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Voodoo, one of the world’s leading publishers of mobile games, has announced the launch of its own Voodoo Academy – a learning program designed to inspire and support next generation developers to build, test and improve hypercasual mobile games.
Voodoo Academy is a dedicated program open to game development students, recent graduates and newcomers to the hypercasual industry who have not yet published a game with another publisher. The program includes an online training platform with new courses that are uploaded regularly, live coaching sessions and direct contact with the Voodoo Publishing team, as well as prizes for students who reach various milestones during the program. Prices include $ 1,000 for the first three prototypes tested by Voodoo Academy members and up to $ 3,000 for all high-potential prototypes tested.
Stanislas Marchand, Voodoo Academy Lead, said: “We believe that with the right training from Voodoo experts, aspiring hypercasual game developers can gain years of experience in just a few months. With Voodoo Academy, we put this belief into practice by offering a free access path. for students to learn, share and build long-term success with Voodoo’s guidance. We have always been passionate about supporting our partners and Voodoo Academy is a true expression of our commitment to this. ”
Arthur Duverne, co-founder of OHM Games, the studio behind several hits including Run Rich 3D, Shortcut Run, Knock’em All and Push’em All, said: “We are delighted to be able to share our knowledge from development and “launching successful hypercasual games. We believe that newcomers to hypercasual can come up with new ideas, start new trends and become key members of a fantastic community. We hope the experience-driven input we have shared with Voodoo Academy will help other developers succeed.”
Harvey Roberts, co-founder of Blue Monkey Studio, which published the hit Flex Run 3D just nine months after its launch, said: “The Academy is a comprehensive all-in-one platform that gives young talents all the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. the available courses allow students to learn in hours what would normally take days or even weeks to learn live, avoid potential mistakes and focus on speeding up the production process. “
The program will launch with a livestream on April 14, with Blue Monkey Studio, which will share its tips for a successful hypercasual launch.