Global Game Jam

Xsolla Curine Academy to Host Prestigious Global Game Jam 2024 in Kuala Lumpur

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Xsolla Curine Academy is thrilled to announce its hosting of the Global Game Jam 2024 , an exciting MDEC initiative, in Kuala Lumpur.

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  • Xsolla Curine Academy is thrilled to announce its hosting of the Global Game Jam 2024 , an exciting MDEC initiative, in Kuala Lumpur.
  • As a joint educational venture, Xsolla and Curine have established the Xsolla Curine Academy with a dedication to bridging academic learning and the dynamic needs of the game development sector.
  • The Global Game Jam is poised to be the most significant game creation event globally, drawing thousands of participants—called "jammers"—for a spirited 48-hour competition.
  • Xsolla takes pride in its collaboration with the Global Game Jam, providing its office space as the venue and catering as the Food & Beverage sponsor.

Immersive, Interactive Exhibit, A.I. VERSUS HUMANITY launches at and in partnership with London Design Biennale for A.I. thought-leadership Forum at Somerset House

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

LONDON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the initial launch of Life Calling's immersive exhibition, A Species Between Worlds: Our Nature Our Screens at London Design Biennale, Founder and artist, provocateur and global lecturer, John Mack will host The Global Game: Remapping our Nature in the Digital Age at London Design Biennale for A.I. thought-leadership Forum at Somerset House on June 13, at blank time.

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  • Themed "AI will never surpass our humanity", Mack will extend his unique stance on such complex issues on humanity and psychology vis a vis the digital age.
  • The question is not whether AI will learn compassion or realize consciousness, but rather will humanity learn compassion and realize consciousness.
  • Bringing together over 45 exhibition teams from across the world, London Design Biennale, now open at Somerset House, demonstrates the ability of design to bring people together and enact change.
  • Adds Mack: "Life Calling has shown up to London Design Biennale with a twist on how we think of design.

YAHAHA: One Million Ideas For UGC Creators

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

YAHAHA, a free to use, UGC social entertainment platform that makes creating games as easy as drag and drop, has reached the landmark of one million assets on its platform.

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  • YAHAHA, a free to use, UGC social entertainment platform that makes creating games as easy as drag and drop, has reached the landmark of one million assets on its platform.
  • Available for free to both creators and players, YAHAHA offers its hundreds of thousands of users the freedom to build their own unique games and environments for others to enjoy.
  • The one million high-quality assets, combined with YAHAHA’s AI-based search engine, means that creators can now make games and environments quickly, without compromising on quality.
  • YAHAHA supports users of all levels to create 3D content: lowering the barrier of entry with no-code creation, tutorials, and now over a million assets.

Opera GX offers developers the chance to create the ultimate in-browser game, saving millions of gamers from the nightmare of no mobile data or WiFi

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

While some mobile browsers offer prehistoric solutions to the slow-internet or no-internet nightmare, isn't it time we had something more inspiring?

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  • While some mobile browsers offer prehistoric solutions to the slow-internet or no-internet nightmare, isn't it time we had something more inspiring?
  • On a mission to make offline boredom extinct once and for all, Opera GX , the world's first web browser built specifically for gamers, today announced the launch of the Opera GX Mobile Game Jam .
  • Opera GX is out to change this and offer a thrilling alternative made, like its browser, for true gamers.
  • In 2021, the desktop version of Opera GX ran a Game Jam to create its first offline game.

Gravity and The Sandbox host the Ragnarok Game Jam

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Seoul, Korea, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seoul, South Korea September 07, 2022 GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (Gravity or Company), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, today announced that to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MMORPG Ragnarok Online, Gravity is holding the Ragnarok Game Jam with The Sandbox from September 7th.

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  • Seoul, Korea, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seoul, South Korea September 07, 2022 GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (Gravity or Company), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, today announced that to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MMORPG Ragnarok Online, Gravity is holding the Ragnarok Game Jam with The Sandbox from September 7th.
  • The Game Jam is a contest where participants create their own games in metaverse by utilizing Ragnarok worldview and story.
  • The Sandbox is providing the participants with the VoxEdit and Game Maker for the Game Jam.
  • Ragnarok Game Jam Official Website: https://www.kr.sandbox.game/ragnarok
    Ragnarok Game Jam Promotional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJVTwd1URE0
    Gravity is a developer and publisher of online and mobile games.

DeepWell DTx Unveils Winners for Inaugural Mental Health Game Jam

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

SEATTLE , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepWell Digital Therapeutics (DTx) has revealed the winners of the company's inaugural Mental Health Game Jam, hosted in partnership with Global Game Jam. Bringing together a community of global developers to create valuable therapeutic experiences through games, DeepWell's Mental Health Game Jam was created to inspire games that can entertain while simultaneously addressing stress, anxiety, and depression and foster support and understanding for those dealing with mental health challenges. 

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  • "We truly believe in the power of games to help treat mental illness," said Mike Wilson, co-founder, DeepWell DTx.
  • DeepWell is backed by a team of more than 40 industry-leading creators, game designers, scientists and medical researchers, coming together to prove the power of games in addressing mental health.
  • DeepWell is a video game developer and publisher dedicated to making games that are simultaneously world-class entertainment, as well as therapeutic for a myriad of health concerns.
  • Founded by game industry veteran Mike Wilson and medtech innovator Ryan Douglas, the company is guided by an advisory board of more than 40 industry-leading creators, game designers, scientists, and medical researchers.

Former Global Game Jam Executive Director Kate Edwards Joins DeepWell DTx

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

SEATTLE, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepWell Digital Therapeutics (DTx) welcomes former Global Game Jam Executive Director Kate Edwards as the newly unveiled game publisher's Head of Global Outreach & Readiness. Edwards' first initiative in her new role will be to oversee DeepWell's first annual Mental Health Game Jam – an open call for teams of developers worldwide to come together to create valuable therapeutic experiences with games that can simultaneously serve as both entertainment and treatment.

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  • SEATTLE, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --DeepWell Digital Therapeutics (DTx) welcomes former Global Game Jam Executive Director Kate Edwards as the newly unveiled game publisher's Head of Global Outreach & Readiness.
  • Edwards' first initiative in her new role will be to oversee DeepWell's first annual Mental Health Game Jam an open call for teams of developers worldwide to come together to create valuable therapeutic experiences with games that can simultaneously serve as both entertainment and treatment.
  • AcceptingsubmissionsfromMay1-22,DeepWell's Mental Health Game Jam presented in partnership with the Global Game Jam will see teams assembled from across the global game development community to make games from beginning to end in just a handful of weeks.
  • Allentries willbejudged byEdwardsalongsideafive-memberpanel ofDeepWell'strusted experts, including:

Birmingham City University Games Course Achieves TIGA Accreditation

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Monday, August 16, 2021

LONDON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU):

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  • LONDON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU):
    The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course provides a three-year programmeof study.
  • For example, representatives from Excalibur Games, Kwalee and Rare teach aspects of certain modules on the course and Game Dragons provides advice on course content.
  • Overall, the TIGA Accreditation Team is confident the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology at Birmingham City University delivers programming skills at an appropriate depth and breadth for the games industry.
  • The Accreditation Team from TIGA who reviewed the courses comprised:
    "BCU's BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course equips students with programming and transferable skills that are required by the games industry and other high technology sectors.

Birmingham City University Games Course Achieves TIGA Accreditation

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Monday, August 16, 2021

LONDON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU):

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  • LONDON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU):
    The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course provides a three-year programmeof study.
  • For example, representatives from Excalibur Games, Kwalee and Rare teach aspects of certain modules on the course and Game Dragons provides advice on course content.
  • Overall, the TIGA Accreditation Team is confident the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology at Birmingham City University delivers programming skills at an appropriate depth and breadth for the games industry.
  • The Accreditation Team from TIGA who reviewed the courses comprised:
    "BCU's BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course equips students with programming and transferable skills that are required by the games industry and other high technology sectors.

Cowork Frederick Promotes Local Game Developers With Frederick Game Jam Showcase

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Monday, March 2, 2020

FREDERICK, Md., March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cowork Frederick partners with Frederick Game Development to highlight the work of local game developers and creatives following the Global Game Jam.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cowork Frederick partners with Frederick Game Development to highlight the work of local game developers and creatives following the Global Game Jam.
  • Meet local game developers, play their submissions from the recent Global Game Jam, and learn what really goes into creating a game at the Frederick Game Jam Showcase.
  • At the end of January over 20 members of Frederick Game Development Meetup gathered at Cowork Frederick to participate in the Global Game Jam, an international hackathon for game makers.
  • Cowork Frederick believes in supporting organizations that encourage collaboration between Frederick's local technical and creative communities which is why they've partnered with Frederick Game Dev to ensure that regular game jams and events like the Frederick Game Jam Showcase are made available to the public.