Insights

INSIGHTS

Industry insights and deep dives

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InsightsAugust 28, 2024

Gearing Up: The History Of Racing Games

It’s been over 50 years since players were first introduced to racing games. Although games have come a long way since then, one thing remains the same: the world loves racing games. So why are these these games are universally adored?

InsightsAugust 19, 2024

Lessons in Porting: Lab42 Talk Crusader Kings 3 and Metal: Hellsinger VR

Sumo Digital’s Lab42 breaks down the process of porting, why they have become so popular and the expectations from audiences of what a modern port should be.

InsightsJuly 31, 2024

Data Driven Games: How Players Help to Make Better Games

How does this data work impact the lifespan of a video game and its success? What impact do gamers have on their favourite games? Our Analytics Director answers some of the burning questions around data acquisition and data use.

InsightsJuly 17, 2024

The Adaptation Effect: Bringing Games to New Audiences

Our Licensing and Business Development Director  gets into the details of gaming adaptations, the world of transmedia licensing and takes a deep dive into how adapting your game to another media can create a whole new audience.

InsightsApril 30, 2024

Scream And Stream: The Psychology Of Horror Games

Our resident Horror experts share their thoughts, lifting the veil on some of Sumo’s entries into the genre, and maybe… just maybe… make it out alive!

CareersFebruary 20, 2023

Producing The Magic: With Red Kite Games’ Associate Producer Chris Fagan

Discover what happens when someone at Sumo Digital is interested in transferring to another discipline or department with Chris Fagan, Associate Producer at Red Kite Games.

InsightsAugust 25, 2022

Red Kite Games: Masters of the remaster

How does a studio approach a remaster game project? And how can the preparation differ from working on an original IP? Red Kite Games’ Technical Director and Programmer explain how it all works.

CareersMarch 7, 2022

Producing The Magic: With Sumo Producer Sarah Whittaker

Find out how Sarah Whittaker progressed from front of house at Sumo Digital to now working as a full-time producer; all within four years

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