Interdisciplinary Talk Show + Lounge Event
Entrance fee:
CTM day ticket or festival pass
This talk show event is part of an ongoing cooperation with the Computerspiele Museum Berlin. In order to establish a serious discourse on video game culture, high profile international speakers with backgrounds in game development, journalism, business, music, film, fashion, art, and many more, are invited to share their visions and insights on a continuous level. The GCC does not only bring people together in a relaxed atmosphere for an inspiring chat about the convergence of games, art, and everyday life; moreover, one of the core ideas is to build up networks that go beyond foreseeable groups of people who share the same interests. It is about interdisciplinary inspiration and encouraging unexpected partnerships. Breaking new ground is key.
On an economic level, smash hits like ‘SingStar’, ‘Lips’, ‘Guitar Hero’, ‘DJ Hero’, and ‘Rock Band’ should not be viewed as competition to the music industry, but as an alternative to established channels of distribution. Yet computer games include specific structures and affordances that stress traditional ways of reception as well as production. Together with their host Verena Dauerer, pioneers from both industries formulate scenarios based on best practice and profound experience. Andreas Lange, director of the Computerspiel Museum in Berlin lays the foundation for the discussion, with a historical overview of the convergence of games and music.