Sergei Vasiuk

Mistakes New Game Devs Make Building a game isn't just about release.It's about avoiding the issues that kill it.Here’s where beginners go wrong:1. They think ideation is all that matters. ↳ Sure, a great concept is key. ↳ But it’s just the start of the journey.2. They underestimate Post-Production. ↳ This isn’t a casual polish phase. ↳ It’s about final fixes and tuning.3. Live Ops? Totally overlooked. ↳ Continuous updates are a must. ↳ Player retention is built over time.4. They skip on player feedback. ↳ Feedback isn’t a “nice to have” ↳ It’s essential to polish, balance, improve.If you’re not ready for every stage,you’re not ready to keep your game alive.Mistakes in planning cost more than time.In games, they cost players.

Are you interested in game development?From where should you start? 🤔 I've got a quirky fix for this!Ever tried picking a game profession...by playing a game?You’re just a few easy questions away.Warning: May contain humor, sarcasm, cynicism and typos.Funny enough, I followed the path of 'Do you like to be alone'.Ended up as a Voice Actor. 🤷‍♂️I mean, come on, really? 😂So, let's flip the script.What's your profession?Let's game-ify this choice!

Want to craft your own Master’s Degree inGame Publishing (in 6 months)? READ THESE BOOKS!My name is Sergei. ✋ I’m an INSEAD MBA graduate.I've honed skills with 200+ business books.Here's the truth:Books hold 87% of the knowledge you seek. So, I've designed a 6-month personalMaster’s Degree program for you.Your 6-month challenge:12 books, 2 each month.Here we go:📘 One UpBy Joost van DreunenSubject: Games Evolution📘 Console WarsBy Blake J. HarrisSubject: Entrepreneurship📙 The Art of Game DesignBy Jesse SchellSubject: Game Design📙 Blood, Sweat, and PixelsBy Jason SchreierSubject: Game Development📗 Hacking MarketingBy Scott BrinkerSubject: Marketing📗 Thinking, Fast and SlowBy Daniel KahnemanSubject: Behavioral Economics📕 Social ArchitectureBy Pieter HintjensSubject: Community📕 The Book of EsportsBy William CollisSubject: Esport📒 The Game LocalizationBy Heather Maxwell ChandlerSubject: Localization📒 Video Games LawBy S. Gregory Boyd, Brian Pyne, Sean F. KaneSubject: Legal 📔 Creativity, Inc.By Edwin Catmull, Amy WallaceSubject: Leadership📔 Freemium […]

On November 1, 2012, I joined Wargaming. This is how I stay relevant in the gaming industry after 12 years at ONE company.(My 12 tips to control your career game)Before you jump out... NО, I don’t want to be in one place for 12 years. For me, it's about what this enables and how to act:Ready to dive in? Here we go.1. Use Humor2. Build Network3. Foster Optimism4. Embrace Risk-Taking5. Acknowledge Setbacks6. Enhance Personal Branding7. Continuous Learning8. Develop Adaptivity9. Seek Mentorship10. Showcase Work11. Attend Events12. Track TrendsAnything else, Sergei? ✋I like to wake up on Saturday and dream.I like to visualize Friday evening’s results. I like to eat ice cream with espresso.Hope this help!Please repost! ♻️ Appreciate it.I really want to help many thrive in gaming for a fulfilling, positive and real life.And with that → positive, real results.Thank you […]

Great games know this key to players’ needs! Ever noticed the magic of a successful game? ↳ It's driven by passionate, engaged players.(The wheel's been invented, use it)Psychologist Abraham Maslow designed apyramid to classify human needs in 1943.🟢 We all have 5 types of needs: • Basic needs (food, water, shelter).• Safety needs (health, employment).• Belonging needs (friendship, intimacy).• Esteem needs (dignity, respect, purpose).• Self-actualization needs (creation, beauty).Players are humans↳ who seek their needs in your game.By applying this hierarchy to gamers' needs,you build a community around your game. 🟢 Here's the Players' Hierarchy of Needs.Every level aligns with a player's needs.• Basic needs → Fun• Safety needs → Trust• Belonging → Community• Esteem needs → Recognition• Self-actualization needs → Contribution🟢 The hierarchy guides your questions:• What do players need?• Which needs does my game meet?• How do I convey […]

What's the supreme boss level in game dev? A question comes up a lot from my students↳ especially those aspiring to be solo devs.Solo dev is tough; prepare to be:• Developer • Level Designer • Content Writer• Game Designer• UX / UI Designer• Release Engineer• Audio Engineer• 2D/3D Artist• Tech Artist• Animator• TesterAnd the list goes on and on and on...I'm not here to crush any dreams, but… solo ambitions may not always be realistic.Sure, there are exceptions. 🍀 In truth, creating complex games solorequires exceptional talent and ample time.So, what's the "boss level" for aspiring devs? It's forming a hashtaghashtag#TEAM OF LIKE-MINDED.As simple and as challenging as it sounds.Fellow Gaming Pros, let's networks!• Comment to introduce yourself.• Engage with others in the comments.• Feel free to send connection requests.Thank you for considering a connection. 🙏 (｡◕‿‿◕｡)Let me start:I’m Sergei, […]

What's the biggest delusion in game dev?I see it all the time.You think you know what players want.YOU DO NOT! 🚫And that’s where everything falls apart.Mistake №1↳ Relying on your past success.• What worked then won’t work now.• Players evolve, so should your approach.Mistake №2↳ Trusting your brand will keep you safe.• Players aren’t loyal to brands.• They’re loyal to experiences.Mistake №3↳ Overhyping your game pre-launch.• Hype without substance kills trust.• Deliver first, market later.Mistake №4↳ Ignoring your scope creep.• Bigger doesn’t mean better.• Keep it tight, keep it focused.Mistake №5↳ Blind faith in your Free-to-Play model.• F2P isn’t for every game.• Know your audience.✅ Solution?Stop assuming you know what players want.Start listening. Test → Adapt → Evolve.Your players are your best resource. Build with them, not just for them.

LinkedIn expands its puzzle lineup w/ Tango. (in addition to the 3 released in May)This means folks do not give up on games.What’s your take on their 5th game?Word Search, anyone? Let’s play! 🔥 10 more games left on the board: • Halo • GTAV • Doom • Tetris • Zelda• MassEffect2 • MortalCombat• Portal • Witcher • HalfLife2

10 bad pieces of advice to ruin your game.(and 10 tips to make it decent)10 spots to nail or fail:• Gameplay• Story• Sound• Replay• Setting• Controls• Graphics• Challenge• Originality• PromotionAsk your inner Gru 😈What bad advice would he give?Then, ask your inner anti-hero how to fix it!

What to keep your game fresh?ENTERTAIN YOUR PLAYERS WITH EVENTS!An event is a time-limited experience that boosts engagement and monetization.These 11 parts give you a full event view 👇 𝟭. 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲• Why are you starting this event?• No clear purpose means scattered focus.• Tip: Express the purpose in 1-2 sentences.𝟮. 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮• What targets will define success?• No criteria, no way to measure success.• Tip: Make criteria specific and achievable.𝟯. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀• What’s the look and feel of the event?• No clear visuals disrupt development.• Tip: Use images to inspire creativity.𝟰. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁• How can you summarize the event?• No concept, no stakeholder alignment.• Tip: Keep the concept jargon-free, and simple.𝟱. 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀• How will players interact with the event?• No depth in mechanics, no lasting interest.• Tip: Tie mechanics to the core concept.𝟲. 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲• What’s inside or outside the event?• No […]

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