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Matt Knott

@JustAddDesign

A passionate, creative and proven leader with unwavering entrepreneurial spirit thriving in leading diverse, highly effective and collaborative teams.

 Manchester, U.K
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Joined September 2011
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Last week I launched The Golden Path, a fortnightly newsletter unlocking the potential of your #games #business. If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure you don't miss an issue by clicking the "Subscribe" button. linkedin.com/pulse/7-codes-h…

7 codes of a high-performing games development team

Unless you're Eric Barone of Stardew Valley fame, working relentlessly on your own for several years supported by an exceptionally patient other half, you're going to need some help to build your...

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hey @kevinhatchard this guy is coming for your lunch ;) youtube.com/watch?v=uIb3UBWy…
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Our friends at @Game Republic have set up the Great Northern Games Discord so those working in the games industry can connect. It is open to #gamedevs in Yorkshire, the North West and North East so if you would like to join, here's the link to sign-up discord.gg/ENnyd53A
Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games

Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games

Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.

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We are BUZZING to reveal the game we’ve been DYING to tell you about! We've been supporting @NottinghamSumo & @fearthegun with the development of @TXChainSawGame! For all the gruesome details, check out the article on our website nequinox-studios.com/news/ne… #thetexaschainsawmassacre

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A Michael Mann film starring Adam Driver Penélope Cruz and Shailene Woodley. Exclusively in theaters Christmas.  #FerrariMovie
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🌟Exciting News🌟Welcoming Our New Chair of the Board of Directors, gaming industry legend Ron Ashtiani. Ron will play a key role in our expansion and growth. We’re looking forward to a bright future! 🚀Welcome aboard Ron! nequinox-studios.com/news/ro…
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📖 @LostWordsGame from @GamesSketchbook is our #GameOfTheDay! When Izzy crafts a story in her journal, her writing literally springs to life! Walk on words in a 2D world to solve puzzles and outsmart enemies in the immersive world of Izzy’s diary. 📲: apple.co/LostWordsGOTD
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This time next week, I’ll be heading down to Metropole in Brighton for #DevelopConf Loads of meetings already booked with AAA studios looking for #gamesdev #codev and #porting DM me if that’s your focus, there’s always room for one more meet 🤝
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Nequinox Studios in Manchester are hiring a Senior Networking Engineer. Hybrid and remote working available - apply on their website. nequinox-studios.com/careers… (edited)
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Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.
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If you can see this Tweet then please ReTweet #HACK8 #Tameside #October #HalfTerm #Free #prizes #winners #opportunities #coding #codingisfun #codinglife #hack #Hackers #technology #Tech #Digital #programming #raspberrypi #gaming #cakes
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#HACK8 starts here with the announcement of #HeadlineSponsor Hyde based #videogames creator @NequinoxStudios who will have a #Challenge for #hackers to solve & create! With over 50 AAA titles shipped combined, their team expertly deliver award-winning, world-class games 💪🌟🎮
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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Power-Up for your next #gamedev event linkedin.com/pulse/power-up-… via @LinkedIn

Power-Up for your next Game event

It's probably been quite busy on the run-up. Closing off tasks so you can focus on the event, letting colleagues know you're going to be OOTO, and you've probably been wrangling your schedule so you...

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It's been a while since my last newsletter, two months to be more precise, but I'm pleased to be writing again after taking some time to get some personal projects moving. Are you ready for your next games event? #business #gamesindustry #gamesdevelopment linkedin.com/posts/mattknott…
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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Recruitment. A Co-op MMO linkedin.com/pulse/recruitme… via @LinkedIn

Recruitment. A Co-op MMO

Running your games business is an MMO - a Massive Multiplayer Occupation. Coordinating your team across various divisions and grinding together.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: What's your Big Idea? linkedin.com/pulse/whats-you… via @LinkedIn #business #gamesindustry #gamesdevelopment
What's your Big Idea?

What's your Big Idea?

"Ideas are worthless." When I heard this for the first time in Daniel Priestley's Entrepreneur Revolution, I felt myself recoil, but it was closely followed by: "Implementation is everything.

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The nominees in the British Game category 🇬🇧 🎮 ALBA: A WILDLIFE ADVENTURE @WildlifeAlba 🎮 DEATH’S DOOR @acidnerve 🎮 FIGHTS IN TIGHT SPACES @Fightsgame 🎮 FORZA HORIZON 5 @ForzaHorizon 🎮 OVERBOARD! @inkleStudios 🎮 SABLE @RawFury #BAFTAGames
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Issue 3 is out. @"Objectivity: The Power-Up we all need"linkedin.com/pulse/objectivi… on @LinkedIn

Objectivity: The Power-Up we all need

The games business is well known as intense. The word 'Crunch' sends shivers down the spine of those who have been through it.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Being a good teammate linkedin.com/pulse/being-goo… via @LinkedIn
Being a good teammate

Being a good teammate

You don't forget those people whose wisdom and guidance changed your life. Behaviour-changing, revelatory words of advice that stick with you years and years after you first feel them.

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