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Mock reviews and game evaluations: what are they, and why are they useful for devs?

We speak to industry experts about the insights mock reviews and evaluations can provide ahead of a game launch

June 12, 2024 Emma Kent

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How to design a great tutorial

A quartet of experienced developers share lessons and discuss what makes an enjoyable introduction to your game

May 28, 2024 Ignas Vieversys

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"Guess I'll just piss on the floor": Baldur's Gate 3's top TikTok tips

Larian creative content manager Ben Maltz-Jones on running your TikTok like a fan account and other takeaways for the social media platform

April 3, 2024 Brendan Sinclair

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The definitive primer for publishers and developers on striking deals with influencers

Gamesight's Emilee Helm shares five influencer marketing strategies, and how to identify good offers from bad ones

March 28, 2024 Emilee Helm

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How games companies can protect themselves from cyber attacks

Experts explain how and why the video games industry is targeted, and what specific measures they can take to avoid falling victim to attacks

March 26, 2024 Keumars Afifi-Sabet

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Demade, remade: What game demakes offer to publishers

Publishers are recognising that fan-made demakes can keep communities engaged and extend the lifespan of an IP

March 11, 2024 Chris Sutcliffe

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How to find and get a job in today's video games industry

GamesIndustry.biz and Amiqus offer advice on CVs, portfolios, interviews, contract negotiations and more

Feb. 29, 2024 Christopher Dring

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What is the best game engine: is GameMaker right for you?

Our updated in-depth guide to YoYo Games' GameMaker, one of the best game engines for aspiring developers without technical skills

Feb. 28, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Four ways to build better indie marketing campaigns

20ten's director of gaming Luke Fisher gives tips on how to keep players engaged

Feb. 26, 2024 Luke Fisher

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Empowering play for all: The path to true accessibility in games

Natalie Burns and Améliane Chiasson share their insights on how to tackle the challenges facing the games industry when it comes to accessibility

Feb. 14, 2024 Natalie Burns & Améliane Chiasson

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What is the best game engine: is Godot right for you?

The GamesIndustry.biz Academy's in-depth guide to Godot, a flexible, versatile, and intuitive engine (now updated to include Godot 4)

Feb. 12, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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An introduction to mobile user acquisition

AppQuantum's Vladislav Samarin explores the basics of mobile marketing, and what you can expect between running in-house UA, working with an agency, and mobile publishing

Feb. 5, 2024 Vladislav Samarin

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How to effectively communicate through change

Cat Channon advises on how to minimise the human impact and ensure better understanding of big changes at your games business

Jan. 30, 2024 Marie Dealessandri

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Navigating the legal landscape of four-day work weeks

Wiggin's Ellie Sergeant and Seth Roe discuss the considerations that employers must factor in before shifting their business to this increasingly popular schedule

Jan. 29, 2024 Ellie Sergeant & Seth Roe

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Everything you need to know about applying for your first job in game development

XR Games' Andy Driver shares his dos and don'ts for kicking off your career

Jan. 26, 2024 GamesIndustry.biz Staff

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Navigating neurodiversity: What you need to know about the games industry

Panel explores how neurodiverse people can succeed in their games career, and what support employers should offer

Jan. 25, 2024 Vikki Blake

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Technical art roles: What they are, and how to get one

A panel of experts from Radical Forge discuss the potenital routes into this discipline and how to improve your chances of landing a role

Jan. 24, 2024 Vikki Blake

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How to get into games without making games

From marketing to funding and community management, there's many roles and careers alongside direct development positions

Jan. 23, 2024 Alan Wen

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How to land your dream job in game art

Media Molecule 2D artist Sinéad Oram sketches out how to score a role in this field of game development

Jan. 22, 2024 Alex Calvin

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Seven practical steps to becoming a voice actor in games

Voice actor and coach JD Kelly offers practical advice for those who want to get into voice acting

Jan. 19, 2024 Alan Wen

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An introduction to video game production

Media Molecule's Steven Taarland explains the role of a producer, and why it's all about prioritization, trust, and "learning to be comfortable with ambiguity"

Jan. 18, 2024 Vikki Blake

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Ten tips for overcoming imposter syndrome

Media Molecule's senior game designer Eilidh MacLeod shares advice for helping overcome self-doubt and learn to value your achievements

Jan. 17, 2024 Alex Calvin

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Reducing barriers for underrepresented groups

Industry workers from minority backgrounds share advice from their lived experiences on how companies can help more people get into the games industry

Jan. 16, 2024 Alan Wen

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We need to talk about tech tests (and how to improve them)

Attilio Carotenuto advocates for and describes better ways to assess technical skills when interviewing for a job in games

Jan. 15, 2024 Attilio Carotenuto

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Get into Games: Essential guides to start your career in video games

The best of our guides on finding and applying for jobs in the games industry, all in one place

Jan. 15, 2024 James Batchelor