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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 1d

🎮 Godot meeting at BCN Game Fest

Do you use Godot Engine or do you want to learn more about it? 🤔

Join the Godot community Meetup: developers, curious people and open source lovers sharing projects, doubts and experiences 🤖

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 1d

💡 In their talk, they will analyze development practices inherited from poor organizations and propose how independent studios can change them to work more sustainably, create better games, and, at the same time, take care of the people who make them possible.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 1d

🎤 @culoextremo.bsky.social – Game developer, software craftsperson, human

With experience in good software engineering practices applied to video game development, they bring a critical and constructive perspective to working in small teams.

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IndieDevDay @indiedevday.bsky.social · 2d

📰 Newsletter 81 📰

1️⃣ Playformances de GAIA 2025 🚀
2️⃣ Concurso de Cosplay @bcngamefest.bsky.social 💥
3️⃣ Premios DonaTIC 2025 🌟
4️⃣ Jamboy: A Jelly-cious Hero de @nakamagamestudio.bsky.social 🍓🎮

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

A talk show that combines humour, reflection and current events in the world of video games.

Hosted by Marina and Inés, this show promises a fun and sharp evening with a "laughing time", while reviewing the development landscape in 2025 and the industry's most curious (and controversial) movements🗣

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️ Ctrl + Alt + Cat is a video game podcast in Catalan that explores development topics, curiosities and culture of the sector with a close and fun tone.

💬 The team will review the evolution of the Metroidvania genre, from its origins to its enormous influence on the current indie scene.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

by the Department of Culture, the Directorate General of Innovation and Digital Culture, the ICEC and the Department of Language Policy. It is an essential opportunity to learn about funding resources and institutional support.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

This session, dedicated to explaining the support programmes available to the sector, will feature representatives from different areas of the Department of Culture and the Catalan Institute of Cultural Enterprises (ICEC).

💡 This talk will present the grants made available to the video game sector

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

you are just starting out or have been publishing your own titles for years 🚀

💡 This is an open, relaxed and collaborative meeting where you can showcase your work, learn new techniques and find out how other creators are bringing their ideas to life with GameMaker.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

The GameMaker Meetup is coming to BCN Game Fest! It's the perfect place to meet other people who create, learn or experiment with this development environment 💻

This space is designed for sharing projects, solving problems, exchanging tips and connecting with other GameMaker users, whether

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

💡 In this talk, you'll discover tricks, methods and efficient processes for creating fluid animations with personality and professional quality - without needing to be a drawing virtuoso. Ideal for those who want to make the leap from static design to movement within pixel.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

🎨 Pixel art, cruel lover. Tips to jump from design to animation

@apoonto.bsky.social is a creative Pixel Artist, specialized in animation

Pixel art is one of the most accessible and expressive ways to create art for video games, but bringing pixels to life through animation can be a real challenge

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️ Pep Sánchez, Juan T. Salas and Marta Trivi

💬 In this session, the team will share their reviews, impressions and reflections on the video games they have been testing during the week, discussing the latest news in the industry with the analytical spirit that characterises the Reload Podcast.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 3d

A practical and direct pitch where you will discover:
✅ How to access funding (financial analysis, grants and subsidies).
✅ Strategies to reduce Corporate Tax.
✅ How to save on Social Security costs.
✅ And other incentives to boost your indie project.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 3d

Tecnocim Innova is sponsor of #BCNGF2025 🚀

📅 Friday, October 10
🕓 16:30

🎤 "Economic incentives for Indie Devs" with Liam Patton (co-founder of Tecnocim Innova)

💡 A unique session to learn how to monetize your investments in innovation and take your studio to the next level.

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Lúdica @ludica.cat · 4d

CATALUNYA | @bcngamefest.bsky.social reunirà més de 200 videojocs a la seva primera edició
🗞 ludica.cat/bcn-game-fes...
La nova fira que substitueix a l’exitós IndieDevDay es farà els dies 10, 11 i 12 d’octubre.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 5d

🎤 PowerUp+, GameBCN, GAMEPLAY and The Rabbit will explain how incubators support independent studios by providing them with mentors, resources and networks. They will also discuss the role of incubators in shaping the future of the video game industry.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 5d

that inclusive recruitment is not only possible, but also beneficial for companies. This session will teach you how to recruit talent inclusively and understand the business case for it.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 5d

🎤 Kyra Chan, Operations and Business Development Executive

With over 10 years' experience in the video game industry, she has set a high standard for inclusive team practices.

💡 In her talk, she will share how she achieved a 50/50 split in senior leadership and a 0% gender pay gap. This proves

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 5d

💡 In their talk, they will explore the vital role of soundtracks and sound design, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as Dolby Atmos, in shaping powerful narratives; how music and immersive audio generate emotional impact and transform the way to experience stories.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 5d

🎤 Wild Cat Records

Alexander is a music producer and sound engineer who founded Wild Cat Records, a studio dedicated to creating original soundtracks.

Sergio, a composer, producer and guitarist, joined the label in 2014, bringing his unique style and wealth of experience to the team.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 5d

Aleix will explain how to attract clients without seeming pushy, how to set fair prices without undervaluing yourself, how to negotiate with empathy, and how to generate career-boosting referrals.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 5d

🎤 Aleix Ramon - Freelance composer, sound designer and audio director

With several published titles in his career, he combines music creation with freelance audio project management for video games.

💡 In his talk, he will share the essential skills needed to survive as a freelancer in the industry

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 6d

🎤 Special @devuego.es live podcast

The team will be joining BCN Game Fest with a special live newscast, covering everything that happens during the festival, including presentations, interviews and titles developed in Spain, all with their characteristic humorous touch.

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 6d

video games as a tool for social impact.

💡 In her talk, she will discuss the differences between serious games and traditional entertainment, and explain how the challenge of 24H: The Hope's Machine was to balance education through an emotional and immersive approach.

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