The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), through its flagship event, the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC), has joined forces with KGeN to organize the “Road to Game Jam.” This initiative is one of the challenges under the Create in India Challenge Season 1, an activity under the Government of India’s World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES). It aims to empower India’s game developers to shape the future of the gaming industry by showcasing cutting-edge innovation and creativity.

The Road to Game Jam is offering game developers another opportunity to join this exciting initiative. With registrations open until February 1st 2025, aspiring developers can now showcase their talent and creativity in game design. The new submission deadline is February 16th 2025, with results set to be announced on March 16th 2025.

If you missed the first round, now is the perfect time to jump in and demonstrate your game-making skills. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a national platform fostering innovation and excellence in India’s game development community.

GDAI and KGeN are proud to announce the remarkable progress of the Road to Game Jam, an unprecedented initiative aimed at nurturing and expanding India’s vibrant game development community. By fostering local talent and providing a platform for regional representation, this program is paving the way for India’s brightest game development teams to shine at the WAVES India Summit.

Building Momentum: Achievements So Far

Since its launch, the Road to Game Jam has achieved incredible milestones:

• 5,496 game development enthusiasts registered for the program.
• Representing 1,622 unique colleges across India.
• Participants hail from 446 cities, spanning 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
• 120 teams from various colleges have already formed and are actively participating.
• The themes for the Game Jam were released on the 20th of December 2024
• Themes:
  • Everything Falls Apart
  • Stuck Together
  • Handle with Care
  • Invisible Connections
  • The Sound of Silence

Empowering the Game Development Community

GDAI and KGeN have also initiated several impactful activities to educate and empower the game development community:

Workshops

• The first workshop, conducted by Rahul Sehgal, founder of Gamer2Maker, focused on building a career in game development in India and addressed foundational aspects of the industry.

• An AMA Session was held on January 18, 2024, featuring Nakul Verma, Founder of Playbae and Senior Engineer at Netflix. Nakul provided invaluable insights and addressed questions from the community offering practical guidance to inspire the participants

These sessions are designed to foster networking, provide mentorship, and equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in game development.

About GDAI

The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI) is dedicated to building a globally recognized ecosystem for game developers, studios, and industry professionals. For over a decade, GDAI has championed innovation, sustainability, and excellence in game creation. The association provides resources, mentorship, and skill development while promoting ethical standards, inclusion, and innovation in the gaming industry.

About IGDC

The India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) is India’s premier event for game developers, organized “By the Industry, For the Industry.” Now in its 16th edition, IGDC serves as a cornerstone of India’s gaming ecosystem, enabling developers to learn from global industry leaders, network with peers, and connect with investors and publishers.

About KGeN

KGeN is creating a decentralized gamer network to empower gamers by enabling them to own their data. At the core of KGeN’s platform is the Proof of Gamer (PoG) engine, which allows gamers to build, own, showcase, and monetize their reputation. Game publishers utilize KGeN’s product stack to engage meaningfully with gamer cohorts through its multi-chain gamer network. Kratos Gamer Network operates across India, Brazil, Nigeria, Southeast Asia, and the MENA region.

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