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Surviving Industry Turbulence: Insights from OPM's Kim Parker-Adcock
In a recent interview, Kim Parker-Adcock, the founder of One Player Mission, shared her thoughts on the agency's collapse and the current state of the gaming industry. After 26 years in operation, OPM closed its doors due to the significant downturn in the industry. Parker-Adcock noted that the agency's role in recruitment provided a unique perspective on the industry's trends and challenges. The…
April 18, 2024, 3:18 p.m.
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Kim Parker-Adcock of OPM: Overcoming Industry Downsizing is a Key to Success
Back in January, UK-based recruiter One Player Mission (known for decades as OPM) closed its doors after 26 years . While this may seem to be one of many closures the industry has suffered in the past year, OPM's service as a jobs agency gave it different insight into the downsizing currently ongoing in the video games business, with founder Kim Parker-Adcock observing that recruitment can be a …
April 18, 2024, 3:18 p.m.
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Xalavier Nelson Jr. Discusses Game Industry Sustainability and Player Satisfaction
Xalavier Nelson Jr., the CEO of Strange Scaffold, is redefining what it means to be sustainable in the gaming industry, particularly during times of economic uncertainty. In a conversation with GamesIndustry.biz at the DICE Summit, Nelson emphasized that sustainability is not an idealistic concept, but a necessity. He believes that the current gaming ecosystem has the potential to consistently pr…
April 18, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
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Xalavier Nelson Jr. Shares Insights on Achieving Financial Success and Player Satisfaction Without Compromising
Xalavier Nelson Jr., CEO of Strange Scaffold, is working through what sustainability means in the games industry during a time of economic uncertainty. "I don't think sustainability is a utopian idea," he tells GamesIndustry.biz in a discussion at the DICE Summit. "It's just a necessity. Everything you do cannot guarantee survival, but you should at least create the conditions for it to occur. …
April 18, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
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Xalavier Nelson Jr. on Achieving Financial Success and Player Satisfaction without Sacrificing Stability
Xalavier Nelson Jr., CEO of Strange Scaffold, is navigating the concept of sustainability in the gaming industry amidst economic uncertainty. He believes that sustainability is not an idealistic notion, but rather a necessity for survival. Nelson thinks that the current state of the gaming industry has the potential to create great experiences for players without putting a strain on developers, b…
April 18, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
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Larian's Vision for the Future: Creating Exceptional RPGs Without Compromise
Following the immense success of Baldur's Gate 3, which has garnered numerous awards including five BAFTAs, Larian Studios is looking to the future with a clear vision for creating exceptional RPGs. In a recent conversation, CEO Swen Vincke reflected on the studio's journey, highlighting the importance of community, the challenges of achieving success without compromising on values, and the lesso…
April 18, 2024, 10:26 a.m.
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Larian's Vision Beyond Baldur's Gate 3: Crafting Exceptional RPGs
Last week, Larian's Baldur's Gate 3 won five BAFTAs , including Best Game and Player's Choice. That's on top of GOTY accolades at the Golden Joystick Awards , The Game Awards , the DICE Awards , and the Game Developers Choice Awards . As GamesRadar+ pointed out, that makes it the first game to accomplish this grand slam since The Game Awards' inception in 2014. That's not even taking into accoun…
April 18, 2024, 10:26 a.m.
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Larian's Post-Baldur's Gate 3 Ambitions: Crafting Exceptional RPGs with Integrity
Following the unprecedented success of Baldur's Gate 3, which garnered numerous awards including five BAFTAs, Larian's CEO Swen Vincke reflects on the studio's journey and its vision for the future. With a strong emphasis on community, player agency, and cinematic storytelling, Larian has distinguished itself in the RPG landscape. However, Vincke acknowledges the difficulties of navigating an ove…
April 18, 2024, 10:26 a.m.
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Schell Games Sees VR as a Present and Future Opportunity
Schell Games has made significant investments in VR, with titles like I Expect You To Die and Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire. However, according to CEO Jesse Schell, the studio has not placed all its bets on VR. Instead, it focuses on stability and makes strategic, gradual investments in the technology. Schell notes that the VR market has shown continued growth, particularly among younger te…
April 17, 2024, 1:02 p.m.
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Schell Games Embraces VR as a Present and Future Technology
Looking at Schell Games' recent releases, a common thread emerges, with VR titles like I Expect You To Die and Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire. When asked if the studio has shifted its focus entirely to VR, Schell responds, 'No, we never do that, because that's how you sink a studio.' Instead, the company takes a cautious approach, making 'slow, strategic bets' in the VR space. This method ha…
April 17, 2024, 1:02 p.m.