Why Game Studios Need Their Own Version Control
Git wasn't built for game studios. Here's why that matters and what a purpose-built tool actually looks like.
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The Real Problem with Large Binary Assets in Git
Git LFS helps. But it doesn't solve the core problem. This is what studios actually run into at scale.
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Branching Strategies That Actually Work for Mixed Teams
When artists, designers, and programmers all live in the same repo, branching strategy isn't optional — it's survival.
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Git vs Perforce: An Honest Comparison for Game Studios
Both tools have real strengths. Both have real failure modes specific to game development. Here's the actual comparison.
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How We Resolve Merge Conflicts in Unity Scene Files
Unity scene files are YAML, and YAML merge conflicts are miserable. Here's how to approach them systematically.
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CI/CD for Game Studios: What Works and What Doesn't
Running automated builds for a game is not like running them for a web app. Here's what actually holds up under studio conditions.
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File Locking in Version Control: When and Why It Matters
Pessimistic locking gets a bad reputation. For certain asset types, it's the only answer that works.
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Running a Game Engine in a Monorepo
Monorepos make sense for game studios in a lot of ways. Here's what breaks when you actually try it, and how to fix it.
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Source Control for Unreal Engine Projects: A Practical Guide
Unreal's source control integrations have quirks. This covers the real setup decisions, not the documentation version.
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Version Control for Indie Studios on a Budget
You don't need enterprise tooling to not lose your work. Here's what a two-person studio actually needs.
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Keeping Code and Art in the Same Repository
The case for one repo — and the discipline required to make it work when your assets weigh more than your codebase.
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