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Episode Name:
Strategies for Success in Studio Operations
Episode Description:
“In any game studio, managing the day-to-day and long term operations efficiently can be a challenge.
And finding a balance that promotes flow and sustainability sometimes may feel out of reach.
Today, we’re going to discuss everything from techniques that cover the day-to-day tasks to overarching visions and goals, and how to strike that balance so your studio can be a fine-tuned optimized machine.
Q?Box Round Answers
Most influential/inspiring Game?
Journey. It’s one of the games that gave me the most “flow” feeling ever and that I really enjoyed playing.
What was your childhood favorite game?
Super Mario World, Aladdin and Lion’s King, all for Super Nintendo.
What game are you playing now?
Currently not playing anything, but I was playing Vampire Survivors 1 month ago.
TIPS and ADVICE
We covered quite a bit today. Could you list 3 suggestions or tips you would recommend to indie devs based on our discussion?
- Make at least 3 to 5 study games
- Read about the business side of game development
- Get people from other areas to work with you. Not only “gamers”, people with other industry experiences can be great assets too
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How to get in touch with Heidy Motta
Website: https://www.heidy.page/
Twitter: @heidy_km
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