GAMEDEVS.NRW AFTERWORK Q4/25: Show Me The Money!

gamedevs.nrw is a privately run, non-profit community organization for everyone who is interrested in game development.No matter if you are a game designer, an artist, a programmer, a business person or something in between; no matter if you are working in a big studio, running an indie outfit, are a student, a hobbyist or someone who is just about to get started with game development and is looking for advice - you are all welcome to join us at one of our meetups in Düsseldorf!

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Let's explore the topic of money and what role money plays in game development. Is it the ultimate goal? Does it kill creativity?

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GAMEDEVS.NRW Afterwork Meetup

No matter if you are a game designer, an artist, a programmer, a business person or something in between; all are welcome to join us on a Thursday evening in Düsseldorf! Meet other people, exchange thoughts and ideas, get inspired and inspire others!

<h2>GAMEDEVS.NRW AFTERWORK MEETUPQ4 / 2025: Show Me The Money!</h2>What's the role of money in the gamemaking world? Is it the ultimate goal? Is it the pure evil that kills all creativity? Are gamedevs caring enough about money? Or too little?Let's explore this topic together!

<h2>THE PROGRAM (so far)</h2><ul><li>Mateo Covic of Zoroarts ( <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateo-covic-71391a1b2" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateo-covic-71391a1b2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LINKEDIN </a>) will talk about his game Paddle Paddle Paddle ( <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570070/Paddle_Paddle_Paddle/" title="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570070/Paddle_Paddle_Paddle/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">STEAM LINK</a> ) which turned out to be a rather surprise-success and, in connection to our money-topic, made him some serious money</li><li>Alex currently works on a micro talk "money-things every gamedev should consider nonetheless", which hopefully will be ready for the meetupWant to add to this program? Please reach out to Alex (alex@gamedevs.nrw)</li></ul>

<h4>The Location:</h4><h2>Our new location: Düsseldorf's Zentralbibliothek in the KAP1 (Konrad Adenauer Platz 1)</h2>IMPORTANT: We will be at the "Reallabor". Ask at the information desk for directions if you don't know where it is.<h4></h4>Located in direct vicinity of Düsseldorf HBF, our new location is the most easy to reach meetup site we ever had. So it is perfect for anyone who wants to attend, no matter if you come from Düsseldorf, Cologne, the Ruhr-Region or beyond!Also, it's right on the edge of Düsseldorf's Little Tokyo, so you could hit the local Japanese restaurants before joining us or afterwards (Takezo is open until 23:00h, for example).

<h2>NEW LOCATION, SOME CHANGES:</h2><ol><li>TIMES: Because the Zentralbibliothek's opening hours differ from our previous locations, we have to switch some things around in that regard. We're starting at 18:00h but those who already want to mingle ahead of time, there's nothing that will keep you from doing so. Therefore, feel free to show up sooner.</li><li>SHOWCASES: Because the Zentralbibliothek is a public space, we could arrange a public showcase, so that you could have regular people playtest your games and give you unfiltered feedback.interested in such a public showcase? Then please reach out to Alex (alex@gamedevs.nrw) in advance, so we can make things happen</li><li>DRINKS: Because we don't have any sponsors, it is "pay as you drink". Luckily, the Zentralbibliothek has a built-in cafe where you can get drinks. Or even snacks. Also, there is a Lidl right next door.</li></ol>

<h2>WANT TO GIVE A 15-MINUTE MICRO-TALK?</h2>If you want to present a game you are working on or have been working on everyone or if you feel like adding to this edition's focus topic and want to give a micro-talk (15 minutes max), please reach out to Alex (alex@gamedevs.nrw) in advance

<h2>CAN'T ATTEND IN PERSON? WE MIGHT HAVE YOU COVERED!</h2>Covered as in "live coverage". We are currently seeing if we can livestream the event. If so, you will be able to find the link to the livestream inside our <a href="https://discord.gamedevs.nrw" title="https://discord.gamedevs.nrw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Discord server</a> .

<h2>ABOUT OUR AFTERWORK MEETUPS IN GENERAL:</h2>No matter if you are a game designer, an artist, a programmer, a business person or something in between; no matter if you are working in a big studio, running an indie outfit, are a student, a hobbyist or someone who is just about to get started with game development and is looking for advice - you are all welcome to join us at on this Thursday evening in Düsseldorf!Meet other people, exchange thoughts and ideas, get inspiration and inspire others!<h3>MINGLING, SHOWCASING, CHATTING, NETWORKING:</h3>Before and after our program part it's time for mingling. Meet people, have a chat or two. If someone brought something to show to the others, look at it. Play it. Give them feedback. And if you brought something to playtest or showcase, just set up your laptop and show it to the others. Be inspired, inspire others and just have a good time!

<h2>WHAT TO BRING:</h2>Feel free to bring what you are working on. This community depends on exchange and inspiration! So, if you recently made a game (not matter if it is a gamejam game, a small prototype or a full-scale production), bring it along and maybe also a laptop. We have much space available for you to set up your game before and after our program part and showcase your game. Others will gladly give you feedback.Artists, you should bring your portfolio, so you can show it to others! Maybe someone would like to work with you in the future.

<h2>THANK YOU, STADTBÜCHEREIEN DÜSSELDORF</h2>We would also like to thank our partner, the City of Düsseldorf's Stadtbüchereien, for their support!<a href="https://www.duesseldorf.de/stadtbuechereien" title="https://www.duesseldorf.de/stadtbuechereien" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WEBSITE</a>