Level Design & Environment Art Tips and Techniques from Peter Field, Media Molecule Into Games 2020-04-23 | Filmed during the SideQuest summit in 2020. Level Designer, Peter Field uses the game creation tool, Dreams, developed by his studio, Media Molecule to demonstrate some of the things he's learnt after 10 years in the games industry. If you enjoyed this and would like to know more about a career in the games sector, go to intogames.org for more information.
Narrative Design: Its Story Stuff, Right? - Lydia Cockerham Into Games 2024-10-18 | Lydia Cockerham is a Senior Narrative Designer working with Dambuster Studios (Dead Island 2). Lydia has 6 years experience writing and designing for games and before that has worked in copywriting, scriptwriting and games journalism. In this talk, Lydia will explain what exactly Narrative Design is in the context of the Game Development process and why you should appreciate it, no matter what your role is. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord ServerLearn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionalsInto Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Level up your Level Design with Oliver William Walker - Q&A Session Into Games 2024-10-17 | Oliver William Walker the founder of Oliver Makes Games and former Senior Level Designer at ZA/UM. Oliver has a decade of experience, including work on Minecraft Dungeons, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Sniper Elite VR. This Q&A Session is a chance to spend some time with Oliver, learning from their experiences working in the Games Industry and finding out what advice they has for anyone wanting to follow in their footsteps. If you'd like to continue learning from Oliver once this event has concluded, you can take part in a 3 week Sprint Course that starts in November. More details on that course can be found here: https://www.intogames.courses/course/level-design-with-oliver-william-walker-november 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord
Quality Assurance: Tools of the trade Into Games 2024-10-17 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
2D Character Design with Lucy Kyriakidou - Q&A Session Into Games 2024-10-15 | Lucy Kyriakidou is a renowned character designer known for her work on top-tier projects like Disney Illusion Island and Battletoads. This Q&A Session is a chance to spend some time with Lucy, learning from her experiences working in the Games Industry and finding out what advice she has for anyone wanting to follow in her footsteps. If you'd like to continue learning from Lucy once this event has concluded, you can take part in a 3 week Sprint Course that starts in October. More details on that course can be found here. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Playtesting as a career - Steve Bromley Into Games 2024-10-11 | Steve Bromley, an experienced user research consultant who has written books like 'Building User Research Teams' and ‘How To Be A Games User Researcher’, will deliver a talk about Playtesting can be a career in and of itself. In this talk, Steve will share how juniors can develop research skills independently, games user research methods, their influence game design, and how to start a career in the games industry. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord ServerLearn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
How to Network - Gianluca Montaque Into Games 2024-10-04 | Gianluca Montaque is a Business Game Designer at BetaJester, the Co-Founder of Fribbly Games In this talk, Gianluca will share some fundamental tips on how to network within the Games Industry, making the most of every event and ensuring the connections you make are positive and meaningful. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Surprises from a hobbyist to a full time Indie - Sam Scaife Into Games 2024-09-27 | Sam Scaife, indie develop and co-founder of Canteen Games (CorpoNation) shares his insights and stories from creating a game as a part-time hobby to making it his full-time commitment. In this roundtable Sam will share some surprises and things he thought he knew but didn’t really appreciate. With each surprise Sam will cover how the situation unfolded as it progressed and the various ways those surprises impacted the project and people involved. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Game theory. Its impact on game design and strategy (Feat. Jack Murrell) Into Games 2024-09-26 | This talk will be delivered by Jack Murrell. Jack is a Game Design Lecturer with industry experience ranging from start-ups to AAA projects, they have worked with both students and companies to bridge the gap between education and game development. Currently, they teach Game Design at Sunderland College, specializing in Unreal Engine, and offer hands-on experience in prototyping, mechanics, and game systems. They are passionate about advancing the next generation of game designers, leveraging their expertise in game theory, player motivation, and strategic depth to inspire innovative design. In this talk Jack will explore the fundamentals of game theory and how its principles can influence game design and strategy to create engaging and balanced gameplay experiences. 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Portfolio Live - Gameplay Audio - Greg Lester Into Games 2024-09-20 | 🧐Welcome to Portfolio Live✨ This session will be run by Greg Lester and will focus on Gameplay Audio portfolios. Join us for an hour of feedback and improvement as we invite professionals from throughout the UK Games Industry to look through YOUR portfolios. Use their advice to strengthen your own portfolio and ensure you have the best possible chance at standing out on your next job application. Portfolio Live allows everyone in attendance to learn from a few insightful case studies. Everyone is welcome to join to learn from the universal tips, common drawbacks, and learn best practices even if you don't have a portfolio being reviewed. If you'd like the opportunity to have your portfolio be reviewed during this event, be sure to join the Into Games Discord and follow the server instructions to submit your portfolio for this event. intogames.org/discord If you'd like to continue learning from Greg once this event has concluded, you can take part in their 3 week Sprint Course, starting in October. https://www.intogames.courses/course/audio-greg-lester
Marketing: Foundation Marketing concepts (Feat. Kat Welsford) Into Games 2024-09-19 | This talk is delivered by Kat Welsford. Kat is a Growth Manager with over 8 years experience working in marketing. She's worked on almost every size project from AAA to indie. She's also worked on numerous weird and wild projects within games and runs SavePoint - a not for profit for underrepresented genders in games - as well as 5 other groups. In this talk Kat delivers some the most important basics of creating a marketing plan, ensuring that you have a plan and that you know how to measure its impact. 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
David Jenkins - Q&A Session Into Games 2024-09-17 | David Jenkins, an experienced Release Manager and Quality Assurance Lead, has worked on and successfully shipped more than 30 times from indie to AAA. This Q&A Session is a chance to spend some time with David, learning from his experiences working in the Games Industry and finding out what advice he has for anyone wanting to follow in his footsteps. If you'd like to continue learning from David once this event has concluded, you can take part in a 3 week Sprint Course that starts in October. More details on that course can be found here: https://www.intogames.courses/course/qa-testing-david-jenkins-oct 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Breaking the negative spiral - Kevin Davey Into Games 2024-09-13 | Join us for an uplifting talk by Kevin Davey, Freelance Dialogue Editor and Sound Designer who has worked on some of the biggest titles in games, from Elden Ring to Helldivers 2. Kevin will take us through their career path into the Games Industry, highlighting the highs and lows along the way. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Programming: Roles & Applications of Computer Science for Game Development Into Games 2024-09-12 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Animation: Industry-Standard Animation Tools, What Are They and How to Master Them Into Games 2024-09-05 | Our guest speaker for this event will be Mara Maleiko, an experienced Character and Creature animator who has worked on titles such as Hogwarts Legacy and the upcoming games LEGO Horizon Adventures and Fable. With Mara's help, you'll gain insights into industry-standard animation tools and learn how to master them to create high-quality animations for games. 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Portfolio Live - Animation - Ross Thomas Everson Into Games 2024-09-04 | 🧐Welcome to Portfolio Live✨ Portfolio Live allows everyone in attendance to learn from a few insightful case studies. Everyone is welcome to join to learn from the universal tips, common drawbacks, and learn best practices even if you don't have a portfolio being reviewed. 🎟️If you'd like the opportunity to have your portfolio be reviewed during this event, be sure to join the Into Games Discord and follow the server instructions to submit your portfolio for this event - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Quality Assurance: Standard QA processes tailored for bug investigations Into Games 2024-08-29 | Discover the standard processes and best practices in QA for effectively identifying, tracking, and resolving bugs in game development. 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Production: Is everything Agile? When to (and not to) use AGILE. Into Games 2024-08-22 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀 Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Anya Elvidge - Q&A Session Into Games 2024-08-21 | Anya Elvidge is a seasoned artist renowned for her work on projects with Amazon, Epic, Supercell, and Rare. Anya's expertise spans AAA, mobile, and indie development, specialising in creating colourful, whimsical 3D environments. This Q&A Session is a chance to spend some time with Anya, learning from her experiences working in the Games Industry and finding out what advice she has for anyone wanting to follow in her footsteps. If you'd like to continue learning from Anya once this event has concluded, you can take part in a 3 week Sprint Course that starts in September. More details on that course can be found here: link.intogames.org/anyaevent 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Breaking down game trailers - Owen Trett Into Games 2024-08-16 | Join us for an exclusive talk by Owen Trett, senior video editor at poncle, the creators of the BAFTA award-winning game, Vampire Survivors. Owen will share their expertise on what makes a video game trailer truly shine and captures the interest of a new audience. Owen's insights and advice will help you understand what to focus on when creating your own trailers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Audio: Sound Design, on a budget. Into Games 2024-08-15 | This talk will be delivered by Eli Forster, Freelance Sound Designer who has worked on games such as Tales Of Kenzera: Zau and Loddlenaut. Together with Into Games, Eli will explore how you can deliver professional and impactful work as a Sound Designer without selling a limb to afford the hardware and software.Many of the resources and recommendations in this talk can be found in this spreadsheet put together by Presley Hynes: tinyurl.com/PresleyHynes 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord 🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionals Into Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Concept Art: What is it, how do I do it? - Paul Scott Canavan Into Games 2024-08-08 | This talk is delivered by Paul Scott Canavan, Art Director & Illustrator, Freelance (Magic: the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, Destiny 2).🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Games Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord🗓️Attend live events with Industry professionalsInto Games hosts digital events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn from and talk to professionals from throughout the Games Industry. See all of our upcoming events here - https://lu.ma/intogames
Portfolio Live - Game Design - Holly Bridges Into Games 2024-08-06 | 🧐Welcome to Portfolio Live✨ Join us for an hour of feedback and improvement as we invite professionals from throughout the UK Games Industry to look through YOUR portfolios. Use their advice to strengthen your own portfolio and ensure you have the best possible chance at standing out on your next job application. If you'd like the opportunity to have your portfolio be reviewed during this event, be sure to join the Into Games Discord (intogames.org/discord) and follow the server instructions to submit your portfolio for this event.
Portfolio Live - Art - John OReally Into Games 2024-07-18 | 🧐Welcome to Portfolio Live✨ Join us for an hour of feedback and improvement as we invite professionals from throughout the UK Games Industry to look through YOUR portfolios. Use their advice to strengthen your own portfolio and ensure you have the best possible chance at standing out on your next job application. If you'd like the opportunity to have your portfolio be reviewed during this event, be sure to join the Into Games Discord (intogames.org/discord) and follow the server instructions to submit your portfolio for this event.
Production: Project Management terminology Into Games 2024-07-04 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀 Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord
Environmental Art: Convey basic stories through environmental design Into Games 2024-06-28 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀 Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord
Community Management: How to develop player support strategies. Into Games 2024-06-21 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀 Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord
Programming: Engine concepts and learning the language. Into Games 2024-06-20 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀 Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎟️Be sure to join our Discord Server. Learn about upcoming events, talk to other professionals in the Gaming Industry and upskill yourself to be ready for a career in making video games - intogames.org/discord
Level Design: Game theory basics, aiming to create engaging and balanced levels Into Games 2024-06-13 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers.🎮 Exploring Entry-Level ExpertiseEach Deep Dive session delves into the core skills and knowledge essential for breaking into the dynamic world of gaming. Inspired by the wealth of opportunities outlined in the Entry Level Skills Hub, our industry experts will guide you through the intricacies of various roles, offering invaluable advice and insider tips along the way.🔍 Discover Your PathWhether you're passionate about programming, design, art, writing, or any other facet of game development, there's a Deep Dive tailored just for you. Gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in your chosen field and learn how to stand out in a competitive job market.🎤 Meet Our SpeakersOur line-up features seasoned professionals from across the UK Games Industry, each with a wealth of experience and a passion for nurturing new talent. Get ready to be inspired by their stories, insights, and expertise!Ready to level up your skills and unlock new opportunities? Dive deep with us and embark on an exciting journey toward your dream career in gaming!
QA Testing: Challenges within QA and the tools to overcome them Into Games 2024-05-30 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers.🎮 Exploring Entry-Level ExpertiseEach Deep Dive session delves into the core skills and knowledge essential for breaking into the dynamic world of gaming. Inspired by the wealth of opportunities outlined in the Entry Level Skills Hub, our industry experts will guide you through the intricacies of various roles, offering invaluable advice and insider tips along the way.🔍 Discover Your PathWhether you're passionate about programming, design, art, writing, or any other facet of game development, there's a Deep Dive tailored just for you. Gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in your chosen field and learn how to stand out in a competitive job market.🎤 Meet Our SpeakersOur line-up features seasoned professionals from across the UK Games Industry, each with a wealth of experience and a passion for nurturing new talent. Get ready to be inspired by their stories, insights, and expertise!Ready to level up your skills and unlock new opportunities? Dive deep with us and embark on an exciting journey toward your dream career in gaming!
Animation: Communicating the fundamentals. How to prove youve got the experience. Into Games 2024-05-23 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers.🎮 Exploring Entry-Level ExpertiseEach Deep Dive session delves into the core skills and knowledge essential for breaking into the dynamic world of gaming. Inspired by the wealth of opportunities outlined in the Entry Level Skills Hub, our industry experts will guide you through the intricacies of various roles, offering invaluable advice and insider tips along the way.🔍 Discover Your PathWhether you're passionate about programming, design, art, writing, or any other facet of game development, there's a Deep Dive tailored just for you. Gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in your chosen field and learn how to stand out in a competitive job market.🎤 Meet Our SpeakersOur line-up features seasoned professionals from across the UK Games Industry, each with a wealth of experience and a passion for nurturing new talent. Get ready to be inspired by their stories, insights, and expertise!Ready to level up your skills and unlock new opportunities? Dive deep with us and embark on an exciting journey toward your dream career in gaming!
Audio: SFX, Music and Dialogue (how to work with all three) with Greg Lester Into Games 2024-05-16 | 🚀 Welcome to Discipline Deep Dives! 🚀 Join us on a journey into the heart of the UK Games Industry with our live-streamed series, designed to equip aspiring professionals with the tools and insights they need to kickstart their careers. 🎮 Exploring Entry-Level Expertise Each Deep Dive session delves into the core skills and knowledge essential for breaking into the dynamic world of gaming. Inspired by the wealth of opportunities outlined in the Entry Level Skills Hub, our industry experts will guide you through the intricacies of various roles, offering invaluable advice and insider tips along the way. 🔍 Discover Your Path Whether you're passionate about programming, design, art, writing, or any other facet of game development, there's a Deep Dive tailored just for you. Gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in your chosen field and learn how to stand out in a competitive job market. 🎤 Meet Our Speakers Our line-up features seasoned professionals from across the UK Games Industry, each with a wealth of experience and a passion for nurturing new talent. Get ready to be inspired by their stories, insights, and expertise! Ready to level up your skills and unlock new opportunities? Dive deep with us and embark on an exciting journey toward your dream career in gaming!
Worldbuilding 2D Concept Art with Anna Hollinrake Into Games 2024-04-23 | Into Games is hosting a live-streamed conversation with Anna Hollinrake, a former lead artist on Fall Guys, BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and Electric Saint studio founder. Anna is a veteran when it comes to the Into Games sprint courses. We'll discuss the learning outcomes of her previous course and dig into the more technical aspects of her work. Want to ask your own questions and network with other Games Industry professionals? Keen to learn more about our Sprint Courses? Check out our LinkTree to see everything we have to offer: https://linktr.ee/intogames
Becoming a Technical Designer with Yasmin Curren Into Games 2024-04-18 | Into Games is hosting a live-streamed conversation with Yasmin Curren, a Technical Designer who has previously worked with Creative Assembly and face behind the Youtube channel 'YagmanX'. We will discuss her work, what she wishes she knew earlier in her career and how Yasmin works tireless to inspire a new generation of Games Developers. You can find more of Yasmin's work over on her Youtube channel @yagmanx Want to ask your own questions and network with other Games Industry professionals? Keen to learn more about our Sprint Courses? Check out our linketree to see everything we have to offer: https://linktr.ee/intogames
IG50 2024 - Careers Advice with Rosey Asquith Into Games 2024-04-11 | IG50 is here to celebrate and spotlight the UK’s undiscovered games industry talent. Applications to IG50 are now open! Join us as we talk with Rosey Asquith, senior recruiter at Playground Games, as she shares her own careers advice. We'll explore how to get noticed when applying for opportunities and how best to keep the momentum going after that application is sent! Find out more about IG50 here: intogames50.uk
IG50 2024 - Launch event with Roxanne Marshall & Nareice Wine Into Games 2024-04-04 | IG50 is here to celebrate and spotlight the UK’s undiscovered games industry talent. Applications to IG50 are now open. Join Into Games and guests as we explore what IG50 is, how it can give your Games career a speed boost and how to improve your chances of being selected. Find out more about IG50 here: intogames50.uk
Setting up an Indie Studio with Rami Ismail Into Games 2024-03-29 | Into Games is hosting a live-streamed conversation with Rami Ismail, a globally renowned indie developer and founder of Vlambeer. We will discuss his work, what he wishes he knew earlier in his career and what others can do to prepare themselves for the world of indie game development Want to ask your own questions and network with other Games Industry professionals? Keen to learn more about our Sprint Courses? Check out our linketree to see everything we have to offer: https://linktr.ee/intogames
Panel Talk - Concept to Code: Engineering and Programming the Game Journey Into Games 2024-03-28 | Join Into Games as we welcome programmers and software engineers from within the UK Games Industry to talk about their roles and experiences.
Advanced Storytelling with Kim MacAskill Into Games 2024-03-16 | Into Games is hosting a live-streamed conversation with Kim MacAskill, the former Senior Scriptwriter on FABLE, League of Legends and her own IP for PlayStation. We will discuss her work, what she wishes she knew earlier in her career and what others can do to level up their own Storytelling efforts. Want to ask your own questions? Get unique insights into the UK Games Industry? Network with other Games Industry professionals? Be notified of upcoming courses when they go live? Join the Into Games community on Discord: discord.gg/JPQFB3p Into Games is hosting an exciting series of courses aimed and levelling up desirable skills within the Gaming Industry. More information available at: https://www.intogames.courses
Entry-level Skills in the Games Sector Into Games 2024-01-18 | Entry-level Skills in the Games Sector
Were Hiring with Rare 2023 Into Games 2023-12-06 | Are you looking for a job in games but are finding yourself wondering what it's really like to work in the studio, who you'll be working with, and what it takes to get hired? UK games studio Rare wants to show you what it's like to be one of the team! Come meet some of the staff and gather tips on how to land that dream job. And it's never been a better time to get to know Rare, as they have just announced amazing paid internship programmes within their Engineering, Audio and VFX departments. T ake a look at the internship details here: rare.co.uk/internships Rare's internship programme will provide on-the-job coaching, mentoring and personal development from leaders in their field. You'll be a valued part of the team, with the expectation to give your insights and opinions to make a real contribution! Since 2021, We're Hiring has helped at least 4 interns at Rare land their position at the studio, so this event is truly the best way to help your chances of working there! Schedule: 6:00PM GMT start - Intro from host 6:05PM GMT - Introduction to Rare presentation with Veronica Heath, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Rare 6:15PM GMT - Q&A with Past and Present Interns 6:35PM GMT - Q&A with Hiring Team 6:55PM GMT - Wrap-up with host 7:00PM GMT - Discord after-party Be sure to join the Into Games Discord at intogames.org/discord
Elevate Sessions - Getting your Portfolio Right Into Games 2023-06-16 | As part of the IG50 run by One Player Mission and Into Games we are running some sessions to help people improve their portfolios before submitting to our awards for the most employable, unemployed people in the UK games sector.
Were Hiring! With Rare: 2022 Into Games 2022-12-14 | Are you looking for a job in games but are finding yourself wondering what it's really like to work in the studio, who you'll be working with, and what it takes to get hired? UK games studio Rare wants to show you what it's like to be one of the team! Come meet some of the staff and gather tips on how to land that dream job. And it's never been a better time to get to know Rare, as they have just announced amazing paid internship programmes within their Engineering and Art departments. Rare's internship programme will provide on-the-job coaching, mentoring and personal development from leaders in their field. You'll be a valued part of the team, with the expectation to give your insights and opinions to make a real contribution! By attending this 60-minute livestream event you will find out: - What it's like to work at Rare - Information on the current internship programme and job opportunities - What Rare look for in candidates - Top tips for submitting an application Join the Into Games Discord for the official after-party for: Finding out more information about the roles - Asking questions directly to Rare - General chat and networking - Speakers to be announced! Take a look at the internship details here: rare.co.uk/internships More about Rare: UK-based developer Rare has been making golden memories and redefining gaming genres since 1985, and exclusively on Microsoft platforms since joining Microsoft Studios in 2002. Following an opportunity to celebrate its heritage with the Rare Replay anniversary collection in 2015, the studio has been forging ahead with shared world adventures in Sea of Thieves since its 2018 launch and is simultaneously building a brand new experience in Everwild, revealed at X019 in London. More about the host: This is an event designed by Into Games to help make applying for a new role more accessible, transparent and fun! Guests will have the opportunity to join in a Discord after-party to ask Rare staff-specific questions about working at their organisation.
Fireside Chat with Alex Darby Into Games 2022-11-30 | In this panel, we chat with Alex Darby; the founder & sole director of indie micro-studio darbotron ltdAlongside developing their own games, they offer made-to-measure game design, tech consultancy services, & contract programming work.Panellists:Alex Darby, Technical and Design Director / Owner of darbotron ltd, speakerSusi Bauer, Head of Careers at Into Games, Host
Fireside Chat with Christopher Knowles Into Games 2022-11-30 | Chrisopher Knowles joined the games industry in 2007 & has been developing games ever since. He has now started his own indie studio Sidequest Ninja & is working on his first indie game, 'Hexahedra'! Listen to this panel to learn about his journey to where he is today.Panellists: Christopher Knowles, Solo Developer and Founder of Sidequest Ninja, SpeakerGeorge Coates, Into Games Alumni and current Learning and Development Coordinator at Rebellion, Host
Fireside Chat with Jacob Habgood Into Games 2022-11-29 | In this panel, Jacob Habgood joined us to talk about Sumo Digital's 'Sumo Academy' and routes into the games industry. sumo-academy.com Panellists: Jacob Habgood, Director of Education Partnerships at Sumo Group plc, SpeakerDeclan Cassidy, CEO of Into Games, Host
Fireside Chat with Diana Flindt Into Games 2022-11-29 | Diana is here to talk with us about her previous role as Content Developer at Jagex, working on fantasy MMO RPG RuneScape 3. Her role involves wearing a lot of hats including game design, content scripting, and creative writing, and she’s primarily interested in making quests. Panellists: Diana Flindt, previous Content Developer at Jagex, current Narrative Designer at Splash Damage. Susi Bauer, Head of Careers at Into Games, Host.
Fireside Chat with Sam Gage Into Games 2022-11-29 | In this panel we are joined by Sam Gage, who speaks about his journey into the industry and provides advice to those looking to break into games careers. Sam has been designing and developing games professionally for 14 years. His credits include Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, PlayStation VR Worlds and Fracked. Sam has also worked with games technology in the film and healthcare industries. He now runs his own indie VR company.Panellists:Sam Gage, Director at Engage Software, SpeakerGeorge Coates, Into Games alumni and current Learning and Development Coordinator at Rebellion, Host
Fireside Chat with Aardvark Swift - Joe and Shani Into Games 2022-11-29 | We are joined by Joe and Shani from the Aardvark Swift team in this panel to learn about how to make your CV and portfolio really pop, some tips and tricks, and what to look out for when applying for jobs - with a slight focus on programming! Panellists: Joe Sutcliffe, Recruitment Consultant at Aardvark Swift, SpeakerShani Own, Recruiter at Aardvark Swift, SpeakerSusi Bauer, Head of Careers at Into Games, Host
