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Navigating the Modern Video Games Industry Job Market
The video games industry has seen significant layoffs, with over 8,000 job losses reported so far this year. Recently, both PlayStation and EA announced job cuts and project cancellations, resulting in over 1,500 redundancies and potential studio closures. While job opportunities exist, the competition is intense due to the high number of job seekers. To support those affected, we have partnered …
Feb. 29, 2024, 1:26 p.m.
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Discover the Best Game Engine for Your Needs: Is GameMaker the Right Choice?
For new developers, selecting the ideal game engine can be overwhelming. Here, we'll delve into the key aspects of GameMaker, one of the most popular game engines, to help you decide if it's the right choice for your project. GameMaker is renowned for being an excellent engine for novices, including artists, writers, and non-programmers, as it allows them to create games without extensive coding …
Feb. 28, 2024, 2:38 p.m.
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Discover the Power of GameMaker: Is It the Right Game Engine for Your Project?
For newcomers to the game development industry, selecting the most suitable game engine can be a daunting task. This article aims to address various concerns surrounding GameMaker, one of the most popular game engines, to help you determine if it's the ideal choice for your project. GameMaker is renowned for being an engine that caters to novices, including artists, writers, and non-programmers w…
Feb. 28, 2024, 2:38 p.m.
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Discover the Power of GameMaker: Is It the Right Game Engine for You?
For new developers, selecting the best game engine can be overwhelming. This guide explores the pros and cons of GameMaker, a popular engine known for its ease of use and versatility, especially in creating 2D games. With testimonials from experienced developers, we delve into GameMaker's strengths, such as its fast workflow, simplicity, and the ease of exporting to multiple platforms. We also di…
Feb. 28, 2024, 2:38 p.m.
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Boosting Indie Game Marketing: Strategies for Success
In today's crowded gaming market, it's a challenge for indie game developers to get their titles noticed. With massive gaming backlogs and a constant influx of AAA games, standing out from the crowd can be daunting. Despite the industry's efforts to shine a spotlight on indie games, they often struggle to cut through the noise due to limited marketing budgets and the prioritization of bigger titl…
Feb. 26, 2024, 11:16 a.m.
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Effective Strategies for Indie Game Marketing Campaigns
In the current gaming landscape, it's becoming increasingly challenging for indie game developers to get their games noticed. With the sheer volume of AAA games flooding the market and over 75,000 titles listed on Steam, players are being more selective than ever about what they play. Despite the industry's efforts to shine a spotlight on indie games, they still struggle to cut through the noise…
Feb. 26, 2024, 11:16 a.m.
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Effective Strategies for Crafting Successful Indie Marketing Campaigns
In today's gaming landscape, getting noticed as an indie game developer is more challenging than ever. With an overwhelming number of games available, including over 75,000 titles on the Steam marketplace, and the constant influx of AAA games, it's becoming increasingly difficult for indie games to cut through the noise. One of the key strengths of indie game developers is their ability to cre…
Feb. 26, 2024, 11:16 a.m.
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Unlocking Inclusive Gaming: The Key to Accessibility for All
The gaming industry has a profound responsibility to its players, with evolving needs that must be met. Currently, efforts towards accessibility are falling short, despite gaining traction. Significant improvements have been made by studios like Sony Santa Monica Studio with God of War Ragnarök, and Forza Motorsport's introduction of Blind Driving Assists. However, the pace of change is not suffi…
Feb. 14, 2024, 2:04 p.m.
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Breaking Down Barriers: Unlocking True Accessibility in Gaming
The gaming industry has a profound responsibility to its diverse player base, with accessibility being a crucial aspect of this obligation. Despite some progress, the industry still falls short in providing equal access to all players. However, there are encouraging signs of change, with studios like Sony Santa Monica Studio making significant strides in accessibility features in games like God o…
Feb. 14, 2024, 2:04 p.m.
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Unlocking Inclusive Gaming: A Path to True Accessibility
The gaming industry has a profound responsibility to its players, with ever-evolving obligations. Currently, efforts to make games accessible to disabled audiences are falling short. However, the industry is gaining momentum in addressing accessibility concerns. Studios like Sony Santa Monica Studio have made notable improvements in accessibility features, such as navigation assists and audio cu…
Feb. 14, 2024, 2:04 p.m.