How to make a video game
Four ways game developers can help save the planet
At GDC Summer, the Playing for the Planet Alliance offered clear steps the industry can take to tackle the climate crisis
A quick guide to readable game text
At GDC Summer, EA Sports' Karen Stevens shared the importance of legible fonts and why you shouldn't write off Comic Sans
How to bring your game world to life with impactful sound design
Pearl Abyss' composer and audio director Hwiman Ryu on how engaging audio design can heighten players' experience
Developing Bake It under quarantine
Kwalee's head of development Simon Platt on the processes and tools needed to make and ship a new product during lockdown
Breaking the formula: How to make a standout game trailer
From Port Royale 4 to Bleeding Edge, Flipbook Studio's Andrew Lord details what can make for a memorable trailer
How to make money from video games
Is your publishing agreement fair?
At GDC Summer, lawyer Kellen Voyer broke down the average indie game publishing agreement in 2020
Five steps to compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act
At GDC Summer, Will Bucher outlines how companies already complying with GDPR can ensure CCPA compliance too
The complete sales history of Curious Expedition
Maschinen-Mensch co-founder Riad Djemili on a five year journey -- via China -- to stability and success in indie development
Fostering a positive community in VR
At Ludicious X, IGDA executive director Renee Gittins talked about keeping communities safe and fighting toxicity in VR
Investment health check: Preparing for the due diligence process
In the second of two articles, Sheridans' Kamila Bochenek describes how preparing for the due diligence process can benefit your games business overall
How to get a job in video games
Lessons learned guiding Riot Games through a cultural crisis
At a time of cultural crisis for many companies, CEO Nicolo Laurent shares his experiences from the ongoing evolution of Riot Games
Join Creative Assembly for a live Q&A about game audio today
The studio's audio team will be discussing their approaches and answer questions live
How to patch out implicit bias from your hiring process
Speaking at Ludicious X, Celia Hodent suggests avoiding discrimination when recruiting is much like improving a video game
How insurance can help your business face the COVID-19 pandemic
GG Insurance answers the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19
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Four ways game developers can help save the planet
At GDC Summer, the Playing for the Planet Alliance offered clear steps the industry can take to tackle the climate crisis
Practical tips to prevent abuse and build team trust
At GDC Summer, Emily Greer offers advice on how to build a respectful workplace and what to do when harassment occurs
Is your publishing agreement fair?
At GDC Summer, lawyer Kellen Voyer broke down the average indie game publishing agreement in 2020
Five steps to compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act
At GDC Summer, Will Bucher outlines how companies already complying with GDPR can ensure CCPA compliance too
A quick guide to readable game text
At GDC Summer, EA Sports' Karen Stevens shared the importance of legible fonts and why you shouldn't write off Comic Sans
How to bring your game world to life with impactful sound design
Pearl Abyss' composer and audio director Hwiman Ryu on how engaging audio design can heighten players' experience
The complete sales history of Curious Expedition
Maschinen-Mensch co-founder Riad Djemili on a five year journey -- via China -- to stability and success in indie development
Fostering a positive community in VR
At Ludicious X, IGDA executive director Renee Gittins talked about keeping communities safe and fighting toxicity in VR
Investment health check: Preparing for the due diligence process
In the second of two articles, Sheridans' Kamila Bochenek describes how preparing for the due diligence process can benefit your games business overall
Lessons learned guiding Riot Games through a cultural crisis
At a time of cultural crisis for many companies, CEO Nicolo Laurent shares his experiences from the ongoing evolution of Riot Games
Improving your influencer marketing strategy with authenticity
Phoenix Labs' RuthAnne Berry explores how players, influencers, and developers win together
A beginner's guide to bringing a game to market
Former Ubisoft Germany managing director Odile Limpach demystifies publishing and its opportunities for the GamesIndustry.biz Academy
How to guarantee your pitch will be rejected
Publishers and investors share advice on the common mistakes to avoid in your presentation when you're pitching
Investment health check: Growing your studio from seed to Series A
In the first of two articles, Sheridans' Tim Davies outlines four key steps to prepare your company for investor scrutiny
How to design better communities
During Ludicious X, Kitfox Games' Victoria Tran explained how the right ruleset can lead your community away from toxicity
Developing Bake It under quarantine
Kwalee's head of development Simon Platt on the processes and tools needed to make and ship a new product during lockdown
How to pitch your mobile game to a publisher
Sponsored article: Lab Cave's Jami Wardman explains how to pitch your game in the mobile space
How to build an audience and conduct business without trade shows
VIM Global's Alex Van Lepp shares his five tips to showcase and promote your games in the era of social distancing
How to avoid burnout
Indie developer Sos Sosowski shares tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy work/life balance
Breaking the formula: How to make a standout game trailer
From Port Royale 4 to Bleeding Edge, Flipbook Studio's Andrew Lord details what can make for a memorable trailer
Join Creative Assembly for a live Q&A about game audio today
The studio's audio team will be discussing their approaches and answer questions live
Why the discussion around difficulty is outdated and archaic
At Ludicious X, ArenaNet's Jennifer Scheurle offered a roadmap for moving beyond the tired language and debates around difficulty in video games
Notes on inspiration from a BAFTA-winning studio
Sarepta Studio's CEO Catharina Bøhler explores the many ways to find inspiration and stay creative during development
How to successfully cater to older players
Mobile veteran Wilhelm Taht looks at lessons from Bingo Bash's success on successfully appealing to players aged 55+
Performance capture in the era of remote working
The GamesIndustry.biz Academy explores the challenges of remote performance capture -- and how to overcome them