We're going through interesting times in 2020, I was part of a panel that discusses game development during the pandemic and how the games market reacted and what are we to expect going forward.
Category: DigitalConference
Google Indie Game Accelerator – September 2020
I did an AMA with Google to help out the developers as part of my work as a Google mentor. This is a direct follow up to the work we've done last year in Singapore, super cool to reconnect with a lot of familiar friendly faces again. Hopefully next year it'll be in person 🙂
Panel Discussion – Think Tech – September 2020
I joined a panel discussion around The development of electronic games in the middle east in collaboration with think tech, a Saudi initiative to raise awareness around technology and entrepreneurship in the MEAN region. https://youtu.be/T0u43s356nY The Middle East is the fastest-growing gaming market, and the MENA region holds the most active gaming community with a … Continue reading Panel Discussion – Think Tech – September 2020
DEVCOM August 2020
I've been doing talks and presentations at devcom since it started, and this year as both devcom and Gamescom went digital, I didn't want to change the routine, I did my talk on prototyping at Devcom but also took part on the volunteer appreciation panel after the show with a fine crew of speakers from … Continue reading DEVCOM August 2020
Arabic.games online gaming conference
Taking part of one of the first dedicated online gaming conferences in the region arabic.games , organized by community leaders in multiple countries (Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan and Saudi Arabia to name a few). I did an Arabic version of my talk on prototyping. You can find the whole thing on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIVzx1FI9A8&feature=youtu.be&l=watch
Berlin Gamesweek Digital – June 2020
While the Berlin Games Week had to be canceled this year because of the pandemic, that didn't stop the fine people at booster space from organizing a digital event with a twist. A group of industry developers took part in mentoring sessions with promising indies in reviewing their games and giving them advice, honored to … Continue reading Berlin Gamesweek Digital – June 2020
Working remotely Fireside Chat – May 2020
Through the white nights hub, myself, Arthur Mostovoy (head of studio for Larian games Saint Petersburg), Pavel Agoshkov (Founder of Playtagon), my former colleague Sabrina Carmona (EP of Farm Heroes Saga at King) and the moderator Max Fomichev had a chat about how we are managing our teams during the COVID-19 era with the challenges … Continue reading Working remotely Fireside Chat – May 2020
DevGAMM online – May 2020
Was a lot of fun doing a Q&A session @DevGAMM We chatted about Live ops and answered viewers questions! looking forward to doing that again IRL
DevToDev Webinar, April 2020
It was a lot of fun to join forces with the devtodev peeps again and do my talk on Japanese Live ops, lots of fun people in attendance including the very flattering artwork that captured some key phrases from the talk too. Always happy to work with those peeps, going to collaborate with the again … Continue reading DevToDev Webinar, April 2020
Talk at Pocket Gamer Digital – April 2020
With the ongoing COVID19 situation Pocket Gamer Connects went digital, and so did my talk on effective prototyping. It was interesting that conferences have turned into webinar style allows for interactions with attendees through chats and follow ups on other software. Great to catch up with loads of people, I miss them and looking forward … Continue reading Talk at Pocket Gamer Digital – April 2020
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