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The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook

The History of Housemarque with Co-founder Ilari Kuittinen

Sep 26, 2022
Ted Price interviews Ilari Kuittinen, the Co-founder of Housemarque, discussing the ups and downs of Housemarque's 30-year history, growth, company culture, strategic advice for new companies, and the importance of well-being in the gaming industry.
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  • Housemarque prioritizes work-life balance and employee well-being, fostering a safe and open culture for discussing problems and concerns.
  • Housemarque focuses on sustainable production and growing as a studio, implementing a large-scale scrum framework and emphasizing planning to reduce surprises.

Deep dives

Housemark's 30-year History and Industry Topics

Elari Koetinen, CEO of Housemark, discusses the ups and downs of Housemark's 30-year history as a game developer and explores various industry topics such as growth, company culture, and balancing well-being with game quality. He also provides strategic advice for aspiring developers.

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