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Games Brains Brighton 2019

Every December we invite the brightest and biggest brains from games studios in and around Brighton to join us at our annual Games Brains of Brighton quiz, raising money for Special Effect and 2019 was bigger and better than ever before!

By Freya Simmons on 05 Dec 2019

Writing the Ideal CV for the Games Industry

Drawing on five years’ experience partnering with some of the biggest, smallest and most interesting Games & Interactive studios in the world, our manager Giles notes down his best tips on what you can do to get noticed when looking for a job in the video games industry.

By Giles Fenwick on 30 Nov 2019

Games Industry Guide to: Commuting and Remote Working

Whether you’re looking for a new job in games and are weighing up a potential new commute, or you’re looking to make a request for remote working and need some stats to back it up, our Games Industry Guide to: Commuting and Remote Working has the answers!

By Alice Zahra on 28 Nov 2019

Hottest games from EGX 2019

November's Hotlist comes directly from EGX 2019 where we got a chance to play and see footage from some of the most hotly anticipated games on the slate! Not gonna lie... it was a great day!

By Sanson Wray on 13 Nov 2019

How the Games Industry Think We Should Fix the Gender Balance

Despite some excellent initiatives in the Games Industry to welcome women, more still needs to be done to fix the gender balance, but what? We find out.

By Katie Jones on 09 Oct 2019

October's Hottest Games Releases

As the last of the summer drifts away from us into the miserable drabness of October, we can take solace in the fact that we now have an ideal excuse to stay inside and play video games… and what a time to do so!

By Sanson Wray on 02 Oct 2019

Critical Census: How Diversity Can Transform the Videogames Industry

As the Ukie launches its first ever UK Games Industry Diversity Census, we look at why addressing the diversity issue remains so crucial to the continued success of the UK games industry.

By Alice Zahra on 19 Sep 2019

For better or worse? How has Twitch Influenced the Games Industry?

Twitch has had its ups and downs, here we dig into the influence the channel has had on the games industry since its launch.

By Harry Kwok on 12 Sep 2019

September Games Hotlist

September's here, the temperatures dropped and the days are definitely getting shorter... but we really don't mind as this month we won't be leaving the house! Check out the hottest game releases this month.

By Sanson Wray on 05 Sep 2019

Hottest Game Releases for August

No game on this months list is part of the same genre, so fingers crossed that no matter what you’re into, you can find the title for you!

By Sanson Wray on 08 Aug 2019

Do I Need a Degree for a Job in Games?

People often ask us ‘How can I get a job in Games?' Sadly, being ‘massively into games’ isn’t enough. Sorry!

By Giles Fenwick on 01 Aug 2019

What computer games should girls be playing?

When Katie got her new PS4 she set out on a journey to discover what games were getting other gamer girls excited... and why.

By Katie Jones on 22 Jul 2019

Our favourite day in the Games Industry Calendar

Play@Develop - our favourite day in the Games Industry Calendar! Here is what went down on the day and where we say a big thank you to everyone involved.

By Catrin Jones on 11 Jul 2019

Hottest Game Releases for July

We take a look at the hottest games releases out in July. This month we have a bit of an accidental TV and film these running through it, so sit back, have a read and get ready for another epic moth of games releases!

By Sanson Wray on 04 Jul 2019

Best of Brighton, a Guide to eating and drinking at Develop: Brighton. (2019 Edition)

As the cream of the Games Industry heads to our home City to Develop: Conference, we share our top tips for the perfect stay in Brighton...

By Giles Fenwick on 03 Jul 2019

Games Industry Guide To... Should I Move Jobs?

The Games Industry Guide delves into the key questions YOU working in the games industry want to know. This time we answer "Could I be earning more if I moved jobs right now?"

By Alice Zahra on 28 Jun 2019

Researching your Relocation in Games

Thinking about relocating for your next job in Games? Here's our guide to what to consider ahead of making that step.

By Giles Fenwick on 12 Jun 2019

Brexit – Are opportunities to recruit globally improving?

At last, we’ve had some clarification of some changes to the visa system to help Games companies recruit globally.

By Richard Fisher on 06 Jun 2019

Hottest Game Releases for June

We’ve been lucky to see some exciting big releases, including some major AAA titles, coming up in June, as the industry descends into temporary hibernation in anticipation of (E3)…Here's our top five!

By Sanson Wray on 29 May 2019

Develop:Brighton Recruitment Star Finalist 2019

It's an honor to be a finalist in the Develop:Brighton Develop:Star Awards in the Recruitment category!

By Giles Fenwick on 23 May 2019

Mental Health Awareness at work

For many of us, work is a major part of our lives. It's where we spend most of our time, how we generate our income and often where we make our friends. Having a fulfilling job can be good for your mental health and general wellbeing. 

By Alice Zahra on 16 May 2019

How To Thrive As An Animator - An Interview with Harvey Newman

Skillsearch caught up with Harvey Newman, Senior Animator at EA DICE, to hear his thoughts on how to not only survive but thrive in what can be a very competitive industry.

By Catrin Jones on 15 May 2019

Tentacles, Origami and Idols - Exhibiting as an Indie at EGX

We spoke to a few of the Indie teams (and the odd lone wolf) that took their new and in-development games to EGX 2019, to find out what they learned exhibiting as an Indie at EGX

By Catrin Jones on 01 May 2019

Hottest Game Releases for May

Finally looks like summer is on its way, and what better way to celebrate the glorious weather than to sit inside, draw the curtains, and play some awesome new video games! Here’s my pick for May…

By Sanson Wray on 25 Apr 2019

How to Game Greener

Monday 22nd April marks Earth Day 2019, which gives us a chance to reflect on the status of the environment and our treatment of it.

By Joe McKernan on 18 Apr 2019

The Sweetest Easter Eggs In Your Video Games

With Easter just around the corner, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the humble (or sometimes not so) Easter egg… No, not of the chocolate variety, we’re talking digital Easter eggs!

By Jack Reid on 17 Apr 2019

Games and Interactive Salary & Satisfaction Survey

By Alice Zahra on 04 Apr 2019