devcom 2019: New Highlight Speakers, Call for Indies, devcom Partners & Sponsors
Only one month left until devcom opens its doors again - just the right time to not only announce more of our top speakers, but to introduce our next selection of event partners and sponsors as well.
New Top Speakers Announced
In their presentation „Physical Storytelling - Action & Combat Choreography“, Eric Jacobus & Zac Swartout (SuperAlloy Interactive)
will talk about how they - amongst many others - brought Kratos (God of War), as well as 8 characters from Mortal Kombat 11 to life, including a live
Mo-Cap session.
Snapshot Games‘ 3D and VFX Animator Elena Nikolova shares her insights into animating an army of mutants for Julian Gollop’s Phoenix Point (presented by Nukeygara).
Benjamin Archard, Lead Rendering Programmer at 4A Games Ltd., will share valuable insights into the studio’s work on Metro: Exodus, with a distinct focus on ray tracing.
Carina Calvert, Community Liaison Manager at Playground Games (Forza Horizon 4), enters the stage to present her session on the importance and value of community-driven game development.
In this fireside chat, developer legend Goichi „SUDA51“ Suda (Grasshopper Manufacture; No More Heroes, killer7, Lollipop Chainsaw), Hiromi Ishikawa (VANTAN Game Academy, Japan) and Marco Accordi Rickards (Vigamus Academy, Italy) will talk about their most recent joint indie projects.
Last Chance: Call for Indies Ends July 30
In less than 2 weeks, devcom 2019’s Call for Indies is going to end and with it your chance to become part of this year’s devcom NRW Indie Expo, right within the heart of the event. Still interested? Better be fast and take your chance to promote your project to numerous fellow developers, publishers and international press respresentatives.
devcom Cocktail Reception Sponsored by InnoGames
A big SHOUTOUT to all cocktail lovers! The team of InnoGames is looking forward to meeting you for some refreshing cocktails on Monday afternoon. Join them for a relaxing drink when devcom 2019 is almost coming to an end and learn more about job opportunities and career perspectives at Germany’s leading developer and publisher of mobile and online games. For more information, check-out https://www.innogames.com/career/- SEE YOU THERE!