NEW IN 2008

13th November 2008

Over the last month there has been a number of articles in the games press relating to job cuts and realignment within the industry. Finding a more cost effective way of developing products has to be paramount to many studios and Game Ops can offer the ideal solution. Using contractors through us can provide the required skills, predicted timeframe and precise cost from day one. Our contracts vary from 1 day to 12 months and with this flexibility it is not difficult to understand why so many developers and publishers use Game Ops on a regular basis.

If you would like to know more about contracting or about using contractors, then please give us a call on 01382 731909 or send us an email.

1st October 2008

This month we will celebrate our 6th birthday and we continue to grow and deliver a professional service that the industry requires and expects.

In addition to providing studios with quality Artists, Programmers and Designers, Game Ops has been working successfully with numerous Venture Capital and Investment Companies. We are able to provide highly experienced contractors to undertake due diligence on their behalf or oversee projects on a regular basis to ensure that projects run smoothly.

If your would like to discuss any of the services we are able to offer, then please do not hesitate to get in touch on 01382 731909.

22nd August 2008

Outsourcing and the studio model were again in the news this month in an article published by GamesIndustry.biz entitled ‘Games industry to follow Hollywood model’. The founder of VIS Entertainment, Chris van der Kuyl, stated “I've been an advocate ever since I got into the industry of the movie studio model, which is a real hardcore of talent who are the production company - the technical leads, the animation, art, design leads, the people who can really put the game together and drive the vision - and then the production will either just get put together for a short time, from anywhere in the world, it doesn't really matter. And that will move around, wherever the talent is at the right cost.”

Game Ops evolved from this ideology and for the past 6 years we have successfully supplied the industry with highly skilled and talented contractors from all over the world and have already shown many developers and publishers the substantial benefits of this way of working, as well as helping to reduce development costs. With just short of 700 contractors registered with us, Game Ops continues to be UK and Europe's leading provider of freelance resources. All contractors are highly skilled and experienced in their individual fields and many have worked on the leading AAA titles of recent years.

Please give us a call on 01382 731909 or send us an email and find out how this model will benefit your development.

4th July 2008

The first half of the year is over already - you know what they say about time flying when you are having fun or is it that time speeds up as we get older!

This month we are looking for a variety of skills and disciplines throughout the UK and as always we will guarantee that each contractor receives the best rates, reasonable hours of work and regular contact from Game Ops to ensure that each contract runs smoothly. Don’t take our word for it - check out what some of our contractors have said on our Testimonial page, then give us a call or drop us an email and join the 670 already registered with us.

3rd June 2008

Calling all Coders! As you will see from the job boards, we have had an increased number of requests for Programmers over the last month. In fact during May, we have successfully placed a record number of contractors throughout the UK and they are all reaping the unique benefits that freelancing through Game Ops offers.

If you feel you have the appropriate skills or would like discover the advantages of working with us then send in your CV today or give us a call on 01382 731909.

29th April 2008

The last few weeks has been an extremely busy time for Game Ops and as you will see from the updated job boards, we have a variety of new opportunities on offer. Many of these positions are for an immediate start, so do not delay and give us a call or drop us an email to find out more.

On a personal note, Steph would like to thank everyone who has sent cards and their best wishes since her recent accident. Whilst she might be a few weeks off getting back on her feet, her plaster cast is available for any artists wishing to doodle!

20th March 2008

Welcome to the new Game Ops website. Many of the pages remain unchanged, however, we have added a client/contractor testimonial page and new artwork from a few of our contractors - thank you to those who contributed.

Five years on, Game Ops continues to be the leader in the supply of experienced and skilled contractors for the games industry and it is our goal to ensure we maintain this role in the future.

If you have not contacted us yet to discover the benefits of registering with us, there is no time like the present. Call Steph or Susan on 01382 731909 or email us. We look forward to hearing from you.

28th February 2008

Apologies for the lapse in updating the site since Christmas. We are in the process of building a new website which is taking a little longer than expected.

We shall update the job boards as soon as possible. 2008 has been extremely busy so far and we have plenty of contracts available across all the disciplines. Please feel free to drop us an email or give us a call on 01382 731909 to see if we have one to suit your skillset.