Ctrl+Alt+Slav: Community Merge

SGA General 10.10.2024.
Time 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Language English
Location Prostor Miljenko Dereta
Price Free
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Ctrl+Alt+Slav: Community Merge

In the current report on the gaming industry in Serbia, there is information that may seem like a typo. The number of employees has doubled! It's not a mistake. Over 2,000 gaming professionals have relocated from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. On this meetup we want to merge these communities :)

What drives an ecosystem forward? New ideas, fresh approach, influx of knowledge. We have all this at the palm of our hands since we welcomed our colleagues from the east to Serbia. Some of the biggest gaming studios now have their main global offices here – Wargaming, Sperasoft, MY.GAMES, Tiny Build, Playrix and many others.

At this special meetup, we want to bring domestic developers closer to the newcomers. This is a great occasion to show what’s new project-wise and to see new faces and projects on stage. The whole event is free, the program is in English and you only need to register.

The main lectures we will hear are:

  1. Sperasoft – Principles of real-time VFX creation – Aleksandr will talk about how to use the magic of number 3 in order to create better… anything! What is so special about number 3, how to use its power and unleash your creative potential with a few simple rules? Aleksandr will provide examples of how to use the power of 3 for creating visual effects, but these rules can be applied to any creative work.
  2. Playkot – LiveOps Event Customisation: let players choose their own strategy. A few words about Supercity, a top city builder available on eight platforms, including Facebook and its players. They’ll tell you about the way they create their events: the balance between change and stability. You will also learn about the customization of the Fortune Wheel event: their values, goals and results.
  3. Lav Games – a local indie studio that recently announced their game Somber Echoes. Their journey across the branch is the subject of the presentation. They will explore the exciting experience of how two studios, one in Serbia and the other one in Norway, came together to create their first IP. From the initial concept to the polished game, they’ll dive into the challenges, triumphs and creative magic that happens when diverse talents collaborate. Get ready for a visual game art feast and prepare to discuss cross-cultural teamwork. They celebrate the power of shared passion.
  4. Onyx Studio – from zero to hero – from an artist and team lead perspective, at three Onyx offices and more about their multicultural and international presence.

And that is not all! To further represent the communities, each lecture will be announced by someone from our gaming industry. Expect new and old faces working on new things! 🙂

  1. Tanja, the fresh/familiar face of SGA
  2. Toma Paleček from Game Dev Guild
  3. Jovana from the Epic Games Novi Sad comunity
  4. Maksim Jovović (Raycastly)

And the most important thing – we stay after the lectures for socializing with Salto beer.

See you!

Aleksandr Vinogradov,
VFX Director, Sperasoft
About the lecturer

Aleksandr Vinogradov is the VFX Director at Sperasoft who creates BOOM, BAM and WHOOSH for your next AAA video game.

Aleksandra Zlotnitskaia,
Lead GD (Supercity), Playkot
About the lecturer

Aleksandra is a game designer with twelve years of experience in the game industry (started as a narrative and localization specialist, then turned into a GD Generalist). At Playkot, she holds the position of SuperCity Lead Game Designer—she is the LiveOps Feature and Product Owner, creating the roadmap, managing the group of game designers and doing her best to make the players happy.

Andrej Popović,
Art Manager, Lav Games
About the lecturer

Andrej, an economist from Belgrade, with previous experience in different roles in HoReCa, sales, marketing and the movie industry, now serves as an Art Manager at Lav Games.  Driven by his love for gaming, he merged his professional expertise with his passion and joined Lav Games in 2019. The studio’s potential, fantastic team and positive culture drew him in. Andrej’s journey began humbly as an Intern Hard Surface Artist and Junior Environment Artist. Over time, he mastered different aspects of the gaming industry, eventually assuming the role of Art Manager. In his role, he interacts with a wide range of people: team members, clients and partners, spanning all levels of the business.

Tatjana Ristić,
Project Coordinator, SGA
About the lecturer

Sees herself as a mediator between academia and the gaming community. Writes scientific texts and participates in conferences about literature and video games, and is also trying to sign her first Narrative Design Document within the indie studio that is making a video game inspired by slava. Is working on launching a platform for gaming criticism in Serbia in the form of an animated pixel-art podcast. In SGA she is a Jack-of-all-trades but a Master-of-text.

Toma Paleček,
Game Dev Guild
About the lecturer

After numerous game jams, deconstructed games, workshops and conferences, as well as completing the Playing Narratives program, Toma began his professional career in gaming as a QA Tester. He soon moved to his desired position and became a Level Designer on Tetris as part of Playstudios Europe, where he still is. From his first step in the world of gaming, he finds ways to contribute to the community, the most significant of which is co-founding the Game Dev Guild with colleagues from various studios in Belgrade. He strives to constantly improve the skills of his craft, to help and inspire individuals who want to get into gaming, and to create opportunities for people in the industry to connect – from beginners to professionals!

Jovana Pavlović,
EGNS alumna
About the lecturer

Jovana Pavlović is a computer graphics engineer. She deals with 3D modeling, texturing and animation, and uses her skills in level design, with a focus on video game development and programming of mechanics.

 

Maksim Jovović (Raycastly),
solo dev
About the lecturer

Raycastly is an indie game developer known for creating horror games, especially under the Nightmare Files series. His most notable work is Clap Clap, a game where players assume the role of a house sitter experiencing unsettling occurrences. He is currently working on his upcoming game Stoned, set on the mysterious Kukuriku island. Raycastly’s games often feature unique mechanics and eerie atmospheres. In addition to this, Raycastly provides tutorials and free game development assets through his website and social media channels. He also offers development services through his BUNDOS agency.

David Živković,
Art Team Lead, Onyx Studio
About the lecturer

An Art Team Lead living and working in Belgrade, Serbia. His journey began when he enrolled in Interactive Media Design at Metropolitan University Belgrade in 2013. After graduating and spending a few years in advertising, he transitioned to the gaming industry, which opened new horizons for him. It was here that David discovered his passion for texturing, using it to bring 3D assets to life and tell compelling stories. David has been a part of Onyx Studio from its very inception and has contributed to multiple AA and AAA titles.

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