Thanks to the support of sponsors, the registration of over 150 game developers and a team of helpers, Melbourne’s Global Game Jam kicks off this Friday 24 January as one of 489 sites in 73 countries.
Jammers are packing their kits and getting reading for the theme, which is released at 6pm Friday local time but can’t be shared until all the sites around the world have started. #GGJ14 will be starting in New Zealand and finishing in Hawaii.
Melbourne jammers are in for a treat with local games icon, Steve Fawkner (Warlords, Puzzle Quest) keynoting and Rami Ismail (Ridiculous Fishing) joining in via the magic of technology for the opening talks. The Global Game Jam video keynotes by Jenova Chen (Journey), Kaho Abe (Hit Me!) and Richard Lemarchand (Unchartered series) will also be seen to inspire a weekend of creative endeavours.
And then it’s two days of game making across the globe to a common theme.
While the local jam is sold out; friends, industry and media are invited to check out the results hot of the….PC’s on Sunday arvo.
When: Sunday 26 January 4.30-5.30pm
Where: AIE, 14 Queens Road Melbourne 3004.
Bookings are free via Eventbrite, please don’t forget to register.
If you have any questions, please email giselle@globalgamejam.org
