People In Play: Issue 13
Amiqus - Games Recruitment Specialists
Changing the Game. Together.
Welcome to this edition of our gaming newsletter, People In Play, where we bring you the latest industry highlights, success stories, and must-know updates!
So grab a cuppa and dive in ??
Banshee Games Champions Indie Devs
New publisher Banshee Games is on a mission to support indie devs with publishing, marketing & QA, helping bring creative visions to life!
After working on Night Dial’s horror hit Crowded. Followed. ?????, they’re now ready to back more indie studios ?? https://lnkd.in/eMW6Ty9X ????
New US Copyright Office Rules; Fair Future or Future Headache?
The US Copyright Office has ruled that AI-generated content without human input won’t be protected. ??? No human creativity = no copyright!
What do you think—fair ruling or future headache for creators? ?????? Read more: PocketGamer.biz
Develop: Star Awards 2025 – Enter Now ??
The Develop: Star Awards return on Wednesday, 9 July during Develop: Brighton, celebrating the achievements of the game development community!
With 17 categories open for entry – from Best Game to Best Narrative & more – this is an opportunity for studios and developers to showcase their work and gain well-deserved recognition. Will you be entering?
?? Entries close on 4 April 2025 – and entry is FREE for all categories.
?? Find out more here https://lnkd.in/eXTTPWr9
Avid Games Secures Top Leadership Talent
Amiqus Executive was thrilled to have partnered with Avid Games in their search for top-tier executive talent. Through our Executive Search service, we successfully placed a new COO/CFO and CTO, positioning Avid Games for significant growth.
Discover how we navigated this journey together ?? https://bit.ly/3Q0mcJO
领英推荐
?? Acas Issues New Advice On Neurodiversity At Work
Acas has released new advice to help employers create more inclusive workplaces for neurodiverse employees. ????Being inclusive can improve wellbeing, reduce turnover, and attract diverse talent.
Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/eecGTrtH
?? Amiqus Executive Search
Stig Strand recently successfully worked with Avid Games to find two new executive hires. You can read about the process here and the great results here ?? https://lnkd.in/e529QD8S
Speak to Stig if you're struggling to find the right talent for your team, and thanks to Paul Mayze for giving us such a great #testimonial.
Optimistic But Stressed: C-Suite Sentiments In 2025
A new report reveals that 47% of business leaders are optimistic about 2025, yet 67% feel more stressed than in 2024. The biggest worry? Economic uncertainty.??
Small businesses are leading the confidence charge—nearly half (48%) expect to thrive vs. just 33% at large corporations. But stress levels? 82% of big-company execs are feeling the pressure vs. 68% at smaller firms.
?? In gaming, optimism is growing! Despite wider economic challenges, games investments hit $4.3B in 2024 (up from $3.1B in 2023). Hiro Capital’s Luke Alvarez says: “2025 feels pretty good… quality game makers will continue to shine.”
?? Dive into the full report + insights from Stig Strand here https://lnkd.in/enQJ6VPe