This blog delves into the dynamic landscape of social media, specifically tailored for game developers. We will explore the strategies for utilizing these leading platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, Discord, and blogs.
Managing a Profitable Business Within Gaming
Gaming in 2023 is a hugely popular form of fun and relaxation, established from humble beginnings with titles like “Tennis for Two” in 1958, evolving through into arcade titles such as “Tetris” in 1985. In the modern era, games have bridged the gap from pure entertainment into something even more valuable
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When Should I Post to Social Media? - 2022 Guide.
Scheduling social media content is tricky. Each audience is unique and with variations in timezones and audience behaviours, it’s hard to know when to send out your best posts. Nobody wants to work for hours on a beautiful piece of artwork or an incredible video, only for it to be ignored. Of course, social algorithms come into play when determining the ‘affinity’ between your account and its followers (maybe we’ll share some more on this, some time soon!), but getting the timing right can make the world of difference.
Meet the Team - Timezones and Team Play
What would you say if I told you Acorn was built from the foundations of a father & son shaving company? “My background has always been in marketing, and I got my big break at 19 working in SEO for the local bed company!” laughs George, owner and Social Media Strategist here at Acorn. “Years later, my dad and I set up a men's shaving/grooming company, but you'd probably not think it, to look at me!” He’s a modest chap, with a passion for helping people and solving problems. And he’s taken that mantra (plus an extra decade of gaming industry knowledge) to create and build Acorn into what it is today.
The Oft-Forgotten World of Game Sound Design
What Do All Great Game Worlds Have in Common?
Do Video Games Cause Stress?
Supersize Indies: The Biggest Indies of the Generation.
Recent years have been a very successful for indie games. Many of the titles on this list didn’t just exceed expectations—they defined whole genres and left a lasting mark.
Behind every successful indie game is a story about a clear vision, hard work, and persistence. Here’s what we can learn from the most successful indie games of the generation.
Year in Review - What is Your Game of the Year?
Another year of gaming is coming to a close—and what a year it has been! Naturally, our thoughts turn to some of the greatest gaming experiences over the last 12 months, and we begin to ask ourselves, what could be our game of the year? Here are some of the games that captured our attention and kept us coming back for more.