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Addressing the UK Gaming Industry's Skills Gap
A recent report highlighted the ongoing skills shortage in the UK gaming industry, affecting both mid-level and senior positions, as well as entry-level roles. To address this issue, industry leaders are exploring various solutions, including the establishment of a new industry-led body. However, with uncertainty surrounding funding, alternative approaches are being considered, emphasizing the ne…
July 17, 2024, 2:32 p.m.
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Addressing the UK Games Industry's Skills Shortage: Expert Insights and Solutions
A recent report shed light on the UK's persistent skills shortage in the games industry, highlighting the need for both entry-level and mid-to-senior level positions. To tackle this issue, industry professionals are emphasizing the importance of long-term solutions, rather than seeking quick fixes. Brandon Cole, head of partnerships and development at Into Games, stresses that a holistic approach…
July 17, 2024, 2:32 p.m.
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Addressing the UK Gaming Industry's Skills Shortage: Expert Insights
A recent report highlighted the UK's ongoing struggle with a skills shortage in the gaming industry, affecting both mid-level and senior positions, as well as entry-level roles. To tackle this issue, experts emphasize the need for long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes. Brandon Cole, head of partnerships and development at Into Games, notes that there are numerous interconnected challen…
July 17, 2024, 2:32 p.m.
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From Email to Success: How a Small Studio Won the Rights to Create a Queen's Gambit Game for Netflix
At the Develop Brighton conference, Jamie Brayshaw, head of partnerships at Ripstone, discussed how the studio convinced Netflix to partner with them to develop a Queen's Gambit game. This was Ripstone's first mobile project and Netflix's first game using Unreal Engine. Brayshaw explained that the studio's experience in creating chess games, such as Chess Ultra, was a key factor in their success.…
July 16, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
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A Small Studio's Audacious Pitch: How Ripstone Won Netflix Over to Create a Queen's Gambit Game
At the Develop Brighton conference, Jamie Brayshaw, head of partnerships at Ripstone, revealed how the studio successfully pitched a Queen's Gambit game to Netflix, despite being a small developer. Brayshaw discussed the challenges of creating a mobile game using Unreal Engine, a first for both Ripstone and Netflix. He also emphasized the value of being bold and taking risks during the pitching p…
July 16, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
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How a Small Studio Successfully Pitched Netflix to Create a Queen's Gambit Game
At the Develop Brighton conference, Jamie Brayshaw, head of partnerships at Ripstone, discussed how the studio convinced Netflix to let them develop a Queen's Gambit game, their first mobile project and the first Netflix game to utilize Unreal Engine. With experience in creating chess games, including 2017's Chess Ultra, the studio took a bold approach to secure the opportunity. Brayshaw walked t…
July 16, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
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Gamescom Latam Aims to Double in Size for Its Second Year
The inaugural Gamescom Latam proved to be a resounding success, attracting over 100,000 visitors from more than 70 countries to the São Paulo Expo center during the last week of June. The event featured games from 124 exhibitors representing 66 countries, with the industry's presence including over 200 publishers and 700 studios. This impressive turnout was built upon the foundations of the BIG F…
July 15, 2024, 2:29 p.m.
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Gamescom Latam Aims to Double in Size for Its Second Year
The inaugural Gamescom Latam can be deemed a resounding success, attracting over 100,000 visitors from more than 70 countries to the São Paulo Expo centre during the last week of June. These attendees had the opportunity to engage with a diverse array of games, including locally developed indie titles, AAA blockbusters, and first-party hits, showcased by 124 exhibitors from 66 countries. The even…
July 15, 2024, 2:29 p.m.
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Gamescom Latam Aims to Double in Size for Its Second Year
The inaugural Gamescom Latam can be considered a resounding success, with over 100,000 visitors from more than 70 countries attending the São Paulo Expo centre during the last week of June. They had the opportunity to experience a wide range of games, from locally developed indie titles to AAA blockbusters and first-party hits. A total of 124 exhibitors from 66 countries participated, and the ind…
July 15, 2024, 2:29 p.m.
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Unveiling the Secrets of Creating a Memorable Game
The question of what makes a great game has many answers, and it was a topic of discussion during the Develop Brighton keynote, featuring Shuhei Yoshida and Greg Rice. With decades of combined experience in working with developers, particularly indies, the pair shared their insights on the common characteristics of acclaimed games and studios. Rice noted that technical mastery in one or two area…
July 12, 2024, 3:12 p.m.