The Game Dev Walk - March
What is the Game Dev Walk? A monthly opportunity to meet up with other game devs, walk, talk and get out in nature!
Where does it take place? One of London’s many nature spots. This month is at Hampstead Heath, meeting at the Parliament Hill Lido Cafe
Who is this event for? Anyone who works in game development, or is interested in working in games, at any level and in any department. Everyone is welcome!
Why? I want to create an alternative to the usual pub and expo meet ups, which often involve large crowds in small spaces. The aim is to provide a more relaxed outside environment for people to meet other game devs.
What to expect on the day? We'll meet at 1pm at the Parliament Hill Lido Cafe. The walk will start at 1:30pm, which will give people some time to arrive and grab a snack/drink before setting off
We'll walk around the route, taking in the views and having a chat. We can go at a pace that will suit the group, so no worries if you're a slow walker.
Like any good walk, it will finish with a drink, location to be discussed on the day
FAQ
What about our glorious British weather? The event will go ahead rain or shine. The route might be shortened a bit, if it's raining, or scorching. I'm ok with walking in the rain, but appreciate that it isn't everyone's cup of tea!
Can I bring a dog? Well behaved dogs are welcome!
How much does this cost? It's totally free, you can't put a price on nature!
RSVP - Please RSVP so I have a rough headcount
Do I need to bring anything? Comfy walking shoes, a bottle of water, weather appropriate clothing, and a snack if you'd like.
Can I join later than the start time? Yes, I will share my location on the day, and you can track the group's movements through that. If you know you're coming later, drop me a message, and I can let you know where we'll be roughly.
What happens if I get lost? The live location will be shared before the event, I will also share my phone number as a backup.
Photos/Social Media: We might take a few casual snaps of the group or scenery, please let me know if you’d prefer not to be in any photos.
Code of conduct: Be kind, inclusive, and respectful to everyone.
Who are you? I'm Howard Sinden, a sound designer working in games & animation for around 10 years. I’ve worked on such games as God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man, as well as the upcoming CCG Doctor Who: Worlds Apart and a bunch of indie titles. I started this walk as a relaxed, nature based way for game devs to connect. If you'd like to check out what I do, my website is here https://www.howardsindensound.com/