The games industry is a huge global behemoth, yet one noted for its regular cycle of growth and destruction where sections of the industry burn up and are re-born anew, sadly often with collateral damage of the people involved. However, following a boom a couple of years ago, the industry is currently seeing one of its most destructive cycles of loss where jobs, projects, studios and more are being burned. 

What has caused this intensive cycle and what can you do if you want to get into the industry now? Well, one of the things is - start your own games studio! In this talk, games industry veteran, Dr Tomas Rawlings, will run though what is happening now and what opportunities might emerge from the sad losses we're seeing.

Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday 7th March 2025 at 1pm for the talk and to take part in the Q and A discussion afterwards. 

The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between the Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. Watershed is supported by Arts Council England.

Address:
Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX

Directions:
The Lunchtime talks take place in the Pervasive Media Studio Event Space. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café Bar. Walk across the cafe bar, turn right and walk towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and walk all the way down until you reach the Studio. A member of staff will sign you in, and check your ticket, if you have booked.

The Studio is wheelchair accessible, and the events space has a hearing loop. The last talk of every month is BSL interpreted. 

For more information on accessing the studio take a look here.

*Please note this is a hybrid event and will be live streamed so please be aware you will be in the live broadcast and recording when watching in the Studio.