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Insights into adaptation game design challenges
Sponsored article: Abstraction goes through the tailoring pillars that shape its adaptation design approach for the GamesIndustry.biz Academy
Six ways to make your user-generated content game successful and lawsuit-free
Mythical Games' Jamie Jackson detailed the dos and don'ts of user-generated content in a Devcom talk this week
Copyright changes could limit in-game props, but might defeat clones | Opinion
Kostya Lobov warns that recent EU court decisions could drastically affect what is protectable by copyright
Democratizing in-app purchase with direct payment
Following the Apple vs Epic dispute, Raymond Arifianto gives a crash course on how to implement in-app purchase with direct payment in your game
How do you make hitting something fun?
A panel of experts answered this burning question at Devcom, and gave advice on the skills you need to become a combat designer
Licensing lessons from Hello Neighbor's success
During GamesIndustry.biz's Changing Channels, Alex Nichiporchik gave pieces of advice and words of warning for developers tempted by a licensing adventure
Epic Games: Why cross-play matters
Sponsored article: Cross-players play Fortnite 570% more on average than non cross-players, Psyonix and Phoenix Labs reveal similar benefits
How EA turned The Sims into a reality TV show
During GamesIndustry.biz digital conference Changing Channels, EA talked about how to evolve a brand into a concept for another medium
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