Tackling the game industry’s biggest challenges at GamesBeat Engage

GamesBeat Engage kicked off during SXSW in Austin on March 11 — the first in a series of invite-only, salon-style gatherings. Designed and brought to industry leaders by GamesBeat and global video game commerce solution provider Xsolla, every event features an evening of keynotes, fireside chats from top industry voices, dinner, networking and connections. Session one: Solving the funding drought In the first session, GamesBeat’s senior writer, Dean Takahashi, welcomed Adam Boyes, founder and CEO of Vivrato and Elizabeth Howard, chief advisor – services, for Midwest Games to the stage to ask the real question: How can developers navigate ongoing uncertainty and find ways to grow? “When we go on our LinkedIn or we talk to people at these industry events, a lot of people are complaining about the state of the industry,” Boyes said. “And so it’s time for us to turn to action.” Boyes recently launched Vivrato Consulting with co-CEO Chelsea Blasco as a resource for developers, publisher ... Read full article.