Forging genuine connections in games
Because impactful relationships build better teams|Studios|Companies|Games
Brief Overview
The games ecosystem is facing a connection crisis:
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Eighty-four percent of game developers lost critical professional connections in 2023’s industry upheaval.
(IGDA Survey 2024)
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Ninety-one percent say existing networking tools don’t meet their specialized needs.
(Game Industry Talent Report 2024)
MakersForge is built on a simple truth: the games ecosystem thrives when people feel valued, understood, and properly connected.
We’re building communities, tools, and services that put impactful relationships back at the center of how games are made, marketed, and monetized.
What We Do
Precision-focused talent solutions
Finding the right talent in games isn’t about volume – it’s about precision. Those specific skills, experience, and cultural alignment you need might exist in just a handful of people. We find those needle-in-a-haystack candidates through genuine conversations, not algorithms.
Industry-defining resources
Our State of Recruitment in Games Report and Candidate Experience Guide are creating new benchmarks for how the ecosystem connects. Data-driven insights that help everyone understand what actually works when building teams.
Affiliate Program
Know companies who deserve better recruitment? Become an agent of change (and get rewarded for it). Help improve how the games ecosystem connects, creating a ripple effect that benefits everyone.
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