Game Dev Graz

Game Dev Graz

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Website: https://gamedevgraz.at/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jZWHcg2 Non-profit association supporting the #gamedev community in #Graz, by organizing game jams, monthly meetups, gamedevdays.com, and more!

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Game Dev Graz
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Game Dev Days 2026 Indie Area and Lightning Talk submission deadline has been extended to September 13th! Want to give a lightning talk? Submit here: docs.google.com/form... Want to exhibit a game of yours in the Indie Area? Submit here:

docs.google.comGame Dev Days Graz 2026 - Lightning Talks RegistrationYou are interested in being part of the lightning talk session of Game Dev Days Graz? Lightning talks are 7-10 minutes talks to present one small idea. EXTENDED Deadline: September 13th, 2026. The Game Dev Days Graz 2026 take place on October 10th at Graz University of Technology. For more info about the Game Dev Days visit: https://gamedevdays.com/
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Heyho! We are planning on exhibiting togehter with the Game Dev Students at this years Gamefusion during Grazer Herbstmesse (1. - 4. Oct) and we are looking for motivated people who want to exhibit their games w/ us! Reach out to us if you're interested! More infos in our Discord

Game Dev Graz
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Rejoice, @everyone, the Game Dev Days 2026 will happen this year on October 10th - 11th. That's right, the Game Dev DAYS will live up to their name once again. Saturday, 10th of October, will be a day full of talks and games. If you want to be part of it, check out the links below.

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Game Dev Graz
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Rejoice, @everyone, the Game Dev Days 2026 will happen this year on October 10th - 11th. That's right, the Game Dev DAYS will live up to their name once again. Saturday, 10th of October, will be a day full of talks and games. If you want to be part of it, check out the links below.

Game Dev Graz
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On Sunday, 11th of October, there will be a social event, to get together and talk games, more info coming soon! Want to give a lightning talk? Submit here: docs.google.com/form... Want to exhibit a game of yours? Submit here:

docs.google.comGame Dev Days Graz 2026 - Lightning Talks RegistrationYou are interested in being part of the lightning talk session of Game Dev Days Graz? Lightning talks are 7-10 minutes talks to present one small idea. Deadline: August 28th, 2026. The Game Dev Days Graz 2026 take place on October 10th at Graz University of Technology. For more info about the Game Dev Days visit: https://gamedevdays.com/
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Today marks our 11th anniversary! A lot has happened over this time, many ups and downs, meetups, gamejams, get-togethers, the game dev days and many other small and big events that brought us together!

Game Dev Graz
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Thank you all for being part of this community, we are happy that we could build something that brings people together and look forward to our next irl event where we can raise the glasses to that!

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Our one and only Matthias made a video about all the Global Game Jam 2026 game presentations! All the jammers worked hard and had a great time, so check it out!

youtu.beGlobal Game Jam Graz 2026 - Game PresentationsGame presentations of the Global Game Jam 2026 in Graz, Austria. The participants spent a weekend on developing a computer game on this year’s topic “mask". 00:00 Rookie Doc 02:30 Free the Mask 10:02 Trashy Movie Night 13:09 Shit gets Foggy 16:49 Rhythm Masks 18:34 Papers, Sneeze 21:39 Fear the Kr
Game Dev Graz
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Global Game Jam 2026 was a blast! 41 Jammers, 11 games, 48 hours of creativity and good vibes! More comprehensive posts coming tomorrow, for now we just want to say thank you and see you in 2027!

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Additionally, if you just want to exhibit your game at the event, sign up to the Indie Area here: docs.google.com/form... (at absolutely no cost)

docs.google.combutton Festival 2026 - Indie Game Area RegistrationAt the button Festival 2026 (6th - 7th March, 2026) we will organize the Indie Game Area, where you can exhibit your games. You can get a table for all days to show-off your game. More information: https://www.buttonfestival.at/ If you want to apply for the SAGA prize (1.500€ prize pool) awarded at the button Festival see this form: SAGA 2026 Registration Form If you want to apply for the Phil Gosch Award of Absurd Game Innovations (awarded for the first time this year) see this form: Phil Gosch Award of Absurd Game Innovations Registration Form FAQ: For exhibiting the game at the Button Festival, how many tickets will be included? Each exhibitor will be provided with 2 tickets for all days. How is the exhibition stand equipped? Is it allowed to put up roll-ups? One table will be provided (1.50×0.60m). Additional tables are only provided on request and subject to availability on site. Rollups etc. may be brought and set up. Chairs are available. What equipment for presenting the game will be available? Only a table and chairs are provided, you have to bring everything else you need to present your game (e.g. extension cords, monitors and computers) Is it allowed to give away gifts to the audience? Yes Registration Deadline 16.01.2026
Game Dev Graz
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... this is the first time we will be awarding the Phil Gosch Award of Absurd Game Innovations in honor of our dear Phil. Show us your weirdest and most absurd games! Submit here:

docs.google.comPhil Gosch Award of Absurd Game Innovations - 2026 - RegistrationRegister your game to the Phil Gosch Award of Absurd Game Innovations. The winner will be announced during the button Festival 2026 ( March 6 - March 7). More information: https://www.buttonfestival.at/ Please read the rules before submitting: Rules Registration Deadline 16.01.2026
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Attention, attention, info thread incoming! As 2025 comes to an end and 2026 being around the corner, there will be another SAGA award at Button Festival and you have until 16.01.2026 to register and take part.

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But wait there is more! In memory of our dear friend and GDG founding member Phil Gosch, we created the "Phil Gosch Award of Absurd Game Innovations" and the winner will also be announced at Button Festival and registration is until 16.01.2026! Check the rules down below!

Game Dev Graz
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Attention, attention, info thread incoming! As 2025 comes to an end and 2026 being around the corner, there will be another SAGA award at Button Festival and you have until 16.01.2026 to register and take part.

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Missed out on the Game Dev Days Graz last year or do you want to revisit some of the talks? Then don't fret and check out our Youtube channel; we suggest getting started with this insightful keynpote about Dungeons of Hinterberg from the wonderful Regina Reisinger!

youtube.comRegina Reisinger - Dungeons of Hinterberg @ GDDG 2024Regina Reisinger | Co-Founder, 3D Artist @ Microbird Dungeons of Hinterberg Event page: https://gamedevdays.com Speakers: https://gamedevdays.com/#main_speakers Photo gallery: https://rauch.smugmug.com/A/Öffentlich/GDD2024 To not miss out on future events, talks or game jams follow us on social me
Game Dev Graz
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From our monthly meetup a week ago, to our drink up yesterday to the Game Dev Days 2025 next Saturday 4.5, we couldn't be happier with how the community comes together during our events! See you soon! #gamedev #indiedev #graz #styria #steiermark

Game Dev Graz
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Exactly 10 whole years ago Game Dev Graz was funded by a rag tag team of people who were & still are passionate about games! We had our ups & downs, building a wonderful community in the process, with many local and international friends! Stay tuned, we plan to celebrate!