Earlier today, Konami announced that it would be hosting a new event, Indie Games Connect 2022, in Japan that's entirely free to exhibitors and creators on 26th June.
One of the biggest barriers for entry for fledgling developers, and for attendees, is the price of these events, so it's a fantastic idea for Konami to waive admission fees for this event, which will be held at the Konami Creative Centre in Ginza, Tokyo.
Konami's reason for this is that it wants the event to be a platform where creators and consumers alike can connect - which makes sense given that the show is called Indie Games Connect!
Here's a summary of the event, courtesy of Gematsu:
- Indie Games Exhibition – A place for creators, who want as many users as possible to enjoy the games they poured their ideas into, to connect with other creators and users.
- Game Development Consultation for Exhibitors – A special program for exhibitors in which experienced professionals will be on-site to play your games and answer any questions or concerns you may face on a daily basis.
- Game Developers Seminar – A discussion about the future of independent games and creators hosted by Sony Interactive Entertainment indies initiative head Shuhei Yoshida.
The show will be sponsored by a number of prominent studios, including Sony Interactive Entertainment, publishing company Shueisha, and Unity Technologies.
In-person events are making a steady comeback this year, with Gamescom announcing a hybrid event this coming August.
Hopefully, there will also be a way for us abroad to experience what Indie Games Connect 2022 has to offer on 26th June! If you're interested in exhibiting at the show, you can apply here.
Let us know what you think of the new gaming convention in the comments below!
[source prtimes.jp, via gematsu.com]
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Look, Konami is pretending to care! This isn't anything meant to be nice, this is purely just to please investors and shareholders to up their own self image so they can afford to make more NFT Pachinkos
I'm still waiting for Dance Dance Revolution games on modern consoles.
Very nice. They're probably also keeping an eye out for new talent for their pachinko-I mean videogame teams.
Konami is doing what now?
After the couple of great collections they released, now another good step?
I don’t believe it. This must be greenwashing of some sort.
Damage control! Damage control! Damage control!
@Tempestryke
FYI, Konami is still making their Rhythm games on Arcade until today (DDR, Beatmania IIDX, Pop'n Music, GitaDora, Sound Voltex, Nostalgia, etc)
What's in it for Konami though?
In the first sentence you say " in Japan that's entirely free to exhibitors and creators' but then later you say it free for consumers as well. Which is it?
@MostHandsieBoy I mean, can't they be both? Anyway, they didn't say it's free for consumers, but only implied that consumers will be able to attend given the phrase "where creators and consumers alike can connect".
Yeah, I don't trust Konami to do something nice without monetizing on it
@Olmectron it can - but is it?
Konami are bringing us the cowabunga collection, please leave them alone they can now do no wrong xxxx
Why do I get the feeling this convention will be Konami attempting to talk the indie studios into adopting NFTs…
I smell a rat. A big stinking rat.
Among the entrants is the mask-wearing indie newcomer "Gideo Gojima", who is hard at work on a tactical espionage action game pitch to Konami he calls "Mettle Gear."
@Degenerate_Mii @Dragonslacker1 Regurgitating work that was made in a different era hardly redeems them. Anytime they make something NEW, it tends to be garbage - Contra Rogue Corps and Metal Gear Survive say hi, along with their awful mobile games. Considering their track record of the last decade and how they treat developers, people are right to be skeptical of this convention.
@Degenerate_Mii It's entitled to hold a company accountable for their behavior? Then it sounds like your worldview can be summed up by that meme that's been going around "don't ask questions just consume product and then get excited for next products." If such a vapid existence is to your liking, suit yourself.
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