Game Week | Conference on Game Art & Design by Playgrounds

Game Week 2024 is powered by Playgrounds in collaboration with BUas, Dynasty Esports, Avans Creative Innovation, De Rooi Pannen, Nieuwe Veste, Breda Game City,  and the city of Breda. Loads of events and activities for students and professionals for 7 days long! Save the date: 18-24 November 2024!

Breda Game Week

Join us at the Conference on Game Art &amp; Design, where studios and creatives reshaping the gaming industry take center stage.

De Nieuwe Veste

EXPLORING THE INNOVATORS AND STUDIOS TRANSFORMING THE GAMING INDUSTRY WITH GROUNDBREAKING IDEAS AND VISIONARY WORK. The Conference on Game Art &amp; Design is a celebration of the studios and creatives redefining the gaming landscape through their groundbreaking work. Featuring insightful talks from industry leaders, engaging panel discussions, portfolio reviews, and hands-on game demos, this conference is a must-attend for anyone passionate about the future of gaming. Discover the minds behind the innovation and learn how they are pushing the boundaries of game development. Whether you’re a developer, artist, or gaming enthusiast, this event is a chance to learn from the game industry’s most innovative minds and explore what’s next for the world of games. <h2>Line-Up</h2><a href="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/rex-crowle/" title="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/rex-crowle/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rex Crowle</a> (Game Director - LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway, Monkey Island)BAFTA-winning artist and co-creator of LittleBigPlanet and Tearaway, Rex brings his signature, heartfelt style to the stage. From the indie favorite Knights and Bikes to his recent role as art director on Monkey Island, Rex’s work continues to inspire. He’ll share insights on crafting games that unify art, gameplay, and storytelling into memorable experiences. <a href="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/nils-slijkerman/" title="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/nils-slijkerman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nils Slijkerman</a> (Game Designer - SCHiM)As co-creator of the highly anticipated indie game SCHiM, Nils brings a unique vision to shadow-jumping gameplay. With a background in Communication and Multimedia Design and experience as an indie developer at Extra Nice, he’ll offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey behind SCHiM—an action-adventure that lets players leap between shadows in a stylized urban world. <a href="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/floris-kaayk-and-tijmen-meijer/" title="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/floris-kaayk-and-tijmen-meijer/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Floris Kaayk &amp; Tijmen Meijer</a> (Game Designers - MicroTopia | Cordiceps Collective)Working under Cordyceps Collective, this duo dives into their surreal, experimental games. They’ll provide an insider’s look at Microtopia, their upcoming game that explores automation and creativity in a robot-ant colony. <a href="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/niki-smit/" title="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/niki-smit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Monobanda</a> (Niki Smit - Creative Director)Niki Smit is a multi-award winning director of interactive and experiential art. He is co-founder / creative Director at Monobanda, where he explores and expands the boundaries of play and embodied interaction. Additionally, he is director at ExploreDEEP, where he creates meditative, breath controlled VR experiences. <a href="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/erwin-kho/" title="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/erwin-kho/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Erwin Kho</a> (Art Director - Cocoon)Erwin Kho has a background in visual communication and spent many years working as a graphic designer and illustrator. In 2017, he relocated to Denmark to join Geometric Interactive, where he served as art director and art lead on their debut title, COCOON. Released in September 2023 to critical acclaim, COCOON won several awards and was also nominated for Artistic Achievement at the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards. <a href="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/pip-williamson/" title="https://bredagameweek.nl/slot/pip-williamson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pip Williamson</a> (2D Animator)Pip Williamson started her career in Graphic Design and Motion Graphics. Through practicing drawing and teaching, she crossed the bridge from Motion Graphics to Animation. While being a freelance 2D animator, she followed her interests which led her into the world of games.

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