The Swiss Game Developers Association SGDA joins the new platform IT-Careers without borders. In light of recent events, SWICO, twofold, and Powercoders have come together and launched this new job platform specially targeted at refugees in search of jobs in the IT industry in Switzerland. SGDA’s participation shall support the inclusion of game developers fleeing … Read more
Videogames haben eine derart starke Ausstrahlung, dass sie zum heutigen Mittel geworden sind, unsere Geschichten zu erzählen. Es ist deshalb wichtig, dass wir unsere eigenen Videogames erstellen, unsere eigenen Geschichten erzählen und auch unsere eigenen Videogames im Museum zeigen.
Stray Fawn Studio wins the main prize of the Swiss industry award. Urban Games receives the «Excellence in Execution» award for the game «Transport Fever 2» and newcomer Indoor Astronaut wins the audience award with «Unrailed!» With greetings from Zurich Mayor Corine Mauch and Pro Helvetia Director Philippe Bischof, the online broadcast with Ludicious director … Read more
Supported by Pro Helvetia, the SGDA has launched its first «Producer Workshop». It is part of the partnership between the two institutions within the #SwissGames initiative and both organisations see the knowledge exchange on game production practices as a key factor in the further professionalisation of the industry. Goals of the workshops include to present … Read more
The 5th SGDA Junior Swiss Game Award was handed out during the Swiss Game Academy 2019 in Romandie. Winners are Twin Blades created by Hideous Orange Bangers. Larissa Wild und Emma McMillin have received an honourable mention with «Ghost Host». Image: Swiss Game Academy
Strengthened Romandie representation, Philomena Schwab elected as first vice-president – results of the General Assembly 2018 of the Swiss Game Developers Association On October 20th, the General Assembly of the Swiss Game Developers Association took place at the Impact Hub in Bern. The assembly reviewed the ongoing excellence of Swiss studios, its pioneering spirit with … Read more
Once again, the SGDA partners with the GameZfestival for the award ceremony of the Junior Swiss Game Awards. Pupils, apprentices and young adults of age 21 or younger (you can participate if you are 21 or younger) living in Switzerland or Liechtenstein can submit a game. Submission form: https://www.sgda.ch/en/junior-award-submission/ Deadline: Sunday, October 14, 2018, 23:59 The award ceremony … Read more
How are digital stories told? How do different disciplines deal with the art of storytelling and what can they learn from each other? The Museum of Digital Art and the SGDA invite you to a summer evening with stories and discussions about interactive narration. Speakers are Janina Woods, game developer and author who will present … Read more
On September 23rd, the population of the Canton of Zurich votes on the adoption of the Film and Media Promotion Act, which was initiated by Zürich für den Film and the SGDA. Film, games and media art are to be recognised and support is to be anchored in law. The SGDA is convinced of the pioneering character … Read more
From 23 to 28 July, the Swiss Game Academy will take place in Fribourg, organised by the Swiss Game Center in cooperation with the SGDA. The Academy is a one-week course in which participants can learn about the exciting professions of game development. They will also develop a game in teams. Dates: 23-28 July 2018, Haute … Read more