Vikaas Mistry’s Post

Hey there, pause for a moment! 👀 Take a break from a scrolling and share with me your favourite Moon Active's game in the comment below 🧐 For me, it's definitely Zen Match, I've never played such a relaxing game before 💆♀️ You're next! By the way, check out our open position for Game Developer https://lnkd.in/dgNuBCCC #moonactivepoland #moonactivewarsaw #gamedevelopment #mobilegame

Our next Recruit Right tip... Having clear long-term company goals is crucial, especially in the indie gaming world. Not only does it provide direction and purpose, but it also makes your studio more attractive to potential recruits. When talented individuals see a studio with a strong vision and roadmap, they're more likely to want to join and contribute to that journey. Clear goals demonstrate stability, ambition, and a commitment to growth, which can be incredibly appealing in an industry known for its passion-driven professionals. So, set those goals, share them, and watch your team—and your games—thrive! 🚀

Indies, an important note. BIGGER isnt always BETTER. dont get overwhelmed thinking "oh this game needs to be open world, massive, and have top notch graphics" that isnt what every player wants. some people (i myself) would like to play a game that may take like 8hrs to complete. the cost is usually cheaper, but the story is a lot more original usually, and the content is more meaningful. I just got done playing MageSeeker, from RiotForge. That game was fun till the last scene. And i felt like i was making progress and just wanted to hear more of the awesome lore Runterra had to offer. Take it as a game like Skyrim... it was fun dont get me wrong, made by a AAA company... but it was so grindy, with meaningless content grind. I really remember just the guild stories, but they were just the same back and forth... where as shorter games, you constantly get to learn and enjoy new things. bigger open world games with realism are fine, and a lot of people like it. but youll be suprised how much a smaller game, at a smaller price, will do. and for the devs, they have a lot more time putting meaningful content and they arent stressed out by size vs deadline

Rather than growing, I feel like it's an ever-present issue. I feel like it's usually genuinely unhappy and stressed people that use online social interactions like this to spread toxicity, because spreading the negative emotions makes them feel better for whatever reason. And since there are no real consequences for doing this... they don't stop, ever. I worked as a moderator for multiple years, and I've seen my share of cases raging from people just being tilted at their teammates, often followed by funny banter, to people flat out threatening to find somebody irl and slit their throat. (Oftentimes much worse) Anonymity certainly plays a massive factor in this, because you usually have to keep appearances in the real world, no matter how you feel. And you simply don't have to do this on the web. The worst kind of punishment you can get is getting banned or muted in the game, which can often be circumvented by making new accounts, buying additional copies of the game, or using something like Steam Family Share to circumvent any punishment completely at the cost of minor annoyance. It's a very complex issue, and seemingly there's no easy solution either.

I've been a gamer for as long as I can remember. For me, gaming has always been a source of enjoyment, excitement, and fun. So why does the gaming industry have such a bad rap? It's disheartening to constantly hear stories of toxic players being misogynistic, throwing games, cheating, trolling, and harassing others. It's possible that this is a small percentage of the gaming population, just with the loudest voices. As someone who has been in the industry for over 4 years, I believe this is a bigger problem that needs to be addressed. Companies like Riot Games are already taking steps to reduce toxicity and encourage new players, but is it enough? Being anonymous may give players the courage to say things they wouldn't dare say in public, but why ruin someone else's experience? When did this become a pastime for so many? So I'd like to ask the masses, is toxicity in gaming a growing issue we should be concerned about? And if so, what can we or game studios do to encourage a more positive and uplifting player base? Let's discuss.

If the emperor that is Riot Games has no clothes who in the industry actually does? If you were laid off by Riot and need a signal boost, let me know and I'll share your #OpenToWork post! I'll share the ones that I see.

🚨 Tough News for Indie Devs 🚨 Hearing that Humble Games had to lay off all their employees after trying to sell the company really hits hard. It’s a reminder of how unpredictable and challenging the game development industry can be. For all my fellow game developers out there, this is a wake-up call. We need to: 🧩 Plan our finances carefully. Having a backup plan is crucial. 📈 Keep up with industry trends. Adapting quickly can be key to survival. It’s tough out there, but we can learn from these situations and support each other. What do you think? Have you faced similar challenges? Let’s talk about it in the comments. #GameDevelopment #IndieDev #IndustryNews #GameDevCommunity

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 🌟 Today, we have Schell Games looking for an Associate Producer to work at their Pittsburgh, PA, office! 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: - In-Office (hybrid), need be in Pittsburgh, PA 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: - Pittsburgh, PA 𝗫𝗣 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱: - 2+ years of experience in production-related work - Jira knowledge is preferred for PM software 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: Failed to mention in the job post, reach out to a recruiter. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗯: https://lnkd.in/gKZVXdgJ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗨𝗽 🖐 : Schell Games currently sits at a 3.8/5 rating with 39 employee reviews, and their current CEO sits at an 84% overall rating - one of the highest I've seen for a CEO in the games industry. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 Schell Games 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: - People you work with are great, and projects are fun and interesting - Lots of autonomy to make choices and variety with projects - Progressive work culture 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 Schell Games 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: - As of 2024, low pay is the biggest complaint - Studio leadership is the creative directors with no embedded creative lead - Internal mixed with outsourcing can make team bonding hard Schell Games 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿: https://lnkd.in/g6Qx5S7T As always, please do your own research to make sure this job is right for you! 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Not affiliated with Schell Games, I'm just a producer helping other producers find their next venture in these hard times - be sure to share with your network!

So I'm thinking 💭 You know those applications that ask for triple A game experience, I've had mixed options on whether it's worth applying or not. Let's say you build a lot of experience working on indie games....is it worth applying anyway or essentially a waste of time? A lot of these aren't even senior and they still ask for this 🤷♀️ #jobsearching #jobsearchsupport #gamingindustry

How about we address the “interesting” questions that sometimes are a mandatory prerequisite for applying for positions in gaming at a senior level, which could be easily answered by half a glance at my (or other candidates’) CV or LinkedIn page. “What’s is your relationship to gaming” “Do you have any gaming experience “ “Have you launched any XYZ games” “Do you speak any other languages” “Why did the chicken cross the road” (ok, this one can’t be answered by the CV, but it is precariously close to an actual question). At this point I’m not sure if I should answer in a sarcastic way just so I can put a smile on my face 🤣 How about some questions that actually would give some insight into the candidate’s thinking? Like: “What gaming campaign has stood out for you recently?” A lot of candidates at the moment waste so much time in answering questions that bring very little value to an application. Please, respect their time. #gamingindustry #videogamesindustry