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Best practices for developing VR games for theme parks
Gamitronics founder Rajat Ojha explains the subtleties of developing VR content for location-based experiences
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An introduction to intellectual property in the games industry
Trade mark attorney Aaron Wood on why IP is so crucial, which types are most prevalent and how devs can protect theirs
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Telling story through gameplay
In a case study looking at Grindstone, Kaitlin Tremblay explains what it means to tell stories in games that look like they may not have a lot of space for narrative
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The positive power of saying "no" in the workplace
Tobias Frisch, executive producer at Say No More developer Studio Fizbin, explains why "no" is a word that can drive positive change
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Insights about diversity and inclusion from Take-Two's E3 2021 panel
Jim Huntley, Susanna Pollack, Gordon Bellamy, and Laila Shabir on making diversity, equity and inclusion a business goal and the importance of diverse role models
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Tips to connect with investors that are right for your studio
Lightspeed's Amy Wu offers useful advice for developers and studios seeking investment partners
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How to successfully carve yourself a position as a communications leader
Jagex communications director Rich Eddy offers a overview of the many comms and editorial roles available at games companies
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Building anticipation: How to make engaging gameplay trailers
Marketing agency Gnet shares practical advice on elevating your marketing by getting the most from your footage
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Perceptions matter: Small things to make your game's marketing stand out
Marketing specialist Michal Napora on how subtle changes in word choice and language make you more memorable
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"Just ship it": Tips for game development on a budget
At Nordic Game, Patch & Path's Ian Lotinsky gave advice on how to launch an indie game on schedule and on a shoestring budget
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How internships can drive more diversity into games
The Chinese Room's Ed Daly reflects on the company's internship programme and how other studios can lower the barriers for underrepresented groups to enter the industry
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Tip-top TikTok tips for game marketing
Jenny Windom of Wholesome Games talks with GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless about promoting games on the viral video sharing service
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Four things you need to know before raising money for your game
Makers Fund's Aðalsteinn "Alli" Óttarsson shares his advice for teams approaching venture capital firms for funding
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How to get the most out of digital events
Nordic Game's Jacob Riis explains how to optimize your virtual trade show appearances
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The 'combo' era: how GaaS, subscriptions, and IAP mesh on PC/console
GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless explores the network effects of games-as-a-service, recurring commitments and in-app purchases
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How to engage fans before launch
Maverick Media's Andy Hammond details his approach to developing marketing ideas
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Didn't we already fix this? Why you keep seeing the same bugs in localization QA
Amber's John W. Park explains the subtleties of working with a Translation Memory database
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Iteration and social trends: The keys to successfully entering the hypercasual market
At GI Live, Shai Sasson detailed CrazyLabs' strategy to develop and release successful hypercasual games
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The game rating problem you don't want, and how to mitigate it
GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless looks at games being automatically pulled over IARC ratings and what developers should look out for when obtaining a rating
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Looking for the signal: Subscription app tips for iOS 14.5
Adjust's Katie Madding explores best practices for games utilising subscription models
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Developing games for low-vision players
Descriptive Video Works' Rhys Lloyd explains how to implement audio description to make your game more accessible
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Making platforming pop: How Sumo built Sackboy's music levels
For the GamesIndustry.biz Academy, Jack Houghton explains how Sumo matched licensed music and gameplay in Sackboy: A Big Adventure
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How to start hypercasual games production from scratch
Ducky's Ivan Fedyanin explains how to best generate ideas and prepare prototypes for the hypercasual mobile market
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Three key discoverability takeaways from the Epic/Apple lawsuit
GameDiscoverCo's Simon Carless looks at the data around platform splits, exclusives and free games revealed in this week's legal proceedings
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Hypercasual UA and ad monetization in a post-IDFA world
Adjust's Katie Madding shares some best practices to minimise the impact of iOS 14.5