Sergei Vasiuk

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 […]

Want to start your career in Game Dev?FOLLOW THESE THREE STEPS:𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟭: 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚. ↳ Get familiar with the field.📚 BOOKS:The Art of Game Designhttps://lnkd.in/e7pAJpdwBlood, Sweat, and Pixelshttps://lnkd.in/escwgRZBReality is Brokenhttps://lnkd.in/ePCtAzr8Game Feelhttps://lnkd.in/eXwTAa7v▶️ YOUTUBEBrackeyshttps://lnkd.in/eyFD6UEZExtra Creditshttps://lnkd.in/e3kSmPGQGame Maker's Toolkithttps://lnkd.in/eShb3qwdGame Developers Conference (GDC)https://lnkd.in/eppfYqi4📢 COMMUNITIES Reddit (r/gamedev)https://lnkd.in/ecnH3JbcSlack (IndieDev)https://lnkd.in/eAmJaE96Discord (Game Dev League)https://lnkd.in/eagsjDPGDeconstructor of Funhttps://lnkd.in/eNuy5Hc8𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟮: 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚. ↳ Advance with guided education.🌍 ONLINE COURSESEpic Games: Game Design Professionalhttps://lnkd.in/evHMusAcUnity: The Ultimate Guide to Game Devhttps://lnkd.in/egBjQJrAIntroduction to Game Developmenthttps://lnkd.in/e54cp42mHP: From Code to Creation.https://lnkd.in/e4usFaqF🎓 UNIVERSITIESExplore game development at Harvardhttps://lnkd.in/eB2vtfBz Introduction to Game Design at MIThttps://lnkd.in/eSbMXMUFAnimation at BHUhttps://lnkd.in/etz8_MNt Introduction to Game Audio at Berkleehttps://lnkd.in/e_ppj67y𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟯: 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘. ↳ Turn knowledge into results.🕹️ GAME JAMSitch.iohttps://itch.io/jamsLudum Darehttps://ludumdare.com/Global Game Jamhttps://globalgamejam.org/Nordic Game Jamhttps://nordicgamejam.com/🚀 INTERNSHIPSWargaming Forgehttps://lnkd.in/esg2VjmtEpic Internshipshttps://lnkd.in/etDHGqa9Activision Early Careershttps://lnkd.in/er3K3hwVElectronic Arts Early Careershttps://lnkd.in/e8k-eqQ5💼 PORTFOLIOArtStationhttps://lnkd.in/e6ghghpNGitHubhttps://github.com/Behancehttps://www.behance.net/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/________Found this valuable?♻️ Repost to help your network.

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.