slots.

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Filmustage

JUNE 29, 2023

Filmmaking Stuff home page The blog: A filmmaker's encyclopedia The blog functions as a treasure trove of knowledge, covering a broad spectrum of filmmaking topics such as scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing. From screenwriting to directing, these courses provide a rare opportunity to learn directly from cinematic legends.

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Game Design Aspect

JANUARY 16, 2022

We chatted about different topics regarding the video game industry including how to help women break into the game industry and the importance of female game players. Bisila Bokoko herself is a truly awe-inspiring woman and she has helped female entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 13, 2024

In recent years, the gaming industry has undergone significant transformations, grappling with challenges that have reshaped its trajectory and forced key players to adapt rapidly. Amidst this backdrop, three compelling trends have emerged, each signaling a pivotal moment in the industry's narrative.

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Madigan: I have a PhD in psychology, and my work day is mostly around industrial organizational psychology which looks at how we make work not suck, and how we make organizations more effective. They’re trained as scientists and as psychologists, but then they’re also very grounded in gaming culture and the games industry as well.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Here are a few specific thoughts I had on the various topics mentioned in the video. Contract workers are often treated quite badly in our industry, especially those in QA. It's an unfortunate situation that's arisen from our legal system and extends far beyond the game industry. Leadership takes the responsibility on that one.

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 7, 2023

The first game that transitioned me from someone who just plays games to being a person who wants to make a path in the industry was Shenmue. Alongside her commitment to the studio and her passion for storytelling, she’s actively working to train women professionals within the gaming industry. recalled Teninke.

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OPM Jobs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

So, how do you prepare for your first games industry interview and leave a great first impression? Look for games industry news articles, maybe you will come across an old controversy you’d like to address, maybe they have recently won an award you’d like to mention. Honestly, the games industry is generally quite casual.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 11, 2024

Without further ado, let's dive into the Golden Twig Awards results, recognizing both the positive and challenging aspects of the gaming industry in 2023 – from innovation and creativity to acknowledging difficulties faced. Congratulations (and condolences) to all the winners! ?? Listen to our Gaming Awards Show.

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Game Industry News

MAY 2, 2023

That puts me very much on the fence about this topic. The post Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: Console Generations appeared first on Game Industry News. So not having to buy a new console every few years is very nice. Let me know what you think. Please leave your thoughts in the comments down below.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It is the world's largest professional game industry event, with over 26,000 attendees. The conference features over 700 lectures, panels, and workshops on a variety of game development topics, as well as a large expo floor with over 500 exhibitors. The Game Developer Conference is a yearly event in San Francisco, California.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 24, 2023

The Invincible is the debut game of Starward Industries , a new studio based in Kraków, Poland. ” Starward Industries may be a new studio, it’s definitely not short on experience. “We ” Starward Industries may be a new studio, it’s definitely not short on experience.

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Game Analytics

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The much awaited “Hyper-Casual Benchmark Report” for Q4 2022 is here to provide you with up-to-date data on key performance indicators, user behavior, and trends in the hyper-casual gaming industry. So let’s dive in and explore what this report has to offer! since the last quarter (Q3 2022)!

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OPM Jobs

APRIL 13, 2023

There are so many games industry events out there to choose from. Are you looking to network with other devs or searching for advice on getting into the industry? Even if you’re just looking for a casual event where you can have fun and meet some like-minded games industry folk there is an industry event out there for you.

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Game Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Hey all, I’m back with the first entry in a new sort of topic to cover for this week’s Bookish Wednesday. New sort of topic?: I don’t plan on doing this column topic regularly, but it should pop up from time to time. It’s Typography and You! That’s it for this week’s Bookish Wednesday.

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CG Spectrum

APRIL 19, 2023

Teaching both early career talent and established artists, many of Jason’s graduates have gone on to enjoy successful industry careers at studios around the world. featured] Here are some of Jason's top tips for students on how to make the most of the time learning online with their industry mentor: Ask questions.

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Filmustage

JUNE 30, 2023

Naom Kroll website blog Rich and diverse content The website covers a broad spectrum of filmmaking topics through blog posts, podcasts, and video tutorials. Their mentor-driven learning approach provides a great opportunity to receive direct feedback from industry professionals.

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Game Dev Unchained

MAY 9, 2023

From the nuances of technological advancements to the ideological tug of war between indie creators and corporate giants, the discussion spanned a variety of pertinent topics within the gaming industry. In the aftermath of the global pandemic, the game development industry has encountered unique challenges and opportunities.

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Game Industry News

JUNE 15, 2021

Hey all I’m back with a rather unusual topic for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. The post Video Game Tuesday: Machinima appeared first on Game Industry News. It’s all about Machinima! Machinima is machine cinema incorrectly contracted, but is used to describe anything filmed using game assests.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JULY 23, 2019

We organize two Godot community events in the week leading to the Game Industry Conference (GIC) in Poznań, Poland: a new Godot Sprint for engine contributors on October 14 & 15, 2019 and a GodotCon for all users on October 16 & 17, 2019. Game Industry Conference (GIC) on Oct 17-20, 2019. Register on this form.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It is the world’s largest professional game industry event, with over 26,000 attendees. The conference features over 700 lectures, panels, and workshops on a variety of game development topics, as well as a large expo floor with over 500 exhibitors. The Game Developer Conference is a yearly event in San Francisco, California.

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CG Spectrum

APRIL 3, 2023

Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. It was clear that we were all here for the same reason—to have fun and share our passion for gaming and the desire to learn and grow within the industry.

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Game Industry News

JUNE 27, 2023

Hey all, I’m back with a look at a topic I felt I should cover for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. The post Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: Some of the Fastest Made Video Games That Were Actually Hits appeared first on Game Industry News. It’s all about some of the fastest made video games that were actually hits. Fastest Made?:

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Game Dev Unchained

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The origin of the podcast has always been to find inspiring developers in the game industry making amazing achievements. Topics discussed in this episode: 0251: From Designer to Programmer with Scott Lagrasta. 0264: Investing in the Games Industry with Daniel. 0261: Abby & Tony from Black Tabby Games.

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