Mobidictum Conference 2024 is coming stronger than ever with its PC and console lineup, featuring industry-leading voices of the industry, most influential figures in the Turkish gaming scene and rising indie game developers.
Here is a look at our beloved and esteemed lineup!
Xbox
With his 13 years of experience at Microsoft, leading ID@Xbox Regional Manager, EMEA, Ben Robinson will be part of our speaker lineup and discuss ID@Xbox in 2024 in his speech.
ID@Xbox (Independent Developers @ Xbox) is a program by Microsoft that allows independent video game developers to self-publish titles for Windows and Xbox consoles. Over 2000+ games were released through ID@Xbox, and more than $2.5 billion in royalties had been paid to the developers of these games.
If you are an aspiring indie game developer or company, join this speech to learn about the latest news for indie game developers at Xbox and connect with Ben at Mobidictum Conference 2024!
Ubisoft
With over 20+ game design experience, Ubisoft‘s Vice President, Global Creative Fawzi Mesmar, will join our event to discuss “Demystifying Creativity” in his speech.
Mesmar’s portfolio includes worldwide known hits like Persona 3, Battlefield V, Battlefield 2042, Star Wars Battlefront II, Star Wars Outlaws, and Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition.
Mesmar will also share his insights with attending indie game developers, giving Turkish developers invaluable insight and perspective from his side.
Mobidictum Conference 2024 will be an incredible opportunity to learn and connect with one of the industry’s best, Fawzi Mesmar!
Atari
Atari, one of the pioneering names in video games, will be joining Mobidictum Conference 2024. Jessica Tams, Independent Director and Chair of the Nomination and Compensation Committee at Atari, will deliver a keynote on “Global Publishing—Crossplatform and Crossmedia.”
With a career that began as a Research Assistant in Physics, Tams transitioned into software engineering roles at industry giants like Activision and Wargaming. Over time, she expanded her influence, becoming a trusted advisor and investor in leading companies across the industry.
Don’t miss the chance to hear from and connect with one of the industry’s most influential figures, Jessica Tams, at Mobidictum Conference 2024!
Hero Concept
One of the most successful studios from Turkiye, Hero Concept‘s Co-Founder and Creative Director, Serkan Özay, will be at the Mobidictum Conference 2024.
After working on numerous projects, Özay founded Hero Concept in 2017. Since 2017, the company has released three titles and is gearing up for its fourth title, Mayhem Brawler II, in 2025.
Özay will give a speech on “The Intricacies of Game Development for Niche Markets.” Do not miss the chance with one of the most important figures in the Turkish gaming scene at Mobidictum Conference 2024!
Nokta Games
A global hit and one of the most successful games of 2024, Supermarket Simulator‘s creator, Yusuf Toptan, will share his development story of the viral game and touch on the ups and downs of his incredible journey.
After developing %90 of Supermarket Simulator alone, NoktaGames is growing its team and working on updating Supermarket Simulator and also exciting new projects. Connect with Yusuf Toptan at Mobidictum Conference 2024 to learn what it takes to develop one of the best simulation games on the market!
Fiber Games
Co-founded by Sinan Akkol, Furkan Faruk Akıncı, and Volkan Turan, Fiber Games develops hyper-casual games. They are the developers behind the hit game Weld it 3D and Kral Şakir: Macera Adası.
Sinan Akkol is a former Editor-in-Chief for Level Magazine, and a former Co-Founder of Seti Media, which produces an ongoing gaming magazine called Oyungezer. With his 20+ years of experience, Sinan Akkol will share the stage with Supermarket Simulator’s creator Yusuf Toptan and they will discuss in-depth about the game’s development history.
Core Engage
One of this year’s most prosperous city-builder games, New Cycle, is developed by a Turkish company called Core Engage. Alp Geven, Co-Founder of Core Engage, will attend the Mobidictum Conference 2024 and share his insights on indie game development, early access period, and risk management.
Wendigo Games
Wendigo Games is developing two titles. The first is a fast-paced FPS called Orpheus: Tale of a Lover. The second game is called WHAT THE PAK?! and it’s a casual party game to play with your friends.
Caner Pekgönenç, Co-Founder and Lead Game Designer at Wendigo Games will be at the Mobidictum Conference 2024 to share his experience with fellow indie developers.
Nowhere Studios
One of the early Turkish game development companies, Nowhere Studios, is the creator of Monochroma and Circadian City. Their upcoming game, Good Heavens is set to release in 2025.
Burak Tezateser, founder of Nowhere Studios, will share his insights in the talk “How to Do Revenue Forecasts for an Upcoming Steam Game.” Join the conversation to learn about the latest strategies for your indie game and connect with Tezateser at the Mobidictum Conference 2024!
Playstige Interactive
With 15+ years of experience, Baris Tarimcioglu owns and operates Playstige Interactive. Baris has designed and produced more than 20 titles for PC and consoles, specializing in horror titles such as Solarix and their latest game, Venatrix. Playstige also provides game development help, porting, and QA assistance to studios.
Baris will share the stage with fellow indie developers Mehmet Can Güler from Team Machiavelli and Bahtiyar Ardın from Nyctophile Studios and talk about “Making Big Games with Small Teams: Creativity and Development in Indies.”
Team Machiavelli
Mehmet Can Güler is the Co-Founder, Game Developer, and one-half of Team Machiavelli. Their first game, Castle of Alchemists, launched next year and is going strong in Early Access. While the updates keep rolling on Castle of Alchemists, the team is also gearing up for their next game, Deckfort Alchemist.
Güler will share the stage with his fellow indie developers and discuss indie game development.
Nyctophile Studios
Nyctophile Studios is developing its first game, Death Relives, featuring an Aztec god as an antagonist with real Aztec language dialogue! The ambitious and exciting game is scheduled to come out in the final quarter of 2024 for PC and PS5.
Bahtiyar Ardin, Founder, Director, and Art Director of Death Relives, will attend the Mobidictum Conference 2024 and talk with his fellow indie developers. Connect and discuss horror, adventure, and creating a natural Aztec language for a video game with Ardin.
