Tim Smith (@zerovapor)

Jira vs Cohezion: Why You Need Both for Better Game Development

When it comes to managing complex game development projects, Jira is the gold standard. From task tracking to sprint planning, it helps dev teams stay organized, accountable, and aligned. But while Jira excels at internal workflows, it struggles when...

Jun 17, 2025 · 3 min readblog.cohezion.ai

DICE 2025 Retrospective

DICE 2025 made one thing crystal clear: Indie and AAA studios are in a tough spot. They want to make the games they actually want to make, but they still have to keep publishers happy if they have one, and they need to find ways to get in front of pl...

Feb 24, 2025 · 4 min readblog.cohezion.ai

To Infinity and Engagement: What Game Devs Can Learn from Toy Story

Releasing a Game in a World of New Toys Let’s face it: releasing a game these days is kind of like being Woody in Toy Story. Every day feels like Andy’s birthday or Christmas morning, with new toys—or in our case, games—bursting onto the scene. The g...

Jan 13, 2025 · 3 min readblog.cohezion.ai

Marvel Rivals: Does It Stand on Its Own or Just Ride the Marvel Wave?

Marvel Rivals has blown up, attracting over 10 million players in just the first 72 hours. That’s pretty wild, right? But here’s the thing—would it have been as successful if it wasn’t set in the Marvel universe? Gameplay: A Mix of Hits and Misses Le...

Dec 10, 2024 · 5 min readblog.cohezion.ai

Thank You to the Unsung Heroes: Community Managers

In the world of gaming, where players and developers connect and communities thrive, there’s one group that often doesn’t get enough credit: community managers. These unsung heroes keep the ship steady, navigating the highs and lows with skill, patie...

Oct 7, 2024 · 4 min readblog.cohezion.ai

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Jira vs Cohezion: Why You Need Both for Better Game Development

DICE 2025 Retrospective

To Infinity and Engagement: What Game Devs Can Learn from Toy Story

Marvel Rivals: Does It Stand on Its Own or Just Ride the Marvel Wave?

Thank You to the Unsung Heroes: Community Managers

Tim Smith

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Tim Smith's blogs

Jira vs Cohezion: Why You Need Both for Better Game Development

DICE 2025 Retrospective

To Infinity and Engagement: What Game Devs Can Learn from Toy Story

Marvel Rivals: Does It Stand on Its Own or Just Ride the Marvel Wave?

Thank You to the Unsung Heroes: Community Managers

Tim Smith

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Tim Smith's blogs

Jira vs Cohezion: Why You Need Both for Better Game Development

DICE 2025 Retrospective

To Infinity and Engagement: What Game Devs Can Learn from Toy Story

Marvel Rivals: Does It Stand on Its Own or Just Ride the Marvel Wave?

Thank You to the Unsung Heroes: Community Managers

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Tim Smith

About

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Tim Smith's blogs

Jira vs Cohezion: Why You Need Both for Better Game Development

DICE 2025 Retrospective

To Infinity and Engagement: What Game Devs Can Learn from Toy Story

Marvel Rivals: Does It Stand on Its Own or Just Ride the Marvel Wave?

Thank You to the Unsung Heroes: Community Managers