Is Your Game Library Destined To Become a Subscription? [Opinion]

Is Your Game Library Destined To Become a Subscription? [Opinion]

Recently, there were rumblings among gamers in the industry who were rattled by Ubisoft’s executive Philippe Tremblay's statement that they ‘should feel comfortable’ not owning games. Undoubtedly, this sparked wider discussion throughout the industry. is your games library destined to become a subscription?

2024’s State of The Industry Report by GDC

2024’s State of The Industry Report by GDC

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) published its industry report in 2024. Based on their interviews with over 3000 people, the report offers great insights for game developers including guidance for indie game social media strategy. This blog will summarize all the information into five key takeaways for you.

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.