Large suppliers make sense when volume is the risk. Boutique studios make sense when judgment is the risk. The mistake is using size as a shortcut. Scorecard for comparing external art partners: tinyurl.com/bdhy82b6 #ExternalDevelopment #ArtOutsourcing

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

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

One of our latest projects is now on Closed Beta and the response from the Community has been so overwhelming that it close shortly after opening the slots! - #externaldevelopment #codevelopment #artdirection #managementgame #prisonarchitect #gamedev #gameart #visualdevelopment

External development and modding are reshaping game content creation, offering new opportunities for creativity, community involvement, and game longevity. This shift is transforming how developers approach their work. #GameDevelopment #Modding #ExternalDevelopment #GamingIndustry #ContentCreation 80.lv/articles/resha…

Tim Fields, COO of Virtuos (@virtuosgames), dives into how external development is empowering game studios to scale smarter and tap global talent. Game dev is transforming – and flexibility is the new power play. gamesbeat.com/gb-in-conversa… #GameDev #ExternalDevelopment #Virtuos

Want to win in external dev? Stop thinking like a vendor. Act like an extension of the client—strategic, not transactional. 🧵 #GameDev #ExternalDevelopment #XDS2025 #VendorStrategy #GamingBusiness #OutsourcingEvolution #XDSReport #CoDevelopment #GamingTrends

Developer tickets for #XDS2025 are on sale, going fast! If you're a dev or studio lead focused on external development, this is the event to be at — scale your team, find partners, and level up your pipeline! Get your pass: xdsummit.com/registration/ #GameDev #ExternalDevelopment

The latest @GIBiz feature highlights some of the top companies shaping the #Codev space in 2025, featuring insights from our own Head of Codev, Alejandro Garcia-Tunon. Read the full piece here: 👉 bit.ly/3ZmFuOt #ExternalDevelopment #GameDev

Brazen Animation is now on XDS Spark! The platform connects top creative studios with world-class projects. For 10+ years, we’ve delivered bold 2D/3D animation, in-engine support, & more. Ready for epic trailers & cutscenes? Let’s talk! #BeBrazen #ExternalDevelopment

Platige is thrilled to be a premium member of XDS Spark! 🎮🚀 We're at the External Development Summit and excited to connect. Let's collaborate on game trailers, in-game content, animation, and live-action VFX. #XDS2024 #ExternalDevelopment

P.S. What speed bumps did you encounter yourself; and what did you learn from it? Leave us a comment below or discuss directly with our team attending #XDS24 this week. #ExternalDevelopment #XDS2024 #ImagineMore

We’re excited to announce that Dark Sandwich is a premium member of XDS Spark! Looking forward to meet and connect with new partners. Find us at xds-spark.com/serviceprovide… #xdsspark #xds2024 #externaldevelopment #3danimation #gameart

🚀 We’re now live on XDS Spark! :🚀 🔗 sbee.link/mnkpx3jc64 We’ll also be attending the XDS External Development Summit from September 3-6 in Vancouver. Our team is excited to chat, network, and say hello to industry peer #XDS2024 #GameDev #ExternalDevelopment #XDSummit

Request evidence of a supplier’s #externaldevelopment services, including code quality reports, test reports, and vulnerabilities. When applicable, request developer information such as #locations and evidence of #backgroundchecks.

Who’s in Manchester this evening for @GamesTalksLive? Keep an eye out for @itsdeclanpaul and find out what we’re up to! 🔥 #GamesTalksLive #GameDev #ExternalDevelopment

A big thanks to everyone who said hello and congratulated us on our launch. It's great to hear people are already recognising our mascot out in the wild... more on that soon! 🔥 #GamesGrowthSummit #GameDev #ExternalDevelopment

How about you: What are your top tips for developers who are looking to partner externally? #ExternalDevelopment #ImagineMore

In our latest blog, "Better Together," we explore how #externaldevelopment teams can strengthen and enhance your internal #softwaredevelopment. Discover how this kind of strategic partnership can elevate your software development. Read the full blog here: hubs.ly/Q027CDMV0

Counting down the days till @xds 2023 We are so proud to be a silver sponsor this time! See you September, 6th - Vancouver, here we go. #ExternalDevelopmentSummit #XDS #ExternalDevelopment #entangledteam