Warp Zone Video Game Art Show 2016 Photos

Thank... You... So... MUUUUUUCCHHH to everyone who came to Warp Zone on Saturday!!! :D

It went so well. Lots of work got sold, lots of attendance and lots of great performances. Its so great to see the Warp Zone community grow every year. I especially love it when previous participants bring in new artists. Giving a platform to people who don't have one (but totally deserve one!) is why I organize the show every year. 

The next event we will be organizing is probably the game jam in January. See you there!

(Photos belong to Molly Heady-Carroll, Vincent Koerse, Anne Bras, Jeff Blipsqueek and Alexander Chi Ho Ho.)

Molly talks Warp Zone Video Game Art Show 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmkIRGNfixY

WARP ZONE, the annual art show paying tribute to the wonderful world of video games, is this Saturday! September 10th from 13:00 at de Vondelbunker https://www.facebook.com/events/10824...

Back for its fourth year! The show features a collection of original art pieces by multiple artists celebrating games and gaming culture : games, art, chip tunes, performances, good company and beer in the Vondelbunker!

For the full Free Fringe Festival Amsterdam programme visit: http://freefringefestivalamsterdam.com

Warp Zone Video Game Art Show 2016

Click here to visit our Facebook event page.

The annual art show paying tribute to the wonderful world of video games is back for its fourth year!

The show features a collection of original art pieces by multiple artists celebrating games and gaming culture : games, art, chip tunes, performances, good company and beer in the Vondelbunker!

All proceeds raised at the bar keep the Vondelbunker's doors open. So you can get drunk, AND feel good about yourself for keeping such a fab location running. ;)


DATE: Saturday, September 10 2016
DOORS OPEN: 13:00
ADDRESS: Vondelbunker, Vondelpark 8, Amsterdam (in the bridge)
ENTRY FEE: Free!

EDIT: Performance Schedule!

13:30 - 14:00 Popcicle Theory making music on a gameboy using LSDj!

14:30 - 15:00 Zirkonian performing a SID metal/rock fusion with live singing and guitar!

15:30 - 16:00 havocCc brings his improvised live chiptunes all the way from Germany!

16:30 - 17:00 Carf Darko closing off and bringing the house down with his high energy 8 bit beats!

Warp Zone is part of The Free Fringe Festival Amsterdam: an extraordinary annual 10 day celebration showcasing the very best of Amsterdam’s Underground Art & Performance: http://www.freefringefestivalamsterdam.com/

Click here to visit our Facebook event page.

Warp Zone LVL-1 @ The Vonelbunker Amsterdam

On July 1st in Amsterdam, the Vondelbunker was rocking some of the hottest Dutch Chip Tuners till the wee hour of the morning. Carf Darko, Popsicle Theory, Diskette Deluxe, Noedell and RoccoW as DJ blew us away and the very first Warp Zone LVL-1 Chiptune party was a roaring success! Thank you Wisefire for organizing, the performers, everyone who helped out, the Vondelbunker staff and, or course, everyone who came out to dance!

Photos by Edward Calderhead, Anne Bras and Molly Heady-Carroll

Call for Proposals: Warp Zone Video Game Art Show 2016

Attention all artists!

WARP ZONE, the annual art show paying tribute to the wonderful world of video games, is now accepting proposals!

The show will take place in September 2016 and features a collection of art pieces by artists from all over the world. Previous years have showcased artwork by artists from Tokyo, Amsterdam, New York, Australia, you name it!

All forms of art are welcome in the gallery as long as they are playful or related to video games and video game culture. Examples from previous years include paintings, pixel art, bead art, maps, projection art, 3D printed sculptures, games, interactive installations and live music.

Have work you want to showcase or any questions? Don't hesitate and send an email today to:

mollyheadycarroll(at)gmail(dot)com

(The deadline for proposals is 1 August 2016)

Warp Zone is part of The Free Fringe Festival Amsterdam: an extraordinary annual 10 day celebration showcasing the very best of Amsterdam’s Underground Art & Performance. Click HERE for more info.

Footage from last year's show:

Global Game Jam NL Demo Night @ Microsoft Nederland

Wrapping up the 2016 Global Game Jam, the GGJNL Demo Night was held at Microsoft Nederland on the 25th of February 2016. Tons of great Dutch games made in just 24-48 hours were proudly displayed by their creators over soda and beer. The night showed off just how varied, creative and friendly Dutch jammers truly are. Our own Warp Zone Free Jam in Amsterdam was represented by Hitler's Head and Kid Alchemist, two games created during the jam.

If you would like to take part in the Warp Zone Free Jam in Amsterdam next year, like our Facebook page and be the first to know when it comes around again: https://www.facebook.com/warpzonemonthlymeetup/

Mario Speaks [with Charles Martinet] Ep 7 - Voice Recognition Back in the Day

Charles Martinet discusses voice recognition in Nintendo's Mario games and events.



Charles Martinet is known for providing the voice of Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Toadsworth, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi and many other characters from Nintendo's popular Mario franchise. In this series he talks to the game students at the HKU University of Art, Media and Technology, Holland.

For more film & cartoons go to:
youtube.com/TheChibbychannel

WE ARE FRIEND

chibbychannel.com

Warp Zone Game Jam 2016

The Warp Zone Free Jam in Amsterdam 2016 came to an end in January and ooh boy, was it fun! Our best year yet, in fact! Lots of new faces and some great games made! For those of you who missed it, or want to relive the glory, this video impression of the night is for you.

To play some of the games made during the event, follow this link: http://globalgamejam.org/2016/jam-sites/warp-zone-free-jam-amsterdam-2016/games

Special thanks to Osvaldo Jose Genco & Peter van Groning for providing additional footage for this video.

GGJ Demo Night @ Microsoft Nederland

Come play this year's games made at the Global Game Jam! The GGJNL organization and our host Microsoft invite you to Schiphol and meet jammers from GGJ locations all over the Netherlands. Anyone interested is welcome! There will be no national competition, we'll focus on the true spirit of the GGJ and celebrate the games that were made. :)

Come have a drink with us and more importantly, check out all the games!

WHEN

Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM (CET)

WHERE

Microsoft - Evert van de Beekstraat 354 Amsterdam, Noord Holland 1118 CZ NL

REGISTER HERE!

Free Jam in Amsterdam 2016 Photos & Games

The Warp Zone Free Jam in Amsterdam 2016 has come to an end and ooh boy, was it fun! Our best year yet, in fact! Lots of new faces and some great games made. Thank you all for being there! :)

Thank you Vondelbunker for taking these photos!

And hey, since you're here, why not play a couple of the fabulous games made at the jam? They're free and fun!

Rain Dance Imposer

You are a disguised researcher trying to research a unknown tribe. note: For the best experience it is advised to use a controller.

Play Rain Dance Imposer here!

Kid Alchemist

A kid wants to be an alchemist and goes into the Alchemists' Cave to perform various alchemist-y rituals! Brew potions from the ingredients dropped by enemies and survive even the most dangerous of situations!

Play Kid Alchemist here!

Hitler's Head

“As Gregor awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found his head transformed into that of Adolf Hitler.”

Play Hitler's Head here!

Mario Speaks [with Charles Martinet] Ep 6 - Mario in the Field

Charles Martinet (voice of Mario) talks about the creative process of making a Nintendo game.



Charles Martinet is known for providing the voice of Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Toadsworth, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi and many other characters from Nintendo's popular Mario franchise. In this series he talks to the game students at the HKU University of Art, Media and Technology, Holland.

For more film & cartoons go to:
youtube.com/TheChibbychannel

WE ARE FRIEND

chibbychannel.com

Warp Zone Monthly Meetup #12: Christmas Edition

For our final Warp Zone Monthly Meetup of the year, we're doing something a little different. Let's take a break from our busy schedules and come together for a drink and toast to the new year!

WHERE? The smoking room at the De Karroessel, 
Spoorstraat 44, 1211 GB Hilversum
WHEN? Saturday the 19th of December, 13:00-16:00

Warp Zone: A Free Jam in Amsterdam 2016!

More info over on our Facebook page!

We're at it again! The Warp Zone: A Free Jam in Amsterdam 2016! Our third year and strong, once again hosted by the fantastic and historic Vondelbunker bomb shelter!

The Free Jam in Amsterdam is a 24-hour Global Game Jam site in the rebel heart of Amsterdam. Last year, this year and every year to follow, the Warp Zone Free Jam in Amsterdam is 100% free!

The Global Game Jam is an annual gathering of game developers for the purpose of planning, designing, and creating games all over the world within a short span of time. Game developers, programmers, game designers, artists, musicians and others in game development-related fields are all welcome! And if you just wanna hang out and party, that's ok too! Bring your friends, let's party!

More info over on our Facebook page!

Dark Souls 3 & Bloodborne ファン感謝デー Fan Appreciation Day in Osaka Japan

Fay at Dark Souls/Bloodborne Fan Appreciation Day in Osaka Japan. Wait...That's a thing?

Molly finally caved and bought Dark Souls: Prepare To Die today... XD
(Its €5 on Humble Bundle!)

Fay visits Dark Souls 3 & Bloodborne ファン感謝デー Fan Appreciation Day in Osaka Japan. Features gameplay from Dark Souls 3 before it's release and a look at the new Dark Souls T-Shirts. Praise the sun! We also get a sneak peek at the new DLC 'Bloodborne The Old Hunters' and exclusive collectibles currently only available in Japan.

For more film & cartoons go to:
youtube.com/TheChibbychannel

WE ARE FRIEND

chibbychannel.com

Warp Zone Monthly Meetup #11

11th Warp Zone Monthly Meetup is coming up on the 29th!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1517907378526387/