Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Game Development Strategy Guide ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public/indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/blog-2/) - [Game Development Strategy Guide author Cheryl Platz joins the 2026 Awarding Jury for Cannes Entertainment Lions for Gaming](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/game-development-strategy-guide-author-cheryl-platz-joins-the-2026-awarding-jury-for-cannes-entertainment-lions-for-gaming/) - [The Game Development Strategy Guide sells out at GDC 2026](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/the-game-development-strategy-guide-sells-out-at-gdc-2026/) - [Author Cheryl Platz's GDC 2026 microtalk "Localization Magic" now available in the GDC Vault](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/author-cheryl-platzs-gdc-2026-microtalk-localization-magic-now-available-in-the-vault/) - [Cheryl Platz gives guest lecture on the Motivators of Play for Stanford University](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/cheryl-platz-gives-guest-lecture-on-the-motivators-of-play-for-stanford-university/) - [Games and Education Industry Collider in Seattle February 2026 - Event Report](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/games-and-education-industry-collider-in-seattle-february-2026-event-report/) - [Cheryl Platz talks game development with USC's Game Innovation Lab on the Playthink Podcast](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/cheryl-platz-talks-game-development-with-uscs-game-innovation-lab-on-the-playthink-podcast/) - [Enduring Play S2 E11 Released: From Reviving to Thriving with Backyard Sports featuring Lindsay Barnett and James Deighan [Season Finale]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e11-released-from-reviving-to-thriving-with-backyard-sports-featuring-lindsay-barnett-and-james-deighan-season-finale/) - [Enduring Play S2 E10 Released: Semper Gumby; Flexible Project and Community Management with Desirée Rincón](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e10-released-semper-gumby-flexible-project-and-community-management-with-desiree-rincon/) - [Enduring Play S2 E9 Released: Better Production Techniques, Inspired By The Sims with Cory Tsang](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e9-released-better-production-techniques-inspired-by-the-sims-with-cory-tsang/) - [Enduring Play S2 E8 Released: Authentic Games through Cultural Technical Design with Timothy Staton-Davis](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e8-released-authentic-games-through-cultural-technical-design-with-timothy-staton-davis/) - [Enduring Play S2 E7 Released: Bringing Technical Design to Higher Game Dev Education with Jo Cronk](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e7-released-bringing-technical-design-to-higher-game-dev-education-with-jo-cronk/) - [Enduring Play S2 E6 Released: Proactive People Policies for Thriving Game Studios with Amy White](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e6-released-proactive-people-policies-for-thriving-game-studios-with-amy-white/) - [Enduring Play S2 E5 Released: Helping Local Game Devs Reach Global Impact with Tim Cullings](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e5-released-helping-local-game-devs-reach-global-impact-with-tim-cullings/) - [Enduring Play S2 E4 Released: Events as a Catalyst for Thriving Communities with Cristina Amaya](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e4-released-events-as-a-catalyst-for-thriving-communities-with-cristina-amaya/) - [Enduring Play S2 E3 Released: Putting Playtesting into Your Process with Steve Bromley](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e3-released-putting-playtesting-into-your-process-with-steve-bromley/) - [Enduring Play S2 E2 Released: Self-Expression, Representation, and Generational Gaming with Adanna Nedd](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e2-released-self-expression-representation-and-generational-gaming-with-adanna-nedd/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Development Podcast launches Season 2 on March 3, 2026 with a powerful lineup of community leaders](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-a-game-development-podcast-launches-season-2-on-march-3-with-a-powerful-lineup-of-community-leaders/) - [Enduring Play S2 E1 Released: Powering Up Game Dev by Making Space for All with Joanie Kraut](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-s2-e1-released-powering-up-game-dev-by-making-space-for-all-with-joanie-kraut/) - [Enduring Play S1 E9 Released: Doing More with Less for Video Game Art and UI/UX with Tamara Knoss](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-e1-s9-released-doing-more-with-less-for-video-game-art-and-ui-ux-with-tamara-knoss/) ## Pages - [Unlock a new skill tree in your game development career](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/) - [About The Guide](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/behind-the-guide/) - [Buy the Guide](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/behind-the-guide/buy-the-guide/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 - Steve Bromley [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-3-steve-bromley-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 - Adanna Nedd [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-2-adanna-nedd-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 10: Desirée Rincón [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-10-desiree-rincon-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 11: Lindsay Barnett and James Deighan for Backyard Sports [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-11-lindsay-barnett-and-james-deighan-for-backyard-sports-show-notes/) - [Is this guide for you?](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/faq/) - [Chapter List](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/behind-the-guide/chapter-list/) - [Enduring Play](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/) - [Enduring Play: Season 2](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 9: Cory Tsang [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-9-cory-tsang-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 8 - Timothy Staton-Davis [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-8-timothy-staton-davis-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 - Jo Cronk [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-7-jo-cronk-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 - Amy White [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-6-amy-white-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 5 - Tim Cullings [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-5-tim-cullings-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 4 - Cristina Amaya [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-4-cristina-amaya-show-notes/) - [Enduring Play: A Game Dev Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 - Joanie Kraut [Show Notes]](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/enduring-play-season-2/enduring-play-a-game-dev-podcast-season-2-episode-1-joanie-kraut-show-notes/) - [Press Kit - Enduring Play](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play/press-kit-enduring-play/) - [Enduring Play: Season 1](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-play-season-1/) ## Events - [University of Pittsburgh: Digital Narrative and Interactive Design Guest Lecture](https://www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/event/university-of-pittsburgh-digital-narrative-and-interactive-design-guest-lecture/) - 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