14 Jan 2021
Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5 Returns On February 8-12, Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5 will open their virtual doors once again for more talks, panels, careers, networking, indie pitches and more!
14 Jan 2021
Are you new to the industry? Are you looking for some insight into the roles within the industry and what they do? There are a range of different jobs available within in the video game development category, often categorised within the industry as a particular “discipline”. This article will highlight some of the major disciplines, what kind of job titles are held within them and also what makes each one appealing to different types of people.
11 Jan 2021
Are you new to the industry? Are you looking for some insight into the roles within the industry and what they do? There are a range of different jobs available within in the video game development category, often categorised within the industry as a particular “discipline”. This article will highlight some of the major disciplines, what kind of job titles are held within them and also what makes each one appealing to different types of people.
05 Jan 2021
Games Jobs Direct Industry News Highlights Fed up having to jump between sites to find a collection of industry news and events in one place? We’ve got you covered! Check out the recent highlights from around the world in our January 5th Edition.
14 Dec 2020
TapNation announces first hyper-casual game jam of the year with Jam Nation being held between the 4th and 31st January 2021!
08 Dec 2020
Welcome to our “Behind the Games” series where we take some time to look at what happens behind the scenes in some of the various roles in the industry. We’ve spoken to some of your favourite studios and brought back info on their day to day and some inspiration for those looking to get into the industry! Take a look at what happens at InnoGames GmbH
02 Dec 2020
It’s common knowledge within the industry that without your portfolio, it’ll be extremely hard for you to cut through the noise of the competition. Check out our tips to get you started on creating a portfolio that’ll get you noticed!
30 Nov 2020
With Lockdown 2.0 well underway, any job seeker will know that video interviews are the new norm. We sat down with our friends at Skillsearch and put together some top tips to knock your next games opportunity out of the park!
24 Nov 2020
Welcome to our “Behind the Games” series where we take some time to look at what happens behind the scenes in some of the various roles in the industry. We’ve spoken to some of your favourite studios and brought back info on their day to day and some inspiration for those looking to get into the industry! Take a look at what happens at Cloud Imperium Games
12 Nov 2020
Don’t miss out on this year’s online edition of Game Connection to be held over the 7th-11th December. Game Connection has been one of the biggest international events that brings key players from within the video games industry to meet and do business together since 2001.
08 Nov 2020
Welcome to our “Behind the Games” series where we take some time to look at what happens behind the scenes in some of the various roles in the industry. We’ve spoken to some of your favourite studios and brought back info on their day to day and some inspiration for those looking to get into the industry! Take a look at what happens at Kolibri Games
06 Nov 2020
Sign up for a complete online conference experience from the makers of Pocket Gamer Connects. Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #4 commences November 9th – 13th 2020. Register your interest today.
29 Oct 2020
Applying to roles and not getting anything back? Have the experience but not getting the results you like? We know how looking for a new role can be frustrating, especially in such a competitive industry. You’re CV is your first impression, so it’s important that you take your time to highlight how your skills, match the role. We’ve put together this handy guide to give you some tips on getting your CV in order and in front of the hiring manager.
25 Aug 2020
In this Blog we spoke to an experienced Computer Gaming Programmer to get their insights on how to improve as a programmer, highlighting lessons learnt and useful tips!
04 Jun 2020
#BlackLivesMatter We've put together a list of resources to help if you want to learn, donate or take action.
30 Apr 2020
We're thrilled to be supporting Side Quest and their aim to get 100,000 young people involved in creating games while in lockdown! Check out our blog for more information on the initiative and how to get involved!
23 Apr 2020
It's been 5 weeks since the GJD team started working from home full time. How time flies! We asked Abbie, Jamie & David what they've been up to and what their watching recommendations are!
16 Apr 2020
It's been one month since the Games Jobs Direct Team shifted to working from home! We've caught up with Jamie, Abbie & David to find out how lockdown is treating them - and what is the one thing they couldn't do without while at home.
09 Apr 2020
We checked in with the team to see how Week 3 of Working from Home has been. We also asked what everyone has been up to outside of work - Spoiler Alert, it's a lot of Animal Crossing!
02 Apr 2020
We checked in with the Games Jobs Direct team to see how Working From Home Week 2 has been going. We also got some great pictures of the Games Jobs pets to take a look at - because why not?!
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