MakeGamesJLM Overview
MakeGamesJLM is a community of jerusalem-based game makers, amateur and professional, who come together once a week to create games in a hands-on and supportive environment. Its goal is to create a space where the unique qualities of Jerusalem, and the people who live there, can be expressed through games. In addition to weekly development meetups, the community is working on beginner courses, guest talks and game jam events.
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Gamer Nation - Tel Aviv Review of Books
The article discusses the role of video games as a cultural unifier, with a focus on the gaming industry in Israel. It highlights how games can bridge ethnic, national, religious, and political divides by providing a shared experience. The article mentions several gaming companies operating in Israel, including Nintendo and Electronic Arts, as well as indie game developers. It also discusses initiatives like Chess4Solidarity and Games for Peace that use games to foster understanding and cooperation. The article suggests that the universal appeal of video games and their potential for peacebuilding make the future of gaming in Israel and around the world look promising.
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Game Jam Jerusalem - התוצרים יצאו לוהטים אחרי טיגון ואפיה של 36 שעות
The article discusses the final hours of the Game Jam event organized by Make Games JLM. Participants are working on finalizing their games, connecting code to sound, and preparing for submission. The event has seen participants work on game ideas that have evolved significantly from their initial concepts. The atmosphere is described as positive and supportive, with participants overcoming challenges together. The article also provides a detailed review of several games created during the event.
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צוחקת בה האש: Game Jam בעיר הבירה בנושא חם כמו לביבה מהמחבת
Make Games JLM, a Jerusalem-based community for game developers, hosted a Game Jam event. The event, which lasted for 36 hours, saw 50 participants brainstorming, pitching ideas, and forming teams to develop video games. The theme of the event was Keep the Fire Burning. The article mentions several game ideas that were developed during the event, including a game where players are a chef in a restaurant, a game where players are a nun holding a torch to ward off evil spirits, and a game where players are a god controlling the weather. The event was supported by the American Center in Jerusalem, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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| Website | linktr.ee/makegamesjlm |
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Jerusalem, Israel
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