Critical Hits: The changing landscape of independent video game theory

Topics Berlin Weserstraße 166, Berlin, Germany

How did early telephonics operators, after becoming a nearly exclusively female workforce, contribute to the prevalence of the digitised female as a source of care? How are independent game developers using level design to mould players' interpretation of their environment, giving game spaces themselves meaning as metaphor? How have indie subcultures cross-pollinated, producing interactive installations … Continue reading Critical Hits: The changing landscape of independent video game theory

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Talk & Play #24

Game Science Center Besselstrasse 14, Berlin, Germany

Talk & Play is a free event, taking place every two months, that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to meet and exchange knowledge in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment.  Everybody’s welcome, regardless of their background and knowledge level: if you like games, we’ll make sure you have a good time! … Continue reading Talk & Play #24

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A MAZE. / Berlin 2017

Urban Spree Revaler Straße 99, Berlin, Germany

A MAZE. / Berlin brings together international independent game developers, digital creatives and game enthusiast in Berlin. A MAZE. / Berlin is also a public festival with an mind-blowing music lineup, an hand selected exhibition of videogames, virtual reality experiences and interactive installations. Early bird tickets are available now: https://amazeberlin2017.eventbrite.de/

Talk & Play #25

Game Science Center Besselstrasse 14, Berlin, Germany

Talk & Play is a free event, taking place every two months, that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to meet and exchange knowledge in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment.  Everybody’s welcome, regardless of their background and knowledge level: if you like games, we’ll make sure you have a good time! … Continue reading Talk & Play #25

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Femisphere

co.up Adalbertstraße 8, Berlin, Germany

Welcome to Femisphere, an event where we highlight and celebrate diversity in the games industry. Femisphere is a place to come together, share stories and experiences, and celebrate the works of female, transgender and non-binary game developers. This is a free event! Nobody is excluded, everyone is welcome to attend and have a good time. … Continue reading Femisphere

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Heart Games – An Evening of Games About Relationships (part of #Instalove)

English Theatre Berlin Fidicinstraße 40, Berlin, Germany

Update! Heart Games was a big success, so much that we've decided to extend Franziska Zeiner's exhibition on Friday and Saturday as well, the two final nights to catch Catherine Duquette's #Instalove performance (which we highly recommend watching!). The games will be available to play from 7pm until the end of the evening (around 11pm). The … Continue reading Heart Games – An Evening of Games About Relationships (part of #Instalove)

Talk & Play #26

Game Science Center Besselstrasse 14, Berlin, Germany

Talk & Play is a free event, taking place every two months, that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to meet and exchange knowledge in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. Everybody’s welcome, regardless of their background and knowledge level: if you like games, we’ll make sure you have a good time! … Continue reading Talk & Play #26

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Vintage Computing Festival Berlin (VCFB)

Historic Ladestraße area, Deutsches Technikmuseum Möckernstr. 26, Berlin, Germany

The Vintage Computing Festival Berlin (VCFB) is an event about historical computers and computing technology. The vintage computing hobby is being presented with exhibitions, lectures, and workshops. Our goal is to contribute to the preservation of historical computers and other data processing devices, and to foster interest in "superfluous" hard- and software. Our focus does … Continue reading Vintage Computing Festival Berlin (VCFB)

Femisphere – LVL 2

UE – University of Applied Sciences Europe Dessauer Str. 3-5, Berlin, Germany

Welcome to Femisphere, an event where we highlight and celebrate diversity in the games industry! Femisphere is a place to come together, share stories and experiences, and celebrate the works of female, transgender, non-binary and LGBTQ+ game developers. The idea behind Femisphere is to create a friendly and inclusive space for female, non-binary, transgender and … Continue reading Femisphere – LVL 2

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Talk & Play #27

Game Science Center Besselstrasse 14, Berlin, Germany

Important: RSVP via Meetup is mandatory to attend the talks, due to limited seating capacity. Please note that registration won’t be required to attend the event from 21:00 for the game showcase part.   Talk & Play is a free event, taking place every two months, that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to … Continue reading Talk & Play #27

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