Meet the Team - Timezones and Team Play

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 Future of Gaming: What Will It Look Like in 2042?

The Future of Gaming: What Will It Look Like in 2042?

Gaming has come a long way since the days of Pong and Pac-Man. Arcades gave way to consoles, and in the early 90s, PC titles took off in spectacular fashion. In fewer than 40 years, the video games industry grew to a global market size of $200 billion, and it’ll likely double by 2030.

But what will gaming look like 20 years from now? Although we can’t know for sure, we can make predictions based on recent trends and technological advancements.

The Oft-Forgotten World of Game Sound Design

The Oft-Forgotten World of Game Sound Design

We spend a lot of time discussing the visual and gameplay elements that define games. But sound design is equally as important when it comes to telling a story, making it believable, and truly allowing players to experience all its glory. Let’s explore how.

What Do All Great Game Worlds Have in Common?

What Do All Great Game Worlds Have in Common?

Over the past twenty years or so, I must’ve put in thousands of hours into more than two hundred video games. How exactly do these extraordinary settings draw players into the game? We asked some of our friends in game development to help us shed some light on the complex art of worldbuilding.

Do Video Games Cause Stress?

Do Video Games Cause Stress?

Games are wonderful. They bring people together, they inspire creativity and they teach valuable skills. Despite these boons, there has always been a stereotypical image of the hardcore gamer: aggressive, socially awkward, and eyes so fixed to the action they almost touch the monitor.

Supersize Indies: The Biggest Indies of the Generation.

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?

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.

Ones to Watch: The Trending Indies of Late 2021

Ones to Watch: The Trending Indies of Late 2021

We’ve seen plenty of successful AAA releases this year, but the indie gaming scene has quietly been as active and vibrant as ever. We’re always pleased to see small developers succeed as they bring their vision to life, and some tinier titles have rapidly shot to stardom despite smaller scopes. Here are some recent indie games that gained immediate traction, and deserve a special mention.

A Love-Letter to the Nintendo Switch

A Love-Letter to the Nintendo Switch

When the Nintendo Switch was first announced, I was sceptical. The fancy promotional video that the veteran gaming giant had put together was impressive, with players shown moving seamlessly from the couch with a full entertainment suite setup; to the park, playing sports games with their friends; and then back home, playing late at night in handheld mode.