Flavien Marianacci

Today is a tough day for us at Ubisoft RedLynx. We announced a restructuring proposal as part of Ubisoft’s global efforts to simplify, reduce costs, and ensure a stronger prioritization and efficiency across the company’s worldwide studio network. If materialized, this proposal would result in the reduction of our Production and Shared Services teams. If implemented, the proposed changes would refocus us from a multiplatform setup to a studio specialized in small screens. This would enable us to position ourselves for sustainable success and optimize our resources to best leverage the studio’s unique expertise—starting with two unannounced mobile projects we’re leading. Read more about the proposal: https://lnkd.in/dRduum7D

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Why are games taking longer to make these days? It's because projects have grown in complexity as the demand for better quality, immersion, and satisfaction in game length and value increases with time, says Christophe Gandon, Managing Director of the Game Division at Virtuos. "Developers strive to meet or exceed these expectations," he adds, in response to the question from Game Developer, with many industry professionals echoing this sentiment. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXfy6kr4

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Phantom Gamelabs’ upcoming action RPG, Riftbusters, is all about co-op at its core, blending quick, high-energy gameplay with deep ARPG elements. In an exclusive interview, Sonja Ängeslevä, CEO and Co-founder, shared how the game is designed to be approachable yet rewarding, with most runs played in teams of three where cooperation is essential. She explained, “Co-op missions aren’t a side mode; they are the heartbeat of the game.” The title breaks away from traditional fantasy with unique visuals, diverse gear, and exciting loot, including powerful S-grade items like the Leecher, which combines life leech and crowd control. Designed for both casual and committed players, Riftbusters features hybrid monetization that respects all players. Sonja emphasized, “Our mission is to deliver meaningful rewards for everyone.” The full interview dives into co-op design, monetization, creative culture, and what’s next for Riftbusters. Find the complete interview link in the comments below 👇 

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Bringing a game idea to life takes far more than passion – it takes structure, expertise, and ultimately finding the right partner. For solo developer Matt Raimondo, that partner was Side. What began as research into Reddit threads and YouTube tutorials soon turned into a professional Game Design Document 📝, a clear gameplay loop 🎮, and the foundation of his studio, 762 Interactive 🚀. Working with our design team, Matt’s vision evolved into what is now Project Kingpin: the first playable prototype of his crime-strategy game and the start of his journey as a developer. Read the full story of how Side helped bring a game dev dream to life, and what it takes for indie developers to do the same: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4lXTqaj #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #Codev

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One of the top questions we get from indie devs is: "How many copies does my game need to sell before it’s worth setting up a web shop?" In this quick video, Jason Dauenhauer, Head of VIP Services at Keywords Studios, breaks it down — alongside monetization experts from FastSpring and Nexus. 👇 Watch the clip below and follow the link in the comments to watch our full panel discussion from GDC 2025. #DirectToConsumer #PlayerExperience #CommunityClubhouse

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You know how to localize the text — but what about the layout? 🧩 If you’ve ever dealt with broken designs, this new live course is for you. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFV2ichB The upcoming live course led by Jaber will help you master the tools, workflows, and visual side of localization — even if you're not a designer. What you'll learn: ✅ Understand DTP fundamentals in localization   ✅ Review design sources to identify formatting risks early   ✅ Assess layout quality in localized documents   ✅ Adjust DTP workflows for project specifications   ✅ Identify common DTP issues in translated materials   ✅ Learn basic DTP software tools and features   ✅ Implement text and graphic localization in layouts   ✅ Apply industry-standard DTP practices   ✅ Manage text expansion for various languages   ✅ Create visually appealing localized content   ✅ Earn a certificate of completion 📅 May 1–9   🕐 7 sessions, 2 hours each   📌 Only 6 spots left Enroll this week for $297 — you'll save $100: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFV2ichB #localization #translation #onlinecourse #dtp

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