Local Opportunities
AlphaLab Application Cycle is open!
AlphaLab is a local startup incubation program that
looks for the individuals who are starting (or who have started) companies in the gaming, web/internet, and mobile space. They provide $25,000 in funding, office space, educational sessions, access to mentors and advisors, and other benefits as part of a 20-week intensive program which culminates in a Demo Day in front of investors, potential strategic partners, and other members of the AlphaLab community. For more information about the application process and to access the AlphaLab application, visit: www.alphalab.org. Additionally, follow their blog (http://alphalab.org) and Twitter account (http://twitter.com/alphalab) for up-to-date information. They have cyclical application periods- applications are currently open and are due April 15th. Several past and current pittsburgh game related companies have worked with AlphaLab including Cents City and LeftRight Studios.
Classic Game Arcade
The Classic Game Room (CGR) team reviews games and hardware for all systems and all eras, and delivers the latest gaming news and trailers to fans. We operate 5 channels on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/ClassicGameRoom) and a web site at www.ClassicGameRoom.com. CGR is based in the Pittsburgh area and is currently looking for gamers who own multiple game systems, are familiar with or own a substantial number of games and might be interested in participating in video reviews of games. If you are interested in working with CGR, e-mail the following to classic...@inecom.com: Cover Letter, Resume, Game Systems/Games owned, Info on your favorite genres
Does your company or organization have an opportunity to share with PIGDA members? Let us know at
pittsburgh@igda.org
Upcoming Events
March 10- First Thursday
March 11- PAX East
Are you going? If you'd like to find with other PIGDA PAX East attendees, we invite you to use the Pittsburgh IGDA facebook page to connect with each other.
April 7- First Thursday
Location TBD
April 9th- PIGDA Board Game Jam - Spring is here and it's time to experiment with fresh game ideas. Pittsburgh IGDA will be hosting our 3rd annual Board Game Jam. Join the challenge to create a new, innovative, game in a day- no programing or computer required or desired. The board game jam is all about paper, cardboard, pens, boards, cards, pencils, dice, meeples, tokens and other non digital game game components. Mark your calendar now for this day long event.
Last year's first place winner, Ian Volkwein, went on to publish his board game jam game (with art contributed by Brandon Bittner)- which you can buy online: http://www.ponderzombiegames.com/
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