February Meetup
When we think of games, we think of levels, points, combat, maybe even “cheat codes.” But at their core, games are storytelling—and when you add interactivity to the mix, the potential for impact becomes huge.
“Impact Games” is still a new term in the industry, but it’s gaining traction as a way to bring important topics into gaming in a meaningful way.
At our February #AlbaniansInIT meetup, we got to dive into this space with Sindi Breshani (Episod Studio) and Ronaldo Cala (TIKKA Studio), two Albanian creators working on very different, yet equally powerful, gaming projects.
What We Discussed:
🔹 Episod Studio & Race for the Arctic – A game built on real collaborations with Arctic communities, serving as a key window into the future of our planet.
🔹 TIKKA Studio & Fatebound – Blood of Shtriga – A game that revives elements of Albanian folklore, from Zanas and Lugats to Besa and the Kanun.
🔹 The Ethics of Impact Games – Where is the line between education and entertainment?
🔹 The Industry & Market Gaps – How Albanian game developers fit into the broader UK and global gaming scene.
Why This Meetup Stood Out
More than anything, this was a conversation between people building real things, exchanging experiences, and learning from one another.
If you want to support their work:
👉 Follow Episod Studio on Patreon: https://lnkd.in/d3KvCnv6
👉 Follow TIKKA Studios on LinkedIn & Instagram: https://lnkd.in/d53X6Abz – they’re expanding their team soon!
These meetups keep proving how much there is to share and how much we can learn from each other.
Are you an Albanian working in tech, startups, or a related field? Join our next meetup!
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