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You've heard us talk a lot about Compulsion Games. 📣 And for very good reason, too. This partnership has been #career and company defining for the majority of us at Studiotypes over the last 5 years. The partner of dreams, you might say. 🖤 In our first of hopefully many more #casestudy posts we intend to share, we feel it's important to dive into the highlights, achievements and even the data of what value we've been able to add to #gamedevelopment studios when we get the opportunity. Talking about #jobs is pretty easy. Being able to share the challenges we overcame and the impact we made is where it counts. 💪 Our humble beginnings with Compulsion began with ad-hoc email exchanges and sharing speculative talent with Guillaume back when they were mid way through dev on We Happy Few, and still an #indiedev. We clicked, our relationship began to blossom, and shortly after shipping their 2nd game to a very warm reception, Xbox Game Studios Publishing came along and announced they were acquiring the studio. 💥 A number of hires later, Michael Elliott Chan, CHRP CRHA joined the fold and with a growth plan in place to get the studio to 90 people, we got to work. How can we sum up some of the best bits? ✅ #CoopMode started with Compulsion Games, and is still going 3.5 years in ✅ We've hired over 80 people in just over 5 years, with 63 people since in coop ✅ We visited Montreal for the first time in 2023, finally meeting folks in the flesh ✅ Besides headcount growth, we continue to support the People/HR needs ✅ 'South of Midnight' has so far won two Clio awards, and is one of Xbox's most anticipated upcoming releases... We want to say thank you again to Michael, Guillaume Provost, Delilah Robinson, Geneviève Forget, Whitney Clayton and all of the wonderful people at Compulsion Games (too many to tag here) for the support, trust and belief in our work over the years. It's been a ride! #gamedev

Obligatory "see you at Develop:Brighton" post incoming. 🔊 Joe Palin,Victoria Sinikliyski 🔜 Develop Brighton and Tom Pelini will be representin' Studiotypes all week. Come say hi. 👋🏼 Let's grab a drink. 🍺 Or an ice cream. 🍦 Maybe squeeze in a cheeky 5K. 👀 See you on the promenade! 🏖️ #develop2024 #gamesindustry #event

This afternoon, Victoria Sini, Tom Pelini and Joe Palin will be in person and onsite with Escape Studios to talk to their students about optimising their portfolio and getting industry ready. 👩🎓 We love doing these events. Helping the future talent of the #gamesindustry and related creative fields is something we have found super rewarding. We’ll have material to share afterwards, so keep your eyes peeled 👀 #graduate #education #games

It's time to doff the proverbial cap to a handful of our good friends and partners who make up the finalist nominees for the MCV/DEVELOP awards this year… Props to 1minus1 (Strategic Partner of the Year), Payload Studios (Indie Studio of the Year), Playtonic Ltd Friends (Indie Publisher of the Year), Xbox Game Studios Publishing (Major Publisher of the Year), and FORMAT (Event of the Year) for the nominations! Very well deserved, if you ask us. 💪 💪 💪 Good luck everyone! Have you cast your votes yet? #gamesindustry #awards #mcvdevelop

Last month marked 10 years since the iconic Monument Valley was revealed to the World by our good friends and partners at ustwo games. 👏 The beautiful Escher-inspired, mechanically designed world that redefined the puzzle genre in many ways, went on to win multiple awards and set a new bar for what premium #mobilegames could be. Many copycats followed, but it also turned out to be the project that spawned what the studio is today. This article on GamesIndustry.Biz captures the story nicely. As Daniel Gray puts it; "[It's] not just a story about Monument Valley, it's a story about the company – because the entire company got built around what worked." With our very own Victoria Sini as their dedicated Talent Lead, we're so proud to be part of their journey. Here's to 10 more years! 🥂 #gamesindustry #partnership #recruitment

Our founder Joe Palin 🔜 RebootDevelopBlue, will be out and about at Reboot Develop in Dubrovnik next week. 🏖 👉 Stop and say hello. 👉 Coffee, a beer or a Cornetto are welcome. 👉 Chat about anything related to #music, #games, #people, #talent, #startups and #employerbrand. Or #dogs. Looks like a great event, but British weather. 😢 Enjoy!

To all of our friends, extended #gamesindustry family and supporters of what we do, THANK YOU. Your appreciation means a lot to us. 🙌 🙌 🙌 #gamedevelopment #socialnetworking #motivation

Our very own Victoria Sini hitting the #gamesindustry recruitment big leagues. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Happy Friday #gamesindustry 👋 #GDC is just about wrapped up, and we're heading into the weekend. Before we sign out, we're back with our 4th instalment of our #indiespotlight. Victoria Sini has the word on these lovely teams this week. 💥 Moonloop: 🌛 "Hauntii, a captivating upcoming adventure by Moonloop Games, began as a modest project, transforming from a lively twin-stick shooter into a pensive exploration game. Set for release on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and Switch this year, Hauntii's distinctive charm lies in its unique blend of twin-stick shooting mechanics with a slower-paced, contemplative approach. Players, embodying a ghost in quest of answers, utilize twin-stick controls to combat foes, navigate obstacles, and possess various world objects, adding depth to the mysterious Eternity setting. Its hauntingly beautiful style and innovative concept make Hauntii a noteworthy adventure on the horizon." Double Dagger Studio 🗡️🗡️ Seattle-based, Double Dagger Studio, is diligently crafting their inaugural game, "Little Kitty, Big City," set to release sometime in 2024. This charming sandbox adventure features an adorable cat exploring the city at its own pace, making friends, completing quests, and, notably, sporting various hats. I can’t wait for this one! Hyper Games ⚡ "Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley," inspired by Tove Jansson's Moomin tales, offers a wholesome experience blending nature and Snufkin's rebellious spirit. Released on PC Steam and Nintendo Switch on March 7, 2024, and mobile later in 2024, it features musical puzzles and stealth gameplay, emphasizing Snufkin's respect for nature while introducing new conflicts with the Park Keeper. Hyper Games, an independent game studio from Oslo, Norway, renowned for "Mørkredd" and "Eggggg," crafted a unique visual style. Have a great weekend! 🫶🏼 #indiedev #gamedev #games

🧠✨ Celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Week! ✨🧠 At Studiotypes, we're proud to join the global movement in recognising Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to understanding, embracing, and celebrating the unique ways in which individuals perceive and experience the world. 📖 Originating from Judy Singer's term in 1998, neurodiversity gained momentum through Harvey Blume's article, leading to the establishment of Neurodiversity Celebration Week in 2018 by Siena Castellon. This worldwide event sheds light on the strengths and talents within the neurodivergent community, fostering inclusivity and understanding. 🧡 At Studiotypes: We prioritise employee well-being through our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with BHSF, offering physical, mental, and financial support. Additionally, our partnership with Vitality and Juno underscores our dedication to creating a safe and healthy work environment for all. 💡 What more can we do?: We are committed to creating a neurodiverse-friendly hiring process, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all candidates. This includes providing interview questions in advance, offering choice in interview format, and utilising clear, specific questions to facilitate communication. In our commitment to inclusivity, we inform candidates in advance of the skills test and we ensure reasonable accommodations are provided. Examples include extra breaks for individuals with autism, additional time for those with dyslexia, and alternate test formats like oral tests for individuals with dysgraphia. 📅 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 Events Schedule: Check out the exciting lineup of events happening worldwide at Neurodiversity Celebration Week Events Schedule. https://lnkd.in/dueumvab Let's continue to celebrate diversity and create a more inclusive world together! #neurodiversityawareness #inclusionmatters #neurodiversitycelebrationweek