Want to be a top 1% game producer?

Want to be a top 1% game producer?

Here are 20 lessons every great game producer lives by:

1. Passion matters.
↳ You can’t lead gamers without being one.

2. Own your mistakes.
↳ Transparency builds trust within your team.

3. No decision is perfect.
↳ Every choice comes with trade-offs and uncertainty.

4. There’s no magic formula.
↳ Chasing mythical insights leads to failure.

5. Iteration is key.
↳ No game starts perfect—refine it continuously.

6. Ideas are worthless without execution.
↳ Cool ideas are common; great execution is rare.

7. Respect your players.
↳ Treat them like valued guests, or they’ll leave.

8. Fun comes first.
↳ Features or monetization can’t fix a boring game.

9. Start small, succeed big.
↳ Prove a small concept before scaling up.

10. Profit is the ultimate measure of success.
↳ Revenue means nothing if the game isn’t profitable.

11. Players aren’t fools.
↳ They see through shortcuts and cheap tricks.

12. Good games aren’t always successful.
↳ Acknowledge that even great games can fail.

13. Your team defines your greatness.
↳ Surround yourself with talented people.

14. Vision is your compass.
↳ Without it, your team will wander aimlessly.

15. Engage with your community.
↳ Ignoring players means losing touch with your audience.

16. Balance innovation with best practices.
↳ Too much or too little can cost you players.

17. Analytics are your best friend.
↳ Flying blind without data leads to mistakes.

18. Manage time effectively.
↳ Missed deadlines can ruin even the best projects.

19. Never stop learning.
↳ Trends and tech evolve—stay ahead.

20. Prioritize health.
↳ Burnout harms creativity, your team, and your game.

Which principle resonates most with you?