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How to get a job as a game developer in 2025 – Part 2: Insider advice from a studio game director

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June 25, 2025
Last time, we shared some general tips about what skills and tools you need to get a job as a game developer in 2025. However, the game development industry is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field. It’s characterized by technological advancements and continuous innovation, and as we find in this article, subjected to external factors such as financial and industrial pressures. If you want an…
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Visual Assist 2025.1 release post

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March 31, 2025
VA 2025.1 enhances usability with smarter navigation, better C++ module support, and more flexible refactoring options. The updated first-run dialog, configurable test snippets, and a refreshed UI improve the overall experience. Additionally, several key fixes address…
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Introduction to CUDA development + How to set up with Visual Studio

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February 5, 2025
Introduction Think about this. Have you ever thought about two things at once? If you reflect a bit, our brains are super complex but they only focus on one train of thought. Sure, a lot can happen subconsciously, but you can only be conscious about a single thing—you can’t focus on two things at once simultaneously. But what if you could? This opens up a wide array of possibilities. Imagine…
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Visual Assist 2024.9 release post

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December 31, 2024
Happy Holidays! Visual Assist 2024.9 makes its way to general availability this holiday season!  This update introduces a key update to Find References and a new refactoring. We are also introducing a new way to experience Visual Assist—more on this below! And of course…
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C++ versus Blueprints: Which should I use for Unreal Engine game development?

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October 23, 2024
Introduction When programming game elements in Unreal, developers have two main options: develop using Unreal’s visual blueprint system or develop using the C++ language.  The Blueprint system in Unreal Engine is a powerful visual scripting tool designed to help developers create gameplay mechanics without needing to write traditional code. Introduced in Unreal Engine 4 to make game development…
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Visual Assist 2024.7 release post

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October 1, 2024
We are excited to announce the release of 2024.7 of Visual Assist! This update introduces several powerful features aimed at improving your coding efficiency and project navigation. Download the release now. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new in this version: New…
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Success Story: Visual Assist for modeling and simulation software for automotive C++

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September 26, 2024
About the Client Based in Europe, the client is a global company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance systems for vehicle technology. As a company that has been in the industry for over a century, their longstanding focus on innovation has positioned them as one of the top automotive manufacturers worldwide. As part of their commitment to quality, they have…
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