How Outsourcing Teams Can Extend Your Game Development Capabilities

Greetings, Gamers!?

This week, we're digging into a topic that can help simplify your?game dev journey: outsourcing.?

Whether you're an indie developer looking to expand your capabilities or part of a larger studio aiming to streamline production, outsourcing can be a game-changer in more ways than one.?

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Why Outsource? ?

Outsourcing isn't just about offloading tasks; it's about strategically augmenting your team's strengths and filling in the gaps where needed. By tapping into specialized expertise and resources, you can accelerate development timelines, increase efficiency, and unlock new creative possibilities.?

?? Let's address the elephant in the room: outsourcing can be a daunting prospect for gaming studios. We've all heard horror stories and encountered the trust issues that come with it. ?

However, when you find that team that just clicks – that's where the magic happens. ???

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How to Find the Perfect Fit for Your Team:?

• Identify Your Needs: Take a close look at your current project and team dynamics. What aspects of development could benefit from additional support or expertise??
• Research Potential Partners: Look for outsourcing providers with experience in game development and a track record of delivering quality results. Don't be afraid to ask for references, samples of their work, or even a test project. ?
• Define Clear Objectives: Communicate your project goals, timelines, and expectations upfront to ensure alignment with your outsourcing partner.?
• Establish Effective Communication Channels: Regular check-ins and transparent communication are key to successful collaboration. Set up channels for real-time updates, feedback, and brainstorming sessions.?
• Monitor Progress and Adjust as Needed: Stay actively involved in the development process, monitoring progress and providing timely feedback. Be prepared to adapt and pivot as necessary to keep the project on track.?

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Case Study: Innovecs Games ?

We've seen firsthand the delightful and long-lasting impact a great outsourcing partnership can make on game development. By teaming up with dev studios for?art (2D, 3D, reskins, animations, etc), QA, Unity expertise, full cycle dev, and more, we've helped to scale?projects efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and creativity.?

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Key Takeaways:?

1. Outsourcing isn't a one-size-fits-all solution; it's about finding the right partners and strategies to complement your team's strengths.?

1. Clear communication and collaboration are essential for successful outsourcing relationships.?

1. Don't be afraid to leverage outsourcing for specialized tasks or areas where your team may need additional support.?

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Get Started Today! ?

Ready to level up your game development with outsourcing? ?

• Reach out to potential partners, define your objectives, and start exploring how outsourcing can supercharge your projects. ?

Remember, the right partners can be your most valuable power-ups on the road to game development success. ???

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Weekly Game Wave?

Dive into our 'Weekly Game Wave', your exclusive ticket to ride the gaming industry's latest waves of news and highlights, ensuring you stay ahead of the pixelated curve.?

• Any fans of the Fallout series here? Let us know – were you disappointed by the new Prime Video adaptation? Or pleasantly surprised? Check Bill Young 's Post?
• Gamelight 's journey from a small-scale operation to a billion-dollar revenue milestone highlights the role of vision, lean methodologies, team collaboration, and strategic partnerships in the world of mobile gaming entrepreneurship. Lomit Patel shares their story: Dive Into Gamelight's Article ?
• Hans van Veenendaal of EA has developed Known Version Patching (KVP), a revolutionary engineering solution reducing game patch times by up to 80% and supporting the company's net zero commitment, resulting in faster downloads, reduced costs, and minimized server load for PC games. Read more here: Game Changer: Breakthrough Game Patching Tech Created by EA Employee?
• Who has tried Apple Vision Pro?? Check out this video posted by Chris Smith , from VR content creator Brad Lynch. Things are looking more and more realistic to us!?

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That wraps up this week's newsletter! Stay tuned for more industry insights, tips, and strategies next week.?

Happy gaming!?