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Do you think the projects that you shipped as a indie developer have the same impact as the ones you worked on at game studios when applying for jobs?

Ask a Game Dev

At an indie studio, they are probably looking for a broad set of experience, someone able to field many different types of tasks. At the typical AAA studio, they're probably hiring for expertise in a specific field - somebody who's an expert at AI, or procedural content generation, or in-game economies.

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Column Tomas Sala • Art schools should educate designers, not production drones

PreMortem.Games

Do we really need tons of new AAA production workers to come into the industry every year? I strongly disagree with the perspective that game development education should focus on AAA jobs. But those jobs are going to be warehoused or AI fodder in the near future it seems. AI will also wreck jobs here.

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How Move's AI technology aims to be a game-changer for motion capture

GamesIndustry.biz

This norm, however, may soon be a relic of the past as software from technology company Move hopes to revolutionise motion capture for AAA and indies alike, as well as beyond games.

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AI x Game Industry in 2025 - The Unspoken Part

Deconstructor of Fun

Now you know what’s the best way to “grab a drink” with this lad… Legendary game makers, Peter Molyneux who is renowned for creating the god games Populous, Dungeon Keeper, and Black & White, as well as Theme Park and the Fable series thinks that generative AI is going to be a "real game changer" in video games. It is a true enabler.

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Mastering Metaverse: John Krajewski’s Eco Adventure

Game Dev Unchained

” “I’m the founder and CEO of Strange Loop Games,” began Krajewski, detailing his journey from working on AAA titles at prominent companies like EA and Midway to establishing his own remote studio. While the significance of platforms like Steam is evident, there’s been a notable evolution in the indie gaming scene.

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The Three Game Industry Trends to Watch in 2024

Deconstructor of Fun

They explore a variety of pressing topics such as the industry trends post-COVID-19, console market dynamics, opportunities for game developers, the impact of AI and technological advancements, and the shifting dynamics of player engagement. This is a signal of future adaptation that is further enhances with adaptation of AI.

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Oscar Salandin, developer of BOTSU Ridicuous Robots: “Solo dev can be lonely” 

PreMortem.Games

Oscar Salandin , known as Peculiar Pixels, received a major validation for his debut game, BOTSU Ridiculous Robots , by being named the Overall Winner at the Develop Indie Showcase Awards 2024. Some had worked on AAA games I’d played, released indie games, or previously ran companies in games. It’s mostly rubbish.

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