GAME ASSEMBLY NEW HAMPSHIRE. A game development community in Manchester, New Hampshire

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1 GAME ASSEMBLY NEW HAMPSHIRE A game development community in Manchester, New Hampshire

2 GAME ASSEMBLY NEW HAMPSHIRE Game Assembly New Hampshire (GANH) is a passionate group of video game developers who plan to transform New Hampshire into a hub for the video game industry. As part of this plan, GANH is building a space in which professionals, hobbyists and student developers can work side by side. GANH is seeking support from local businesses and universities to provide an excellent work space. GANH will provide unique marketing and other opportunities to its sponsors.

As part of this plan, GANH is building a space in which professionals, hobbyists and student developers can work side by

3 OPPORTUNITY The video game industry is massively profitable, earning $67 billion in revenue a year with a projected $82 billion by the end of In areas with strong game developer communities, there is a higher demand for industry talent. Existing hubs, such as Massachusetts, Montreal & California, draw in tech-savvy workers from all over the world (including New Hampshire). Additionally, these states use tax cuts and their pre-existing game communities to keep companies instate. For New Hampshire, this presents a unique opportunity for growth, where there are already low taxes and a minimal cost of living, but... the community does not yet exist. With the games industry expanding this is prime time for NH to enter this space. With multiple game design colleges and a handful of small game development companies, an industry can be built with very little investment. Game Assembly New Hampshire, a community of game developers, seeks to build a non-profit organization whose goal will be to develop a video game industry in New Hampshire. By supporting game development in the state, GANH can help foster the creation of new video game studios, build a new high-tech job market for New Hampshire & create unique opportunities for students. BY THE NUMBERS game development students currently enrolled in New Hampshire colleges and universities. professional game developers working full-time in New Hampshire. the attendance of the first two game developer meetings in New Hampshire

Existing hubs, such as Massachusetts, Montreal & California, draw in tech-savvy workers from all over the world (including New Hampshire).

4 OUR COMMITMENT Game Assembly New Hampshire is committed to building a New Hampshire game industry through multiple methods. GROWING Growing small NH based game studios and helping build better products by: Working side by side with new developers and providing feedback. Granting access to better technology. Encouraging the creation of new startups. Sharing real industry experiences, and first hand start up information. Providing a low to no cost entry point work environment. Leverage each others to fill in talent gaps and access new resources RETAINING EDUCATING Retaining talent in the state by: Providing a home state alternative to the out of state communities. Forging connections with worldwide companies that hire remotely. Helping facilitate contract work. Assisting in alternate funding through crowd-sourcing etc. Educating those who are interested in making video games by: Creating internships for students to work for companies in the coworking space. Providing guest speakers at schools and inspiring students to join STEM fields. Working with universities to create better game design curriculum. Mentoring students with dedicated access and open times for visitation. Hold regular networking events space and local businesses. Offer applications for permanent workspace to graduating college seniors.

Encouraging the creation of new startups. Sharing real industry experiences, and first hand start up information. Providing a low to no cost entry point work environment.

5 SERVICES Weekly, open hours for anyone to receive feedback and insight from game developers. Rotating desk space for part-time and student developers. Incubation for recently graduated students looking to start companies. Regular networking events, presentations, and game jams open to the public. Provide GANH members for guest talks at local schools, colleges, and companies. PROGRESS A public gathering was held by full time game developers to gauge the New Hampshire scene. An expected attendance of 20 people turned into 40 fulltime, parttime, and student game designers. Of the people who attended, the majority were interested in building an industry in New Hampshire, and a third are committed to start right away. In addition, schools and companies have expressed interest SUPPORTERS: those who contribute time and energy. International Game Developer Association recognized chapter is committed to cross promoting and working directly with GANH. RobotLovesKitty - Local game company owned by Alix and Calvin Nemo. Fully committed. Local game company owned by Dave Carrigg. Fully committed. Ed Brillant - Independent contractor making games full time. Fully committed. Local game company owned by Neal Laurenza. Fully committed. A Boston-based independent game development coworking group committed to advising GANH.

Provide GANH members for guest talks at local schools, colleges, and companies. PROGRESS A public gathering was held by full time game developers to gauge the New Hampshire scene.

6 02 SPONSORS: those who are financially vested. New Hampshire Technical Institute - Has a game design degree and has requested funds to aid Game Assembly New Hampshire via a labor department grant. 03 PARTICIPANTS: members of the development community. STUDENTS - College students attending for game design degrees. Interested in mentorship, guest talks, and internships. RECENT GRADUATES - College students who recently graduated and are looking for jobs in games or would like to create their own game studios. Interested in mentorship, jobs, and networking. PART-TIME WORKERS - People who make games as hobbyists or seriously after their day jobs. Interested in a place to work a couple of days a week and project feedback. BUDGET & FLOORPLAN Approximately $1500/month Initial startup cost: $2000-$ square feet in two rooms. One large open space and a small conference room. Capacity: 20+ developers with plenty of room to grow.

RECENT GRADUATES - College students who recently graduated and are looking for jobs in games or would like to create their own game studios. Interested in mentorship, jobs, and networking.

7 HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED By donating to Game Assembly New Hampshire, we can help your business with a variety of marketing tools. In addition to the right to say you helped create the New Hampshire game industry, you ll also have access to opportunities like... Name and logo on our website Naming rights to different sections of the community space On-site signage in the form of posters, print materials, doorway signs, etc. Sponsorship of events like gamejams, meetups, etc. Special thanks in game credits, publications, etc. Press release, social media and newsletter advertising Corporate talking opportunities, including talks before events Access to new talent and potential hires For more information, contact: nh@igda.org (603) gamecowork.com

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities 1. Show bags - $9,500+GST 2. Lanyards - $9,500+GST 3. Central Bar - $15,000+GST 4. Registration & Badge - $12,000+GST 5. Digital Signage - $1,000+GST 6. Speaker Series Partner