## [Plug In Digital Acquires Publishing Operations of Black Shell Media](/content/2021/02/plug-in-digital-acquires-publishing-operations-of-black-shell-media/index.html)

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](/content/2018/11/reverence-what-to-do-and-avoid-doing-when-tackling-a-big-name-project/index.html)

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?](/content/2018/11/should-you-put-out-a-remake/index.html)

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?](/content/2018/10/digging-for-truth-is-online-competitive-multiplayer-worth-it/index.html)

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](/content/2018/10/youtube-gaming-vs-twitch-tv-for-live-streams/index.html)

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](/content/2018/10/5-tips-for-running-a-successful-live-stream/index.html)

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?](/content/2018/10/are-demakes-going-to-increase-in-popularity-or-fall-out-of-style/index.html)

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](/content/2018/10/email-marketing-best-practices/index.html)

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?](/content/2018/10/are-advanced-degrees-worth-it-in-the-games-industry/index.html)

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](/content/2018/09/choosing-a-content-managing-system-for-your-website/index.html)

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](/content/2018/09/put-up-or-walk-away-what-to-do-when-no-one-buys-your-game/index.html)

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

## [Is Porting to Console Worth It?](/content/2018/09/is-porting-to-console-worth-it/index.html)

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](/content/2018/09/content-marketing-101-7-tricks-for-better-seo/index.html)

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](/content/2018/08/the-top-5-movies-about-game-development/index.html)

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](/content/2018/08/6-tips-for-living-a-healthy-lifestyle-while-working-a-desk-job/index.html)

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](/content/2018/08/10-personal-finance-tips-for-entrepreneurs/index.html)

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?](/content/2018/08/crossroads-is-it-time-you-switch-career-paths/index.html)

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](/content/2018/07/3-reasons-discord-is-a-great-place-for-your-indie-games-community/index.html)

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](/content/2018/07/10-easy-ways-to-grow-your-dev-blog-fast/index.html)

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](/content/2018/07/top-european-cities-for-game-developers/index.html)

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