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Catálogo de Servicios – Desarrolladores: España
The catalogue presents AEVI’s strategy to strengthen Spain’s video‑game development sector through a suite of collaborative services and targeted initiatives. Central to the effort is the celebration of the second anniversary of the association’s development area, which underscores a commitment to expand support for local studios, from established references to emerging independents. Since the start of 2020, six new development studios have joined AEVI, bringing the total roster to more than thirty members, including Artax Games, Binary Box Studios, Blackmouth Games and others. Financial assistance is offered through a €10,000 grant programme, while an affordable annual membership fee of €150 eases entry for smaller firms. AEVI also operates a mentor network, a job‑matching platform, and a €10,000 aid scheme, and has conducted outreach across 15,000 km, meeting over 300 developers in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Seville. Key partnerships extend legal, technological and commercial expertise to members. Bird & Bird provides free initial legal consultations on intellectual‑property, labour and tax matters; Tutelio supplies blockchain‑based IP protection services; B2Boost grants access to weekly market‑intelligence reports covering PSN, Xbox Live, Steam and Nintendo e‑shop sales; Sorastream enables cost‑free integration of games into its cloud‑gaming platform with revenue‑share terms for AEVI affiliates. Additional collaborations with Enumbers, Screenglitch, Make Good Art Agency and Gamingates deliver accounting tools, marketing support, digital‑strategy advice and visibility in professional networks. Collectively, these measures aim to create a sustainable ecosystem for Spanish developers, fostering talent, facilitating market entry and enhancing the international profile of locally produced games.
AEVIJan 2020
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NHK Enterprise's 'Kami-Ge Creator Evolution' Succeeds Japan Game Awards 'Amateur' and 'U18' Divisions
NHK Enterprise is launching the “Kami‑Ge Creator Evolution” contest as a dedicated platform for nurturing the next generation of Japanese game developers, and from 2024 it will incorporate the Japan Game Awards’ Amateur and U18 divisions. The initiative, begun in 2022 under the theme “Evolve the Game,” seeks to discover and develop talent through a series of contest events, community support, and media exposure, including a documentary broadcast on NHK General in February 2023 that generated strong public interest. The competition invites creators from across Japan to submit original games, which are evaluated for innovative expansion of the medium’s boundaries by a diverse panel of established game designers, media artists, and other industry figures. In addition to expert judging, a public popularity vote is conducted, and the contest awards a Grand Prize, Excellence Awards, and Honorable Mentions in the Amateur category, while the U18 category focuses on participants aged 18 or younger, reflecting the Japan Game Awards’ long‑standing commitment to youth development since 2018. The 2024 schedule begins with an entry period from 1 February to the end of April, followed by nomination, second‑round video submissions in July, third‑round game submissions in October, finalist announcements at the end of October, and a final event slated for December. A closed Discord community supports participants with exclusive benefits, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, reinforcing the project’s role as a learning environment. Special cooperation from the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) provides additional industry credibility and resources. The contest is open to individuals, teams, corporations, and organizations regardless of age, gender, nationality, or the number of entries, emphasizing inclusivity and broad outreach. By integrating the Amateur and U18 awards, the “Kami‑Ge Creator Evolution” aims to broaden the creative framework of Japanese games, foster innovative design, and strengthen the pipeline of skilled developers. The organizers are actively seeking sponsors to sustain the project’s growth and align with NHK Enterprise’s broader commitment to sustainable development and cultural enrichment.
CESA – Computer Entertainment Supplier's AssociationMay 2023
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Model Scheme and Manual for Game Incubation Programming and Financing: Baltic Games Industry
VENTSPILS HIGH TECHNOLOGY PARK ERHVERVSAKADEMI DANIA TECHNOLOGY PARK This model scheme illustrates “how to run” an incubation programme for game development companies, drafted in form of a manual for business support providers and intermediaries working with Dania University of Applied Sciences Kaunas Science and Technology Park Ventspils High Technology Park für internationale Zusammenarbeit mbH Title page: © iStock.com-bedya, 1.
Ventspils High Technology ParkJan 2020
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Guías AEVI: Propiedad intelectual e industrial
The guide aims to equip video‑game developers and publishers with a practical framework for safeguarding the creative and technical assets that constitute a game’s intellectual and industrial property. It clarifies the dual nature of IP under Spanish law—copyright and related rights on the one hand, and industrial property (patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets) on the other—explaining which categories protect specific game elements such as scripts, music, graphics, code, user‑interface designs, character names and logos. Key conclusions stress that copyright arises automatically upon creation, lasting 70 years after the author’s death (or 70 years from disclosure for collective works), while related rights endure 50 years. Trademark protection requires registration and lasts ten years per filing, renewable indefinitely; design protection covers the external appearance of a GUI for five‑year periods, renewable up to 25 years. Trade‑secret measures rely on confidentiality agreements and technical safeguards rather than formal registration. The guide also outlines the legal regimes governing ownership of works created by employees, freelancers or collaborators, noting that Spanish law lacks a “work‑for‑hire” concept and therefore mandates explicit written assignments of exploitation rights, typically detailed in employment or service contracts. Practical recommendations include a step‑by‑step checklist for identifying each asset, determining the appropriate protection mechanism, confirming that all contributors have assigned their rights, and implementing NDAs to preserve secrecy during development. The guide further outlines limited exceptions for using third‑party material—public‑domain works, specific statutory limits, and narrowly defined descriptive uses of trademarks—while warning that doctrines such as “fair use” are not recognized in the EU. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive, Spain‑focused roadmap for building a robust IP portfolio that enhances a game’s market value and minimizes infringement risk.
AEVIJan 2025