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Rethinking the Skills Gap in the Industry
The proposal for an industry-led body to address skills shortages in the UK, as outlined in Skillfull's report, is a step in the right direction. The industry has struggled with finding staff with specialized skillsets for decades, and while various initiatives have been launched, the underlying problems persist. A body with the support of the industry, education sector, and government could pote…
April 19, 2024, 10:28 a.m.
Opinion
Reevaluating the Skills Shortage in the Industry
The concept of an industry-led organization tasked with addressing skills shortages in the UK, as outlined in Skillfull's report, is inherently sound. The industry has long struggled to find staff with specialized skillsets, and despite various initiatives, the core problems persist. A body with broad industry support, including representation from education and government, might develop more las…
April 19, 2024, 10:28 a.m.
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Rethinking the Skills Gap: A Fresh Perspective
The idea of an industry-led body with a mandate to come up with solutions to skills shortages in the UK, as presented in this week's Skillfull report , is self-evidently a good one. Difficulties in finding staff with the specific, high-level skillsets involved in game development have dogged the industry for decades , and while there have been quite a few industry initiatives aimed at improving …
April 19, 2024, 10:28 a.m.
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Can Subscription-Based Models Revitalize the Mid-Tier Game Industry?
The decline of the AA game tier has been a topic of discussion for over a decade, with the Xbox 360 era marking both the peak and the beginning of the end for lower-budget, quickly developed, and rapidly discounted AA titles. The gap left by their demise has been brought into sharp focus by recent events, including the move to $70 price points for AAA games, which has made consumers more aware of…
April 12, 2024, 11:05 a.m.
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Can Subscription Services Revitalize Mid-Tier Games?
The decline of AA-tier games has been a topic of discussion for over a decade, with the Xbox 360 era marking both the peak and the beginning of the end for lower-budget, quickly developed titles. Recent events have brought this issue into sharper focus, including the introduction of $70 price points for AAA games, making consumers more aware of the disparity between actual AA-tier games and those…
April 12, 2024, 11:05 a.m.
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Can Subscription Services Revive the Mid-Tier Game Industry?
The decline of the mid-tier game segment is a longstanding issue, with the Xbox 360 era marking both the peak and the beginning of the end for lower-budget, quickly developed, and often discounted games. Recent events have brought this gap into sharper focus, with the $70 price point for AAA games making consumers more aware of the disparity between self-styled AAA games and those that are actual…
April 12, 2024, 11:05 a.m.
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The Era of Enduring Games: Adapting to a New Reality
At what point does a game become "retro"? To address this question, we need to define what "retro" means. For the purpose of this discussion, let's consider a retro game as one that, although fondly remembered, has fallen outside the realm of contemporary gaming, becoming more of a historical curiosity than a competitive entertainment product. Many gamers nostalgically recall their favorite game…
April 5, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
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Embracing the Era of Perennial Games: A New Paradigm for the Industry
The notion of what constitutes a "retro" game has evolved significantly over time. To define it, we might consider a game that, although fondly remembered, has fallen outside the realm of contemporary gaming, becoming more of a historical relic than a competitive entertainment product. Many gamers nostalgically recall their favorite titles from the 8- and 16-bit eras or the original PlayStation, …
April 5, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
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Embracing the Era of Timeless Games: A New Approach to Game Development
The concept of a game becoming "retro" has evolved over time. What was once a clear distinction between old and new has become blurred, with many modern games still widely played and enjoyed years after their release. The rise of backwards compatibility, regular updates, and live service models has contributed to this shift, allowing games to remain relevant for longer periods. However, this new …
April 5, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
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Can a struggling console market create opportunities for others? | Opinion
Recently, Phil Spencer, a prominent figure in the gaming industry, expressed concerns about the lack of growth in the video game sector. This sentiment is not new, and it's one of the primary reasons behind the industry-wide layoffs and rising costs. For Xbox, this is particularly concerning, as the company is trying to expand its market share in a console market dominated by Sony and Nintendo, a…
April 4, 2024, 1:50 p.m.