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Building Partnerships With Non-Gaming Brands

Wunderman Thompson Intelligence found that over half of Gen Z want brands to focus on creating strong feelings and memorable experiences.

Alena Ivacheva

12 November 2025

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Indie Games Break Records: What to Expect Next?

In this article celebrating 80 Level's 10th anniversary, explore how the indie game market has transformed over the past decade and why indies are now outpacing AAA titles.

Anna Librekht

31 October 2025

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Game Development Education: The UK Case Study

Formal training in game development is still a relatively young field in the UK, but a handful of private schools are helping set the standard for how it’s taught. Among them are Escape Studios and DoubleJump Academy: two institutions with a shared mission to prepare students for careers in games, animation, and visual effects.

Irina Ignatova

16 October 2025

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Why Malaysia Has Become the Hub for Game Developers in Asia?

More than 400 IPs, $800 million in investment, and 3,000 creative tech graduates per year – that's what Malaysia's digital content sector has achieved so far. Let's explore how it's evolving.

Anna Librekht

14 October 2025

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Azerbaijan: From Indie Spirit to State Strategy

A few years ago, the Azerbaijani government recognized the potential of its gaming studios and began actively supporting the industry’s growth.

Alena Ivacheva

09 October 2025

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LatAm: How Gamedev Education Works in Brazil and Mexico

Game development in Latin America is on the rise, but what's the real picture? Let's explore the facts behind this growth with 80 Level!

Alena Ivacheva

06 October 2025

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Southeast Asia as a Key Player in Mobile Game Development

With nearly 2 billion mobile game downloads in Q1 2025 and rapid growth in monetization, the Southeast Asian region (SEA) has become one of the major hubs for mobile game development. 

Irina Ignatova

01 October 2025

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Cloud Gaming: Can It Scale And Succeed?

Cloud gaming is reshaping how we interact with games. Gone are the days of requiring high-end hardware, lengthy installations, and worrying about storage space.

Anna Librekht

06 August 2025

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By The Numbers: D2C Mobile Strategies

80 Level surveyed game developers to investigate the utilization and understanding of direct-to-consumer strategies among game developers operating in the EU market. 

Anna Librekht

04 August 2025

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What Rapid AI Adoption Could Mean for Your Job

The integration of AI in gaming is a transformative force, characterized by a dichotomy of benefits and drawbacks. Embracing a learning-oriented mindset, and navigating the complexities of AI is expected to help in the direction of maximizing productivity. 

Alena Ivacheva

23 July 2025

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