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This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚 We’re proud to partner with @SafeInOurWorld, promoting mental health in the games industry. Explore their resources & events including a free webinar tomorrow on masking: bit.ly/3RjmE9S More info: safeinourworld.org

Our very own Christina Drake (@ChristinaSaidSo), Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Side, is speaking at #GamesBeatSummit next week! 🗣️🎮 Catch the talk on Monday, May 18 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. More details in the full summit agenda here: bit.ly/4ugnnqQ

Side has been shortlisted for the @MCV_DEVELOP Awards 2026! ✨ 🎮 Co-Development Studio of the Year 🤝 Strategic Partner of the Year with @Razer Congrats also to our friends at @frontierdev on their Audio nomination for @JW_Evolution 3! Full story: bit.ly/49Ea77d

Many #Localization pipelines share the same blind spot: no single owner across the full chain. From translation to audio to LQA, small gaps can turn into costly issues, but a Program Manager might be the missing link you need to keep your team aligned: bit.ly/4d8sty2

Congrats to our friends at @PQubeGames on the launch of #AdorableAdventures! 🐗💚🏞️ We loved working on this relaxing exploration game, helping bring Boris the boar's journey to life with original & localized audio narration (EN & ES). Watch the trailer: bit.ly/4w7rwit

Looking back on our medieval-themed launch party at #SideLondon to celebrate @CrimsonDesert_! ⚔️ From voice production (English & Mandarin) to QA, localization & LQA across 12 languages – it was a global effort worth celebrating. Cheers to everyone involved. 🍻

#GamescomLatam2026 is almost here! 🇧🇷 Our Studio Head João Menezes is speaking tomorrow on the panel “Playtesting as a Market Strategy for Games," covering how playtesting reduces risk, strengthens your game's commercial potential & more. Full agenda: bit.ly/3OKcazz

📣 We’re #Hiring in London! We're looking for a Commercial Business Manager to help scale our audio operations globally – working across finance, production & IT to drive performance and improve processes. Apply here: bit.ly/4weYmOz #GameDev #GameJobs #OurSide

Gearing up for #GamescomLatam2026! 🎮 Our Codev team’s Alejandro Garcia-Tunon, Felipe Moreno, and our São Paulo Studio Head João Menezes will be there. Exploring Codev, Art, or QA? Connect with our team in São Paulo. Learn more: bit.ly/4tXIRrY @gamescomlatam

Another #BAFTAGamesAwards in the books – congrats to Jennifer English on winning Performer in a Leading Role!! Proud to have worked with her on Clair Obscur, and to see wins for our partners at @SandfallGames and @WarhorseStudios across multiple categories. 👏

The case is open – MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is out now! 🐭🕵️ Huge congrats to @PlaySideStudios & @FumiHQ. Proud to have produced the VO with casting, directing, recording & post from our London & LA studios. Check out @mousethegame on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 & PC!

Side is heading to the inaugural edition of @IICONOfficial! 🚀 Industry leaders will explore how interactive entertainment is shaping culture, business, and tech. Meet our Sr. Biz Dev Manager Justin Phass on-site. Learn more & book some time: bit.ly/3OvHqC5 #iicon2026

Get to know our Player Support team at #SideTokyo! 🎮 We spoke with Atsushi, Eimi & Misaki from our team about their career paths and day-to-day work, and what it takes to support players at scale. 💬 Read more: bit.ly/4vy6p8s

What are the key challenges shaping external development today? The XDS 2026 Insights Report, co-authored by Side, breaks down operational realities, rising friction, success factors, and AI’s growing role. Read more: bit.ly/422XRsO #ExternalDevelopment #GameDev

Outsourcing isn’t a last-minute pressure valve – the teams that get the most from it plan early and build it into their workflows. Read the full takeaways from our #GDC2026 session on "Practical Tips for Smarter Collaboration" in our latest Lab article: bit.ly/47PitIo

'We're not making Aladdin': How Lunacy Studios is redefining Middle Eastern representation with The House of Hikmah - gamesbeat.com/were-not-makin…

Huge congrats to @lunacy_studios on the launch of The House of Hikmah! 🦉✨ Proud to support with full English & Arabic VO and Arabic localization on a title redefining Middle Eastern representation in games. Read more on our collaboration in @GamesBeat: bit.ly/4tBRUyR

Bringing authentic experiences to players goes beyond translation – it’s about connection. 🌍🕹️ For Throwback! Jai Alai Heroes by @AstroCrowGames, we localized into 6 languages, including Basque – honoring the sport’s roots while supporting a fast-paced modern arcade experience.

This month, our Director of Audio & Datasets Chris Donnelly marks 10 years at Side! 🎉 Chris shares how #GameAudio has evolved alongside increasingly complex global pipelines, and what it takes to scale company culture & quality in our latest article: 🎧🌍bit.ly/4m4i2zE

Latest XDS Insights Report is out – a data-backed look at the state of #ExternalDevelopment in games in 2026.📊 We had the pleasure of co-authoring this year's edition with the XDS team! Learn more about the key takeaways & download the full report: 👉 bit.ly/4sNNt41