1st Gaming Forum, AIT, Athens
27th April 2012
The Greek Game Development
Landscape: Present and Future
Mr. Ioannis Koumaras
HGDA - Board Member
GAMES2GAZE – Co-founder & Business Development Director
a gi-Cluster Member
Games2Gaze – Games
Published in:
1. Germany
2. Austria
3. Switzerland
4. Russia
1st Gaming Forum, AIT, Athens 27th April 2012
The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
a gi-Cluster Member
Games2Gaze – Media Information
a gi-Cluster Member
1st Gaming Forum, AIT, Athens 27th April 2012
The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
a gi-Cluster Member
Games2Gaze – Partnerships
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The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
Hellenic Games Developer Association – Who we are
• Founded at 2008
• 100+ members
• gi-Cluster Member
• Mixture of professionals (developers, graphic artists, musicians)
• Events
1. 1st Gaming Forum, AIT, Athens, 27th April 2012
2. University of Patras Games Expo 2012, Patras, March 2012
3. «Philosophy of Videogames», Panteion, Athens, April 2011
4. 2nd HGDA Conference, Athens Digital Week, Athens, 16th October 2010
5. 1st HGDA Conference, MICROSOFT Hellas, Athens, 26th June 2008
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The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
Hellenic Games Developer Association – Objectives #1
Massive development of Greek games with
quality
Contact point of ALL creative content
producers
(developers,
visual
artists,
musicians, story telling etc)
Collaboration
producers
between
1st Gaming Forum, AIT, Athens 27th April 2012
creative
content
The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
Hellenic Games Developer Association – Objectives #2
Promote the Greek gaming industry inside
and outside of Greece.
To be the official counselor of the Greek
State for issues related to Creative Content.
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The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
Hellenic Games Developer Association – Core Values
• Community
• Professionalism
• Expression
• Innovation
• Impact
• Leadership
• Fun
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Hellenic Games Developer Association – The AMNESTY Game #1
1st Gaming Forum, AIT, Athens 27th April 2012
The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
Hellenic Games Developer Association – The AMNESTY Game #2
Focus on 6 countries.
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Hellenic Games Developer Association – The AMNESTY Game Video
www.amnestygame.com
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Hellenic Games Developer Association – Us #1
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The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
Hellenic Games Developer Association – Us #2
6th February 2012, ELEFTHEROS TYPOS (ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΣ ΤΥΠΟΣ)
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Hellenic Games Developer Association – Us #3
* Thanassis Triantafyllou (President of HGDA) / Economist / February 2012
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The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
Hellenic Games Developer Association – GAME IDEA CONTEST
Deadline: 26th April 2012
http://www.hgdagameidea.com/
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Hellenic Games Developer Association – Next Steps
Extensive opportunities to network with other professionals and connect with peers:
Chapters, Events/Parties, Forums, LinkedIn group
Exploring and addressing significant issues within the industry affecting game
development: Recognition of Talent, Diversity
Offerings for professional development and educational programs
Influencing regulations and public perceptions that affect the medium of games
Access to the most up to date and in-depth information : White Papers, Wiki
Knowledge Base, Columns/Articles
Providing standards and guidelines that help evolve the industry
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The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
Hellenic Games Developer Association – Contact Info
https://www.facebook.com/groups/133486490667/
http://hgda.gr
[email protected]
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The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future
We THANK you!
1st Gaming Forum, AIT, Athens 27th April 2012
The Greek Game Development Landscape: Present and Future