Chris Tran
The Writing

Roles

7 posts filed under Roles.

Mar 24, 2026

The Skill That Separates Good Game Designers From Great Ones (It's Writing)

The best game designers aren't just creative. They write clearly. Here's why writing is the underrated career skill in game development.

Mar 24, 2026

What Stardew Valley's Creator Can Teach You About Breaking Into Gaming

Eric Barone couldn't get hired in gaming. So he built Stardew Valley solo. His story holds a career lesson most game developers miss.

Mar 24, 2026

How a Literature Major Became an Executive Producer at Riot Games

Joe Tung went from English Literature to leading League of Legends. His career path holds lessons for anyone trying to break into gaming.

Mar 16, 2026

How I Became a Riot Games Boss With No Gaming Experience

The Riot Games career path with no gaming experience. How I closed the credibility gap and survived 13 interviews to become a country manager.

Mar 16, 2026

Why LinkedIn Matters More Than You Think in Gaming

LinkedIn is career insurance for gaming pros. Build visibility, attract recruiter outreach, create permanent career records.

Mar 16, 2026

When Your Team Stops Listening to You: The Silent Takeover

Learn how gaming founders lose authority to their teams and 5 tactics to reclaim leadership. Coaching strategies for founder-led studios.

Mar 16, 2026

From Contractor to Full-Time: The Playbook That Got Eric Hired

Eric waited 3 years for conversion. Learn the exact process to move from contractor to full-time game dev with documentation and feedback tactics.