Balancing is more than spreadsheets, it’s about player feel Where do you draw the line between community feedback and raw metrics? #GameDev #GameBalance #PlayerFeedback #NerfsAndBuffs #DevTalk

It’s the little things and players always notice. This short looks at how player feedback drives those small changes that massively improve game flow and feel. What’s the best QoL feature you’ve added from community input? #GameDev #PlayerFeedback #QoL #GameDesign #DevTalk

UI not clicking? Feedback can fix it Here’s how smart devs use player input to create better interfaces What’s your go-to method for gathering UI/UX feedback? #GameDev #UIUX #PlayerFeedback #UXTesting #GameDesign

No matter how good your QA is, players *will* find bugs This short explains how player feedback improves game quality post-launch How do YOU handle incoming reports and filter for real issues? #GameDev #BugFixes #PlayerFeedback #GameTesting #CommunityDriven

In-game analytics show you where players stumble or even quit entirely. They’re crucial for live games, balance tuning, and catching invisible issues. What analytics event or dashboard has saved *your* project? #GameDev #GameAnalytics #DevTools #GameplayTuning #IndieDev

Act One of BG3 feels tight, dense, and fully realized, and that’s no accident. Early player feedback helped Larian fine-tune systems, encounters, and story flow. Where do *you* source your most actionable design feedback? #GameDev #BaldursGate3 #PlayerFeedback #NarrativeDesign #LevelDesign

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Feedback’s great...until you have to build it. I took a look at how devs balance community input with budgets, tech debt, and timelines. How do *you* decide when to say “not this time” to a good idea? #GameDev #PlayerFeedback #GameDesign #DevCosts #ScopeCreep

I've been talking about live service and game updates recently, so how could I not mention Stardew Valley and the success it has had. A brilliant game that has grown and grown with the help of player feedback Would you ever try a solo project this big? #GameDev #StardewValley #SoloDev #IndieDev

Games evolve faster than ever, and player feedback drives the change. I wanted to explore how devs gather and apply feedback to shape mechanics and polish. Where do *you* go to find your most reliable feedback — Discord? Reddit? QA? #GameDev #PlayerFeedback #GameDesign #CommunityDriven #DevTalk

Oh man Silksong, Indiana Jones DLC, AND the first trailer for Football Manager 2026 match engine?? We are eating good today! Does anyone else live at the intersection of all these games, or is it just me?

What happens when you onboard external help *too late*? You miss the pipeline, the tools don’t match, and the deadline’s already on fire. Have you ever been brought into a project way too late? #GameDev #CoDevelopment #StudioSupport #DevPipelines #GameProduction

How do you actually split a game across multiple studios? This 60s breakdown covers the basics of co-development. What’s the biggest challenge you've hit in cross-studio work? #GameDev #CoDevelopment #StudioPipelines #GameProduction #Collaboration

Smart studios bring in co-dev partners to scale live ops, drop content, and maintain stability. Have you ever used co-dev for live updates? What worked? What didn’t? #GameDev #LiveGames #CoDevelopment #LiveOps #SustainableDev #IndieDev

What’s the fastest you’ve ever shipped *with help*? Co-dev can do more than save time, it can add specialized skills your team lacks. But how do you bring in support *without* creating drag? Here’s how smart studios speed up game dev with external partners. #GameDev #CoDevelopment #IndieDev

Have you ever worked on a game where co-dev actually *raised* the final quality? This breakdown looks at how multi-studio collaboration can improve the user experience and not just save time. How do you ensure quality doesn’t suffer in distributed pipelines? #GameDev #CoDevelopment #GameQuality

Helldivers 2 on Xbox. Gears of War on PlayStation. The gaming universe has a fantastic way of balancing itself. #Helldivers2 #GearsOfWar #Xbox #PlayStation

Co-development isn't just shared credit...it’s shared work. So here I break down some of the roles that studios can play in the co-dev process. Have you ever worked across studios? What was your biggest challenge? #GameDev #CoDevelopment #StudioCollab #ExternalDev #GameProduction

Tired of communication delays and confusion when working remotely? Here are some tips that transformed how I build games from different cities youtube.com/shorts/rxn7F... #GameDev #RemoteWork #DevTips #CodeQuality #TeamAlignment

Co-dev between studios can be a nightmare if logistics aren’t right, but what can you look out before starting? Here's a hint #GameDev #CoDevelopment #IndieDev #DevPipelines #StudioLogistics

The variety we've had so far @thegameawards.com has been amazing. Can't wait for Indiana Jones DLC, my favorite game last year! #Gamescom #gamescomONL #GamescomOpeningNightLive

Game Dev budget tip - don't forget your hardware! Hardware can be one of the most expensive things you invest in, so be sure to build to build it into your budget. #GameDev #DevTools #Hardware #IndieDev #AAA #SetupTips

AAA games can cost over $100M. Why? Because you're paying for salaries, scale, and publishing. #GameDev #GameBudgets #AAA #Publishing #TeamCosts #GameFunding

Why did game prices stay at $60 for nearly 20 years, even as dev costs exploded? It’s not just about inflation. youtube.com/shorts/rHKkN... #GameDev #GamePricing #GamingEconomics #IndustryTrends #AAA #PricingStrategy

Let’s talk game budgets Everyone assumes the biggest cost is tools or marketing… But in reality? It’s salaries. In my latest short, I explain why people are your most expensive (and most valuable) asset. #GameDev #ProductionCosts #GameBudget #Salaries #TeamSize #GamePlanning

So how do devs get paid when working with a publisher? It’s not just a lump sum, it’s usually a mix of advances, deliverables, royalties, and risk. #GameDev #Publishing #DeveloperPay #FundingGames #DevTalk #GameBusiness

In AAA game dev, it’s not just the code that costs millions — it’s the hype. Marketing budgets can rival (or exceed) dev costs. Cinematic trailers, booths, influencer deals… all part of the launch. How much do you think is “too much”? #GameDev #Marketing #AAA #ProductionCost #GameBusiness

How much do QA and certification actually cost in game development? Short answer: more than most players expect. #GameDev #QA #Certification #GameCost #DevDiscussion #ProductionPipeline #StudioChallenges

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Why do bugs still make it into AAA games? Short answer: scale = chaos. Long answer? I’ve got a new short on how complexity, overlapping systems, and shifting deadlines keep QA teams fighting uphill. #GameDev #QA #AAAGames #BugHunting #StudioCulture #ProductionPipeline #DevDiscussion

What’s the rarest, most baffling bug your QA team ever found? Just dropped a short on the nightmare side of bug hunting — the ones that make you question reality. #GameDev #QA #RareBugs #StudioCulture #BugHunting #DevDiscussion #GameIndustry #TestersLife #QAProcess #DebugStories

How does QA really differ between AAA and indie studios? Just dropped a short comparing how quality assurance teams function at both ends of the industry, and why it matters for devs. #GameDev #GameQA #StudioCulture #AAAvsIndie #GameTesting #QAWorkflow #DevTips #IndieGameDev #GameCareers

How does your team handle regression testing? Just dropped a short on the real job of bug verification in QA — making sure fixes hold and side effects don’t slip in. #GameDev #QA #RegressionTesting #BugVerification #StudioCulture #DevDiscussion #ProductionPipeline #GameQA #TestingWorkflow

Devs — what makes a great bug report in your book? Just dropped a QA short on how clear bug reports can save your sanity (and your sprint). #GameDev #GameQA #BugReporting #StudioCulture #DevDiscussion #QAWorkflow #TestingMatters #GameCareers #QAGuide #ClearCommunication

What does Quality Assurance really mean in your studio? Just dropped a short breaking down the misunderstood core of QA in game development — far beyond “testing.” #GameDev #GameQA #GameTesting #StudioCulture #ProductionPipeline #PlayerExperience #DevDiscussion #TestingInGames #GameCareers

QA devs — how painful has platform-specific QA been for your team? Just dropped a short on why platform testing is crucial. #GameDev #GameQA #ConsoleDev #StudioCulture #CertificationTesting #ProductionPipeline #GameIndustry #QAProcess #DevDiscussion #TestingMatters

Devs — when did asking a “dumb” question save your team? New short: Ask Dumb Questions – The Key to Growth in Games! Why the best producers ask more, not less. #GameDev #GameProducer #GrowthMindset #DevDiscussion #StudioCulture #LearningInGames #ProductionLife #CreativeTeams #SoftSkills

Game leads — are you building bridges or just directing traffic? New short: Be the Bridge — Not the Boss A quick mindset shift for anyone leading creative teams. #GameDev #GameProducer #LeadershipInGames #ProductionLife #CreativeTeams #DevDiscussion #EmpoweredTeams #GameIndustry #StudioCulture

Game producers — what’s the most overrated tool in your workflow? Just dropped a short on the #1 myth in game production (and yes, it’s Gantt charts). #GameDev #GameProducer #IndieDev #ProductionLife #StudioCulture #DevDiscussion #GameIndustry #LeadershipInGames #ProductionTools #WorkflowDesign

Game devs — what causes the most misalignment in your teams? New short on how producers help bridge creative needs and technical clarity. #GameDev #GameProducer #IndieDev #ProductionLife #StudioCulture #DevDiscussion #GameIndustry #LeadershipInGames #CreativeTeams #TeamClarity

Game producers — how do you decide what NOT to ship? Just dropped a new short: Prioritize or Fail: The Game Producer Dilemma Real talk on scope, pressure, and leadership in game dev. #GameDev #GameProducer #IndieDev #ProductionLife #StudioCulture #DevDiscussion #GameIndustry #LeadershipInGames

Fellow devs: What’s the most underrated producer skill? I’d argue it’s unblocking – fast decisions, clearing comms, removing friction. Just dropped a quick short on The Secret Job of Game Producers #GameDev #GameProducer #GamesIndustry #DevTips #IndieDev #ProductionLife #GameCareers #StudioLife

What’s one thing you never skip during pre-production? Personally, I always focus on systems prototyping before building a vertical slice. Curious how others tackle it. #GameDev #IndieDev #VideoGames #GameDesign #HowGamesAreMade #GameIndustry #MakingGames #DevsWhoPlay

What’s your first step when starting a new game? I usually see devs fall into two camps: idea-first or prototype-first. This quick overview breaks down the full concept → console flow #GameDev #IndieDev #VideoGames #GameDesign #HowGamesAreMade #GameIndustry #MakingGames #DevsWhoPlay

What’s your iteration loop look like before shipping? We test constantly — internal builds, team feedback, polish passes. Curious how others approach this. #GameDev #IndieDev #VideoGames #GameDesign #HowGamesAreMade #GameIndustry #MakingGames #DevsWhoPlay

How do you define Alpha, Beta, and Early Access in your projects? Everyone seems to handle these stages a little differently — especially across teams or studios. Here’s how I break them down: #GameDev #IndieDev #VideoGames #GameDesign #HowGamesAreMade #GameIndustry #MakingGames #DevsWhoPlay

Do you think devs are done once a game launches? Most of the real work begins after release — DLC, updates, live support, patching… Here’s how post-launch development actually works: #GameDev #IndieDev #VideoGames #GameDesign #HowGamesAreMade #GameIndustry #MakingGames #DevsWhoPlay

You can’t just drop a game on console. Every release has to pass certification first — here’s a quick look at what that actually means. Anyone here gone through cert? Any difficulties? #GameDev #IndieDev #VideoGames #GameDesign #HowGamesAreMade #GameIndustry #MakingGames #DevsWhoPlay

Delayed games aren’t failures — they’re often the ones we remember most. Why patience leads to better dev outcomes ↓ #GameDev #IndieDev #VideoGames #GameDesign #HowGamesAreMade #GameIndustry #MakingGames #DevsWhoPlay