Dutch Games Industry
About the Talk
Watch Stijn vam Wekeren as he explores The Art of Silly Game Mechanics, blending humor with smart design from his own game: Here Comes Nico.
During this lecture, Stijn will take you through The Art of Silly Game Mechanics and explain how he combines playful, humorous elements with thoughtful game design principles. He will also share insights from the creation process of Here Comes Nico! and give practical tips for anyone who wants to leave their creative mark on the game industry.
Stijn van Wekeren is an HKU Alumi and Independent Game Developer, where he develops multiple games, including the charming game: Here Comes Nico! (available on Steam and Nintendo Switch). In addition to his role as a game designer, he works as a game design consultant and producer, and also brings his passion to life through his YouTube series Stijn@Work.
During this lecture, Stijn will take you through The Art of Silly Game Mechanics and explain how he combines playful, humorous elements with thoughtful game design principles. He will also share insights from the creation process of Here Comes Nico! and give practical tips for anyone who wants to leave their creative mark on the game industry.
Stijn van Wekeren is an HKU Alumi and Independent Game Developer, where he develops multiple games, including the charming game: Here Comes Nico! (available on Steam and Nintendo Switch). In addition to his role as a game designer, he works as a game design consultant and producer, and also brings his passion to life through his YouTube series Stijn@Work.
