haptic

Have you wanted to work in a startup before? ↳ Our latest Hidden Levels episode has everything you need 🔥 Two weeks ago, 'How Hiring People and Ops Teams Early Can Make the Difference' put Ops, People, and HR to the forefront. Our Director, James, enjoyed having Kiranjit (Kran) on our pod. She brought her unique experience in startups to the party. Kran's career speaks for itself. She has eleven years of experience managing HR and people. VP of People at DREST, a groundbreaking virtual fashion startup. Founder, mentor, and ambassador. She has a unique look into startup life. Naturally, she shared her insights with us. If you want to learn more about: → What does it take to join a startup and why it should be the next step in your career → The perks and benefits of working in a fast-paced environment → How Ops and People departments adapt to startup goals → What startup founders and shareholders are looking for on a likely hire Look no further than our latest episode 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g989F5Kg --- Hidden Levels is the go-to place to learn more about the gaming industry. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👇🏻 Consider a like 👍🏻 #haptic #hiddenlevels #wednesday #podcast #short #game #games #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #gamedevelopment #gamedev #operations #people #culture #hr #trends #startups #teams #hiring #learning #fasttrack

⭐👾⭐WEEKLY JOBS⭐👾⭐ Here's a snapshot of the weekly opportunities on offer here at haptic! 👇 Reach out to Ross or James for a chat about any that might take your fancy 😁 And of course, if you know someone else who could be interested, please do tag or share! 👍 James Jarvis: 📧 james@wearehaptic.com Ross Downie: 📧 ross@wearehaptic.com haptic: https://lnkd.in/eErDKWYN #haptic #Wednesday #game #games #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopers #gamedev #hr #jobs #openjobs #openroles #hiring #hiringnow #applynow #art #tech #techart #ui #ux #design #vfx #vfxartist #engineer #gameplay #software

To no one's surprise, Nintendo has sued Pocketpair, Inc.. ↳ Pokémon vs. Palworld is happening, after all. Let's put our recap caps. Pocketpair's Palworld launched in early access this January. It was a massive, unexpected success. A few glaring similarities with Pokémon turned everyone's heads. Most turned for the better. Others weren't so flattering. Online users and forums eventually accused Palworld of: 📌 Stealing Pokémon's character and creature designs 📌 Infringing Pokémon's intellectual property rights 📌 Using parallel mechanics to the ones used in Pókemon and other survival games Reality is a little trickier, in any case. Copyright infringement is always difficult to prove. 💡 Particularly in an industry where ideas and mechanics are constantly refined and implemented in new contexts and variants. Noting this, Nintendo went through a different route. Patent infringement. This strategy makes sense for a couple of reasons: ✅ It's less subjective ✅ It's easier to defend in court ✅ Its rulings set a precedent in the industry That third bullet point is what worries us. We're not going to play devil's advocate here. You can argue that Palworld's resemblance to Pokémon is more than passing. But it's a tremendously fun and loved game with a considerable fanbase. What happens if the lawsuit ends up in a win for Nintendo? It will probably lead to an out-of-court settlement and a patent written in stone. Justice will prevail. Nevertheless, here's some food for your thoughts: When did you last see a fresh take on Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis system? --- Did you enjoy today's Hot Take? Consider a like 👍🏻 Articles that will broaden your view on this topic: GameRant's coverage of Nintendo's recently approved patent: https://lnkd.in/evcaPeqp GamesIndustry.Biz interviewed experts about the Palworld vs. Pokémon debate: https://lnkd.in/gEzTzJHH #haptic #monday #hottake #playstation #pokemon #palworld #copyright #ip #law #tech #finance #business #game #games #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopment

New role available 🚨 ↳ Join an all-star AAA developer as their Technical Art Director! 📍 Only UK-based applicants. Hybrid, flexible options are available. → Significant gaming industry experience as a Technical Art Director or a similar leadership role → A strong portfolio demonstrating technical and artistic expertise, including experience with rigging hyper-realistic characters → Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Maya and Houdini → Highly proficient in the Unreal Engine → Coding skills, particularly in Python It is an outstanding opportunity you cannot miss. DM Ross Downie or apply through the link below 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/ezYe9avU #haptic #tuesday #newjob #openrole #jobs #career #applynow #hiringnow #development #gamedevelopment #gamedev #games #game #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #art #tech #techart #unreal #unrealengine #ue #python #maya #houdini

Last week, Sony finally unveiled the PS5 Pro. ↳ A new, impressive step in the Sony ecosystem. But was it a 'console war' ender? At the moment, it's tough to say. On paper, the PS5 Pro's improvements sound groundbreaking. ✅ An upgraded GPU with 67% increased computing power ✅ Improved ray tracing that at least doubles the PS5's previous speeds ✅ A new AI-driven upscaling technology, PSSR, for larger resolutions and sharper image clarity ✅ 2 TB internal SSD, a marked advance from the previous model's 825 GB All of this is for "only" $699. £699 if you happen to live in the UK. It's tempting to see such a sting as justified. After all, Sony is bringing their A-game to this console: 📌 No need to pick between Fidelity and Performance modes anymore 📌 Added storage space helps with heavier, more demanding games 📌 Less technical limitations means more high-quality games coming up But all of this comes with caveats of its own. Sacrifices that make this bundle harder to swallow. → No disc drive included → No vertical stand included → No new games in sight All of this adds approximately $100 more to the buying price. At this point, wouldn't it be better to buy a PC? We get it: Sony's taking advantage of the moment. Currently, the Japanese console maker doesn't have competition. ⚠️ Switch sales continue to be strong, but the hypothetical Switch 2 is still nowhere to be seen – and it will likely not join the "performance" segment ⚠️ Xbox's strategy seems to be focusing on multi-platform gaming, making its exit from the console space a plausible scenario ⚠️ The 'PC market race' will be unfazed by Sony, with budget being trivial to hardcore enthusiasts Considering all of this: Was PS5 Pro the right move for Sony? It seems that way. But without any new games or products to stand out... It's going to be lonely at the top. --- Did you enjoy today's Hot Take? Consider a like 👍🏻 We gathered other articles and insights that might help you figure out your next console: Tom's Guide | PS5 Pro is overpriced – here's why I'm buying one anyway https://lnkd.in/en6DDqER IGN | PS5 Pro Has Bigger Problems Than Price https://lnkd.in/ezJRZtup PlayStation Blog regarding the PS5 Pro launch https://lnkd.in/g5Yx-SdS #haptic #monday #hottake #playstation #ps5 #ps5pro #xbox #switch #microsoft #nintendo #console #consolewar #tech #finance #business #game #games #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopment

Hottest Jobs of the Week 👇🏻 September's second week is close to its end. Please take the next step in your career with our expert guidance. Apply directly on our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e97TZJUV #haptic #thursday #game #games #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopers #gamedev #hr #jobs #openjobs #openroles #hiring #hiringnow #applynow #art #tech #techart #product #productmanager #ui #ux #design #vfx #vfxartist #engineer #gameplay #software

New role available 🚨 ↳ Be a part of the next great mobile RPG! 📍 Remote, Europe-based applicants only. → 3+ years of experience in game development, with 1+ year of focus in character VFX creation → Mastery of VFX fundamentals, e.g. colour, dynamics, timing → Comprehensive experience in Blender, 3ds Max, and shaders/texturing → Highly proficient in the Unity engine → Passionate about RPGs Are you happy to jump into this role? DM Ross Downie or apply on our website. #haptic #tuesday #newjob #openrole #jobs #career #applynow #hiringnow #development #gamedevelopment #gamedev #games #game #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #art #vfx #effects #character #characterdesign #blender #3dsmax #shaders #texturing

New role available 🚨 ↳ Help lead a revolution in mobile RPGs! 📍 Remote, Europe-based applicants only. → 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design → Deep understanding of mobile game design principles  → Proficient in Adobe CC, Figma, Sketch, or similar software → Familiar with Unity → Passionate about RPGs Would you be interested in this vacancy? DM Ross Downie or apply on our website at the link below 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/egWp9dik #haptic #tuesday #newjob #openrole #jobs #career #applynow #hiringnow #development #gamedevelopment #gamedev #games #game #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #design #ui #ux #interface #mobile #RPGs

Let's talk about the pink elephant in the room. ↳ Is remote/hybrid work going away soon? Four years ago, alternative ways of working began to rise. These were born out of many issues: 📌 COVID-19-related lockdowns 📌 A shift in attitude towards mental health and wellness 📌 Waning productivity across the board Remote/hybrid working offered a solution. Studios and employees thrived. ✅ Reduced infrastructure costs ✅ Improved work-life balance ✅ A way to stay productive At the beginning, it worked. People were happy; developers continued to deliver. The industry moved forward. Four years later, it's not looking so easy. Studies are showing a more nuanced scenario 🔍 → Working at home can lead to isolation and burnout if not handled properly, leading to productivity losses → Although many companies have cracked the code of working remotely, most still run into problems trying to understand it → Bigger companies that made impressive infrastructure investments are starting to drown in debt Which begs the question: are modern ways of working here to stay? The likely answer is yes. However, it will demand more effort from employers and developers 👇🏻 1️⃣ Understanding success cases 2️⃣ Setting new onboarding/support models 3️⃣ Rethinking the ways productivity is measured --- Did you enjoy today's Hot Take? Consider a like 👍🏻 We found likely answers to this question in our podcast, @Hidden Levels. 🎙️ You can listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/et6CtnKw Articles that might help to broaden your view on this: Forbes Advisor | Remote Work Statistics and Trends in 2024 https://lnkd.in/gDSXCSWV Deconstructor of Fun's Remote Working Series: https://lnkd.in/eAcz4RTg https://lnkd.in/e2WSHB5h #haptic #monday #hottake #game #games #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #gamedeveloper #gamedev #remote #hybrid #onsite #working #teams #companies #buildyourteam

Did you listen to our latest Hidden Levels episode? ↳ A true gem in the making 💎 Are you curious about the processes and steps that build great teams? 'How Hiring People and Ops Teams Early Can Make the Difference' is the perfect place to start. Last week, our director, James, had Rebecca on our pod. She's a proven Operations expert with an impressive resume. A Hangar 13 and Creative Assembly veteran. Running her own business, Moxie Ops Ltd. As expected, learnings galore. This short is but a tiny piece of what we gathered. → How essential is it to have a healthy culture with clear goals in place? → Why is it critical to have the right people when you're starting? → Are there situations where having run-of-the-mill HR is not enough? → What are the latest trends in Operations and Management? Rebecca touched on all of these points and more. Listen to her insights in the episode below 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g989F5Kg --- Hidden Levels is the go-to place to learn more about the gaming industry. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👇🏻 Consider a like 👍🏻 #haptic #hiddenlevels #wednesday #podcast #short #game #games #gaming #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #gamedevelopment #gamedev #operations #people #culture #hr #trends #startups #teams #hiring #mission #vision #bestteams #buildyourteam