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  • From traditional premium pricing to free-to-play with in-app purchase and season passes, we explore the different methods of making money from games with insights from publishers and industry experts

    25 March 2025 • 10 minute read

  • AI experts and game developers discuss the potential generative AI has on transforming the roles of non-player characters, and what is already being achieved

    02 January 2025 • 5 minute read

  • Industry expert Gina Jackson explores how the games industry can find and support the talent it needs to grow and to address long-running challenges

    02 January 2025 • 5 minute read

  • Games Leadership Network's Melissa Phillips explains why reframing mentorship is vital not just for mentors and mentees, but the whole games industry.

    19 December 2024 • 4 minute read

  • We talked with publishers from around the industry about what makes an attractive pitch deck for a game, as well as which mistakes to avoid

    25 November 2024 • 10 minute read

  • We spoke to three innovative games businesses about navigating the challenges of growth in the industry.

    Silver Script, Waving Bear and Code Wizards – companies at different stages of growth – we discussed their journeys from starting up, getting funding to global expansion. 

    Silver Script secured significant funding through the UK Games Fund, a successful Kickstarter campaign, and a grant from Innovate UK, fueling their development ambitions.

    Waving Bear, based in Brighton's Eagle Lab, shipped their first multiplayer game on Xbox and Steam, setting the stage for an exciting 2024 with their next project.

    Code Wizards expanded internationally in 2023, opening offices in Scotland, New Zealand and Canada to provide 24-hour support. They’re backed by major tech partners and trusted by leading game and esports teams.

    25 November 2024

  • Recruiters and other experts discuss one of the most crucial but less frequently addressed imbalances in the market's workforce

    12 November 2024

  • We spoke to people affected by the current games industry layoffs who have decided to take matters into their own hands and set up their own company.

    09 August 2024 • 8 minute read

  • Hub Crawl 2024 From Leeds Eagle Lab with Lewis Silkin Talking about IP Protection for Games/Characters

    22 February 2024 • 15 minute watch

  • Developers from Bristol and other South West hubs tell us why they feel privileged to share the region with amazing studios

    15 December 2023 • 15 minute read

  • Recruiters offer advice on how to find experienced new talent with fresh ideas and transferrable skills

    15 November 2023 • 15 minute read

  • In this talk, Danny Martin, Selvin Selbaraju and Jake Martin speak about 'The Puppeteer Gameplay Demo and beginning my journey as a solo developer'.

    All of this footage was shot on the Rezzed stage at EGX 2023. 

    15 October 2023 • 30 minute watch

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