Level Up! (Mar '24) - The Games Industry Newsletter

It's that time again for a new edition of Level Up! It's been a rollercoaster of a year already and we're only in March. The industry is still feeling the effects of the post-lockdown slump with many redundancy announcements still coming through. But for many, the future's still looking bright. Big investment from industry titans like Disney, Netflix and Microsoft show light on the horizon with new project announcements and tech developments in the pipeline. Read on for more news, job opportunities and resources.

2024 has already brought plenty of big announcements and contentious news stories- from the debate around Pokemon look-a-like, Palworld to the record-breaking revenue reports from the Activision-Blizzard acquisition. This month is no exception when it comes to exciting news. We've pulled together some of this month's industry headlines so you can keep up to date with what's going on!

As always, we've pulled together some resources that you might not have heard of. Here are our top three picks this month...

Code Training ???

Whether you're a new developer trying to earn your stripes or a veteran who wants to test yourself, these coding challenges are designed to help sharpen your skills and refresh your knowledge.

Open Game Art ??

This extensive assets library is a treasure trove for game devs. Whether you need to quickly pull a demo together or you're working on a game jam and don't have money to spend on assets, there's some great stuff in there.

2D Game Art Guru??

With 20 years of experience using vector drawing software, senior game artist, Chris Hildenbrand shares his experience with his popular blog. Browse plenty of video tutorials for all different levels and abilities.

Welcome to our new clients!

It's been an exciting month at Games Jobs Direct and we're excited to welcome some new clients to our roster!

Two Desperados

This mobile-first studio based in Serbia is looking for talented developers that willing to push the boundaries of game design. With a passion for creating immersive gaming experiences, there are plenty of roles across all disciplines. VIEW ALL VACANCIES

Moon Active

As one of the fastest-growing mobile developers, Moon Active is offering opportunities for devs to work on some of the best-selling games on the market. Check out some of the roles based in Tel Aviv! VIEW ALL VACANCIES

Scopely

Another world-class mobile developer, Scopely is offering exciting opportunities in locations around the world. If you're looking for a chance to work on some big titles, be sure to check out the roles. VIEW ALL VACANCIES

Nominations for Game Dev Heroes 2024 are now open!

It’s finally time once again for the unsung heroes of the games industry to have their contributions recognised. Has someone on your team stood out, gone the extra mile for a project, or achieved something huge in their work? We want to hear from you! Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of developers & games industry professionals, with shortlists released ahead of the winners' announcements on 9th July 2024 at the Komedia in Brighton during Develop: Brighton.

Nominate your hero today: https://lnkd.in/e3NxKkid

Well, that's it for this month. It's been an eventful few weeks and we're excited to see what the next quarter holds as we move into spring. Until next time, don't forget to keep an eye on our social media to stay in the loop!

Team GJD ??