GDCy - GameDev Cyprus

‼️Hello GDCy People! ‼️ The last Friday of the month is just around the corner, and that means GDCy is coming your way! This month, we’re excited to partner with our friends from PassportCard International Private Medical Insurance! They are ready to offer comprehensive health insurance plans and special terms to all GDCy members. PassportCard has a large presence in Cyprus, with a focus on gaming companies. Two of their executives will be joining us at the event to network and answer any questions you might have 👤 But that’s not all — we also have a special giveaway this time: a SteamDeck console! 💎 To participate in the raffle, simply register via this link - https://lnkd.in/g_yPyGEs 🖱 Date: 29.11.2024 Time: 19:00 Place: Columbia Beach, Limassol We can’t wait to see you all there! WE ARE GDCy!

🌳 Hello GDCY people! 🌳 As you may know, Cyprus has faced devastating wildfires in recent years, and as a community that deeply cares about our beautiful island, we've been searching for ways to help. When you seek, you often find! We're thrilled to announce that we’ve become sponsors of the Back To The Roots environmental festival organized by our friends from ECOmbare! As the General Festival sponsor, we’re focusing on supporting the workshop zone, aiming to inspire both adults and kids to connect with nature through exciting crafts and activities. Join us on November 2nd in the village of Arakapas for an amazing day filled with tree planting, a contemporary art exhibition, masterclasses, films, and so much more! 🍀 Check out the full schedule below: 🔸Date: 2nd of November 🔸Time: 10:00–23:00 🔸Location: Arakapas Village FESTIVAL PROGRAM: 🔺10.00 — Festival Opening 🔺10.20 — Installation of the art object - "The Tree Of Life" on the view point of Arakapas 🔺10:30-13:00 —Tree planting in 3 different zones 🔺11:00-17:00 — Workshops for kids and adults on sustainable practices and reforestation techniques 🔺13:00-16:00 — Tattoos with nature motifs 🔺11:00-17:00 — Interactive talks from environmental experts - "Nature Talks" 🔺10:30-20:00 — "Art Forest" - open-air exhibition with art and performances celebrating our connection to the Earth 🔺17:00-19:00 — Jazz by Leonid Nesterov at the Art Forest Exhibition 🔺17:30-22:00 — DJ sets from Chasing Sunsets at the spectacular viewpoint of Arakapas 🔺17:30-19:30 / 20:00-22:00 — Open-air cinema featuring the legendary movie "Home" 🔺10.00-23.00 — Food and Drinks ❗️ Additional Information: • The entrance is free • Family-friendly event • Gloves, water, and tools for tree planting will be provided on-site • Bring warm clothing for the evening chill The festival supports a pilot project with the Forestry Department to restore vegetation in Arakapas, with plans for expansion. If you’d like to donate to the "Back To The Roots" project, please consider doing so. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌸

What an amazing time we all had!

We are assembling all the stuff for tomorrow! See you soon!

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😀Hello GDCy People! 😀 We’re thrilled to announce a brand new addition to the GDCy family — GDCy Executive Lounge supported by Xsolla! Just imagine — a beautiful sunset right above the vineyards, you have a glass of wine in your hand and you surrounded by likeminded and one of the best professionals in gaming industry — that’s the GDCy Executive Lounge! The idea behind our event is “from executives to executives”, that’s why we picked very sensitive topics for the industry and invited super experienced people to share their stories (without NDA as much as possible) and khow-how about operating and growing your games in new reality. WHY ATTEND👇 Exclusive Insights: Hear from industry leaders on sensitive topics like M&A, investments, IP development, audience growth, and new revenue streams. Expert Speakers: ⚫Victor Antonov: Art Director and “Worlds Builder” for Half-Life 2, Team Fortress, Fallout 4, and more. ⚫Mike Fischer: Former CEO of Square Enix, COO at Sega, CMO at Xbox, and Publishing Director of Fortnite. ⚫David Wise: Renowned video game composer known for Donkey Kong, Battletoads, Super Smash Bros, and other Nintendo titles. ⚫Teemu Hämäläinen: Product Director at Rovio with 11 years of experience. ⚫Mariusz Gasiewsky: CEE Mobile Gaming Lead at Google. ⚫Artem Liubutov: Head of Monetization Products at Xsolla. ⚫Andrej Kugonic: Vice President of Marketing at Nordeus. TICKETS ARE LIMITED, so secure your spot now at www.gdcy.eu/lounge ⚫ EVENT DETAILS 👇 Date: October 4th Location: Vlassides Winery, Limassol This is a unique opportunity to gain exclusive knowledge and network with industry leaders. Stay tuned for more updates and the detailed agenda coming soon! See you on October 4th for an unforgettable evening! WE ARE GDCy!

Brand new super exclusive event from the minds behind GDCy!

Some exciting news from our Founder!

💡Hello GDCy People! 💡 Get ready for another epic event in the game industry right here in Cyprus! 🟣 On September 12-13, join us at the WN Conference Cyprus’24, where over 800 professionals from both local and international companies will gather. Expect to see representatives from giants like Google, Sandsoft Games, Playrix, Unity, G5 Entertainment, Xsolla, PLAYSTUDIOS, and Meta. Expect two days filled with back-to-back activities like insightful lectures from over 50 top speakers, matchmaking, expo zone meet-ups, and the famous White Nights networking party. If you are a developer with a project join the conference for free by taking part in the Developer Showcase. Submit your game now to save your spot at the expo zone and a chance to find publisher and investor. Additionally, WN Media Group and GDCy have reserved 2 complimentary tickets for those just starting their journey in game development. To claim one, simply fill out the form and share your story here (https://lnkd.in/dwMh8fCQ). Grab your early bird tickets with an extra 10% discount using the code “GDCy” at the following link https://lnkd.in/dKeRrWSr 🖱 See you there! WE ARE GDCy!

It is so cool to see your ideas come to life! Our suitcases actively traveling the world already and owners sending me their photos from all over the world. This one is taken in Japan by our top speaker and my dear friend Mike Fischer ! GDCy - GameDev Cyprus - TRAVEL MODE ON!