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  • A Studio Born from AAA Experience

    04 Mar 2025

    A Studio Born from AAA Experience

    Anarchy Road is the debut title from Bunker Brothers, a studio founded by AAA veterans behind Forza Motorsport, Shadow of Mordor, and Hogwarts Legacy. Blending high-speed racing with intense action, the game throws players into a post-apocalyptic world where survival means more than just speed. Co-founder Peter Delgado tells us, “The action seldom lets up.” With dynamic environments and relentless gameplay, Anarchy Road is shaping up to be an adrenaline-fueled indie hit.

  • Exploring the Hidden Ones: A Deep Dive Into Myth, Martial Arts, and Cinematic Combat

    03 Mar 2025

    Exploring the Hidden Ones: A Deep Dive Into Myth, Martial Arts, and Cinematic Combat

    The Hidden Ones is an action-packed 3D game blending martial arts with mythological storytelling. Set in a world of ancient legends, players engage in strategic combat, mastering unique fighting styles. The game features cinematic combat, a rich story mode, and competitive duels. With a focus on fair play, it offers both solo and multiplayer experiences.

  • Cairn: A Deep Dive into The Game Bakers’ Realistic Climbing Sim

    24 Feb 2025

    Cairn: A Deep Dive into The Game Bakers’ Realistic Climbing Sim

    Cairn is a physics-driven climbing sim from The Game Bakers, featuring procedural movement, survival mechanics, and open-ended traversal. Using inverse kinematics for realistic limb placement, it turns climbing into a puzzle-like challenge where players plan routes and manage resources. With an emergent narrative and immersive audio design, Cairn is a must-watch for devs interested in physics-based mechanics and systemic gameplay.

  • Punk Runner Races Into Early Access: A Neon-Soaked Future Awaits

    23 Feb 2025

    Punk Runner Races Into Early Access: A Neon-Soaked Future Awaits

    Punk Runner has entered Early Access, offering a blend of futuristic street racing and open-world exploration. The current build features one drivable car, one race track, two small open-world areas, and customization options. While content is limited, the driving mechanics are promising. Future updates include nitro boosts, car customization, more tracks, larger areas, and improved AI. If you're into early access games, it's worth a try, but others may want to wait for more content.

  • Cheaters Cheetah: The FPS Where Cheating is the Only Way to Win

    20 Feb 2025

    Cheaters Cheetah: The FPS Where Cheating is the Only Way to Win

    Cheaters Cheetah is an FPS where cheating is the core mechanic. Players use wallhacks, aimbots, and spinbots in chaotic battles. Modes include “Legit Cheat” (wallhacks only) and “Rage Cheat” (all exploits enabled). “Raid Boss” mode pits multiple “legit” cheaters against one overpowered “rage” cheater. Set in a prison for banned cheaters, winners earn the “BAN Hammer.” Blending satire and chaos, it offers a unique twist on FPS competition.

  • Cracking the Code: What Makes This Egg-Themed Climber So Unique?

    20 Feb 2025

    Cracking the Code: What Makes This Egg-Themed Climber So Unique?

    Discover what makes this egg-themed physics platformer unique! Master egg physics, time your jumps perfectly, and avoid a catastrophic fall. With high-stakes progression, tricky obstacles like chainsaws and roosters, and unlockable customizations, every climb is intense. Inspired by Getting Over It and Jump King, this game puts a fresh, quirky spin on the genre. Learn about its challenging gameplay, hidden secrets, and why it’s more than just a novelty!

  • Switch Careers: 7 Steps to Enter Game Development

    07 Feb 2025

    Switch Careers: 7 Steps to Enter Game Development

    Breaking into game development from another industry is achievable by leveraging transferable skills like project management, coding, or design. Research industry roles, learn game engines (Unity, Unreal) and coding (C#, Python), and build a strong portfolio. Network through online communities and events, apply for entry-level roles, and keep learning through game jams and industry trends. With persistence and passion, a career in game development is within reach.

  • Time Management Tips: Meeting Deadlines Without Burning Out

    04 Jan 2025

    Time Management Tips: Meeting Deadlines Without Burning Out

    Discover key time management tips for game developers to boost productivity, meet deadlines, and avoid burnout. Learn how to prioritize tasks, minimize distractions, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

  • Networking in the Games Industry: Building Meaningful Connections

    03 Jan 2025

    Networking in the Games Industry: Building Meaningful Connections

    Networking is key to success in the game industry. This article shares 4 tips to help you build meaningful connections through conferences, LinkedIn, online communities, and authentic engagement.

  • Black Friday 2024

    25 Nov 2024

    Black Friday 2024

    This Black Friday, we're cutting the price of our Superchargers in half to help studios find talent and get more people into roles!

  • Improving Recruitment For Over A Decade - Crytek Case Study

    13 Sep 2024

    Improving Recruitment For Over A Decade - Crytek Case Study

    Crytek has seen success using the Games Jobs Direct platform for nearly 14 years. Find out more and see how we still got great results during one of the industry's toughest years.

  • 5 Tips to Build Resilience and Practice Self-Care

    08 Nov 2023

    5 Tips to Build Resilience and Practice Self-Care

    Looking for work can bring some unique challenges when it comes to supporting your mental health and wellbeing: it’s a competitive sector, and that can often come hand-in-hand with a lot of rejection. Looking on the “bright side” and staying positive in this situation can be really challenging, which is why we’re here to help.

  • What lies ahead for the once-thriving gaming world?

    03 Nov 2023

    What lies ahead for the once-thriving gaming world?

    It's a distressing trend that's sending ripples of uncertainty and job insecurity throughout the industry. The future remains uncertain for countless talented developers, leaving us all wondering what lies ahead for the once-thriving gaming world.

  • #LevelUpMentalHealth

    20 Oct 2023

    #LevelUpMentalHealth

    Games Jobs Direct collaborates with Safe In Our World

  • 5 Job Hunting 'Bugs' to 'Patch' Today

    13 Oct 2023

    5 Job Hunting 'Bugs' to 'Patch' Today

    5 job hunting bugs to patch up to secure your person role.

  • 5 Tips To Adapt To Change

    05 Oct 2023

    5 Tips To Adapt To Change

    Sergio Buenaventura, Executive Producer at Life Is The Game, gives us 5 tips to adapt to change.

  • Signs That It's Time To Advance Your Career In Games

    20 Sep 2023

    Signs That It's Time To Advance Your Career In Games

    We spoke to Dan from leading games recruitment agency, Aardvark Swift to hear some of the telltale signs that it's time to start the process of finding an exciting new role!

  • Gameforge supports Indie Game Developers with "IndieForge" Initiative

    17 Feb 2023

    Gameforge supports Indie Game Developers with "IndieForge" Initiative

    Gameforge has announced its IndieForge publishing label and revealed upcoming single-player games Tiny Thor, Clicker Guardians, and Crimson Dawn.

  • Top Tips to Create a Killer Portfolio

    22 Nov 2022

    Top Tips to Create a Killer Portfolio

    What should your portfolio include – and exclude – to get you noticed?

  • VR games publisher increasing ALL salaries by £1,000 to address rising energy bills

    29 Sep 2022

    VR games publisher increasing ALL salaries by £1,000 to address rising energy bills

    nDreams calculates £795 per-household deficit in government support package and announces plan to help 180 staff cover increased winter fuel costs


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