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Perfect World co-CEOs reportedly resigned
Xiao Hong and Lu Xiaoyin said to be replaced by former senior VP Gu Liming as the company's new CEO
Recruitment
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Meet Amir Satvat, the man leading efforts to find laid-off developers new jobs
We find out more about Satvat's initiatives to support those affected by widespread job cuts, already helping more than 1,800 people find work
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OPM's Kim Parker-Adcock: If you survive this industry downsizing, you can survive anything
The agency's founder reflects on the collapse of One Player Mission, and her hopes about the reformation of recruitment
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TIGA: UK games development workforce grew 15.2% in 16 months
New figures also reveal more than half of employees work for international studios
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The state of recruitment in 2023
Hiring specialists discuss how mass layoffs, the push for diversity and more have affected the jobs market
Academy
How to effectively use social media as a hiring tool
Gylee Games CEO Chris Bergman on why his studio hires via Twitter and Bluesky, and what he's learned from it
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80% of game workers interested in four-day week, Skillsearch survey finds
Respondents also highlighted the prominence of remote working
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Phil Elliott to become CEO of Modern Wolf
The Square Enix Collective veteran will start in March
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What can we learn from newly enacted salary transparency laws?
We peruse the job listings of publishers and developers across California and Washington following new pay laws
Academy
Tips and tricks for building a QA portfolio
Dan Ahern gives advice on how to demonstrate your testing and reporting skills as you apply for QA roles
Opinion
Industry attitudes to outsourcing and contracting need to change | Opinion
Two high-profile composers reveal the breakdown of their relationships with studios – a symptom of a broader problem in how creative outsourcing is used across the industry
Academy
Chella Ramanan’s guide to getting the most from your game-making journey
The Before I Forget writer shares how to thrive and enjoy building both indie and AAA titles, and explains key differences between writing and narrative design
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Activision Blizzard appoints new EVP corporate affairs and chief communications officer
Lulu Cheng Meservey will fulfil both roles, and had been a board member since April
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Shawn Layden joins Tencent as strategic advisor
Former Sony exec will "advise, assist, and support" the Chinese company as it "deepens" its games business
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NetEase hires veteran Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi
He left the Resident Evil firm on March 31 after 27 years
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David Braben to step down as CEO of Frontier
The company's founder will remain as president, while Jonny Watts will take on the CEO role
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Why InnoGames decided to open up about pay
HR director Andreas Michael Lieb and senior PR manager Marc-Philip Morian tell us why the German firm decided to be this transparent about salary
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PlayerUnknown Productions hires David Polfeldt
Former Ubisoft Massive MD joins as senior advisor to help Brendan Greene create a "successful studio culture"
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Leslie Benzies' studio hires former Evolution, Ubisoft, NCsoft talent
Everywhere developer Build A Rocket Boy expands with three executive hires
Academy
What it takes to be a great game producer
Unlock Audio's Elliot Callighan highlights the skills and qualities that enable a game producer to excel in their field
Academy
Recruiting games talent from overseas
Experts from Lewis Silkin highlight legal pitfalls and tips for making the direct hire of remote employees a success
Academy
How to get a job as a marketing director in games
Industry experts from both AAA and indie sectors share their tips for evolving your marketing career to the director stage
Academy
Ali-A's advice to further your content creator career
YouTuber shares advice on how to get started, which platforms to prioritise, and recognising your worth