Workshops at GDS Prague 2024

Are you developing the best video game of all times but fear the legal challenges that lie ahead? You don’t have to anymore! GDS is organizing a legal clinic with a video game lawyer who will happily answer all your questions, whether you are a small indie studio working on your first game or an experienced team developing a AAA title. This talk is cofunded by the Promoting Entrepreneurship project, which is part of the Czechia's recovery and resilience plan, component 1.4 Digital economy and society, innovative start-ups and new technology. The project is funded by the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility.

This talk/workshop is intended for anyone interested in understanding what marketing is really about. It’s for marketers, publishers, community managers, and all developers (both small and large) who are rethinking their processes. They will likely be surprised by what is necessary to properly market and publish their games—what needs to be done, why it matters, and when to do it. This talk is cofunded by the Promoting Entrepreneurship project, which is part of the Czechia's recovery and resilience plan, component 1.4 Digital economy and society, innovative start-ups and new technology. The project is funded by the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Game development is bigger than the film and music industries combined. Games offer highly interesting and promising career opportunities. However, while today's younger generation consumes games on a large scale, many are unaware that creating games can also be a viable profession. What should those interested in this field know when deciding on their future to ensure success and fulfill their expectations? What professions thrive in the gaming industry, and what skills are required? Which schools offer relevant studies, and how can you prepare to communicate with studios when applying for jobs? How do professional teams operate? These and other questions will be answered by selected professional creators. Host: Jan Hrušovský (pořad Enter, CNN Prima)

Join QA leads from interesting companies as they share their journeys from other industries into game dev. We’ll explore the reality vs. expectations of the field. Learn about their ambitions, challenges, and what they love most about working in QA. Discover the true essence of a career in game development and game testing. Hosted by Hedvika Jandová

Explore how AWS GameLift enables scalable and cost-effective solutions for multiplayer games. Learn to deploy, manage, and scale game servers effortlessly. This talk dives into GameLift’s features, benefits, and practical use cases, helping developers create seamless multiplayer experiences in the cloud.

Game development is bigger than the film and music industries combined. Games offer highly interesting and promising career opportunities. However, while today's younger generation consumes games on a large scale, many are unaware that creating games can also be a viable profession. What should those interested in this field know when deciding on their future to ensure success and fulfill their expectations? What professions thrive in the gaming industry, and what skills are required? Which schools offer relevant studies, and how can you prepare to communicate with studios when applying for jobs? How do professional teams operate? These and other questions will be answered by selected professional creators. Host: Jan Hrušovský (pořad Enter, CNN Prima)

You'll learn how to design and prototype easiest board games, what is the rapid iteration, and why it's important to be able to find ideas as quickly as you leave them. Aimed more at beginners or those interested in game development with no practical experience. Omezená kapacita.

What are the possible approaches and practices for creating game worlds? How to treat a story in proper open world? The talk will be somewhere between game design and narrative, and you might learn how manuals on world creation often lie to you.