Content creation for game development is a growing sector—Screen Digest estimates that outsourcing will grow from $1.1B this year to $2.5B in 2010. When determining to outsource work for your next title, it’s crucial to not only think on a budget level, but essential to consider additional factors to take advantage of the benefits of working a qualified external content creator.

David Lee, Vice President of Development and Marketing at Streamline Studios, outlines the basics of successful outsourcing in his article, published in the September 2007 issue of Game Developer magazine. In his article he presents to readers important guidelines for managing content creation. This information is good input not only for those new to games outsourcing but for developers experienced in managing content creation as well. The focus of the article is on navigating risks so that you can get what you need for your project’s success. To learn more, please download the article with the link below.




Successful Outsourcing [2 MB]