INSIGHTS
Industry insights and deep dives

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.


