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Game Production
Prototype vs Vertical Slice: What Should Each Build Prove?
Define the evidence an early playable build needs to create before choosing prototype scope, vertical-slice fidelity, schedule or production team.
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Guide
Production Strategy
How to Choose a Game Development Partner: 12 Due-Diligence Questions
Evaluate a game development studio by comparable evidence, production fit, decision access, security, quality systems and the shape of its proposed engagement.
Guide
Production Strategy
Game Co-Development vs Outsourcing: Which Model Fits the Work?
A practical way to choose between an embedded co-development team and a bounded outsourcing engagement based on ownership, uncertainty and production risk.
News briefing
Industry News
Gamescom 2026 Announcements: The Reveals That Matter to Production Teams
A fact-checked record of the Gamescom 2026 reveals and dates that changed the public production picture after Opening Night Live.
News briefing
Industry News
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past: Release, Platforms and Confirmed Details
Confirmed release, platform, studio and Gamescom details for the third full Witcher 3 expansion, with unannounced items kept separate.
Industry analysis
Production Strategy
Game Development Trends 2026: What Gamescom Reveals Mean for Production Teams
A cautious production reading of Gamescom 2026, focused on playable proof, partner delivery, platform scope and what public dates change.