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Bandai Namco Entertainment and Bandai Namco Studios are now announcing “The Second GYAAR Studio Indie Games Contest” for indie game creators!

The aim of this contest is to actively support indie game creators and stimulate the further game industry. The 1st contest was held in 2022, where one platinum award and seven prize-winning games were selected.
For the second contest, talented and outstanding works also will be selected and we plan to offer a total of up to 100 million JPY in support funding to those works as well.

In addition to it, Bandai Namco Group will fully support the creators with their strength and years of acquired know-how.

Blastmode received support in 2022
In the 2022 contest Dutch developer Blastmode was one of the winners with their fishing RPG ‘Sea Sniffers’.

More info 
Submission will be open from early September 2023 until early December 2023.
All current info about timelines, submission criteria, and more is listed on the contest website.

Immerse in the world of XR, VR, AR, AI, and more at Immersive Tech Week.

This event celebrates creativity and connectivity, offering a unique exploration of immersive technologies and their role in shaping a sustainable future. Over four days, industry leaders, enthusiasts, academics, and innovators from around the world gather to share knowledge, find opportunities, and make connections.

You can find more details and register on their official website.

Game Taste’s first ever award show with community voting that is open to the public!

This December everyone that has locally playtested their game in Rotterdam have been invited and will be nominated for prize categories. With over 40 games and a community nomination, it’s going to be a surprise who will win the top 3 spots!

Find out more and get tickets here!

Discover what Rotterdam has to offer on the topic of gaming.

Opportunities for entrepreneurship, chances for young people to get a valuable job and opportunities to support beautiful events in the city. The afternoon consists of a smooth and playful program with plenty of room for networking.

Read more and sign up here.

Join us in Utrecht on the 6th of December for our monthly Network Lunch!

Every first Wednesday of the month, Dutch Game Garden hosts a free networking lunch for the Dutch game industry in Utrecht. It is an opportunity for creative professionals, teachers, project leaders, future interns, students, potential clients, and others interested in the industry to meet, mingle and share their projects and questions.

Program (12:00 – 14:00)

• 12:00 – Doors open
• 12:05 – Opening presentation and announcements from Dutch Game Garden
• 12:10 – Shout-outs – share your announcement or question in 3 sentences!
• 12:15 – Lunch with games showcases

Showcasing

Want to showcase a game live during the Network Lunch and get valuable feedback? You can and it’s free, but we have limited spots available each lunch.
Dutch Game Garden can provide an office desk with a screen and power sockets or an INDIGO Cabinet, but please note that you need to bring your own laptop and mouse/keyboard/controllers.
More info and sign up through the showcasing form.

Sign up

Note: only through registration, limited places available. Sign up here.

Join Michel Rumpff and Sjoerd Wennekes as they discuss the audio design challenges faced while creating Tover—an interactive table for dementia patients in semi-public spaces.

Discover their development process during December’s GameDevCafé. Read more here.

It’s time again for Game Bakery’s annual Holiday Drinks, an excuse for an evening of good cheers and to share this year’s successes and war stories.

This takes place at their office building at the Energieweg on 15 December! Anyone is welcome, from members to their extended network, feel free to bring your friends and family!

Read more here.