Michał Buras

Kudos to my colleague Olga Sobolevskaya at MY.GAMES, my dear friend Andrei Zubov, as well as Alexandra Doroshenko from AppMagic, on their insightful research into 4X strategies in mobile gaming. This analysis of titles like Last War and Whiteout Survival reveals fundamental shifts in audience engagement and monetization approaches, opening new insights for developers in this highly competitive genre. Highly recommended reading. Check out the article in the comments. #gaming #mobilegaming #4X #appmagic #mygames #gameindustry

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✨𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐕 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 *𝐥𝐚𝐲* 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧! ✨ Since we recovered from the Game Industry Conference, it’s time to bring the final episode of the series! We’ve covered all the essential CV sections, but what about the overall layout? Should you go for a specific style or keep it minimal? Are there any golden rules that apply to all CVs? 🥇 Well, the answer is … IT DEPENDS. While there are no strict rules, there are myths around that worth debunking 🤔 📃 Forget the one-page rule It’s a myth that is still alive among people. Just imagine being an expert in your field and having some non-skippers in your experience, but you have to cram it into only one page. You shrink fonts and sections just to fit that one page, making your CV unreadable and unappealing.   It’s understandable that when you gain experience and skills, but also do extra stuff related to the industry, your CV will lengthen. It’s totally ok! However, remember that you should verify if the content put in your resume is still relevant. That matter was a part of my previous post regarding the experience section. 🖼️ What about the aesthetic? Honestly? It’s not as important as you may think. Many people, even in creative jobs, are using their LinkedIn profile in a .pdf file. As you know, they're quite minimalistic and may not fit the ones seen online, BUT they win with the readability and clearness. If you want to add your own flair to it, it’s good to look at the structure of what LinkedIn generates - it’s a good starting point! Sure, a well-designed resume can catch an eye, but don’t do too much - CVs with many colors and images can be unreadable and distract from the whole goal of the CV, which is to be 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. That can especially occur when you use striking colors or rich graphics - you can go overboard with the amount of extra stuff and, at the end, get the worse result. The safest bet is to do something clean and readable, with some air on pages and a few colorful accents 🎨 📏Does section order matter? CV is your card, so benefit from that - even with the layout! Generally, it’s good to showcase the most important things first, like a brief intro or the experience. However, it's different when you are changing industries. Then, besides the introduction, it’s good to show your education, skills and maybe showcase a valued certificate in your field. 📚Don’t forget the GDPR clause! If you’re applying to a EU-based company, put the GDPR clause at the end of the CV. You give consent to processing the data and then the recruiter is allowed to message you if you shared your resume online. As you see, the layout can be a bit tricky, but I hope that with these general guidelines, it becomes less stressful! 🍀 If you're interested in our previous parts of the series, check out Kamil Nowakowski, Aleksandra Kuchcińska, Ewa Tarkowska, Sonia Urbaniak and Paweł Kamiński for more! #11bitstudios #LifeAt11bit #careers #CVtips #gamedev

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You may not hear this during interviews, but... CD PROJEKT RED is doing amazing things for education ↓ Discover how they're supporting Futuregames Warsaw : 1. Facility Use ↳ Why it's important: Futuregames Warsaw is using one of CDPR's facilities with great support. 2. Scholarships ↳ Why it's important: CDPR offered scholarships to the top five students to help more dreamers join the industry. 3. Lectures ↳ Why it's important: CDPR offers lectures to students done by their experts 4. Advisory Board ↳ Why it's important: One of CDPR's experts has joined the Futuregames Warsaw Advisory Board. 5. And More ↳ Why it's important: CDPR continues to find ways to support and grow the industry. Education is the only way to grow the industry. More studios should follow CDPR's example.

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A European employment report has been released from ingamejob.com regarding 2024's #gamesindustry. Here are my key takeaways and comments... 1. 15% WERE LAID OFF AND HAVE FOUND A NEW JOB IN 2023-2024, WITH 5% STILL SEARCHING. I have done my own extensive research into layoffs, and we're globally in 2024 at least 15,000, with 12% of reports having unconfirmed numbers, meaning we could be 20,000 than we dare imagine. I'm glad the majority are finding their way back in to the industry, but some are leaving it for good, and it's getting more and more competitive with less jobs being advertised YoY. 2. PROFESSIONAL BURNOUT, UNPROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT, AND POOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE ARE THE TOP 3 ISSUES RESPONDENTS EXPERIENCE AT THEIR CURRENT WORKPLACE. Of course, the industry is associated with crunch, which in my opinion is a causality for poor management decisions towards game title releases, which only goes to punish the people developing. So it's no wonder those 3 reasons are top of the list. That being said, there is a contradiction in the report, where Net Promotor Scores indicate a satisfaction increase in overtime. This is potentially down to feeling more secure in your job. 3. MOST WANTED EMPLOYERS: CD PROJEKT RED , Larian Studios , Activision Blizzard , Supercell , Rockstar Games , Riot Games , Ubisoft. It's great to see that these powerhouses of gaming are still desired by developers wanting to make the biggest games out there. You can read the report by going to the website attached, and I hope it is insightful.

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🌟 We Are Hiring: Unity Developer (Remote - Poland) 🌟 Are you a passionate Unity Developer eager to work with a dynamic and rapidly growing mobile gaming company? We're on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team and help us create the next big hit in mobile gaming! 🚀 🔍 About Us: Founded in 2019 by industry veterans from top gaming and film companies, we're dedicated to delivering world-class, delightful games. Our first title has become a global sensation, and we're now expanding our team for our next mega hit product. If you love creating games that bring joy and excitement to players worldwide, this is the place for you! 🛠 Position: Unity Developer 📍 Location: Remote (Poland) What You'll Do: 🎮 Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications using Unity and C#. ✨ Create and manage scripting, textures, animation, GUI styles, and user session management. 🗺 Participate in level design and planning, bringing imaginative worlds to life. 📱 Optimize applications for mobile platforms, ensuring smooth and engaging gameplay. 📈 Stay current with evolving standards and technologies, always learning and innovating. 💻 Write clean, readable, and maintainable code that others love to work with. 🛠 Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests, ensuring top-notch quality. 🔄 Use versioning tools like Git, SVN, and Mercurial effectively, keeping projects on track. What We're Looking For: 🏆 At least 3 years of experience with Unity and C#. 🎨 Proficient in scripting, textures, animation, GUI styles, and user session management. 🛠 Familiarity with level design and planning. 🚀 Experience in shipping and developing mobile applications, including optimization. 💡 Strong understanding of object-oriented programming. ✅ Experience with automated testing platforms and unit tests. 🔧 Proficient with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial. 🌟 Ready to collaborate remotely and occasionally visit our offices if needed. Be a Plus: 🌟 Developed and shipped successful mobile titles. 🎮 Experience with casual games development. 🎨 Familiarity with Adobe suite or 3D modeling tools. 🎭 Cross-discipline experiences, such as art or design. 📊 Experience in data and analytics. ✨ Our Values: Quality is king: We create products we’re proud of, always striving to meet and exceed player expectations. Data-driven, gut-guided: We challenge our assumptions daily, driven by data and numbers. Strive for soul: We aim to create experiences that spark laughter, connection, and competition among our players. 🎯 How to Apply: Please send your CV to [email protected] #hiring #UnityDeveloper #MobileGaming #GameDev #Unity #CSharp #RemoteWork #JoinUs #Similardev #SimilardevMagic

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Stop talking shit to yourself. It's time to control negative self-talk. I recently had a candidate who has everything going for him on paper. He has relevant skills, good experience in the industry, and successful projects in his CV. He told me he performs badly in interviews. I was surprised because the conversation with him was really pleasant and mostly to the point. The real issue? His inner dialogue. He was speaking to me. But what he really was doing, was talking to himself: "I often mess up and mix things during interviews." "I perform badly at interviews." "Patryk, I fail at interviews." This negative self-talk became a self-fulfilling prophecy. His anxiety showed in interviews. He stumbled over answers he knew by heart (he really was prepared). I understood him perfectly. Talking shit to myself is something I am battling with a lot. So, how to stop negative self-talk? 1) Reality check Ask yourself "Have I succeeded in similar situations before?" If this isn't your 1st job you probably did. After all, you got the job. 2) Reframe the narrative Sure, you might not know everything or have all the answers. But it's a possibility to present your unique experience and perspective. Sometimes it will be enough, sometimes it won't. 3) Stranger test This is something I practice a lot. Whenever you are talking badly to yourself ask "Would I say something like that to a stranger or a friend?" 99% of the time I wouldn't. 4) Evidence-Based confidence Collect and compile a list of positive feedbacks you've got, achievements, wins - anything that shows you the exact opposite of being a failure. Use it whenever you feel like you're too harsh on yourself. Your internal narrative shapes your external reality. Good luck out there and remember - you're awesome.

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✨𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴✨ Andrii Bohatyi and I have known each other for 8 years. I hired him at a mobile gaming company back in 2016, when we were just starting our game development careers. We worked remotely at the same company, long before it became common. Over the years, we moved to different companies but stayed in touch. Only this year, while working together at Burny Games did I realize we had never actually met in person. A few weeks ago, we finally broke that online-only connection and met face-to-face. Surprisingly, it wasn’t awkward at all. Our remote friendship was so solid that meeting in person felt completely natural. 📌 And since I have your attention, I’d like to mention that I’m hiring a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 again! ✔️ If you’re interested in joining our remote marketing team, send me a message! ✔️ You can also recommend a friend—we have an external referral program. 👉🏻 We can schedule a quick video-chat, and I’ll tell you more about our journey at Burny Games. #gamesindustry #useracquisition

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RF Online, World of Warcraft, Ragnarok are some MMORPG that current generation might not know. Currently they are more into RPG games like Genshin and some others title. Luckily Roblox brings joy toward social gaming experience for current generation. So that we try to bring back the hype of MMORPG in Roblox platform. Let's having fun with your friends and start your adventure now in our first Roblox Game called "Blox Dungeon"! Visit this link to start playing: https://lnkd.in/gcnJ-Xjt

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Get started with our Preparatory Course – set up your game portfolio! Ready to turn your passion for games into a career? Our Preparatory Course gives you the tools to apply to top international gamedev schools. Whether you're just starting or looking to level up your skills, we’ll help you build a portfolio you’ll be proud of! 💻 Week 1 - Master Blender Dive into 3D modeling with Blender. Learn the interface, best practices, and create a prop ready for your favorite game engine! Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills. 🌟 Week 2 - Get Started with Unreal Engine 5 Discover Unreal Engine 5’s powerful tools for stunning game environments and interactive experiences, all without writing a line of code! Visual scripting and real-time rendering made simple. 🎮 Week 3 - Create in Unity Begin your journey in game development with Unity. Learn essential tools, C# scripting, and build your project base, all while receiving feedback from our mentors. The next course starts on November 18th – learn more about the course and how to apply here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWc-Fc34 Take your first step towards a thriving career in gaming! #gamedev #games #preparatorycourse #unrealengine #blender #unity

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Another International Talk Completed ✅ Digital Dragons, thank you so much for having me! With everything happening in our industry, it's easy to spiral, but that's when you need community the most. That's why travelling to Poland, representing Sumo Digital Ltd and PixelAnt Games, felt extra special! There's something amazing about getting together on-site, with people from all over, to #RethinkRecruitment (even if that means I need to budget extra energy for public speaking 😅), and I'm super grateful for the opportunity. --- This got me thinking... ...you might have noticed I haven't posted much recently, and this is why: 🗺️ Bird's Eye View has been working with two amazing partners to put together a bid for the BFI grant. 🔍 I'm busy at work reviewing a couple of hiring processes. 🤖 The LinkedIn Algorithm™️ is incredibly demotivating when it comes to pushing helpful content to people that need it the most. 🚫 I wasn't sure if I was making any difference since the industry barely has any roles open. However, so many people reached out during #DigitalDragons to say my content really helped their job hunt; I can't help but think I should give it another try! 👉🏼 So bear with me, I probably won't post every day (I'm aiming for 1-2 a week), but I'm planning on writing articles with all the content from previous posts, as well as new bits of advice, especially when it comes to a slower industry. 💬 If you have topics you would like me to write about, feel free to drop them below! --- 📣 Follow #RethinkRecruitment and ring the 🔔 to read about: 📙 #GameDev Recruitment Best Practices 🔎 #JobHunting, #CareerAdvice & #RecruiterTips 👁️ Bird's Eye View & the #ELSH ⏩ https://entrylevel.games/ 🌟 Opinions are very much my own™️

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Tomorrow, on Friday the 18th, we will meet with representatives from the Polish game development industry, including studios, organizations, HR companies, gamedev hubs, student organizations, and publishers, to discuss the following: - The current state of the Polish gamedev industry - Staffing needs - The required education levels of employees - Strategies to foster growth in the coming years - The role of education and training in their development plans We are eager to listen and will use the insights from this meeting to create an action plan for our school. The Advisory Board is making a difference. So far, we’ve held two meetings, and the results are clear: - Advisory Board #1: The Game Producer course was launched. - Advisory Board #2: Business intelligence elements are being integrated into our curriculum. We can’t wait to see what AB#3 will bring! See you tomorrow! #gamedevindustry #gamedev #videogames #gamedevschool #advisoryboard

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Are you looking for a job with relocation? This one mistake can cost an interview: You forgot to mention in the CV that you are open to relocation. Let me tell you why this is important. Let's say there's a process for a Unity Developer in Berlin. The ad clearly states that it's Berlin, and the work is hybrid. You apply, and there's info you're from another country. There's no information that you are ready to relocate. And there are 20-30 other applicants. (If we're talking small numbers). Possible outcomes: 1) The recruiter contacts you to ask if you want to relocate. If your profile seems like a match, it's likely to happen. If it's 50/50 and they have other people in the pipeline, they might move on to the other ones first, find someone local or with proper info, and simply not return. 2) The recruiter assumes you haven't read the ad and just auto-rejects. Neither is great for you, honestly. So, just be precise. If you're open to relocation, mention it in the CV. As always - don't leave room for assumption. You got this 💪

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🚨 8Bit’s #GameDev Salary Pulse is LIVE! 🚨 I had the luck to meet 8Bit - Games Industry Recruitment during Digital Dragons earlier this year, where we talked about #layoffs and #SalaryTransparency in Games. ✨ We share a lot of values when it comes to recruitment so I wanted to make sure you heard about this project! ✨ Why should you participate? 📊 By taking just 5 minutes, you'll help create a free, comprehensive salary report that will empower game developers worldwide with insights into compensation trends and market conditions. 💼 Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, your experience helps ensure fair pay and better work conditions in Game Dev. 🐾 For every response, $1 will be donated to trusted pet rescue organizations. This month, they will be helping animals impacted by recent floods in Central-Eastern Europe. ➡📝 Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/dRTyzvsy The final report will be free and accessible to all, ensuring no gatekeepers and no barriers—just valuable, actionable data for everyone. Ps.: Thank you Monika, Ljubica and the rest of the 8Bit - Games Industry Recruitment team for all the work you do 🧡 --- 📣 Follow #RethinkRecruitment and ring the 🔔 to stay updated! 🎯 CEO of Bird's Eye View ⏩ Entry-Level Skills Hub: https://entrylevel.games/ 🔵 Bluesky: SCMachadoUK 🌟 Opinions are very much my own™️

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Join Futuregames Warsaw this fall. Become game designer, artist or programmer in 2-2,5 year of intensive game creation process. Enter gamedev industry in 2 years getting the job of your dreams. In Futuregames: LEARNING = CREATING GAMES ATTENDING SCHOOL = NETWORKING DOING INTERNSHIP = GETTING THE JOB #gamedev #gamedesign #gameprogramming #gameart #videogames #gamedevindustry #gamedevschool #gameschool #gamedevcourses

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I co-hosted second gamedev meetup in Prague. Here are cool stats + 3 takeaways. My co-host as always Mirko Minenza <3 Context: 4 months ago we did https://lnkd.in/e-_Q-Ery First meetup 800 people sourced through 228 people reached out to 85 people responded us 55 people confirmed 32 people attended 32 people enjoyed! Second meetup 0 new people sourced through 70 people reached out to 55 people responded us 45 people confirmed 35 people attended 35 people loved it! We saw familiar faces but a lot of new ones as well. New friendships and bizdev relationships forged. Three takeaways: 1. People love when you bring people together.    ↳ chill environment, no agenda, just networking     2. Word of mouth is a powerful thing.    ↳ much easier to get people on your next meetup     3. Offline is the king!    ↳ this was worth more than 500 connection requests P.S. Will you come to our third meetup?

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