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Today I'm finally releasing the first public demo of my new game: "Frecuencia Roja"! It's a first person survival horror open world where you're a little girl searching for your missing father in a mountain filled with dangers, where your only line of defense is a unique modified radio that transforms regular radio frequencies into massive-effect waves! Crossing forests, rivers and valleys, your only hope is to research during the day and stay indoors and quiet at night... because if anything unwanted finds you, you will be missing too for sure, as many others. If you wanna try the demo, click the image below:

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Hi there! This week, 1464 new games have been added to the Megamod catalog. Thanks to our distribution network, we track daily metrics for the games, and today we want to show you the top-rated ones (selected by users, based on one of the days of the past week) as an example. Top 3 games by completion rate per day: MONKEY ISLAND by Mark Frosy (34.87%) https://lnkd.in/dJ8-3u6w NIGHT OF THE DEAD by diatonika (34.71%) https://lnkd.in/dwJXbQrB MEGA FUN by Izottop (31.56%) https://lnkd.in/dkFXdVcW Top 3 games by hours played per day: HOLY CARROT by Mark Frosy (26 hours) https://lnkd.in/dAQ2gRXm ANGEL by KaylaW (22 hours) https://lnkd.in/dVeczYu9 PARTY RUNNER by Izottop (21 hours) https://lnkd.in/d8tujZ4v This data helps our community of creators develop games based not only on their own creativity but also on player feedback. We started collecting this analytics relatively recently, with the beginning of our partnership with CrazyGames, and it has already allowed us to evaluate and improve our games based on solid numbers as well as creative ideas. These and other insights will also help creators with their games monetization in the future. Best wishes, Alex Kostarev and the Megamod team

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Sad news this evening with Gameloft announcing that their studio in Cluj, Romania has been closed. To those impacted by this closure, please find a comprehensive list of resources, below: 🥇First, Discipline Games Jobs Resources: Over the past weeks I have created 9 (at time of writing) Games Jobs Resources to find jobs in a wide range of disciplines: 🎨 Art, Animation, VFX and UI This resource contains around 1,300 jobs worldwide across all links. Link: https://lnkd.in/eu2bjadW ⚙ Engineering and Programming This resource lists just over 1,700 jobs worldwide across all links. Link: https://lnkd.in/etPj22BE 🕹 Quality Assurance This resource lists over 440 QA jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/dkiEy8da 📑 Game Production This resource lists around 400 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/d9qfQ5tg 📢 Marketing & Community This resource lists around 380 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/dc-PVb3h 🎶 Audio and Sound Design This resource lists around 180 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/dU8t6Esq 📠 Studio Support, HR, Recruitment and BizDev This resource lists around 300 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/dMdWv4xN ⚙ IT This resource lists around 100 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/df7d-KkR 🎮 Game Design This resource lists around 600 jobs worldwide. Link: https://lnkd.in/d2kKaw95 🥈 Second, the Ultimate list of Video Games Career Resources: This should be your one-stop shop for all information. My dear friend Amir Satvat maintains these documents, he is a legend for doing this - please check them out: https://amirsatvat.com/ 🥉 Third, If you have worked in publishing, please message me. I am looking for quite a few roles right now! ⬅ 🎖 Finally, do not give up. Ever. No matter how dark things may look right now, I KNOW you will get through this, you have got this! 👊 Remember you are not alone. If you need help, advice, or even an ear to listen, we're here for you. Always! ➡ A request to my community, please can I ask you to repost this post to your colleagues and friends, so that we can get as many into jobs as possible! And please comment if you or your studio are currently hiring - let's help each other! Much love ❤️ #layoffs #gamesindustry #jobsingames #gameloft #cluj

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These are the numbers which demostrate that 1️⃣ 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐎 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 (And even more in WEB3 Gaming!) 2️⃣ 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐋𝐘 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 🔥 Only in 2023 in 🇪🇸 we have had a growth of 𝟏𝟔.𝟐𝟗% compared to 2022. Additionally to this, I share with you some interesting data provided by AEVI - Asociación Española de Videojuegos 📊👇

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This week, I had the honour of meeting numerous fascinating individuals in the game industry, and one of the highlights was André Luís. I was introduced to André Co-Founder & CEO of THU through my friend Aïda Figuerola, whom I met in Barcelona. Because André Luís and I share a common "Support the artist" language and mutual goals of building bridges and connecting people within the game industry. Unlike me, André is a serious introvert and advocates for talented introverts who need help with social networking. This is where I come in to assist. Trojan Horse Unicorn (THU) focuses on the creative industries. THU offers various initiatives to help creators including career development, learning opportunities, and investment opportunities. THU also runs events like Talent League and Career Camp. They also offer mentorship programs for students and scholars, along with special initiatives to empower women in the industry. Their clients include well-known game brands, and their efforts are essentially focused on cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurs in the field. "THU is a global community of artists, creators, and companies from all areas of the Digital Entertainment industry. Together, we share a passion for creativity and root for each other. Our initiatives promote fair access to knowledge, inspiration, and growth opportunities. We believe in the power of giving back as a way to change the world." - André Luís Are you an artist or creator? Join the Tribe at trojan-unicorn.com Does your company want to be a part of the mission? Get in touch hello@trojan-unicorn.com Industry: Entertainment Providers Founded 2013 Specialties: VFx, 3D, Animation, 2D, and Development #gamedevnetworking #gamedevpr #communitymanager #communication #dataspelpr #gameindustryevents

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Everyone wants to know the salaries in the market. Companies need this information to determine adequate salary ranges for new positions and to review the salaries of current employees: it is crucial to remain competitive and not lose excellent employees because salaries or compensation and bonus systems are outdated and insufficient. Job seekers want to know their market value and “guess” what salary ranges potential employers will offer. Employed professionals want to know if their colleagues in the same profession are earning significantly more in other companies and whether they should initiate salary increase negotiations. Check out a list of sources with salary data https://lnkd.in/drR2Bsjx

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Learn more about how EA FC 24 and UEFA are using FC to bring train young players and inspiring kids to play football. ⚽️ #WeAreEA #EAFC24

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Today on GamesIndustry.biz... (Thursday, May 9th 2024) 1. Your must read is Marie Dealessandri's superb feature on the Game Music Festival and the rise of video game soundtracks, centred around interviews with Borislav Slavov and Gustavo Santaolalla https://lnkd.in/eny-m9iy 1b. You also need to read Jeffrey Rousseau's interview with Amir Satvat on his efforts to help those affected by the layoffs, or still trying to find their way into the industry, secure work. Amir and his LinkedIn community have helped over 1,800 people so far https://lnkd.in/efwWwtPk 2. The fallout from the four Bethesda studio closures continues with one ZeniMax exec reportedly attributing the shutdowns to a lack of support and staff, suggesting that side of the business was about to "topple over" https://lnkd.in/e7YT3Qfv 3. Roblox released its financial results, showing its revenues rose to $801m in the first quarter of the year, while its daily active user count increased to over 77m https://lnkd.in/eErtYC22 4. A couple of Nintendo stories today. First, a transcript of president Shuntaro Furukawa's earnings call with investors revealed that he's confident there will be no supply issues for Switch 2 at launch. Furukawa confirmed that the forecast of 13.5m hardware sales this fiscal year only includes the current Switch (I still doubt we'll see its successor before April 2025) https://lnkd.in/eaGE49tc 4b. Meanwhile, the platform holder will be removing the ability to post clips and screenshots to Twitter, or use the social media site to find friends, as of June 10. The death of the Share button continues. https://lnkd.in/eHspE7wA 5. A study by Big Games Machine showed that US console and PC players believe YouTube is the best, most trustworthy platform to discover new games, while online ads and Twitter were deemed least trustworthy https://lnkd.in/e_tgSa3F 6. There were a couple of AI funding stories today, with Yellow raising $5m in seed funding for its technology that creates pre-rigged 3D character meshes (https://lnkd.in/eXFS4kgD), while Altera's seed round raised $9m towards its work on creating 'digital humans' (https://lnkd.in/eGyMuE-U) 7. And congratulations to the organisers behind the London Games Festival for their best ever year, with a record 100,000-plus people attending its many events https://lnkd.in/ejW9bAHK

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Today on GamesIndustry.biz... (Wednesday, May 1st 2024) 1. Your must read today is Marie's interview with IGDA executive director Jakin Vela, PhD discussing the impact of layoffs on the games industry, and why leadership needs to do more to stamp out harassment and hate against developers https://lnkd.in/gXw3VjJ8 2. You also need to read Piers Harding-Rolls' writeup of his GDC talk on the changes in the console space and how live services, free-to-play and subscriptions are creating new challenges for developers and publishers https://lnkd.in/gx73Xzp4 3. The March figures are in from Circana, shows US spending is up 4% to $4.89 billion, thanks largely to Monopoly Go https://lnkd.in/gvhp65cE 3b. Circana has also started sharing engagement rankings, showing the Fortnite, COD and GTA (predictably) dominated play time on console while Helldivers 2 led on Steam https://lnkd.in/gr6qyZYM 4. A WARN notice revealed that Take-Two is closing its Seattle office in June, affecting 70 staff - likely part of the previously announced 580 layoffs https://lnkd.in/gdGYqdei 4b. Meanwhile, Belka Games has laid off 20% of its staff, just over 30 people https://lnkd.in/g5n5Myiw 5. Game Workers Unite Montreal has partnered with CSN to find new ways to improve labor practices https://lnkd.in/gW8T4eVa 6. And LinkedIn has launched games on the platform, so now you have something to do after reading these recaps https://lnkd.in/gKT34jtJ Get all this news and more with the GI Daily: https://lnkd.in/eAkx_zen

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📃 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴!! 🎮 Here is our list of European Gaming Contracts across all disciplines, see below 👇 TL:DR: Contracts with European Studios open to Consultants based in Europe Remote - Sweden 🏡 Remote - Europe 🌍 Hybrid - Stockholm 🏢 Reach out to Paul Hackett for: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏡 Interviewing 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏡 Interviewing Reach out to Andy Bargh for: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏡New Job 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏡Applicants Needed Reach out to Melanie Lindsey for: 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Interviewing 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 - 𝟮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 🌍Interviewing 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 🌍Interviewing 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 - 𝟯 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 🏢Applicants Needed 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏢Applicants Needed 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏢Applicants Needed 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🏢New Role! 𝗦𝗿. 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍New Role! Reach out to Aarronn Campbell for: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖++ 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Applicants Needed 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 - 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗨𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗽. - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Applicants Needed 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖++ 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Interviewing Reach out to Adam Miller-Bettridge for: 𝟯𝗗 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Interviewing 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝟯 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Applicants Needed Reach out to Sol Bate for: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘅 𝟰 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🏢Applicants Needed - Must be Stockholm Based Reach out to Heather Nicholls for: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🏢Interviewing for Post Summer 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🏢Applicants Needed for Post Summer Reach out to Mia Elizabeth for: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🌍Applicants Needed 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀+ 🌍Applicants Needed 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗙𝗫 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 🌍Applicants Needed Follow Evolution Recruitment Gaming as we have more roles coming in all the time! 💪 Share this with your network for those looking for their next gig! ▶️

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The best way to find a job opportunity is when the job opportunity finds you. And it finds you because that opportunity goes in the same direction as your professional path. And when you are there, you won't be stressed about the layoff conditions of the market. In the first three years of my career as a game programmer and designer, I decided to do the things I believed were the right way. After all, I had a very large career as a developer, I was already a successful entrepreneur in another country, and I knew a lot. Man, was I wrong? It's a rhetorical question. Things started going a lot better once I started to build a professional presence not only on LinkedIn but also on Twitter and Instagram. But that presence was created strategically. It's not about sending 10 tweets, liking others' posts, or saying "Good Job." It's about adding real value based on your experience and perspective and it's about showing your work and progress. The usual post for a job position in the gaming industry requires several years of experience when you need to build the experience in the first place. The eternal dilemma about the kitchen and the egg. What you need to understand behind that is that studios don't want to invest in people who don't have knowledge. And guys, the real knowledge about creating video games is achieved when you start producing video games and get your hands dirty. What I'm discussing with my students is that you need to set a methodology to create fast and simple games to publish and establish a solid social and professional presence. If you want to continue this conversation, I'm interviewing people to create my next Education Program -NOT an online course- and you could be part of it. My calendar will be available for one more week of interviews, select your preference now here: https://lnkd.in/gPYJeadb Tony #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #IndieGameDev #GameDevCommunity #GameIndustry #GameArt #Unity3D #UnrealEngine #LevelDesign

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How I find the most relevant candidate for a role (100% of our customers work with us because of the quality of our profiles) Do your research: don't let fancy titles trick you. 1. Gather as many possible candidates you can (we have 1000+ in our DB) 2. Pass all through a predefined, custom-specific filter 3. Call with the most relevant candidates 4. Reference calls (optional) 5. Never take short-cuts Stop settling for good-enough, start going for perfect-fit. Because no one cares about your challenges, they care about winning. Earn your respect, deliver first.

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This weekend got me head over heels with videogame programming... I joined the #MiniJam 159, first time participating in a jam as a programmer, while my colleague Florio Del Pino had the opportunity to test their game design skills for the first time in a jam context. The theme was "Ocean" so we made a clicker game where you hunt sea creatures and they look exactly like in the old maps! We decided to use the limiter "as small as possible" in several ways: *Scope limitations, something simple and doable in the two days we had to produce the game *Minimal game input (left click to attack, right click to dodge, that's it) *Claustrophobic aesthetic (you're going down an oppressive underwater tunnel) Most game assets were taken from the internet (credits on our itch.io page) to fully focus on the programming and game design. It's also my first time programming a combat system and, albeit a tad broken cause I haven't gotten to state machines yet, it's quite funky. Besides I could use the minimal tech art skills I learned in the horror game we're making at uni to boost this game's aesthetics. All in all, when it comes to programming, I'm beginning to believe. https://lnkd.in/ezRuVsSJ

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Transitioning from one career to another is always a profound journey, filled with both challenges and opportunities. For me, leaving behind a successful company I founded and moving to a new country was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made. However, it was also one of the most rewarding. When I stepped away from my company, it was thriving. I didn't leave because the business model was failing; I left because I wanted a place that offered a better future for my kids. In that process, I also found the perfect space to retake my old dream of creating video games. I started my career in video games eleven years ago when I moved to a different country. Back then, the industry was booming with great promise. Today, it’s more challenging, with constant advancements in technology and shifting market demands. While these changes can seem daunting, they also present incredible opportunities for those who are prepared to embrace them. One of my greatest passions is helping others achieve their dreams of creating video games or working in the industry. I understand the transformative power of following your passion, and I want to help others experience that same fulfillment. The journey of game development is not just about creating a product; it’s about unleashing creativity, solving problems, and bringing unique visions to life. Seeing others succeed and thrive in this industry brings me immense joy and satisfaction. Starting from scratch in a new country, I realized the need for a clear, structured path for aspiring game developers. The industry’s volatility, marked by frequent layoffs and fierce competition, can be intimidating. However, I firmly believe that with the right guidance and resources, anyone can turn their passion for gaming into a successful career. I'm currently preparing a comprehensive Study/Education Program designed to take you from zero knowledge to publishing your very own video game. As I design this program, I'm interviewing people who are eager to start this path to understand their expectations, fears, desires to succeed, the results they are aiming for, and the content they want delivered. If you are one of these people or know somebody looking for this opportunity, I want to talk with you. Your input is invaluable in creating a program that truly meets your needs and sets you up for success. Reserve a time on my calendar to talk, and let's make your dream of creating video games a reality together. https://lnkd.in/gPYJeadb The video game industry today is full of potential. Yes, it's challenging, but that's what makes it exciting. With the right support and a clear path, you can turn those challenges into stepping stones toward a fulfilling and successful career. #GameDevelopment #IndieDev #VideoGames #GameDesign #LearnToCode #CareerChange #GameDevCommunity #FollowYourPassion

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Last week, we had a fascinating SANDTalk on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on our professional careers, led by Alvaro Pardo. Here are some key takeaways: 🔹 AI is revolutionizing the tech sector. 🔹 It won't replace programmers but will transform their roles. 🔹 Adapting and learning new skills is crucial. 🔹 AI enhances efficiency, but human relationships remain essential. 🔹 Ethics and responsibility in AI implementation are paramount. Stay updated and keep learning with Sandbox Academy Punta! 🚀 Register for FREE at: https://lnkd.in/dgtBVVYy #SandboxAcademy #Videogames #Videojuegos #AI #IA #Tech #Tecnología Magdalena Giuria UCU Campus Punta del Este Universidad Católica del Uruguay 'Dámaso Antonio Larranaga'​ Analía Conde Universidad de Montevideo diego devicenzi Leandro Scasso Burghi #CEI Instituto Uruguayo Argentino Martin Canabal Startup Grind Pablo Boquete UTEC - Universidad Tecnológica Centro Latinoamericano de Economía Humana The Sandbox BORGET Sebastien Arthur Madrid

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gamescom latam was a blast. However, one week of discussions with game developers from Latin America and around the globe spotlighted the weaknesses of the European digital trade promotion policy. First of all, the Chinese and Indians were visible at the event, but the EU was missing. The trade consulates of EU countries still see each other as their main competitors, but our main competitors are non-EU giants like the USA, China, and India. Only by collaborating, finding synergies, and pooling resources will the EU member states be able to challenge the global visibility of American, Chinese, and Indian trade promotion activities. Secondly, we might be too focused on talent attraction and outsourcing opportunities. Do not get me wrong; both are critical topics for the growth of the European game industry, and we must continue working with them. However, we should not be blinded by those goals. Brazilian game dev studios are rapidly expanding, and the largest of them are already starting to open their local studios in the EU. It is time to broaden our focus and begin promoting the EU more as an investment location and an ideal sport for co-productions. Thirdly, the EU parades itself as the forerunner and trendsetter of digital regulation. As Brazilian efforts to build a GDPR-adequate privacy policy framework and their plans to regulate gatekeeper platforms demonstrate, Brussels's effect is true. However, if the EU does not take a more active role in aligning digital policies inspired by it, we will face a significant risk of deepening global regulatory market fragmentation. It is clear that trade agreements are not an instrument that is agile enough to address this challenge. Instead, the EU should focus on building joint guidelines with third countries on how to align regulatory requirements. In practice, we need joint guidelines between, for example, European and Brazilian data protection authorities addressing the potential conflicts between the EU and Brazilian data protection frameworks. Thank you so much for the invite, great hospitality and enabling the trip Eliana Russi 🔜 gamescom latam , congrants for successful event Stefan Heikhaus 🔜 gamescom latam and thank you for all the help Alessandra Leone.

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Even if you get a job in the AAA Video Game Studio of your dreams, you know you are at peril. This is not under your control. The question is, what actions can you take to change this feeling? The most basic principle of happiness is finding a job that you feel passionate about and where you have the opportunity to be paid for. If you are in love with video games means that you can do your work for somebody else and for yourself, and this is a strength you need to learn how to use. I've been talking about this subject during the last weeks in different communities -including my students-. You need to do the extra thing nobody else will do. If passion is not the main source of your goal, then you need to find what it is. But if video games are the source of this inspiration, you're in luck. It doesn't matter if you are a Game Developer or a Game Designer, you need to know, work, and project two essential skills: The use of the best Technical Tool which is Unreal Engine -and believe me they are not paying me for saying this-, and Connection Presence. The first of the Skills will allow you to create multiple types of projects while having the ability to discover the ways to solve challenges you still don't know (yes, that's the name of the game). The second skill is about not only your expertise presence in social media but also your ability to establish a solid fan base and professional connections through your work. People do not pay much attention to Connection Presence, but if you ask me I think that both things have the same weight to create a solid career and not feel stressed by the changing market conditions outside of your control. During the last month, I've interviewed more than fifty amazing people who provided me with their perspectives about where they want to aim their video game career and the challenges the personal challenges they are confronting. This is the last week of this group of interviews and I want to know your perspective as well. Reserve a time to talk with me and give you more details about what I'm doing to create a solid career path. https://lnkd.in/gPYJeadb Best regards Tony #GameDevelopment #IndieGameDev #VideoGameIndustry #CareerInGames #GameDesign #GameDevJourney #LearnGameDev #GameDevCommunity #TechCareer #DigitalCreatives #BuildYourPortfolio #SocialMediaGrowth #CreativeIndustry #GameDevEducation #MarketResearch

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Last week I was at 'El Tardeo de Madrid in Game' listening to Juan Pablo Veiga and he left a phrase that left me thinking. “You have to fall in love with the problem, not the solution”. It was not the first time I heard it, but it was the first time I stopped to think about it. It seems a simple phrase, but it has a lot of meaning, and I really think it is the key to a good design process. To begin with, because while we design we live with problems, constantly, the solution lasts a second, the problem can last for months. Moreover, a good designer is not the one who is able to create an optimal solution to a problem, but the one who, faced with a problem, is able to conceptualize multiple possible solutions. Therefore, falling in love with one solution is a mistake, since it would not allow us to see the other possible solutions. But finally, there is also a question of attitude. While we are in the design process, new problems will constantly arise. Attacking them with a positive attitude, as a new challenge to be solved or a puzzle to be solved, is what will help us to achieve better solutions. If we assume new problems as something negative, we will be constantly frustrated and we will have a hard time offering a good number of solutions and finding the optimal solution. For all these reasons, I believe that as a designer, it is very important to “fall in love with the problem, not the solution”.

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🎮 🌟 💥 🥧 🛸 🎉 Exciting news! The launch trailer for https://multiversus.com/en is finally here! Our devs have done an amazing job, and we couldn't be more proud of them. Check it out and let us know what you think! #gaming #launchtrailer #multiversus

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