Voodoo, a global leader in mobile gaming, has launched Voodoo Academy, an online platform designed to guide aspiring game developers in creating successful mobile games.
The academy offers a comprehensive program that includes expert-led video content, personalized coaching, and financial incentives to support developers from ideation to game launch.
Comprehensive Learning Modules
Voodoo Academy provides over 10 hours of expert video content, allowing participants to master mobile game creation at their own pace.
The curriculum covers essential topics such as onboarding, development using Unity, ideation, prototyping, design, and user acquisition. This structured approach ensures that developers gain a holistic understanding of the game development process.
Industry experts like Yuti Kotikov, Can Ince, Thibaut Van Lambaart, Florian Laizet, and Aya Mouwad will guide participants in the program.
Upon completion of the initial program, participants will gain direct access to a Voodoo publishing manager, the company’s testing platform, and Voodoo’s product resources.
Who Can Join?
Voodoo Academy is dedicated to experienced solo developers, newly created studios, and gaming students who are new to the industry. If you have not yet launched a highly successful game, you are welcome to join. The program is 100% free, removing any financial barriers for participants.
While the program does not teach coding in Unity, it is designed for individuals who already have a good understanding of the engine. Voodoo Academy provides additional resources to help reinforce Unity skills.
The academy includes training for developing games on both iOS and Android, and participants will be able to test their prototypes on both operating systems.
Personalized Coaching and Prototyping Support
Participants have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced game creators through personalized coaching sessions. This mentorship provides hands-on advice and insights tailored to individual projects.
Additionally, developers can access top-tier publishing tools to test their prototypes, enabling them to refine their games based on real-world feedback.
All online training content is in English, but coaching is available in English, French, Turkish, and Chinese at launch, with more languages to be added over time.
The primary goal of Voodoo Academy is to help developers excel in hybrid-casual game creation. Throughout the program, participants will have multiple opportunities to engage with Voodoo experts through various formats, including one-on-one sessions, to discuss their prototypes and refine their execution strategies.
Financial Incentives for Developers
To motivate and reward innovation, Voodoo Academy offers significant financial incentives.
Developers can earn $600 for their first three prototypes, $1,000 for each high-potential prototype, and up to $1 million for a successful game launch. These rewards aim to lower the financial barriers often associated with game development and encourage creators to pursue their ideas.
Success Stories
Several developers have already benefited from Voodoo Academy’s resources.
Voodoo Academy gave me the insights I needed as a solo developer from Ukraine to create Color Clash – a hit game with over 10 million downloads.
Tymur, the founder of Playakor
The Academy experience transformed our hooby into a career, helping us establish our own studio and make game development our profession.
Cihan, Eren, and Öykü, Founders of Hot Yeti Studio
Voodoo publishing team offers daily coaching to spot market trends and transform my ideas into successfull game launches.
Hicham, Founder of Hegames
You can sign up for the Voodoo Academy through its official website.
