We want to contribute to the establishment of a healthy ecosystem for game creators, where they can build their own independant artistic practice, connect with others, exchange experience and enjoy a sustainable life.
To accomplish this, we organize a series of events to support the local field of gamecreation.
Each edition there is a secret theme that will be revealed at the start of the event. We provide you with a location, food and a separate sleeping area so you can work your magic during these intense 48 hours.
Even if you have never developed a game you can still participate at this event. We welcome all people with all kinds of skills. If you’re a musician, developer, writer, artist … don’t hesitate and join!
Different Perspectives is a festival of gaming enthusiasts, artists, designers, and developers who share a passion for pushing the boundaries of what video games can be.
This year, the festival is centered around the theme "Together". Games can be a wonderful shared experience. The interaction design of a computer game brings people together, regardless of their background, location, or interests. When done well, the shared experience of a game can be a powerful and fun tool for bringing people together, and creating connections between individuals that would normally not meet.
Different Perspectives: Art Games Festival is a triptych of activities, each of which plays a unique role in supporting and helping to grow games as an art form. The exhibition Relive/Herleef showcases autobiographical video games. The Networking Day brings creators together to meet, exchange experience and collaborate. During Global Game Jam Antwerp, creatives team up to make games in 48 hours time. As a whole, these activities highlight and celebrate the cultural value of video games during this two week festival in Het Bos.