Survival Guide

The gaming industry is a vast, ever-evolving universe, where innovation, technology, and player expectations are shifting at warp speed. To stay ahead, you need more than just technical skills, you need resilience, adaptability, and a deep understanding of what makes games truly exceptional.

Our content bundle contains the interviews from Marina Ilari (CEO, Terra Localizations), Damien Peter (QA Manager, Trailmix Games), Estelle Bailly (Career Coach, Games Localization Expert, Coaching With Estelle), and Kaley Hurst (Chief Revenue Officer, Side Inc), sharing game-changing insights to empower you to navigate challenges, innovate, and excel in the gaming industry.

Get ready to level up!🚀🎮

The gaming galaxy is vast, wild, and ever-changing. To survive the mission, and thrive, you’ll need more than sharp reflexes. You need vision, adaptability, and a crew you can count on.

In this instalment of the GQF 2025 Survival Guide, Tamara Tirjak, Senior Localisation Manager at Frontier Developments, charts a course through the high-pressure, high-reward world of game quality and localization. Drawing from decades of experience, Tamara shares battle-tested wisdom on navigating creative chaos, building inclusive experiences, and staying resilient in deep space.

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⚡ Agility in Action: Why adaptability is your greatest weapon in an industry where innovation never sleeps.

🧠 Mental Health Matters: Tamara's strategies for avoiding burnout and staying grounded, because nobody should suffer in silence.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 The Power of the Crew: How strong mentorship and safe spaces can make all the difference when navigating the cosmic challenges of game dev.

🌍 Creating Universes for Everyone: Practical ways studios can build more inclusive games - starting with who’s in the room, and who’s playing the game.

🎮 Tools of the Trade: From universal translators to time-bending sidekicks, explore the creative metaphors that define localization excellence.

Whether you're just boarding the ship or you’ve been charting stars for years, this your essential guide for the journey ahead. 

As the gaming industry hurtles through an ever-expanding galaxy filled with cutting-edge technology, AI advancements, and platform revolutions, it’s more important than ever to equip yourself with the skills, strategies, and insights to thrive in this dynamic world.

In the second instalment of our Advisory Board interview series, Estelle Bailly, Career Coach and Games Localization Expert, shares her invaluable guide to surviving and succeeding in the fast-paced world of game development. From the adaptability needed to keep up with rapid industry changes, to the importance of mental resilience and self-care to avoid burnout, Estelle’s star map will help you steer through the black holes of stress and uncertainty.

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🚀 Inclusion Through Customisation: Customisable characters that reflect diverse identities help make games more inclusive and allow players to feel represented.

🧠 Focus on Mental Health: Supporting mental health in the gaming industry, through initiatives like Safe in Our World, helps create a safer, more inclusive community.

🌟 Mentorship is Essential: Finding the right mentors and learning to collaborate with others is important, as no one has all the answers in the fast-paced gaming world.

Get ready to embrace the challenges, prioritise your well-being, and discover the tools and strategies you need to navigate the future of gaming with confidence. Your adventure begins now!

Welcome, cosmic explorers of the gaming universe! The Game Quality Forum 2025 is your command centre for mastering the vast expanse of QA, localization, and player experience. As the gaming industry hurtles through an ever-expanding galaxy of technology, AI advancements, and platform revolutions, it’s time to equip yourself with the ultimate survival guide.

Advisory Board member Damien Peter, QA Manager, Trailmix Games shares his star map for thriving in the deep space of game development. From adaptability to inclusion, from mental resilience to futuristic tools, this guide will help you conquer the black holes of burnout and plot a course toward success.

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🚀 How adaptability can make or break your game industry journey: With ever-evolving technology, business models, and player expectations, staying flexible is the key to survival.

🌠 The power of mentorship and collaboration in levelling up your career: No one succeeds alone! Discover how industry relationships can accelerate your growth and open new doors.

🎮 Why inclusion and representation should be at the heart of game development: Authentic, player-first experiences start with diverse teams and thoughtful design choices.