Swiss video games that combine animation art with game design have proven to be highly successful on the global market over the past few years. How do they work together? This year, the SGDA will once more explore the intersection between animation and game design. Swiss and international game developers will show what can happen when the two ... Read more
The experimental festival workshop explores interfaces between animation and game design. Animators and game designers are put into pairs to work together on developing a short, playable game. The prototypes will be presented on Sunday at Cinema Sterk. In cooperation with Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Animation Department and the Zurich University of the Arts, Specialisation Game Design
On continue sur notre belle lancée, merci à tous pour votre assiduité au MeetUp et vos projets toujours très intéressants. Au programme Que vous soyez fanatique de jeu vidéo, développeur en herbe ou simplement curieux, venez assister à notre meetup mensuel ! Pour les motivés vous pouvez faire un jeu sur le thème du mois ... Read more
EXPANDED KOSMOS Geschichten erzählen im digitalen Zeitalter Digitale Innovationen verändern die Art und Weise, wie wir Geschichten erfahren. Durch Virtual Reality können wir in surrealistische Zwischenwelten eintauchen. Games erlauben es, Geschichten hautnah zu erleben. Interaktive Formate ermöglichen es uns sogar, Geschichten prägend mit- und umzugestalten. Auch Podcasts als Gefäss für die Entwicklung und den Vertrieb ... Read more
Game-Maker*innen aus und um Bern stellen im Kulturbüro Bern ihre Arbeiten aus. Die Spiele können während der ganzen Ausstellung (29.08. – 25.09.2019, während den Öffnungszeiten: MO-FR 10.00–18.30, SA 12.00–16.00) im Kulturbüro gespielt werden. An drei Abenden sind die Maker*innen vor Ort und stellen ihre Games persönlich vor. Hier gibt es Spiel & Spass! Let’s Play! ... Read more
ZURICH GAME SHOW is the urban event for game fans and friends of game worlds. Visit the fair and experience eSports, gaming, cosplay, virtual reality, game design, board games, all about model making and much more.
With the support of Pro Helvetia, the SGDA organises a «Producer’s Workshop» at Zurich Game Show on September 13. During the workshop speakers give a talk which is followed by a questions and answer round and discussions. Invited studios will show that successful processes and smart decision-making is key to deliver games on time and ... Read more
As an opening event to the Zurich Game Show, the SGDA Summit brings together representatives of the game industry, politics and culture together to discuss about the current state of the Swiss game industry. The annual SGDA Summit takes place for the third time. After the Welcome Apéro for game developers, media professionals, people from ... Read more
EXPANDED KOSMOS Geschichten erzählen im digitalen Zeitalter Digitale Innovationen verändern die Art und Weise, wie wir Geschichten erfahren. Durch Virtual Reality können wir in surrealistische Zwischenwelten eintauchen. Games erlauben es, Geschichten hautnah zu erleben. Interaktive Formate ermöglichen es uns sogar, Geschichten prägend mit- und umzugestalten. Auch Podcasts als Gefäss für die Entwicklung und den Vertrieb ... Read more
Some games have no narrative at all. Others use narrative to put the gameplay into context or let you make basic decisions. But we can go beyond that: Games where the gameplay directly affects the narrative, or where elements of narrative themselves are part of the mechanics. We'll go over some examples and discuss ideas. ... Read more
Some games have no narrative at all. Others use narrative to put the gameplay into context or let you make basic decisions. But we can go beyond that: Games where the gameplay directly affects the narrative, or where elements of narrative themselves are part of the mechanics. We'll go over some examples and discuss ideas. ... Read more
The next SGDA Testing Night is just around the corner! The Testing Nights are casual events where game developers meet and share their in-development games with peers, and ask for feedback. Of course this is also a perfect opportunity to just hang out with like-minded people and friends, and to engage in gaming sessions! Snacks ... Read more
Ludum Dare ( https://ldjam.com/ ) is a twice-yearly online game jam where you have 48 (or 72) hours to make a game on a specific theme. If you're participating, why not drop into Cafe Auer to make games alongside others, and maybe find a collaborator.
Ludum Dare is an biannual online game jam: https://ldjam.com/. We are a hosting a real world location at the SAE Institute Geneva: https://www.sae.swiss/ We intend to open the school from Sat 5th 10:00AM, starting with a small presentation to Sun 6th 7:00PM. We will provide some snacks and drinks. Please register here: https://forms.gle/dzVLZK996o5tEeMi6
Virtual Switzerland’s yearly conference, this event gathers together professionals in the audiovisual industry and start-ups that work with innovation and technology, to address new forms of narration and immersive contents. The event aims to foster networks, provide a platform to discuss current issues with Swiss and international experts, and to bring together academic and private ... Read more