BUG Is Looking for New Players

BUG, the computer game laboratory founded by the Bahçeşehir University Department of Communication Design, is setting out to build an independent communication network for the game industry and to provide a training ground for those who want to make games.

BUG, where innovative projects for the game industry will be produced alongside academic and technological research, is establishing a collaboration with MIT Media Lab, one of the leading universities in the United States.

The game industry, one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, which according to 2011 data reached a total global size of 70 billion dollars and left Hollywood behind, is preparing to train its new players through BUG. Founded within Bahçeşehir University,BUG (Bahçeşehir University Game Lab)is launching its program aimed at training people who write, develop and market games for the game industry in Türkiye, which has a size of approximately 150–200 million dollars.

In the game workshops to be held at Bahçeşehir University between 25 June and 13 July 2012 , we will cover the game production process from start to finish, from the idea to design and the basics of marketing. Over 3 weeks, we will go through every stage under the guidance of industry professionals and make a game together. To join this program, simply fill in the form atbug.bahcesehir.edu.trsincerely by 1 June 2012. The results will be announced on 15 June 2012.