Common mistakes in managing assets that game developers should avoid are:

1. Not Being Organized

   • A survey from GameDev.net found that 35% of developers lost their important game assets because they weren't organized well. Using a clear folder system can help find things faster and stop assets from getting lost.

2. Poor Asset Tracking

   • When developers track assets by hand, 20% of them often go missing during the project. Using asset management tools can help keep track of every item, making sure everything is easy to find and accounted for.

3. Creating Duplicate Assets

   • The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) says that 25% of the assets made for games are just copies or not needed. Having a good system to document and store assets can help prevent making duplicates.

4. Not Using Version Control

   • Research shows that 40% of game developers have trouble with updates because they don’t use version control. This can lead to confusion and mistakes. Using version control systems like Git can help manage changes and work better as a team.

5. Overlooking Performance Issues

   • A report from Unity points out that assets that are not optimized can make games load up to 50% slower. Developers should work on optimizing their assets to avoid problems, ensuring players have a smoother gaming experience.

By steering clear of these mistakes, game developers can work better together, be more efficient, and create higher quality games.