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SUMMARY:2021 Epic MegaJam
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for liftoff—the 2021 Epic MegaJam is now open for registration! In the seven-day game jam\, put your creativity to the test\, and go full throttle to create a brand-new game based on the event’s unique theme. The 2021 Epic GameJam is pushing the boundaries with even more prizes and modifiers. \nRegister now on the official 2021 Epic Megajam Itch.io page. Don’t forget to check out all the details\, resources\, rules\, and prizes!
URL:https://igda.org/event/2021-epic-megajam/
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SUMMARY:SketchClub Online
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session\, for which Chris is on hand to offer advice and support. Although the SketchClub can also be used as an informal online meet-up where participants are free to work on personal projects while discussing all character\, art-design and career-related topics. All skill levels are welcome\, from complete beginners to advanced\, and there are no restrictions on which media is used (i.e. pencil/paper\, Photoshop\, Procreate\, etc.). SketchClub has a “drop-in” format\, so participants needn’t attend every session and can arrive late/leave early—ideally with minimum disturbance to the group. \nThe SketchClub occurs roughly every second Friday\, and these are the confirmed dates so far (5:30 – 8:30 pm Central European Time). A Zoom link is published in the ‘upcoming_events’ channel of the IGDA Game Art SIG’s Discord server on the day of each event. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketchclub-online/2021-09-03/
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SUMMARY:Point-and-Click Adventures: Past\, Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Date: 6 September\, 2021\, 6-7pm Central European Time\nPlatform: www.twitch.tv/igda \nOverview\nIGDA Switzerland’s Craft.Innovate.Connect webinar series continues\, with kind support from the Swiss Arts Council\, Pro Helvetia\, with an in-depth look at the point-and-click adventure genre. We bring together a distinguished panel of speakers from Switzerland\, Canada and the U.S to discuss the genre’s heritage\, current creative landscape and prospective ideas for its future. \nPanelists \nDave Gilbert (Wadjet Eye Games)\nJean Leggett (One More Story Games)\nJoel Mayer (Purgatory)\nPatricio Land (Sol705)\nTania and Stefano Maccarinelli (Stelex Software) \nHosted by Chris Solarski\, Chair of IGDA Switzerland.
URL:https://igda.org/event/point-and-click-adventures-past-present-and-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T120000
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SUMMARY:IGDA Chicago's End of Summer Picnic 2021
DESCRIPTION:The end of summer is upon us and that means it’s time for IGDA Chicago’s annual picnic! This year\, the picnic will be held outside (rain or shine) at Montrose Beach\, off of N Simonds Dr\, on Sept 12th from 12 – 3 PM CST. \nTake a break from the screen\, enjoy the late-summer weather\, and most importantly\, hang out with folks from your local game development community. \nTickets \nFood & Activities. \nFor safety\, please bring your own brown bag lunch and drinks. Individual water bottles will be provided. \nWe’ll be playing board games and enjoying outdoor activities together. If you have a tabletop or card game you’d like to bring\, please do! \nPlease bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket if possible. \n  \nLocation Info \nOur group will be set up in the grass to the south of the stone bridge near N. Simonds Dr. \n  \nCOVID-19 Info \nAs this event is outside\, masks are encouraged but not required. Hand sanitizer will be available onsite. If you feel unwell or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 within 2 weeks of this event\, please refrain from attending this event for the safety of other participants. \n\nIGDA Chicago is dedicated to providing an inclusive\, welcoming\, and harassment-free\nexperience for everyone. Our Anti-Harassment policy can be found at:http://igdachicago.com/code-of-conduct/
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-chicagos-end-of-summer-picnic-2021/
LOCATION:Montrose Beach\, Chicago
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SUMMARY:GATO 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Games 24X7 bring to you GATO 2021\, the annual conference on Digital Gaming. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Digital Gaming: The Next Leap’ and is scheduled for 15 September\, 2021. \nThe virtual conference aims to discuss the latest trends & insights in Digital Gaming\, how to monetize games and strategies\, the best practices one needs to follow\, and how to create an enabling gaming ecosystem by engaging with all the stakeholders. \nSave your spot and Register Here to enter the world of digital gaming!
URL:https://igda.org/event/6093/
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SUMMARY:GDEX Game Jam
DESCRIPTION:GDEX GAME JAM IS BACK FOR ROUND 2!\nSEPT 17TH-SEPT 26TH!\nOrganize a team or join as a solo jammer for our 2nd ever 9-day GDEX Game Jam free online event. Teams and individuals from any city\, state\, and region are all welcomed to sign-up. We can’t wait to see what games you all create! No game development experience is required. Theme will be announced during the event starting on September 17th. \nJammers will work remotely while being encouraged to capture screenshots and content of your process throughout the event. Expert Peer Reviewers to support jammers during the event to be announced soon. Come join us! \n  \nRegister Now!: https://itch.io/jam/gdex-2021
URL:https://igda.org/event/gdex-game-jam/
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SUMMARY:SketchClub Online
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session\, for which Chris is on hand to offer advice and support. Although the SketchClub can also be used as an informal online meet-up where participants are free to work on personal projects while discussing all character\, art-design and career-related topics. All skill levels are welcome\, from complete beginners to advanced\, and there are no restrictions on which media is used (i.e. pencil/paper\, Photoshop\, Procreate\, etc.). SketchClub has a “drop-in” format\, so participants needn’t attend every session and can arrive late/leave early—ideally with minimum disturbance to the group. \nThe SketchClub occurs roughly every second Friday\, and these are the confirmed dates so far (5:30 – 8:30 pm Central European Time). A Zoom link is published in the ‘upcoming_events’ channel of the IGDA Game Art SIG’s Discord server on the day of each event. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketchclub-online/2021-09-17/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
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SUMMARY:Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #8
DESCRIPTION:The Global Games Industry Conference ONLINE \nMonday\, 27th September – Friday\, 1st  October\, 2021 \nFollowing six fantastic digital events over the course of 2020 and the first half of 2021\, Pocket Gamer Connects will return in September with another world-welcoming online conference. \nA Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to meet\, learn from\, and do business with over 1\,500 games industry professionals\, and over 250 speakers. We’ve run 29 Connects events now since 2014\, and we’re excited to continue connecting the global games industry. \nAs one of the expected 1\,500 attendees\, you will have access to an innovative online platform for five days in September 2021. You’ll be able to select from a programme of great live video content full of insight and practical advice across 20+ themed conference tracks. You can watch the tracks live or catch up on the recorded videos within your own time\, and if you’re online while the speakers are performing you’ll be able to interact with them and the other viewers with questions and comments. \nBusiness goes on\, and people need to make new connections! So in addition to the talks\, you’ll also be able to search and connect with other attendees. You can find people\, connect\, discuss\, do deals and make plans using the MeetToMatch online meeting platform. It enables you to search by a range of professional criteria and automatically schedules one-to-one video meetings.. \nAdditionally\, we’re running online versions of these fringe events so you can connect through multiple avenues: \n\nAdditionally\, we’re running online versions of these fringe events so you can connect through multiple avenues:\n\nInvestor Connector \nMoneyMaker \nPublisher SpeedMatch\nCareers Week\nThe Big Hypercasual Pitch \nThe Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition) \nJournalist Bar \nDiscord server \n\n\n\nSo book your tickets now and join us in September for Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #8. \nWe’re also allocating a limited amount of free passes solely for small indie developers\, enabling them to meet with investors and publishers\, and learn from the industry’s biggest names. If you think you qualify\, sign up here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/pocket-gamer-connects-digital-8/
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SUMMARY:IGDA AGM 2021
DESCRIPTION:The International Game Developers Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held September 27 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PDT / 4 p.m. GMT on the IGDA Twitch channel. Join the IGDA Board of Directors and Executive Director for a summary of the association’s progress over the past year\, and an overview of what’s in store for the rest of 2021. There will also be a feedback and questions session at the end to receive insight and input from the community. \nThis is a great opportunity to help shape the future of the IGDA and our industry as whole. \n\nDon’t miss this critical membership meeting and overview of the organization’s past year and its future!
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-agm-2021/
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