How to make a video game
"Just ship it": Tips for game development on a budget
At Nordic Game, Patch & Path's Ian Lotinsky gave advice on how to launch an indie game on schedule and on a shoestring budget
Didn't we already fix this? Why you keep seeing the same bugs in localization QA
Amber's John W. Park explains the subtleties of working with a Translation Memory database
Iteration and social trends: The keys to successfully entering the hypercasual market
At GI Live, Shai Sasson detailed CrazyLabs' strategy to develop and release successful hypercasual games
Developing games for low-vision players
Descriptive Video Works' Rhys Lloyd explains how to implement audio description to make your game more accessible
Making platforming pop: How Sumo built Sackboy's music levels
For the GamesIndustry.biz Academy, Jack Houghton explains how Sumo matched licensed music and gameplay in Sackboy: A Big Adventure
How to make money from video games
Tips to connect with investors that are right for your studio
Lightspeed's Amy Wu offers useful advice for developers and studios seeking investment partners
Building anticipation: How to make engaging gameplay trailers
Marketing agency Gnet shares practical advice on elevating your marketing by getting the most from your footage
Perceptions matter: Small things to make your game's marketing stand out
Marketing specialist Michal Napora on how subtle changes in word choice and language make you more memorable
Tip-top TikTok tips for game marketing
Jenny Windom of Wholesome Games talks with GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless about promoting games on the viral video sharing service
Four things you need to know before raising money for your game
Makers Fund's Ašalsteinn "Alli" Óttarsson shares his advice for teams approaching venture capital firms for funding
How to get a job in video games
Insights about diversity and inclusion from Take-Two's E3 2021 panel
Jim Huntley, Susanna Pollack, Gordon Bellamy, and Laila Shabir on making diversity, equity and inclusion a business goal and the importance of diverse role models
How to successfully carve yourself a position as a communications leader
Jagex communications director Rich Eddy offers a overview of the many comms and editorial roles available at games companies
How internships can drive more diversity into games
The Chinese Room's Ed Daly reflects on the company's internship programme and how other studios can lower the barriers for underrepresented groups to enter the industry
How to get the most out of digital events
Nordic Game's Jacob Riis explains how to optimize your virtual trade show appearances
Zynga's Phuong Phillips explains what companies can do to help their staff suffering from impostor syndrome, and gives tips for those who constantly fear they are a fraud
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Insights about diversity and inclusion from Take-Two's E3 2021 panel
Jim Huntley, Susanna Pollack, Gordon Bellamy, and Laila Shabir on making diversity, equity and inclusion a business goal and the importance of diverse role models
Tips to connect with investors that are right for your studio
Lightspeed's Amy Wu offers useful advice for developers and studios seeking investment partners
How to successfully carve yourself a position as a communications leader
Jagex communications director Rich Eddy offers a overview of the many comms and editorial roles available at games companies
Building anticipation: How to make engaging gameplay trailers
Marketing agency Gnet shares practical advice on elevating your marketing by getting the most from your footage
Perceptions matter: Small things to make your game's marketing stand out
Marketing specialist Michal Napora on how subtle changes in word choice and language make you more memorable
"Just ship it": Tips for game development on a budget
At Nordic Game, Patch & Path's Ian Lotinsky gave advice on how to launch an indie game on schedule and on a shoestring budget
How internships can drive more diversity into games
The Chinese Room's Ed Daly reflects on the company's internship programme and how other studios can lower the barriers for underrepresented groups to enter the industry
Tip-top TikTok tips for game marketing
Jenny Windom of Wholesome Games talks with GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless about promoting games on the viral video sharing service
Four things you need to know before raising money for your game
Makers Fund's Ašalsteinn "Alli" Óttarsson shares his advice for teams approaching venture capital firms for funding
How to get the most out of digital events
Nordic Game's Jacob Riis explains how to optimize your virtual trade show appearances
The 'combo' era: how GaaS, subscriptions, and IAP mesh on PC/console
GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless explores the network effects of games-as-a-service, recurring commitments and in-app purchases
How to engage fans before launch
Maverick Media's Andy Hammond details his approach to developing marketing ideas
Didn't we already fix this? Why you keep seeing the same bugs in localization QA
Amber's John W. Park explains the subtleties of working with a Translation Memory database
Iteration and social trends: The keys to successfully entering the hypercasual market
At GI Live, Shai Sasson detailed CrazyLabs' strategy to develop and release successful hypercasual games
The game rating problem you don't want, and how to mitigate it
GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless looks at games being automatically pulled over IARC ratings and what developers should look out for when obtaining a rating
Looking for the signal: Subscription app tips for iOS 14.5
Adjust's Katie Madding explores best practices for games utilising subscription models
Developing games for low-vision players
Descriptive Video Works' Rhys Lloyd explains how to implement audio description to make your game more accessible
Making platforming pop: How Sumo built Sackboy's music levels
For the GamesIndustry.biz Academy, Jack Houghton explains how Sumo matched licensed music and gameplay in Sackboy: A Big Adventure
How to start hypercasual games production from scratch
Ducky's Ivan Fedyanin explains how to best generate ideas and prepare prototypes for the hypercasual mobile market
Three key discoverability takeaways from the Epic/Apple lawsuit
GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless looks at the data around platform splits, exclusives and free games revealed in this week's legal proceedings
Hypercasual UA and ad monetization in a post-IDFA world
Adjust's Katie Madding shares some best practices to minimise the impact of iOS 14.5
An introduction to iOS 14.5 and its impact for mobile developers
AppSecTest's Julian Evans explains how to comply with Apple's latest update
Google's guide to growing your mobile games business
At GDC Showcase 2021, Brent Dance and Paula Wang went through the basics of user acquisition and how developers can connect with the influx of new players coming to mobile
The challenges of porting Human: Fall Flat to mobile
From touch controls to performance optimization, Codeglue details the complexity of bringing No Brakes Games' hit to mobile
How to find a new audience for your mobile game | GI Live Online
Xsolla's Miikka Luotio provided insight into bringing mobile games to other platforms during GI Live: Online