A new next-generation landmark in Shibuya, directly connected to the new ticket gates of Shibuya Station, will open in July.
It has been decided that “404 CREATIVE JAM” will be held at “Shibuya Sakura Stage”. This event is a borderless expansion of the improvisational game development event “GAME JAM” held in the video game community, and is an event where various creators who are not bound by game genre come together to create a single work. Creators and artists active in the fields of games, XR, and media art will form teams and complete their works over three days from May 10th to 12th.
The theme of the production is “OPEN WORLD”. In the game world, instead of clearing stages in a set order, the idea is to develop various stages and areas in the game by yourself and enjoy the game by moving between them.OPEN WORLD” is expressed. We will create works with the theme of “OPEN WORLD”, focusing on the meaning of this word and the commonality that creators and artists create while freely moving between their respective fields.Active as a game creatorNoboru HottaMr. andHiroki IshibashiMr,make.ctrl.JapanofTakuhiro MiyazawaThe participation of Mr. and others has already been decided.Technical Directors Association Insta DepartmentIn addition to the participation of up-and-coming technical artists, in cooperation withSHIBUYA PIXEL ARTFrom PIXEL ARTISTBAN8KUWith the announcement of his participation, expectations are high as to what kind of work will be created by combining their individual personalities.
In addition, this event will be held on the spatial layer platform “STYLY”, and will not only provide technical support, but also the XR creator discovery and training project “NEWVIEW” and are publishing their works on STYLY.DiscontIt has also been decided that Mr. Following the release of Apple Vision Pro in February of this year, we will expand our creative scope to the field of XR, which is receiving increasing interest, and will be able to create works with a wider range of expressions.
This event will be hosted by the Global Creation Center, which will open this summer on the 4th floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage.404 Not Found”. As a place for the co-creation of indie creators active in various cultural fields such as games, art, music, and food, we plan to implement a variety of projects such as exhibition events, workshops, live music, and limited-time restaurants. This time, “404 CREATIVE JAM #00OPEN WORLD” will be held as a pre-event prior to the opening of the facility, and even after the opening, regular events are planned as a series project that embodies the spirit of “404 Not Found”. Masu.
In addition, at the opening timing, we are planning an event where you can experience XR content and game works created using STYLY at “404 CREATIVE JAM”.
■Participating creators (in alphabetical order)
Hiroki Ishibashi
After gaining experience in graphic design and CG production, he became involved in game development as a motion designer and UI designer. After that, he worked as a producer/director of the smartphone game title “Nyanko Great War” at Ponos Co., Ltd. for about 10 years until February 2023, and is currently independent as a freelancer. He lives in Kyoto and loves the Kamogawa River.
Ogre
After graduating from Tama Art Institute of Information Design, he usually works in design and 3DCG.
I also like finding interesting indie games.
I want to create a lot of interactive works that combine natural plants, digital content, and electronic components.
Discont (Artist/Creative Director)
Born in Kanagawa in the 20th century. She started her career as an artist after receiving the PARCO Award at NEWVIEW AWARD 2018.
Organizes “NEWVIEW PROJECT”, an experimental expression group of artists gathered around xR. Planning xR exhibitions and performances at MUTEK with various collaborators and artists. In 2022, he will launch the NFT art project “METADIMENSIONS”, which links cities and digital art using NFT and AR technology. NFT Art Collection -Fragments of Tokyo- is being developed from July 2022. Formed the creative unit “Hz” in 2023. Main works include NEWVIEW AWARD 2018 PARCO AWARD winning work “Body Memory Device”, AR art exhibition “World’s end supernova” and “Virtual Shibuya PARCO” at Shibuya PARCO, and work exhibition “Because, you are here” at MINDTRAIL, an art festival set in Nara. “and so on.
TOCHKA
A unit composed of Takeshi Nagata and Kazue Monno. He developed the “shiny” technique of drawing animation using stop-motion and long-exposure photography. By combining long-exposure photography and stop-motion animation, anyone can create animations by drawing lines in the air using a penlight. He is active in a wide range of fields, from experimental animation to contemporary art.
BAN8KU Banpaku | Pixelart Graphic Design
Launched in 2013. With panoramic and pop-like works, he not only creates independent works, but also actively engages in projects with companies and events. In addition, in order to explore new expressions of pixel art, we hold exhibitions like a trade show.
Yuzu album “YUZUTOWN” × Shibuya PARCO POP-UP / ABC-Z / Tokyu / Shibuya 109 / Akihabara Tourism Association / TOKYO GAME SHOW / TOYOTA, etc.
Noboru Hotta (Core Eight Co., Ltd./Representative Director)
Game artist, game director, game design, 28 years of experience in the industry.
Created games as an art director for companies such as Konami, Sega, and Q Entertainment. He then founded Grounding Co., Ltd. and led the team as CCO/Creative Director for 12 years.
In 2019, he became independent and started CORE8inc to create his own original games.
We aim to create games that are unique and make people all over the world happy.
Takuhiro Miyazawa
Indie game developer. He has opened his own personal website “SKT products” and has published multiple browser game works. His representative works include “Kami no Nai”, “Moai Mawashi”, and “Mokkoshi Bugyo”. He also has the handle name Takahiro.
Furthermore, a talk session will be held on May 12th (Sunday) in conjunction with “404 CREATIVE JAM – #00 OPEN WORLD”. Players involved in unique initiatives in various fields will give talks on topics unique to Shibuya. In addition, “CREATIVE JAM” cooperating organizations,Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO)In a special session, we discussed what kinds of creative activities the JLOX+ subsidy (overseas localization & promotion support, pre-production support) that game companies can utilize can be applied to. We will provide you with an opportunity to speak with a VIPO representative. Please look forward to this talk event that will expand the possibilities of creators. (Details of talk theme and performers will be announced later)
■Event overview
・Event name: 404 CREATIVE JAM – #00 OPEN WORLD-
・Sponsor: 404 Not Found
・Co-host: STYLY
・Cooperation: TOPPAN Co., Ltd. Tokyu Land Corporation
・Sponsored by: Kibidango, Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO)
・Date and time: May 10th (Friday) to May 12th (Sunday), 2024
・Place: Shibuya Sakura Stage 3F BLOOM GATE
・Participating creators (in alphabetical order): Hiroki Ishibashi (game director), Ogre (media designer), Satoru Kagawa (director/animator), Discont (artist/creative director), TOCHKA (Monno Kazue/Takeshi Nagata artist unit), BAN8KU (PIXEL ARTIST), Noboru Hotta (Core Eight Inc. game creator, artist), Koyasu Matsumaru (Skeletoncrewstudio CTO), Takuhiro Miyazawa (game creator), Tsubasa Yoba (PARTY Inc. Technical Artist), and others.
*During the event period, there will also be an exhibition area at the production venue for past works by participating artists.
The exhibition contents and times for each day will be announced later.
■404 CREATIVE JAM talk session overview
①STYLY ×404 Not Found talk session
②Shibuya pixel art talk session
③ VIPO presents JLOX + subsidy (localization & promotion support for overseas, pre-production support) talk session
*Details of talk theme and performers will be announced later.
■ About 404 Not Found
A creation base for indie creators that will open in July on the 4th floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage. Aiming to be a sacred place for indie creators active in various cultural fields such as games, art, music, and food, we are holding a variety of events such as exhibition events, workshops, live music, and limited-time restaurants, and are promoting the creative activities of creators. We will create opportunities for support and co-creation between creators.
The approximately 150㎡ floor will feature an event space with over 10m wide LED lights, a merchandise sales/café space, a kitchen and restaurant space, and a distribution studio, allowing creators to carry out their creative activities regardless of their genre.
Official website: https://www.404shibuya.tokyo/
■About 404 Not Found Planning and Management/Shibuya Asobiba Production Committee
In June 2023, the Shibuya Asobiba Production Committee, a general incorporated association, will collaborate with creators and producers active in the creative field and Tokyu Land Corporation to create a new creative scene by viewing Shibuya as a gigantic playba. was established for the purpose of Utilizing the diverse connections and networks of our members, we will plan and operate “404 Not Found”, a sacred place for indie creators located within Shibuya Sakura Stage. By revitalizing “Shibuya Sakura Stage,” we will communicate and propose new town charms of the entire Sakuragaoka-Daikanyama-Ebisu-Harajuku area.
■About Shibuya Sakura Stage
Shibuya Sakura Stage is a complex facility that will be completed in November 2023 and will open in stages, attracting attention as a new next-generation landmark in Shibuya that is scheduled to fully open this summer. This facility, which is located on a site of approximately 2.6 hectares in the Sakuragaoka area, adjacent to Shibuya Station and with good access to Daikanyama and Ebisu, is comprised of offices, commercial facilities, residences, etc., and is a vibrant place where diverse generations live and visit. We aim to be a city with
Official website: https://www.shibuya-sakura-stage.com/
■About STYLY Co., Ltd.
STYLY Co., Ltd. is a company that provides the spatial layer platform “STYLY” in the era of “Spatial Computing = Wearing space.” Using XR-based technology, we aim to unleash the creativity of people and companies, and contribute to the evolution of humanity by creating new cultures and industries.
Official website: https://styly.inc/
■About NEWVIEW PROJECT
Started in January 2018 as an experimental project/community to explore new creative expression and experience design in 3D space. In addition to creating experimental works with artists from a variety of genres and presenting new expressions to society, we also operate the NEWVIEW AWARDS and NEWVIEW SCHOOL, an art school where students learn about XR as a comprehensive art. We are discovering, nurturing, interacting with, and disseminating the next generation of creators in this era.
Official website: https://newview.design/
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