🔊 We want to hear from you! Take part in the 2025 XDS Insights on External Development for the Video Game Industry survey. Your feedback is key in uncovering the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our industry. Topics to weigh in on include: ✅ The evolving impact of #ArtificialIntelligence on external development ✅ Insights on the health of the industry ✅ The role and significance of #externaldevelopment in shaping the games industry ⏲️ Deadline: January 31, 2025 To contribute anonymously, please click on the appropriate link: Service Provider Survey: https://lnkd.in/g8gNMcjr Developer/Publisher Survey: https://lnkd.in/gaek8z9h BONUS: Respondents receive FULL ACCESS to HD presentations from #XDS2024! Survey results to be released in the spring. Sign up to receive the XDS newsletter to be notified of 2025 Insights Report release and important event updates!: https://lnkd.in/gu6RKD7n In the meantime, be sure to check out the 2024 Insights Report: https://lnkd.in/gTr9i_4z Thank you to 1518 Studios, Inc. for the character artwork! #xdsummit #xds2024 #xds2025 #xdsspark #xdsinsightsreport #gamesindustry #gamedevelopment #serviceproviders #gamepublishing #xdsspark
External Development Summit (XDS)
Computer Games
Vancouver, British Columbia 2,891 followers
The only annual, international games industry event with a focus on external development — professionals-only event.
About us
External Development Summit (XDS) is the only annual, international games industry event with a primary focus on external development for art, animation, audio, software engineering, QA and localization. XDS brings together a niche community of game developers and publishers, vendors, and middleware providers. The event itself is composed of industry players including: the Advisory Committee, Speakers, Sponsors, Exhibitors and of course Attendees. Every year we meet in beautiful Vancouver, Canada to contribute to the advancement of our industry through collaboration, sharing of best practices, networking and the delivery of a high-caliber, educational program. XDS is considered to be a professionals-only event.
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https://xdsummit.com/
External link for External Development Summit (XDS)
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- game development, service providers, game publishing, and external development
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39 Smithe St
Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z, CA
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The team at External Development Summit (XDS) is sending warm holiday wishes your way! 🌟 To our incredible global community, thank you for your unwavering support and for the vital role you play in shaping our industry. We’ve loved growing and connecting with you this year, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store (spoiler: it’s going to be amazing)! Wishing you a season filled with joy—and maybe a little extra dessert. 🥂 Thank you to 1518 Studios, Inc. for the adorable Gary and Voof artwork! #XDS2024 #XDS2025 #community #externaldevelopment
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We’re excited to celebrate this amazing milestone for XDS Spark! 🎉 We can’t wait to keep the momentum going and continue supporting the XDS community in 2025 and beyond!
✨ We’ve hit 1,000 members—and we’re just getting started!! The XDS Spark community is growing fast! As the largest active marketplace for external development, we’re proud to support a thriving 50/50 balance of Buyers and Service Providers! Thank you to our incredible community! We’re excited to continue growing together in 2025 and beyond. Explore how XDS Spark can help you connect with the right partners today! https://xds-spark.com/ ✨ Discover. Connect. Create 📧 Stay in the loop with the latest XDS Spark news by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iAwRe-/ #xdsspark #GameDevelopment #Outsourcing #ArtProduction #XDS #xds2025 #xdev
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🎙️ XDS Podcast episode: Bridging Cultures: Learning From Cross-Cultural Partnerships in External Development Tune in to this must-listen episode, recorded live at #XDS2024, where industry leaders share humorous and heartfelt stories along with actionable strategies for thriving in international partnerships. Moderated by Juney Dijkstra, Operations Director at XDI, Electronic Arts (EA), this panel offers practical tips and fresh perspectives from experts across the globe to help you elevate your game development collaborations. Listen now: 🎧Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gdtyW5yB 🎧Apple: https://lnkd.in/gZpRmf_E 🎥 Watch the presentation: https://lnkd.in/gDfcNgYz Thank you to our panelists: Andreza Rocha, Business Development Lead, Airship Interactive Marla Rausch, CEO/Founder, Animation Vertigo Youyou Wu, Development Director, Electronic Arts (EA) Karin Bruér, Senior External Dev Manager, Remedy Entertainment Plc Thank you to Walter de Torres, Founding Partner, Pixel Mafia Ltd. and XDS Advisory Committee member for introducing this episode. Podcast episode presented by Mineloader Studios #externaldevelopment #gamesindustry #xdsspark #xds2024# #gamepublishing #xds2025
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✨ Exciting new offering from XDS Spark just announced! ✨ Discover XDS Spark Business Solutions and connect with Carla Rylance and the XDS Spark team for expert support in external development!
📣 We are excited to announce a NEW offering, XDS Spark Business Solutions! From January 1st, 2025, XDS Spark Business Solutions will provide high-value support and expertise for Developers and Service Providers requiring guidance and insights in external development. If you want to advance your external development strategies and processes, we’re here to help. Contact us now to request a FREE consultation in the new year before prime spaces fill up! 🗓️ https://lnkd.in/ga4jUuDv Our mission is to leverage our team’s 50 years combined external development experience to educate and support on innovative strategies and processes to increase the sustainability and stability of the video games Industry. To support this, we are thrilled to welcome Carla Rylance as our Head of Business Solutions! Carla is a video games professional with 20-years experience, and external development has played a huge role in her career since 2009 within management and leadership roles at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, Electronic Arts (EA) and Behaviour Interactive, and within her role as Chair on the XDS Advisory Committee. Carla is passionate about nurturing outstanding relationships and processes in the field of external development, and is excited to bring new value to our community. XDS Spark Business Solutions will offer expert support in: • problem solving • sharing industry insights • service provider shortlisting and analysis • documentation • coaching and training • conflict resolution and mediation • plus other areas that require specialized support Ready to ignite new growth in your external development? Let’s make 2025 your best year yet! 📩 Stay updated with the latest from XDS Spark—Subscribe to our newsletter.: http://eepurl.com/iAwRe-/ Not a XDS Spark member yet? Start with a complimentary Foundational Membership. Learn more: https://xds-spark.com/ #XDS #XDSSpark #BusinessSolutions #ExternalDevelopment #GameDevelopment #GameDev
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We are over the moon and deeply grateful to have Carla Rylance's enthusiasm and dedication as part of External Development Summit (XDS)!
Head of Business Solutions at XDS Spark | Chair of the XDS Advisory Committee | Ex Xbox, EA | BAFTA member
I have a huge career update to share with you. Starting in January 2025, I will be making my biggest ever move to increase industry impact in video games whilst leveraging my external development expertise. I’m ecstatic to have this opportunity to make an even larger difference to developers and service providers around the world. I will be joining the fantastic and talented team at XDS Spark as their Head of Business Solutions. I am thrilled to accompany them on this new mission, and with our 50 years of combined external development experience we will offer tailored support and education on innovative strategies and processes to increase the sustainability and stability of the video games Industry. And that’s not all! I am going to be continuing my role as Chair on the XDS Advisory Committee in an increased capacity. External Development Summit (XDS) has been an important part of my work life for many years now, and I am excited to have the opportunity to invest more of my passion for the XDS community into the event. I’m really looking forward to deeper collaboration with the XDS and Brandlive teams, and bringing additional value to the event and the community. My inbox is open, and if you would like to chat about how XDS, XDS Spark or I can support you please do contact me. Thank you all for your continued love and support ❤️ #XDS #XDSSpark #BusinessSolutions #ExternalDevelopment #GameDevelopment #GameDev
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External Development Summit (XDS) reposted this
Meet the Experts at GDS2025! We’re thrilled to announce a preview of our incredible speaker roster for GDS2025! Featuring trailblazing professionals, this lineup will bring insights and innovations that are shaping the future of video game development. Whether you're looking to refine your strategies, expand your network, or spark new ideas, GDS2025 offers a platform to connect with industry leaders and create meaningful collaborations. 📅 February 5-7, 2025 📍 Boracay, Philippines Be part of this unforgettable experience and take your career to the next level. Visit gamedevsummit.co to register today! #GDS2025 #GameDevSummit #CreateMore #SpeakerPreview Phil Knowles Joe Cudiamat Juney Dijkstra Marla Rausch Mel Songco Alvin Juban Brooke Van Dusen Anika Negi Isabelle Bismuth Nikki Roth Hernán Bórquez Mark Acero
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🎙️ New #XDSPodcast episode featuring Paige Bailey on shaping the future of #artificialintelligence Tune in to an insightful fireside chat featuring Paige Bailey, Engineering Lead for GenAI Developer Experience at Google, and host Joe Nickolls, CEO of Timbre Games. Paige has a deep understanding of the #generativeAI landscape, having previously served as an applied machine learning engineer at Microsoft and GitHub, and a product lead for Google’s PaLM v2 and Gemini models. Paige is passionate about making cutting-edge AI technology accessible, and empowering developers to build the next generation of innovative applications. This is a must-listen for anyone excited about the future of AI, technology, and innovation. Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the top voices shaping the generative AI field! Listen now: 🎧Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g23Gj7vu 🎧Apple: https://lnkd.in/gfP5auVT 🎥 Watch the presentation https://lnkd.in/g9PG2-nV ✨ Special thanks to Nikki Roth, Senior Technical Artist at Google and XDS Advisory Committee member, for introducing this fantastic session! Podcast episode presented by Mineloader Studios #externaldevelopment #gamesindustry #xdsspark #xds2024 #gamepublishing #xds2025 #gemini #engineering
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External Development Summit (XDS) reposted this
Meet the Engineers: Part of the fastest-growing sector in the industry! 🚀 Discover the boutique engineering studios inside XDS Spark—masters of creativity and code, who keep games fast, fun, and glitch-free. They could be your next #engineering partner! 💡Which industry segment would you like us to spotlight next? Get started on XDS Spark with a complimentary Foundational membership: https://xds-spark.com/ Stay Connected: 📩 Newsletter: Sign up for the latest XDS Spark updates: eepurl.com/iAwRe-/ 👀 Webinars: Watch insightful sessions on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/g5eyZBSJ Discover. Connect. Create. Nequinox Studios Ltd. Piktiv AB SneakyBox Webcore Games General Arcade Ironbelly Studios Loopsin Lunate Games MATABOO Dreamlords Digital Farom Studio Double Coconut - Mobile and Web Game Development Ammobox Studios BetaJester Ltd Blastproof Games Meta Meow Co., Ltd. SoftShade Fire Falcom Catalyst Studio Inc #GameDev #Outsourcing #ArtProduction #XDS #xdev #xdsspark
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Exciting times are ahead for #XDS! Our dedicated team gathered last week for an inspiring retreat where we discussed strategies to further support you, our vibrant and growing community, in the years ahead. ✨ A heartfelt thank you to Catherine Runnals, Chris Wren, and Lilli Clark for organizing such a memorable retreat at a stunning location! #xds2025 #xdev #community
Work hard, play harder! Our core XDS team retreated this week to plan how we continue to support our community in the coming years, and had some fun along the way. The future of XDS looks bright! ☀️
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