The pros and cons of being co-developers for hire

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Published on February 7, 2024 12:30:24 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utHXFT_xzvM

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Co-dev studios don’t make the headlines as often as original IP studios do. But larger studios with volatile retention between projects often rely heavily on co-dev teams to build their AAA projects. They can also provide additional job security in that they commonly have a slate of work that no one project’s success or failure can destabilize. Many a developer will work at a co-dev studio during their career. Monica Fan and Ken Barnes talk through some of the advantages and disadvantages of work-for-hire studios, with a specific focus on devs from marginalized groups.

Ken Barnes
Assoc Design Manager
Pipeworks Studios

Monica Fan
Game Designer
Pipeworks Studio