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Time for another GameDev Meetup in Klaipėda! Let’s join, share about your work and meet creators almost at the end of summer – on August 28! The event will take place at Culture Factory (also known as KUFA), Bangų st. 5A, Studio 2A on 2nd floor, from 18:00.

This time we’d like to open „the stage” to everyone in the Klaipėda community and around who are working with games, VR and other related fields to share your visions, ideas and creations. Already confirmed updates will come from Tempo Punk, Worldwide Rush, Play Life Creative Studio, BLON and GameOn events.

We’ll have a computer and screen available for short intros (any format works), and afterwards we’ll have time to try some games or view some creative works, so feel free to also bring your laptops!

Please send a message about your idea or project which you’d be interested in presenting to ricardas@lzka.lt. Also, don’t hesitate to contact the organizers at the location before the event!

Special thanks to Culture Factory for helping with this meetup, and our long-term supporters, the Lithuanian Council for Culture!

Our next meetup is set for April 10 and will take place at CORE Business Center, Ukmergės st. 126.

Our first guest is Anton Rosenko, Art Producer at Room 8 Studio. He will share lessons learned from wide-ranging productions and how to manage people, pipelines and panic attacks.

The second guest is Iryna Baradzina, Business Development Manager at devtodev. Her talk will cover how breaking data silos and fostering a data-driven culture can boost collaboration, improve efficiency, and drive smarter decisions.

The third guest is Laurynas Vainius, Game Director at Engines of Fury. He will offer tips collected during many years in gamedev on how to approach networking and find contacts needed for studio goals.

Afterwards we’ll have some time for chatting, snacks and drinks.

Thanks to devtodev by AppsFlyer for helping with this event, and also to the Lithuanian Council for Culture for continuous support!

Please reserve your ticket on Eventbrite.

Susitikime Vilniaus Knygų Mugėje!

The biggest games convention in the Baltics and around is returning to Litexpo in Vilnius on October 18-20! Some things are still in final stages of preparation, but we already have a massive line-up of confirmed things to do at GameOn:

Three conferences: gamedev, IP rights and AI, and games culture and career; We’ll have speakers from Nintendo, Avalanche, Techland, Flying Wild Hog, Remedy, Raw Fury, and many more, including a special guest Alexey Sityanov – game designer and writer of original S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
MeetToMatch platform and area for meetings and networking (Pro ticket needed);
Expo area with games from studios, including Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Untold Tales, Nordcurrent, Wargaming, No Brakes Games (two new titles shown for the first time!), and more;
Indie games zone with dozens of titles from Lithuania and abroad;
Special showcase dedicated to games from Ukraine;
Cosplay contest;
PUBG show match and many other games competitions, like the official Tekken 8 tournament;
GameOn Live games music concert with 100 persons orchestra and choir!
And many more things to play, see and experience…

All the latest about GameOn – at https://www.gameon.lt/go/

And, of course, get the tickets, choosing which option is best suited: Pro, Fan, Family, Weekend or Daily.

It is time for our final event of the year, which traditionally is a meetup dedicated to computer graphics and digital art! We’re going to host it on December 12 in a modern and spacious hall of Cyber City, located at Švitrigailos 34 B in Vilnius.

Our first guest is Laura Usaite, a BAFTA-nominated VFX Producer and current MD at Vine FX. She leads a talented team of 70 at a UK-based visual effects production studio. She oversees the creation of VFX for high-end TV shows, including Paris Has Fallen, War of the Worlds, and The Witcher. During her talk, Laura will share valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes aspects of visual effects production.

Our second guest is Greta Zokaitytė, a freelance game artist who worked with several studios such as Estoty, No Brakes Games and currently SneakyBox. Her creative field is everything 2D: starting with concept art and finishing with 2D assets, UI, promo materials. Greta also created illustrations for board games, and her own comic book Floating Minds. She’s also a regular participant in game jams, having contributed to several notable projects and event’s visual identity. Greta will talk about how to look at given constraints in any task and use them creatively.

Our third guest is Lukas Gecevičius, a founder of creative digital experiences house LEVEL ELEVEN STUDIO and creator of concept world Aetherways, whose aesthetics and imagery were part of this year’s GameOn visual identity. He will talk about his personal journey in the mixed media field and his pursuit of crafting unique experiences.

Event Agenda:

18:00 – Doors Open
18:30 – Turning Constraints Into Creative Opportunities – Greta Zokaitytė
19:15 – Art, AI, CGI & Other Hustles – Lukas Gecevičius
20:00 – Behind the Scenes of VFX – Laura Usaite
20:45 – Networking

Grab your free ticket on EVENTBRITE.

This event is organized with the help of OAK9 Entertainment, GameTech Accelerator and the support of the Lithuanian Council for Culture.

How to find a venue:

The hall entrance is located at the inner leftmost building of the complex (looking from the Švitrigailos street).

Kaunas Game Developers community will start a new season with a series of meetups which will take place in an awesomely renovated Ąžuolyno library!

The initial one is happening on September 11, with the first guest joining from Greece! Maria Aloupi, CEO & game producer at indie studio beyondthosehills will talk about self-publishing indie games. What challenges and opportunities do the developers face, how to achieve the delicate balance between making sound business decisions and seizing available opportunities.

The event is free to attend, please register on event’s FB page.

Let’s continue the nice tradition of late summer gatherings for a grill party! Together with our friends Nordcurrent and continuous support from the Lithuanian Council for Culture, we invite you to reignite old connections and meet new people in the game developers community. We are returning to Art Factory LOFTAS outside area, and will be ready for a grand party on August 8!

Plan for the evening:

+ Meat and vegan BBQ food (bar food also available)

+ Free cocktails (limited offer!)

+ Nordcurrent DJ’s team

REGISTRATION NECESSARY! Grab your ticket HERE.

Your ticket will be scanned at the entrance for a bracelet, giving you all access to the venue’s treats. Please try to check in before 20:00, but don’t be discouraged to drop in later.

Got any friends curious about making games? Bring them along!

Who knows what new opportunities await at the BBQ? 🙂

SEE YOU SOON!

When: August 8th (Thursday), from 18:00.

Where: Art Factory LOFTAS, Vilnius. Entrance from Paneriu st.

* Cover art by Viktorija Ramonaitė

Have you ever had that feeling of wanting to create something truly amazing? Maybe a game? Now you have an awesome opportunity to create a game prototype in one weekend, both professionals and amateurs alike! It might be the best time for you to experience first-hand what it takes to actually create a game, network and shape your future in one of the best creative industries – video and tabletop games! This is the place where everybody who associates creativity with games can feel at home. Well, for 48 hours, at least! ⏰

You can come with a team or alone – everyone will be able to participate, so grab your ticket and let’s meet on January 26-28 in these five cities (tickets are different for each location):

🗺️ Vilnius: Martynas Mažvydas National Library (Gediminas av. 51 / Gedimino pr. 51). TICKETS HERE

🗺️ Kaunas: Lithuanian Museum of Education (Vytautas av. 52 / Vytauto pr. 52). TICKETS HERE

🗺️ Klaipėda: Klaipėda Science and Technology Park (Vilhelmo Berbomo st. 10). TICKETS HERE

🗺️ Šiauliai: Northern Lithuania College (Tilžės st. 22). TICKETS HERE

🗺️ Panevėžys: Panevėžys Science and Technology Park (J. Žemgulio st. 46). TICKETS HERE

✋ If you’d like to volunteer at the event, you can still apply! Please fill out this form.

❕All minors have to be accompanied by an adult or present a written agreement from a guardian to be able to participate.

Thank you to all our sponsors: Lithuanian Council for Culture, Nordcurrent, Belka Games, Estoty, TutoTOONS, Wargaming, Nieko, Nesnausk!, and our partners Battery, Super Manki, Gaidelis and Nomeda. A huge shout-out to our amazing team and volunteers – the event would not be possible without you! ❤️

You can check out the schedule, recommended item list, link to register on Global Game Jam site and find more information at gamejam.lt. Don’t forget to join our Discord server, too!

Lithuanian Game Developers Association is happy to invite you to a meetup dedicated to computer graphics and digital art. This time, we are also celebrating the opening of the Unreal community chapter in Lithuania!

The event will take place in the heart of the old town, at Talent Garden Vilnius.

Our first guest is Ari Arnbjörnsson, who is an Unreal Engine Evangelist at Epic Games. He has 15 years of varied games industry experience ranging from social, web and mobile games to console games. His latest work before joining Epic Games was on Housemarque’s BAFTA-winning game Returnal for PlayStation 5.
Ari will talk about various ways to use Unreal Engine in different creative industries: game development, movies, TV production and others.

Our second guest is James Doyle, originally from New Zealand, who has over a decade of experience in both the film and gaming industries. He is an art director and sculptor who is deeply committed to the art of storytelling and has worked with renowned companies such as Weta Digital, Weta Workshop, A44 Games, and RiffRaff Games. Whether it’s through the lens of a camera or the canvas of a game engine, James relishes the opportunity to breathe life into narratives, blending artistry and technology to forge unforgettable experiences.
James’ session will cover experiences in various industries, the importance of creativity and adaptability, commonalities and differences, as well as the most important transferable skills.

Our final guest is Marius Narbutaitis, a VFX artist and co-founder of Matima Studio in Klaipėda. He will unravel the captivating story of launching an indie game development studio: banding together a group of passionate freelancers and sharing a common passion for creating games. Gain firsthand insights into the artistry, trials, and lessons learned that have shaped their studio. Peek behind the scenes of indie game development and be inspired by the triumphs born from adversity!

After the talks, we’ll have a chance to play Matima’s upcoming game Tempo Punk and hopefully more Unreal Engine projects!

Don’t forget to register on Eventbrite.

The event is organized with the support of Epic Games and the Lithuanian Council for Culture.

Intellectual property and copyright workshop incoming.

Three online interactive workshops about intellectual property and copyright will go live on November 8th, 15th and 22nd. Mark your calendars for three November Wednesdays at 16:00 Lithuania time and learn about the amazing, the horrifying world of legal issues. Participants can submit questions for lawyers during the workshops.

JOIN THE SESSIONS VIA ZOOM:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81548328455

Online links will go live soon. Topics:
November 8th: Workshop about different IP objects – copyrights, trademarks, designs, know-how, patents, as well as the specifics of each of them, forms of protection.

November 15th: Principles of IP transfer. How to transfer the IP you are creating or accept the already existing IP? IP protection through NDA, and IP rights in the investment process.

November 22nd: Intellectual property and taxes. Differences between employment contracts, what’s the best choice. Stock options and fees.

Workshops will be held in Lithuanian. You can register HERE.

Vilniaus Gedimino technikos universitetas (VILNIUS TECH) ir Lietuvos Žaidimų kūrėjų asociacija (LŽKA) 2023 lapkričio 14 dieną kviečia į renginį, skirtą visiems, kurie domisi Lietuvos žaidimų industrija ir jos suteikiamomis galimybėmis.

Ateik ir sužinok žaidimų industrijos naujienas.
Klausykis profesionalų parengtų pranešimų.
Žaisk naujausius Lietuvos žaidimų kūrėjų ir VILNIUS TECH „Multimedija ir kompiuterinis dizainas” studentų sukurtus žaidimus, VR aplikacijas.žaidimus.
Dalyvauk žaidimų koncepcinės grafikos kūrėjų konkurse „THE WORLD OF…”, laimėk Wargaming Forge įsteigtus prizus!

RENGINIO PROGRAMA:

10.00–10.45 Registracija
10.45–11.15 Renginio atidarymas.
11.15–11.50 LT žaidimų industrijos apžvalga. Nora Navardauskaitė, LŽKA [LT]
12.00–12.30 Žaidimų kūrimo procesas praktikoje. Martynas Cibulis, JollyBits Games [LT]
12.45– 13.15 Art of the Hangar‘s graphics: the impact on player’s journey. Maria Zinchenko, „Wargaming Forge“ [EN]
13.15–13.30 Žaidimų koncepcinės grafikos kūrėjų konkurso “THE WORLD OF…” laimėtojų apdovanojimas. Konkurso partneris: „Wargaming Forge“.
13.45–14.15 Mocap naudojimas žaidimų industrijoje [LT]
14.30–15.00 Kaip sukurti siaubo žaidimą R00000? Weekend Warriors [LT]
15.10–15.40 Žaidimų kūrėjų įgūdžių tobulinimas Gamedev Camp. Olle Prediukson [EN]
15.50–16.20 DI taikymas žaidimų industrijoje. [LT]
16.20–16.30 Renginio uždarymas

Renginys skirtas 10-12 klasių moksleiviams, studentams, mokytojams, dėstytojams, karjeros specialistams, ir visiems kitiems, norintiems geriau susipažinti su Lietuvos žaidimų industrija ir jai reikalingų specialistų įvairove, užmegzti tiesioginius kontaktus su žaidimų kūrimo kompanijų atstovais, daugiau sužinoti apie VILNIUS TECH studijų programas.

Viso renginio metu veiks interaktyvi žaidimų erdvė, kurioje susirinkusieji galės išbandyti ne tik Lietuvoje kuriančių žaidimų kūrėjų naujausius kūrinius, bet ir VILNIUS TECH „Multimedija ir kompiuterinis dizainas“ studentų sukurtus žaidimus, VR aplikacijas.

Renginys nemokamas, tačiau registracija būtina.

We all have a passion for games, but there’s so much more than just playing. It’s a vast journey that goes through various stages before a game reaches our screens.

At our meet-up, we’ll be discussing:

Game Design. ‘Becoming a Good Feature Owner’ by Katerina Shtirts, Lead Game Designer at Belka Games
Analytics. ‘Product x analytics collaboration for backlog prioritization’ by Nikita Shustikov, ex-Director of Product at Socialpoint
Ad Creatives. ‘Benefits of Systematic Creative Production’ by Andrey Selin, Senior Creative Producer at Rovio

Whether you’re an aspiring game developer, a marketer, or just someone who loves games, this meet-up is tailored just for you.

And guess what? We’ve got you covered with delicious snacks and refreshing drinks to keep the conversations flowing and the spirits high!

Hosted by Belka Games with the invaluable support of the Lithuanian Game Developers Association.

Entry is FREE! Spaces are limited, so if you’re as enthusiastic about games as we are, grab your pass now.

Our next meetup is set for September 28th and will take place at Talent Garden Vilnius, located on Vilniaus st. 33.

We will have three guests covering various topics:

19:00

„Technical game designers, what do they do?”

Speaker: Vaidas Okunis, Senior Gameplay Designer, Remedy Entertainment

Vaidas is a game designer with 10 years of experience in the industry who is currently working at Remedy Entertainment. He has been working in various design roles as a gameplay designer, technical designer, and system designer.

19:30

„Crafting Worlds with Words: From the Kitchen of Storm Warfare”

Speaker: Onur Kocaoglu, Lead Game Copywriter, Janus Interactive

Onur is an award-winning senior advertising copywriter from Turkey with over 16 years of experience and the lead copywriter of the trading card game Storm Warfare.

20:00

„Building Web3 Games: From Concept to Blockchain Integration”

Speaker: Edvinas Mandravickas, CTO, Engines of Fury

Edvinas has been working in various games industry tech roles for more than a decade. Currently, he is leading the technical side of Engines of Fury development, which is a top-down extraction shooter.

The meetup, like many other association activities, is supported by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. And thanks to Vilnius TechFusion for spreading the word about our events!

Don’t forget to register on Eventbrite!

Fancy for a late cup of coffee and some insights about Nintendo platform & what opportunities it offers for game developers?

Let’s meet on September 14 at Vero Cafe (Gedimino 27, Vilnius) and have a chat with Mao Sugiyama, Business Development Manager at Nintendo of Europe, Andrius Mackevičius, Head of Publishing at Nordcurrent Labs, and some of our developers already working with games on Nintendo!

You can get your ticket HERE.

Let’s continue the nice tradition of late summer gatherings for a grill party! Together with our friends Nordcurrent and continuous support from the Lithuanian Council for Culture, we invite you to reignite old connections and meet new people in the game developers community. We are moving to a larger space – Art Factory LOFTAS outside area, and will be ready for a grand party on August 17!

Plan for the evening:

+ Meat and vegan BBQ food (bar food also available)

+ Free cocktails (limited offer!)

+ Happy Clinic happy hour 🙂

+ Nordcurrent DJ’s team

REGISTRATION NECESSARY!

Your ticket will be scanned at the entrance for a bracelet, giving you all access to the venue’s treats. Please try to check in before 20:00, but don’t be discouraged to drop in later.

Got any friends curious about making games? Bring them along!

Who knows what new opportunities await at the BBQ? 🙂

SEE YOU SOON!

When: August 17th (Thursday), from 18:00.

Where: Art Factory LOFTAS, Švitrigailos st. 29, Vilnius.

Tickets: HERE.

Lithuanian Game Developers Association is happy to invite you to a meetup dedicated to computer graphics and digital art. The meetup is absolutely free of charge!

The event will take place on June 8th in the heart of the old town, at Talent Garden Vilnius.

Sessions:

19:00
„Motion Capture Demystified: A Guide for Indie Game Devs”
Speaker: Jonas Balakauskas, Animation Lead, VR studio „Nieko”

19:30
„A Broad Overview of the Art Direction Process for 2D and 3D Animated TV Series”
Speaker: Giedrė Kaveckaitė, Art Director, KELEBEK MEDIA LIMITED (UK)

20:15
„Making the Worlds of God of War”
Speaker: Vilius Petrauskas, Concept Designer on God of War Ragnarök

After the talks, we’ll have a special celebration – 10 years anniversary of the Lithuanian Game Developers Association! 🎂

The event is organized with the support of the Lithuanian Council for Culture and Creative Europe Desk LT.

Our next meetup is set for May 3rd and will take place at Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, located on Gedimino st. 51. We’ll have three sessions at the conference hall on 5th floor, and afterwards will move to networking part to leisure area (also 5th floor, behind the screen wall).

This time our topics will be focused on several aspects of business development for games creators:

18:15
„Level UP Your IP: Best Practices for Game Developers”
Speakers: Vilija Viešūnaitė and Aurelija Rutkauskaitė, Law Firm TRINITI JUREX

19:00
„Building Your Studio After Game Jam”
Speakers: Lera Batsian and Olegas Pridiukas, Gamedev Camp

19:30
„Q&A Session about Pitching for Investment”
Speaker: Vytautas Dobilas, Gamedev Fund

Thank you to TRINITI JUREX for supporting the meetup!
Also, as with many other Association activities, we’d like to thank the Lithuanian Council for Culture for their support.

Don’t forget to register your tickets on Eventbrite!

Meet with performance marketing experts to discuss the latest hot topics in game advertising, growth and scaling, user acquisition, measurement and more.

This evening we will have three keynote speakers:

– Archana Roche, Global Measurement Lead, Httpool by Aleph: Power up performance on Meta
– Olena Buzovska, Client Solutions Manager, Httpool by Aleph: Nordeus case: Winning installs and lowering costs
– Lewis Tutssel, Head of EMEA Gaming, Creative Shop at Meta (online)

After the talks, everyone is welcome to stay for networking at Talent Garden, meet new people and discuss keynote topics with guests and chat in a friendly atmosphere. We promise not to keep you hungry or thirsty.

You will also have an exclusive opportunity to try the brand new Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 and experience the metaverse firsthand!

The meetup is organised by Lithuanian Game Developers Association together with Httpool by Aleph – a global Meta Authorized Sales Partner. Httpool works with advertisers across 50+ markets and helps them grow their businesses using Meta advertising.

Let’s meet on April 4th at 18:00 (sessions start 18:30) at Talent Garden Vilnius, Vilniaus st. 33 (entrance on the left side of Piano Piano).

Please register your tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/httpool-level-up-meetup-tickets-592397425647

Vasario 24 d. kartu su Vytauto Didžiojo universitetu studentus ir vyresnių klasių moksleivius kviečiame į renginį „Žaidimų kūryba – kaip pramoga virsta karjera?“

Renginyje pasidalinsime kas vyksta šiuo metu Lietuvos žaidimų industrijoje, o kūrėjai iš studijų Gluk Media, SneakyBox, TutoTOONS papasakos apie įvairius žaidimų kūrybos elementus ir kokios žinios bei įgūdžiai reikalingi norint tapti sėkmingu žaidimų kūrėju.

Kartu pakviesime išbandyti įvairius Lietuvoje sukurtus žaidimus!

Susitikime VDU Mokslo ir studijų centre, V. Putvinskio g 23, Kaune, nuo 10 val.!

Renginio programa:

10:00 PRADŽIA
10:10 – 10:40 „Žaidimų kūryba ir industrija Lietuvoje” – Ričardas Jaščemskas
10:55 – 11:25 „Koks tavo vaidmuo žaidimų kūryboje?” – Vaidas Gecevičius
11:40 – 12:10 „Game Design 101” – Augustas Vachauzas
12:25 – 12:55 „Kaip gimsta žaidimai, su kokiais iššūkiais komandos susiduria kūrybos procese bei kokios gelimybės jauniems talentams yra siūlomos TutoTOONS komandoje” – Kotryna Rimaitė
13:10 – 13:40 „Ar žinote, kaip nupiešti patį mieliausią veikėją?” – Birigta Kairytė
14:00 DISKUSIJA „Kaip tapti kompiuterinių žaidimų kūrėju?”

Daugiau informacijos ir registracija:

https://www.vdu.lt/…/zaidimu-kuryba-kaip-pramoga…/

Shine a light on what’s new in mobile gaming and apps on 23rd February, 18:30 at Talent Garden.

Powered by Google & Lithuanian Game Developers Association, GameCamp Light #4 event invites you to soak up practical knowledge on Growth, Data, Creative, Analytics and Product Development topics from three solid guests.

Take this opportunity to hear from:

– MARIUSZ GASIEWSKI (CEE Mobile Gaming Lead, Google),

– MICHAŁ SZCZUDLAK (Head of Data Analytics at Ten Square Games)

– KATHERINE SADOUSKAYA (User Acquisition Manager at GameHouse).

Register here for offline (doors open at 17:30) or online participation: https://www.gamecamp.io/…/gamecamp-light-4-on-23rd-of…/

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