Gaming
Limit Break Mentorship Launches Fifth Year and Introduces Accredited Training Program for Mentors
Leading scheme for underrepresented games industry professionals kicks off 2023 intake.
Limit Break, the largest mentorship program for underrepresented and marginalized groups in the United Kingdom games industry, has today announced the launch of its 2023 scheme, opening applications for both mentors and mentees for this year’s intake.
The program is also marking its fifth year with the launch of Limit Break Mentorship Training, a bespoke CPD-accredited program aimed at industry professionals keen to develop both mentoring and allyship skills.
The Limit Break mentorship program enters its fifth year, building on a record 2022 that saw more than 1,100 mentors and mentees participate from across the United Kingdom, continuing its successful partnership with Out Making Games. Mentorship applications are open to anyone working for a United Kingdom-based games company that identifies as part of a marginalized or underrepresented gender, orientation or ethnicity group as well as neurodiverse people and those with disabilities.
Through the Limit Break platform, prospective mentees from artists, designers and programmers to marketers and QA specialists are then matched with experienced mentors from across the industry. Anyone with over five years’ experience in any industry role, regardless of background, is welcome as a mentor. Participation is free for the six-month program, which also includes access to exclusive events, resources and guidance plus membership of the Limit Break community, providing many opportunities to develop skills and connections and support career development.
Limit Break’s commitment to supporting and encouraging diverse talent through mentorship has also driven the development of its newly announced training program for mentors, Limit Break Mentorship Training. The two-part course is fully CPD accredited and will offer participants the opportunity to develop skills and tools to build better mentorship relationships and help actively support greater diversity in the industry. The course is both for individual mentors seeking to become officially certified and for companies interested in training their leads to become better mentors and allies within the company.
“We believe that mentorship can play a hugely important role in helping to promote and develop diverse talent in the gaming industry and it is awesome to hear from previous Limit Break participants about the positive impact the program has had for them,” the founder of Limit Break, Anisa Sanusi, said. “We are so excited to be launching Limit Break for our fifth year and are working to make sure that 2023 is even bigger and better, especially with the launch of our new mentorship training program.”
“We want to deliver mentorship training to support and encourage both aspiring and existing mentors in helping others upskill or even break into the industry,” the Head of Training for Limit Break, Harun Ali, said. “Limit Break Mentorship Training has been designed especially for the games industry and we’re looking forward to helping evolve the next generation of games industry professionals.”
Potential mentors and mentees can apply now through the Limit Break website (LimitBreak.co.uk) with applications open until May 1st 2023. More details for Limit Break Mentorship Training can be found at LimitBreak.co. uk/Training, pricing and booking information will be released on the Limit Break website on May 1st.
Gaming
PopOK Gaming Unveils “First Balloon” in the Thrilling Crash Series
PopOK Gaming is excited to announce the release of “First Balloon,” the latest game in its popular Crash series. This new addition promises to take players on an exhilarating adventure, where they will soar through the skies and experience breathtaking moments and enticing rewards as their balloon ascends.
“First Balloon” offers a unique and thrilling gameplay experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats. As the game begins, players place their bets and watch as the multiplier starts increasing from 1x and continues to rise. The goal is to cash out at just the right moment to secure a multiplied payout. However, there’s a catch: if players don’t cash out in time, they risk losing their bet.
The excitement builds as players navigate the challenge of timing their cash-outs to maximize their winnings. With the potential to win up to x10,000, “First Balloon” offers the chance for massive rewards.
How does it work?
Place a bet
Watch the multiplier increase from 1x upwards
Cash out anytime to get your bet multiplied
“First Balloon” is designed to provide a thrilling and immersive gaming experience, combining the excitement of risk and reward with the beauty of a soaring balloon journey. It’s the perfect game for those seeking adventure and the thrill of high-stakes gameplay.
Don’t miss out on the latest addition to PopOK Gaming’s Crash series. Start your adventure today with “First Balloon” and experience the excitement for yourself!
Gaming
SimplePlay has launched a new Table Game: Beauty and Gorilla King !
One day, the Beauty, whom Gorilla King is deeply in love with, gets captured and locked inside a tower. To save the love of his life, Gorilla King needs to avoid the deadly hunters on every floor of the tower and make his way to the top to win his precious back!
Beauty and Gorilla King” is a mini-game where players are given a tower with rows of covered squares with either beauties or hunters. Players need to start from the bottom row. Whenever a square of beauty is unveiled, players move one floor up and the winning multiplier increases. Players can choose to continue their progress to move upwards and win more, or to leave this round and take the accumulated winnings! However, if a hunter is unveiled, all the winnings will be lost and players have to start a new round. Get to the top of the tower to unravel huge riches!
Come and experience “Beauty and Gorilla King” now!
Gaming
Big Screen Gaming Summit Joins PG Connects Helsinki, Spotlighting PC and Console Development
The Big Screen Gaming Summit, a new two-day event dedicated to PC, console, web3, VR, and AR games, will debut alongside Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki on October 1-2, 2024. One ticket, two events!
This expansion of the world’s leading independent games conference series aims to provide a comprehensive forum for the evolving landscape of multi-platform game development.
The dedicated summit will feature eight specialised tracks covering crucial industry topics, including market trends, UGC, live service games, discoverability, practical AI, and more. Each track will offer in-depth discussions, panels, and presentations from industry experts, providing attendees with valuable insights into the latest trends, technologies, and business strategies shaping the future of games. The summit will also explore emerging markets in Latin America, Asia, and MENA, which are expected to drive future player growth on PC and console platforms.
“As the games industry continues to evolve, we recognise the continuing importance of PC and console platforms alongside mobile,” said Dave Bradley, COO of Steel Media. “The Big Screen Gaming Summit represents our commitment to serving the entire games industry, offering a unique opportunity for professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities across all major platforms.”
The event will also host The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition), providing indie developers with a platform to showcase their projects to a panel of experts. This competition offers valuable feedback and exposure for up-and-coming developers in the PC and console space. Indie developers are encouraged to apply early, as spots are limited.
Both the Big Screen Gaming Summit and Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki will take place at Wanha Satama, Helsinki, as part of the Finnish Games Week. Finland is famous for its mobile games, but it’s also home to renowned studios like Housemarque and Remedy Entertainment, showcasing the country’s strength in PC and console game development.
Early bird tickets offering savings of over £300 are currently available, providing access to both events. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, gain insights from leading experts, and explore the expo area. The event will also feature a MeetToMatch online meeting platform, facilitating valuable connections among participants.
In addition to the main conference tracks, the summit will include roundtable discussions, networking events like Investor Connector and Publisher SpeedMatch, and a party in downtown Helsinki. As part of Finnish Games Week (30 September – 4 October), the Big Screen Gaming Summit and Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki will join the IGDA Leadership Day, W In Games and more activities celebrating the regional games scene.
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