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The Competition for Senior Talent

The Competition for Senior Talent​The Battle for ExperienceAs studios recover from layoffs and closures, experienced developers are in higher demand than ever. Senior Programmers, Technical Directo...

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Adapting to Technological Advancements in Game Development

​Adapting to Technological Advancements in Game Development Staying Ahead of the Tech CurveThe integration of real-time data systems, procedural content, and the rise of AI is transforming game de...

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Bridging The Developing Skills Gap in the Games Industry

Bridging The Developing Skills Gap in the Games Industry​Understanding the Skills GapThe games industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by the rise of new tech, live service models, and consume...

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How to prepare for a job interview in the games industry

​You’ve done a lot of the hard work getting yourself in front of a potential employer. The interview is where you get the chance to really shine, to show your experience and expertise and how you’r...

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Games Industry CV Advice for Graduates

​Your CV is a crucial aspect of landing your dream job in the games industry! Your passion for games and games development goes a long way, but nailing your CV will get you that all important first...

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Fireside Chat   Marc Regeur   Steer Studios

Fireside Chat with Marc Regeur | Steer Studios

​Welcome to another episode of our Fireside Chat series, where we dive deep into the world of gaming, business development, and cultural insights! 🎮 In this episode, we're joined by the Senior Bus...

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Games Industry Portfolio Advice for Graduates

​A good portfolio is essential for getting your first role in the games industry, and not just for artists! You will be expected to show examples of your work when applying for roles at a games stu...

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Fireside Chat with Frida Persson | 10 Chambers

Join us for a fun and insightful chat with Frida Persson, the HR Business Partner at 10 Chambers, a vibrant game studio.Frida talks about her time at 10 Chambers and her career journey before joini...

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Get In The Game : Games Programming Key Skills & Portfolio Tips

Looking to start your career as a games programmer? Check out these tips from our Get In The Game video library, featuring Grads In Games, d3t and Frontier Developments!​Key Skills for Graduate Gam...

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Get In The Game : Networking tips for games graduates

Getting started with networking can be tough - if you don't know where to begin then check our tips from the Get In The Game video library, featuring Grads In Games, d3t & Frontier Developments!​Ke...

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Get In The Game : Games Artist Key Skills & Portfolio Tips

Looking to start your career as a games artist? Check out these tips from our Get In The Game video library, featuring Grads In Games, d3t and Frontier Developments!​Key Skills of a Graduate 3D Gam...

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Fireside Chat   Tom Roller   Plan A

Fireside Chat with Tom Roller | PLAN A

​Join us for a relaxed and insightful chat with Tom Roller, CEO of PLAN A, a top outsourcing studio in the games industry.Tom shares his journey into the gaming world, his career path, and how PLAN...

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Get In The Game : Game Designer Key Skills & Portfolio Tips

Looking to start your career as a game designer? Check out these tips from our Get In The Game video library, featuring Grads In Games, d3t and Frontier Developments!​Key Skills of a Graduate Game ...

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Get In The Game : Games Animation Key Skills & Showreel Tips

​Looking to start your career as a games animator? Check out these tips from our Get In The Game video library, featuring Grads In Games, d3t and Frontier Developments!​Key Skills of a Graduate Gam...

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Fireside Chat with Viki Freeman | Airship Interactive

​Join us for a laid-back and insightful chat with Viki Freeman, CSO at Airship Interactive, as she takes us behind the scenes of the games industry. Viki shares her journey, gives us a peek into li...

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Fireside Chat   Phil Owen   D3t & Coconut Lizard

Fireside Chat with Phil Owen | d3t & Coconut Lizard

​Join us for an exclusive interview with Phil Owen, Head of Engineering at d3t & Coconut Lizard, as we delve into his fascinating career journey and gain insights into the ever-evolving games indus...

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Attracting Top Talent During Industry Uncertainty

Attracting Top Talent During Industry Uncertainty

​In the wake of widespread redundancies and studio closures, the video game industry faces a unique challenge. How does a studio attract the top talent in a candidate heavy market filled with talen...

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Get In The Game : Games VFX Artist Key Skills & Portfolio Tips

​Looking to start your career as a games VFX artist? Check out these tips from our Get In The Game video library, featuring Grads In Games and Frontier Developments!​Key Skills of a Graduate Games ...

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Retaining Talent in Turbulent Times: Strategies for Video Game Studios

Recently, the games industry has faced significant turbulence with studios large and small under economic pressures, resulting in widespread redundancies and in some cases, studio closures. This ha...

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Navigating New Realities: Recruitment Solutions Amidst Industry Disruption

The games industry has undergone a significant upheaval in recent months, characterised by widespread redundancies and in some cases studio closures. This wave of layoffs not only destabilised the...

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