Plug In Digital Acquires Publishing Operations of Black Shell Media

Plug In Digital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Black Shell Media publishing operations. From February 1st 2021, Plug […]

Reverence: What to Do and Avoid Doing When Tackling a Big Name Project

Remember all the bad press Star Wars Battlefront II generated? Their parade got rained on for one simple reason: the studio

Should You Put Out a Remake?

Being in the gaming industry is a bit like playing chess. You have to look at the whole picture, see

Digging for Truth: Is Online Competitive Multiplayer Worth It?

Star Wars: The Old Republic. World of Warcraft. Even the controversial Star Wars Battlefront II. Games that are either entirely

Youtube Gaming vs. Twitch.Tv for Live Streams

As a follow-up to last week’s article on live streams, we’ve got some more info for you! Live streams are

5 Tips for Running a Successful Live Stream

Thinking of doing a live stream to gain traction for your game? Congratulations on making a smart marketing decision! Not

Are Demakes Going to Increase in Popularity, or Fall out of Style?

Demakes, you know, like Gang Garrison 2, a direct reinvention of Valve’s Team Fortress 2. Games heavily inspired, influenced and

Email Marketing Best Practices

In a day and age where everyone is connected through Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter, it may seem surprising that

Are Advanced Degrees Worth It in the Games Industry?

As we’ve covered before on the blog, college and education in general is important for any career, gaming or otherwise.

Choosing a Content Managing System for Your Website

Thinking of creating a new website for your studio? In this digital age, that is more important than most things

Put Up or Walk Away: What to Do When No One Buys Your Game

No developer wants to think about this kind of scenario, but . . . What do you do when no

Is Porting to Console Worth It?

Thinking of porting to console, but not sure if it’s worth it? Welcome to the club! This is something that

Content Marketing 101: 7 Tricks for Better SEO

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is vital to every single business out there, large or small: Solo developers need it just

The Top 5 Movies About Game Development

If you’re new to the industry, or you’re debating whether or not to go into game development, there are a

6 Tips For Living A Healthy Lifestyle While Working A Desk Job

Game developers lead a very distinct lifestyle. Regardless of whether or not they have day jobs, they always wind up

10 Personal Finance Tips for Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur means a careful balancing act of many things. Marketing and advertising, product manufacturing (actual game development), and

Crossroads: Is It Time You Switch Career Paths?

Game development can be a difficult road filled with demotivation and self-doubt, so on the BSM blog, we try to

3 Reasons Discord Is A Great Place for Your Indie Game’s Community

Discord has established itself as the go-to for many gamers and developers when it comes to communication. It’s become the

10 Easy Ways to Grow Your Dev Blog Fast

Remember when blogging was a hobby? It was some random teenager on Tumblr just reposting their favorite celebrities and quotes.

Top European Cities for Game Developers

We’ve covered the American cities that should make your list, but now it’s time to focus on Europe. While it