Using Social Media as an Indie Game Developer

Using Social Media as an Indie Game Developer

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.

Announcing Spacepunk Survival

Announcing Spacepunk Survival

We’re thrilled to announce that Acorn will be collaborating with Nejcraft on Spacepunk Survival. Starting in the new year, the Acorn team and Nejcraft will go back-to-back, blasting away hoards of monstrous aliens as they seek to overwhelm our last stronghold, the precious Lapetus Spacestation.

The Call of The Side-Hustle

The Call of The Side-Hustle

In today’s world to save a little extra cash, widen our skills, or simply to work towards a professional goal, it’s common to see folks working multiple jobs. This article will cover how the Acorn team balances their workloads with their hugely important me-time.

Preparing Content For Gaming Events 101: CitizenCon 2023

Preparing Content For Gaming Events 101: CitizenCon 2023

It’s a well-known fact that the schedules of many game industry professionals will be filled with conferences, expos, or conventions from August until the early months of the following year. Even in September, there were already 10 game events! This might sound overwhelming, especially for indie studios or solo devs who want to establish networks with important game industry figures. With CitizenCon 2023 around the corner, we’ll cover several tips on how to prepare for any game event so no one will feel lost when it's time to attend the event.

International Teams: Understanding People, Distance & Time

International Teams: Understanding People, Distance & Time

Having an International team in a company is commonplace in the post-covid era, with terms such as Work From Home (WFH) and Work From Anywhere (WFA) gaining popularity in recent years. Within this new landscape, people are looking at new opportunities to develop their personal goals. But with new opportunities, come new challenges.

Managing a Profitable Business Within Gaming

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