Free Monetization Workshop from Multiscription

Multiscription is thrilled to announce its Indie Game Monetization Accelerator.

Led by industry experts, this program offers five comprehensive workshops to support participants with essential business knowledge and valuable industry connections.

The program begins on Thursday, May 30th, and is entirely free with no obligations. Participants who complete the program and integrate Unleashd can receive a €1000 "Go-To-Market" grant to support user acquisition and ensure a strong game launch.

“Indie developers are the driving force of innovation in the industry. Transforming a game idea into a successful business venture is an inspiring journey, and I am thrilled to announce the launch of our new program dedicated to supporting developers on this path.” - Teis Mikkelsen, CEO & Co-Founder of Multiscription

The program includes:

• Expert-led Business Success Sessions: Strategies for sustainable profitability and diverse monetization.

• Community Engagement and Peer Support: Open discussions and feedback sessions.

• Guidance Towards Publisher Readiness: Finding the right publisher and effective monetization layering.

Multiscription is committed to helping game developers focus on creating their dream games by supporting their monetization efforts. The Accelerator is a significant step in this mission.

Schedule:

• May 30, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Crafting Your Business Strategy (Panel)
  Moderator: Teis Anker Mikkelsen
  Panelists: Sune Thorsen, Bhavin Sagar, Aysu Yildiz

  June 6, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Monetization Mastery
  Teis Anker Mikkelsen

  June 13, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Analytics for Indie Success
  Katla Hrund Björnsdóttir

  June 20, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Marketing & Network Effect (Panel)
  Moderator: Teis Anker Mikkelsen
  Panelists: Sissel Morell Dargis & Ömer Yakabagi

  June 27, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Publisher Partnerships 101
  Søren Lass & Markus Windelen

  July 4, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Interactive Round Table
  Teis Anker Mikkelsen & TBD

For more information and to apply, visit the Multiscription Indie Accelerator Sign-Up page. The application deadline is 12:00 noon CET on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Leadership Day: Call for Speakers

Leadership Day by IGDA Finland explores how we build companies, teams and working cultures to make the best games. Offering often overlooked insights to game development, this event kicks of Finnish Games Week in Helsinki on September 30, 2024.

We invited you to share your expertise on leadership topics that define success in the industry. Whether it's building resilient companies, navigating team dynamics, embracing change, fostering accessibility, shaping corporate culture, guiding mentorship programs, managing stakeholders, optimizing remote work, nurturing communities, mediating conflicts, cultivating investor and publisher relations, strategizing outsourcing needs, championing corporate social responsibility, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, or any other leadership topic that you are passionate about, we welcome your contribution.

Submissions should be made using this form by June 7, 2024.

For more information visit: https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day

Free Virtual Tickets to the GameExpo Summit in Dubai

Interested in learning more about the MENA game market but can’t go to Dubai GamoExpo Summit powered by Pocket Gamer Connects. No worries. IGDA Finland will send you there virtually. We have 20 free online tickets. The conference is taking place this week May 1-2, 2024

The first 20 members who sign up using promo code VIRTMEDIA24 using the registration link will get free virtual tickets.

IGDA Finland Grant Intro

It has been a bit over a month since we announced the IGDA Finland Grant. Lots of questions have been asked and a lot of them have been answered, we have also clarified some things.

If you have been unsure if you are eligible for the grant, then have a second look at it or ask us directly.

Thank you to everyone who sent us questions, we want to make this something that can help you in the last steps before release.

Got interested? Click here to find out more!

Retro Game Jam 2024

Retro Game Jam 2024
Dates: May 17-19th, 2024
Location: Espoo Game LAB (A Grid, Otakaari 5, Espoo, Finland)

Retro Game Jam is for everyone interested in developing new games for older hardware. No prior experience on retro development is required, but we encourage to do some research of the platform of your choice before the jam.

There will be a selection of retro consoles with development tools available and of course you are welcome to bring your own. Mentoring help for getting started is available.

The jam will have a theme revealed on the spot. You can come alone or as a team. There will be short brainstorming and team forming session at the beginning. Espoo Game Hub is open for jamming around the clock. You are welcome to sleep on premises, but note that there are no sofas or anything provided by the location.

Please tell us if you have any special needs regarding movability, allergies etc. Please do not hesitate to ask anything from us! Everyone has access to the following:

• Working space (table, chair, internet etc.)

• Selection of retro consoles & televisions

• Workshop / introduction to development hardware

• Mentoring help for getting started

Discord server: https://discord.gg/FEgkQUJ8kV

List of hardware available for jammers by organizers:

• Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color with SD card reader

• Nintendo Entertainment System with Mapper30 flash cart (NesMaker)

• Nintendo Famicom with SD card reader

• Nintendo Super Famicom with SD card reader

• Nintendo 64 with SD card reader

• Sega Mega Drive / Master System with SD card reader

• Sega Saturn with SD card reader

• Sega Dreamcast with SSD

• Sony Playstation 1 with SD card reader

• Sony PocketStation

• NEC PC-Engine with SD card reader

• Neo Geo Pocket with SD card reader

• WonderSwan with SD card reader

• Vectrex with SD card reader

• MSX with CF card reader

• Oscilloscope with PC connectors

• CRT televisions
  
  This is primarily on-site game jam. You are welcome to jam via Discord too, but we do not stream opening ceremony or organize team building in Discord. Submissions are open for everyone in Itch.io page. Register to the jam below!

JOIN THE JAM