Sergei Vasiuk

Think the gaming industry is just for nerds?🔴 NO!Half of the world’s population are gamers!The passion is already in YOU.Conventional wisdom favors these degrees:• Computer Animation• Computer Science• Sound Production• Media Design• Digital Arts🟢 Here’s a green path to your passion:Product Design ➡️ UX/UI Designer↳ Designs intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.Fashion Design ➡️ 2D/3D Artist↳ Designs character outfits and skins.Architecture ➡️ Level Designer↳ Creates engaging, realistic game levels.Economics ➡️ Game Monetization↳ Creates in-game economies and pricing.Sociology ➡️ Community Manager↳ Builds rapport within player communities.History ➡️ Narrative Designer↳ Crafts historically accurate game stories.What was your degree before gaming?I’ll start with myself: 🌞Computer Science → Java Developer → Project Manager → Wargaming.

I'm 44, and I joined IT in my 3rd year at university.After 25 years in tech and 12 in GameDev, I've seen the industry change - rapidly.But one thing has stayed constant:THE RACE FOR SKILLED PROS.What surprises me sometimes is that age bias still creeps in, especially after 50.• Years of expertise• Strong networks• Niche skillsThese give older developers an edge that many studios value.Studios need their knowledge.🔴 But here’s the real question:Is the gaming industry doing enough to preserve the craftsmanship of older developers?• Crunches, cancellations• Ever-accelerating timelines• Constant shifts in technologyThese are the realities of the gaming world.And with all this pressure, investing in talents with decades of experience doesn’t always get top priority.Yet, studios still want these pros out there, producing.Because that’s where the money is made, and where they shine.🔴 But here’s the punchline:If we want […]

Are we really buying this? The latest Comscore survey claims ↳ “Ads don’t negatively affect experience.” • 45% of gamers don’t mind watching ads• 2/3 of gamers say ads don’t bother them• 68% would check brands they see in-game• 34% say ads make the experience more realLet’s crosscheck these within my network:Do in-game ads truly add value❓ *****Comscore surveyed nearly 5,000 adults ages 18-65 who self-report playing video games on a device multiple times a week to at least once a month.