Fri 7 March 13:00-14:00
In venue:
Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed
And online: Live stream on Youtube.com
This is a free event. Tune in wherever you are, online. If you want to take part in venue you need to book in advance.
In this Lunchtime Talk we will hear from Dr. Tomas Rawlings, a gaming industry expert, who will explore the current state of the sector and the opportunities that may arise from the losses we are witnessing off the back of the COVID pandemic.
The video games industry is a huge global market, but one that goes through repeated cycles of rapid growth followed by sudden downturns. After a recent boom, the industry is now facing one of its most challenging periods, with widespread job losses, cancelled projects, and studio closures. However, within this uncertainty, new opportunities can emerge—particularly for those looking to enter the industry. One potential route is starting a games studio of your own. In this talk Dr. Tomas Rawlings will break down the current landscape and explore the possibilities that could arise from these changes.
About Dr. Tomas Rawlings
Dr. Tomas Rawlings is a Vice President at Sumo Digital and co-founder of Auroch Digital, which joined Sumo Group in September 2021. An experienced and award-winning game designer, he has worked on both original titles (such as Mars Horizon) and established IPs, including Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and the multi-award-winning Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land.
About the Pervasive Media Studio
The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. Lunchtime Talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region.