Back from where? Poznan Game Arena (PGA) and Game Industry Conference (GIC 18) and let us tell you one thing. We loved it!
This year it set a new attendance record for attendees at both halves of the trade show. 76,199 fans from all over Europe made it to the Arena this year to check out games in 11 separate pavilions including three pavilions dedicated to the GIC conference.
Thats a lot of people!
And somewhere in there was an AWESOME Latvian Game Developer Association stand where we were showcasing our game Seacurity Breach alongside our friends Coldwild Games (Lazy Galaxy: Rebel story) and Nils Jakrins (Flashing Lights). During the 3 day period, hundreds of gamers had a chance to try out Seacurity Breach and give us feedback on it. Praise the game or offer critique about some elements of the game. All of it valuable, to some degree. Oh, we can't forget bugs, best Q&A service in the world! It was a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone, even if at the end of those days our legs/feet were in shambles.
We might have said it before but there is a special feeling when you see someone enjoying a game you (your team) have spent countless hours working on. We wouldn't be lying by saying that this is why we (at least some of us :D) are in this business. Most importantly, it all was worth some hurt feet, legs.
Setting things up.
People enjoying our game ːsteamhappyː
We, also, had a chance to meet a lot of industry veterans and other awesome people in our industry during the GIC 18 meetings. Those talks were filled with creativity and a mutual love towards the gaming industry, business and games themselves. During them a lot of valuable lessons were learned, new business contacts created and new friendships made.
And that was PGA in short. Three hectic and busy days surrounded by gamers and developers all celebrating the same hobby. Creating lasting memories and meeting new and old friends alike. If you have time to visit PGA next year, we fully endorse it and who knows, maybe we will meet you there.
See you next time!
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