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P O S T G A M E J A M : W H AT ’ S N E X T ?

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Y O U A R E A W E S O M E .

P H I L T O L E D A N O - H T T P : / / W W W. M R T O L E D A N O . C O M / G A M E R S

A C H A L L E N G E

Be Innovative. Be Social.

– M I C H A E L D . G A L L A G H E R , P R E S I D E N T A N D C E O , E N T E R TA I N M E N T S O F T W A R E A S S O C I AT I O N

“ No other sector has experienced the same explosive growth as the computer and video game

industry. Our creative publishers and talented workforce continue to accelerate advancement

and pioneer new products that push boundaries and unlock entertainment experiences. These

innovations in turn drive enhanced player connectivity, fuel demand for products, and

encourage the progression of an expanding and diversified consumer base.”

– J A S O N A L L A I R E

“People of all ages play video games. There is no longer a ‘stereotype game player,’ but instead a

game player could be your grandparent, your boss, or even your professor.”

( H T T P : / / T H E E S A . C O M / FA C T S / P D F S / E S A _ E F _ 2 0 1 4 . P D F )

H T T P : / / T H E E S A . C O M / FA C T S / P D F S / E S A _ E F _ 2 0 1 4 . P D F

M O T I VAT I O N & I N S P I R AT I O N $ $ $

• http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/sep/19/grand-theft-auto-5-first-day-record • http://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2009/sep/27/videogames-hollywood • http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2013/09/20/grand-theft-auto-v-crosses-1b-in-sales-biggest-entertainment-launch-in-history/

M O N U M E N T VA L L E Y

http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/15/monument-valley-team-reveals-the-cost-and-reward-of-making-a-hit-ios-game/

M O N U M E N T VA L L E Y

http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/15/monument-valley-team-reveals-the-cost-and-reward-of-making-a-hit-ios-game/

W AY S T O G E T Y O U R G A M E T O T H E P E O P L E . .

K I C K S TA R T E R & C O .

http://www.redbull.com/at/de/games/stories/1331716870094/son-of-nor-action-game-aus-oesterreich

Innovation

E X P E R I M E N TA L G A M E D E S I G N - D O E S S O M E T H I N G E N T I R E LY N E W - T O TA L LY N E W S T Y L E - U N I Q U E C O R E M E C H A N I C

Community!

S E L F - P U B L I S H I N G

I N D I E - D I S T R I B U T I O N

M O T I VAT I O N & I N S P I R AT I O N - I N D I E G A M E S

M I N E C R A F T

• Originally 4 team members (Lead Programmer & Designer; Composer; Artist; Programmer)

• Iterative Design Process • Development started in 2009 • $$$ 1.9 Billion Dollar (MS) • https://minecraft.net/

W O R L D O F G O O

• Two Team Members with shared roles • 2 Years Development • http://worldofgoo.com/

B R A I D

• Two Team Members: Programmer / designer & Artist • 3 Years Development • http://braid-game.com/

Innovation

E X P E R I M E N TA L G A M E D E S I G N - D O E S S O M E T H I N G E N T I R E LY N E W - T O TA L LY N E W S T Y L E - U N I Q U E C O R E M E C H A N I C

Community!

R E S E A R C H

Innovation

E X P E R I M E N TA L G A M E D E S I G N - D O E S S O M E T H I N G E N T I R E LY N E W - T O TA L LY N E W S T Y L E - U N I Q U E C O R E M E C H A N I C

C O N T E S T S

C O N T E S T S & A W A R D S

•Submit in July •Promotion at Festival, Presentation of your Projects

•26th of June •Student Game Design Competition

T H E C H A L L E N G E

Be Innovative. Be Social.

E X P E R I M E N TA L G A M E D E S I G N - D O E S S O M E T H I N G E N T I R E LY N E W - T O TA L LY N E W S T Y L E - U N I Q U E C O R E M E C H A N I C

S H A R E ! T W I T T E R , FA C E B O O K , . .

RULE #1

You DO Talk About the Game Jam & Your Game

RULE #2

You DO Talk About the Game Jam & Your Game

RULE #3

Be Creative Be Innovative

Be Experimental

H AV E F U N ! B E A W E S O M E !

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