VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE

Game Dev Cheat Codes: Efficient Game Development Using Game Jam Techniques

What game studios can learn from game jams

Fill out the form to hear from Second Quest, Coquito Games, and Global Game Jam

Fill out the form to access the recording.

In this roundtable conversation featuring Second Quest, Coquito Games, and Global Game Jam, explore how game jams inspire innovation and experimentation at every stage of the game development journey. These creative marathons are packed with valuable lessons that can enhance your team's innovation and productivity.

You'll explore:

  • How the fast-paced environment of game jams helps developers quickly generate and refine game ideas, turning them into playable prototypes without the pressure of perfection

  • The significance of foundational principles like "playtest early and often" and "avoid scope creep" in a studio setting

  • Practical insights on applying the lessons learned from game jams to your studio, boosting creativity and productivity

Speakers

Global Game Jam organizes the world's largest game creation event (The Global Game Jam), the world's largest youth game jam (GGJ Next) and works year-round to support the growth of game development ecosystems around the world.

Register here

What game studios can learn from game jams

Fill out the form to hear from Second Quest, Coquito Games, and Global Game Jam

Fill out the form to access the recording.

In this roundtable conversation featuring Second Quest, Coquito Games, and Global Game Jam, explore how game jams inspire innovation and experimentation at every stage of the game development journey. These creative marathons are packed with valuable lessons that can enhance your team's innovation and productivity.

You'll explore:

  • How the fast-paced environment of game jams helps developers quickly generate and refine game ideas, turning them into playable prototypes without the pressure of perfection

  • The significance of foundational principles like "playtest early and often" and "avoid scope creep" in a studio setting

  • Practical insights on applying the lessons learned from game jams to your studio, boosting creativity and productivity

Speakers

Global Game Jam organizes the world's largest game creation event (The Global Game Jam), the world's largest youth game jam (GGJ Next) and works year-round to support the growth of game development ecosystems around the world.

Register here

Speakers

Shagufta Khan

Shagufta Khan

Co-Founder and COO, Second Quest

Shagufta Khan is the Co-Founder and COO at Second Quest, a game development studio. As the former Head of Operations at NDTV and Head of Brand at Forbes India, she has a proven track record of building and growing successful creative organisations.

Jarory de Jesus

Jarory de Jesus

Founder, Coquito Games, and Global Game Jam Board President

Founder of Coquito Games, Jarory de Jesus is a game developer who specializes in narrative design, implementation, and programming. He has worked on properties such as Madden, Marvel, and Star Wars. He is also the board president of the Global Game Jam.

Maria Burns Ortiz

Maria Burns Ortiz

Executive Director, Global Game Jam

Maria Burns Ortiz is the executive director of Global Game Jam, leading strategy and global partnerships. Prior to leading GGJ, she co-founded and was CEO of 7 Generation Games, leading the creation of more than 30 educational and social impact games.