Skyrocket your way into the GameDev industry 🚀

Welcome to the world of GameDev in Germany! Together with devcom, InnoGames, and Beat Em Hub we're exploring how companies can discover talented developers in unconventional ways, and how aspiring developers can break into the industry. Let's uncover the secrets to success in the gaming world.

Thanks to the courtesy of our partners, we are happy to share 2 very interesting talks from the devcom Developer Conference 2023:

In the first video, Alina Miltenberger, Game Designer from InnoGames, shares some tips of how to enter the GameDev industry as a new joiner and how to make apprenticeships successful. Her takes are particularly interesting, because she presents it from her own perspective: 


Amidst the talent crisis and the ongoing debate in the gaming industry on hiring fresh talent versus experienced professionals, the need to upskill new talent and provide avenues for gaining necessary experience has become paramount. But the question remains: Are companies ready to embrace a paradigm shift in their approach to talent acquisition and development? Join Beat Em Hub as they go over their mission to tackle the challenge head-on, bridge the gap, foster community, and empower individuals to unlock their untapped potential and forge successful careers in the gaming industry.

Here is the video from Arjuna "AJ" Sath and Joris Schnabel about navigating the GameDev industry:

Want to be a part of this gaming revolution? Dive into Beat Em Hub's innovative platform, NerdAdvisor, designed to connect aspiring game developers with top employers:

Born in Berlin, from the community-driven gaming network and event organizer, ´Beat Em Hub', a new game career development platform is underway.

 

NerdAdvisor, designed to create and develop career paths in the gaming industry, offers a dynamic ecosystem where aspiring individuals, from artists to developers, can showcase their skills, engage in hands-on challenges, and connect with employers. Employers, ranging from industry giants to indie studios, benefit from access to a diverse pool of talent, innovative recruitment tools, and opportunities to mentor and nurture emerging talent. 

With its gamified approach, NerdAdvisor serves as a gateway into the gaming industry by empowering employers towards the growth and development of talented individuals.

➡️  Click here to be a part of the upcoming Beta Test  ⬅️
 
If you would like to get in contact with the creators: info@nerdadvisor.gg

devcom is host of the official developer conference of gamescom (devcom Developer Conference) and Europe’s largest community-based event for games industry professionals. Throughout the year, devcom provides content, events and services tailored to the games industry based on its core values of diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

devcom Developer Conference #ddc2024 will take place on August 18-20 (Sunday to Tuesday) at the Confex on Koelnmesse fairgrounds in Cologne, followed by a presence at gamescom from August 21-23.

Find more free game developer content from devcom on their YouTube channel.

 

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