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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🎮 Save the dates! Games Now! Event Week 2026 is happening 9–15 Nov. Join us for inspiring talks and our international game jam connecting students from around the world. GN! is open to everyone—developers, researchers, students, artists, and anyone curious about games. 🔗 gamesnow.aalto.fi

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

🎮✨ Designing for the Body: Immersive Game Interaction Diandra Kathyusha explores sensory-based games using Kinect, LeapMotion & motion sensors. Turning physical movement into play! 📅 Nov 12 @ Marsio 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi 🔗 luma.com/yg9m8uog

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

⚙️💰 Machinations: Simulating Game Economies Arya Rakha (Aalto) introduces tools for simulating virtual economies before building them. From Bombergrounds to Rendezvous! 📅 Nov 12 @ Marsio 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi 🔗 luma.com/yg9m8uog

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

🎨⚙️ The Walls are on the Floor – Technical Art of Aris Arcanum Bardia Eghbali breaks down visual style & optimization. Learnings for programmers & artists! 📅 Nov 12 @ Marsio 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi 🔗 luma.com/yg9m8uog

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

🐉🎨 Taming the Dragon – PCG in Game Art Heidi Abdolvahabi (Aalto) shares her thesis on turning procedural generation into a creative ally for building game environments in Lumios. 📅 Nov 12 @ Marsio 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi 🔗 luma.com/yg9m8uog #PCG #GameArt

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

🎮🎥 What Can Game Devs Learn from Film? Iiro Peltonen explores how cinema storytelling tools can elevate games. 🎬 Catch his session at Games Now! 📅 Nov 12 @ Marsio, Aalto 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi 🔗 luma.com/yg9m8uog

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

🎲 Digital Dungeon Design – Learning from the Tabletop Tradition What can tabletop RPGs teach video game level design? Hiski Huovila (Aalto, Savukivi Games) explores how tabletop dungeon design can create more immersive digital worlds. 📅 Nov 12 @ Marsio, Aalto 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

✨ Gen AI & the Future of Games panel Hanna Toivonen, Roope Rainisto, Tatu Petersen-Jessen & Christian Guckelsberger explore AI in creativity & play. 📅 Nov 10 @ Marsio 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi 🔗 luma.com/yg9m8uog

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

⚛️🎮 Quantum Games – Definition & Development Practices What happens when quantum physics meets game design? Laura Piispanen (Aalto) explores quantum games – playable projects visualizing quantum phenomena. 📅 Nov 11 @ Marsio, Aalto 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi 🔗 luma.com/yg9m8uog #QuantumGames #GameDev

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Still don't know what's at Marsio next week?! 👀 ✨ GN! Talks (Nov 10-11) – Marsio 3F + Twitch @gamesnowaaltofi 🕹️ Game Jam #17 (Nov 11-16) – 20+ schools! 🎮 Games Exhibition 🎬 Chance to win FREE Minecraft Movie tickets! 🔗 luma.com/yg9m8uog 🌐 gamesnow.aalto.fi #GamesNow #GameJam

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

🎮 How Roblox Works – Lessons for Game Developers What drives Roblox's scale? Olli Raudus (All Hats CEO) breaks it down: creation tools, community & monetization. Built major experiences w/ Yle, K-Market & MMORPG Caskadia. Insights for all devs! 📅 Nov 11 @ Marsio, Aalto 📺 Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

System Erasure's Divine Comedy: How Simply Making Games Becomes Something Serious Join creators of ZeroRanger & Void Stranger as they share their indie dev journey—the highs, lows, and lessons learned. 📅 Nov 11 @ Marsio, Aalto University 🎮 Watch on Twitch: gamesnowaaltofi RSVP: luma.com/yg9m8uog

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Begüm Dogan, Founder & Marketing Witch at Hexen, to Games Now! 👉 Join us and discover how to turn your marketing into magic. at Games Now! on 11 November at Marsio, Aalto University University, or tune in on Twitch (gamesnowaaltofi).

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

From 10K to 100M players? Teemu Haila, Co-founder & CPO at Metaplay, breaks down the Four Pillars of Scaling a Live Service Game, hard lessons from real growth, not theory. 👉 Join us at Games Now! on 10 November at Marsio, Aalto University, or tune in on Twitch (gamesnowaaltofi).

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

For the FIRST TIME EVER, we’re hosting a movie screening! 🍿 📽️ A Minecraft Movie 📅 November 13th 🤝 In collaboration with Cinema Sheryl 🎟️ join Onsite for a chance to get a FREE ticket ! ⚠️ REGISTER NOW! 👉 Link in bio #GamesNow #cinema #cinemasheryl #aalto #aaltouniversity #gaming #gamers #GameJam

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Bridging Cinema & Game Environments 🎮 How can live-action film and video game worlds come together to create new storytelling experiences? We’re excited to welcome Miro Vesterinen, Head of Environment Art at Remedy Entertainment, as one of our Games Now! speakers!

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🎮 Games That Heal? We’re thrilled to announce Lauri Lukka Psychology Officer and Co-Founder at Soihtu DTx as one of our Games Now! speakers! Join us to learn how the future of mental health might just be playable.

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Ready to play, learn, and level up your game? Join us at Games Now for a day full of creativity, strategy, and fun! Whether you’re a casual gamer or a game design pro, there’s something for everyone. Spots are limited - secure your seat now! 🚀✨ Link in bio 🔗

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Open lecture series on game trends at Aalto University @gamesnowaaltofi.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The wait is over !! 🎮GN! Event Week is back from Nov 10–16, 2025! Expect industry talks, game showcases, and our 17th GN! Game Jam that runs internationally across 20+ schools. Register by Nov 5 & join the matchmaking meetup on Nov 7 — link in bio! 🔗

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