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The Top 5 Movies About Game Development

The Top 5 Movies About Game Development

If you’re new to the industry, or you’re debating whether or not to go into game development, there are a few movies you should probably watch. Now, it’s easy to ask, “Are there even . . . more than 2-3 movies about game development anyway?”

Yes, there are.

And by watching these films, you can get a better idea of what it means to create video games as a career. It gives you more of a detailed…

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5 Steps to Finding the Perfect Indie Team

5 Steps to Finding the Perfect Indie Team

If you’re just starting out a career in game development, there’s plenty you should know. Luckily, there’s tons of resources out there (including this blog!) so it’s all a matter of making the time to sift through it all. You already know the basics: assembling a portfolio, always advancing your skill set, etc.. Now it’s time for something else: assembling the perfect indie team.

And for some,…

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Stuck In A Rut: 10 Ways to Unleash Your Creative Potential

Stuck In A Rut: 10 Ways to Unleash Your Creative Potential

Even the most creative people in the world struggle with creativity at some point in their lives. It can be in the form of failure, with their ideas not succeeding, or it can simply be a genuine lack of ideas. As Brene Brown, author of Braving the Wilderness once said, “There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period”. It has to happen for greater, better ideas to emerge. It’s a…

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5 Books You Should Read If You Want to Be A Great Developer

5 Books You Should Read If You Want to Be A Great Developer

What do beginners and industry veterans have in common? They all want to be great developers. Yes, even seasoned professionals need to seek constant improvement and challenges. The learning never quite stops, especially in this field. There are many resources out there, like educational conferences, speeches, podcasts, blogs and courses, but sometimes nothing beats a good old fashioned book.…

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Why Starting from the Bottom Isn't So Bad

Why Starting from the Bottom Isn’t So Bad

It Can Be Daunting . . . Let’s be honest for a second: being a game developer weeds out the weak. It’s a weeding process like no other. It’s long hours, tons of work, and handling harsh judgement from players. And yet, it’s the most amazing experience you’ll ever submit yourself to. It’s rewarding, thrilling, and chaotic in the best of ways. It seems rough, and it certainly can be, but it’s also…

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5 Things You Must Know If You're Considering A Career In Games

5 Things You Must Know If You’re Considering A Career In Games

Game development is a fun field, filled with video games (obviously), and talented creatives. Conferences make ideal places to network. The long hours are spent playing or designing, writing or programming. And you go home knowing you’re making art. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s because it’s only half the story. No one mentions the tunnel vision that comes with QA enough. The fact that…

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Top 3 Must-Do's For Game Developers

Top 3 Must-Do’s For Game Developers

Going for the direct approach, there’s some must-do’s in game development you have to get going on before you can achieve success. We’ve stated this before, but we’ll do it again to emphasize the point: game development careers are molded to filter out the weak. To get a stable job, you need to network, put your pride aside, and be patient. You also need to be hardworking, dedicated, and willing…

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How to Keep Your Sanity In Game Development

How to Keep Your Sanity In Game Development

Keeping yourself sane during game development is a big deal, right? It’s something you’d hope you can accomplish. Between the brutal deadlines and hours, the amount of effort that it takes to kick start a career, etc. it can seem like the odds are stacked high against you. It’s enough to make anyone feel a little crazy sometimes. But luckily for you, we have lined up quite a few tips that help…

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