The info, rules and schedules of this year's gaming tournaments have been published. You can find them from the Tournament info page in addition to this news article. Sign up, humiliate your opponents and don't let them forget who was the ultimate gamer until it's time for the next VGD.
In this year's event there's (once again) loads of "new" arcade cabinets & pinball machines you can play. Amongst them are many classics and rarities which at the same time are superb games. Check the selection what we have in store for you this year.
VGD will have keynotes and several workshops in 2023. Keynotes will be held on Wednesday 22th of March and workshops both on Tuesday 21st of March and Wednesday 22nd of March. Kenotes and workshops are free of charge and open to everyone. Check out the program from the news article.
Science leads and shapes our future. The researchers at the University of Vaasa are happy to invite you all to our Mission Possible science day on 22 March 2023 at the campus.
Vaasa Game Days (VGD) will be held for the sixth time at the University of Vaasa on Tuesday and Wednesday, 21 - 22 March 2023. The event is open on Tuesday from 12:00 - 22:00 and on Wednesday from 10:00 - 17:00.
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The info, rules and schedules of this year's gaming tournaments have been published. You can find them from the Tournament info page in addition to this news article. Sign up, humiliate your opponents and don't let them forget who was the ultimate gamer until it's time for the next VGD.
In this year's event there's (once again) loads of "new" arcade cabinets & pinball machines you can play. Amongst them are many classics and rarities which at the same time are superb games. Check the selection what we have in store for you this year.
VGD will have keynotes and several workshops in 2023. Keynotes will be held on Wednesday 22th of March and workshops both on Tuesday 21st of March and Wednesday 22nd of March. Kenotes and workshops are free of charge and open to everyone. Check out the program from the news article.
Science leads and shapes our future. The researchers at the University of Vaasa are happy to invite you all to our Mission Possible science day on 22 March 2023 at the campus.
Vaasa Game Days (VGD) will be held for the sixth time at the University of Vaasa on Tuesday and Wednesday, 21 - 22 March 2023. The event is open on Tuesday from 12:00 - 22:00 and on Wednesday from 10:00 - 17:00.
Vaasa Game Days (VGD) event will not be organised in November 2021, because we cannot guarantee the health security of the event.
Vaasa Game Days (VGD) is postponed to 2021 as University of Vaasa has restricted the use of its premises due to corona COVID-19 virus. Therefore large events, like VGD, cannot be held in the campus area in 2020.
In this year's event there's (again) a record number of arcade cabinets and pinball machines. Almost all of the VGD's arsenal is present and additionally Etelä-Pohjanmaan Flipperi Klubi will bring 2 pinball machines. Check from the list what we have in store for you this year.
Retro games area, which has been one of the most popular features of VGD, is included in the event this year also. Many classic consoles starting from the early 80’s are available. Check out the list what's available and test how was the gaming like in the golden era of console gaming.
The info, rules and schedules of this year's gaming tournaments have been published. You can find them from the Tournament info page in addition to this news article. Sign up, destroy your opponents and don't let them forget who was the boss until it's time for the 2020 event.
The event magazine for this year's VGD is now available. Digital version can be read on our website. Print version can be found e.g. in the premises of Burger King (Vaasa), Novia University of Applied Sciences; Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences; University of Vaasa and at the event.
Game studies as an academic field is young and it is offered in some courses at the University of Vaasa. One field of study in digital games are their narratives, which engage the player with the game.
ABB Formula-E is the official FIA electrically powered Formula racing series, which has 12 teams and 24 drivers competing for the championship. ABB - using technology to help create a more sustainable future - has been the title sponsor for ABB Formula E series since 2018.
VGD 2019 hosts a Classic Tetris Finnish Championship NES (8-bit. Nintendo) Tetris "local qualifying competition". All the scores made and submitted during the event are recorded for the official CTFC qualifying scores list and, of course, the best player gets a prize: free entry to the upcoming CTFC 2020 tournament.
This year's participants and event map have been published. There's almost 50 participants & partners. VGD is going to be bigger than ever! Welcome to play and have fun at the University of Vaasa 27 - 28 November 2019 from 12:00-20:00.
The seminar will be held don 27th of November at 13:00 – 15:40 at Fabriikki 3rd floor, room F362A, Yliopistonranta 10, Vaasa. The seminar is free of charge and open to everyone. Check out the program from the news article.
Main sponsors for 2019 are ABB, University of Vaasa Executive Education, Vaasan Sähkö and VASEK.
Vaasa Game Days (VGD) will be held for the fifth time at the University of Vaasa on Wednesday and Thursday, 27 - 28 November 2019. The event is open on both the days from 12:00 - 20:00.
In this years' event there's (again) a record number of arcade cabinets and pinball machines. VGD's whole arsenal (a total of 33 machines) is of course present and additionally Etelä-Pohjanmaan Flipperi Klubi will bring 4 pinball machines. Check what awesomeness we have in store for you!
Retro games area, which has been one of the most popular features of VGD, is of course included in the event this year also. Several classic machines starting from the early 80’s are available. Retro games area can be found at Fabriikki, 1st floor next to the Indie area.
One of the new machines this year is R-Type, and of course it can be played at the event. The game is a side scrolling SHMUP and it was released in 1987. In R-Type you control a R-9 spacecraft designed to protect the mankind from mysterious aliens. Can the world be saved from these aliens? This is now up to the VGD's visitors!
Gamified learning is one of the learning forms that is becoming more common in higher education. Gamification can be defined as using game design elements in contexts that are not game-based. (Deterding, Dixon, Khaled, & Nacke, 2011.) It is important that the game-based elements support the core content in learning and bring added value to it.
The info, rules and schedules of this year's gaming tournaments has been published. You can find them from the Tournament info page in addition to this news article. Sign up, humiliate your opponents and don't let them forget who was the boss until it's time for the 2019 event.
The event magazine for this year's VGD is now available. Digital version can be read on our pages. Print version can be found e.g. in the premises of Novia University of Applied Sciences; Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences; University of Vaasa and at the event.
VGD 2018 hosts a Classic Tetris Finnish Championship (CTFC) NES (8-bit. Nintendo) Tetris "local qualifying competition". All the scores made and submitted during the event are recorded for the official CTFC qualifying scores list and, of course, the best player gets a prize: free entry to the upcoming CTFC 2019 tournament.
The best and the most profitable arcade sport game, NBA Jam, join the VGD’s ever growing collection of games. You can play it during this year’s event for free – of course. NBA Jam was released in 1993 and it’s an over the top arcade style basketball in 2 v 2 format. The game has been ported to almost all different platforms after its release but the original arcade version is still the best.
This year's participants and event map have been published. There's over 40 participants & partners and all VGD stands are sold out for the second time in a row. Welcome to play and have fun at the University of Vaasa 28 - 29 November 2018 from 12:00-20:00.
The seminar will be held don 29th of November at 13:00 – 16:00 at Fabriikki 1st floor, room F141, Yliopistonranta 10, Vaasa. The seminar is free of charge and open to everyone. Check out the program from the news article.
Neon-glowing streets of 80s are here again! Street Heat is a fast-paced four-player racing game, where skills, clarity and speed replace simulator-style technical fiddling. Come & bring your friends to The Energy Day event at University of Vaasa on 7th of November and test who's the best of the best behind the wheel.
Main sponsors for 2018 are Multitronic | JNT, University of Vaasa Executive Education at the Levón Institute, Vaasan Sähkö and Wärtsilä.
Vaasa Game Days (VGD) will be held for the fourth time at the University of Vaasa on Wednesday and Thursday, 28 - 29 November 2018. The event is open on both the days from 12:00 - 20:00.
In this years' event there's a record number of arcade cabinets and pinball machines. VGD's whole arsenal (a total of 17 machines) is of course present and additionally Etelä-Pohjanmaan Flipperi Klubi will bring 4 pinball machines. All machines are, of course, in free play mode. Check the article for what awesomeness we have in store for you!
Retro games area, which has been one of the most popular features of VGD, is of course included in the event this year also.Several legendary machines starting from late 70’s are available. Retro games area can be found at Fabriikki, 1st floor next to the Indie area.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on 22.11 and it's available on the same day at the event for a really reasonable price. All the sales will be fully accounted for the event. Buy the movie and support our mission to conquer the world!
The event magazine for this year's VGD is available and can be found on our site. This particular magazine is Thunderbolts' tenth awesome issue! Thunderbolt has been published since 2010 and now it's gone Double Digits Baby!
The info, rules and schedules of this year's gaming tournaments has been published. You can find them from the Tournament info page in addition to this news article. Sign up, destroy the competition and show your excellence until 2018.
The presentations concentrate on game design, educational games and exporting them. In company presentations participants introduce themselves. Seminar will be held on Wednesday at 12:00–15:00 and company presentations on Thursday at 13:00–15:00. The presentations are in Finnish or English.
This year's participants and event map have been published. There's over 40 participants & partners and VGD is sold out! And it's only the third year of the event. Welcome to play and have fun at the University of Vaasa 22 - 23 November 2017 from 12:00-19:00.
Vaasa E-Sports Club (Vesc) and VGD will organise FIFA 18 Penalty Shootout Contest during The Energy Day event at University of Vaasa 8th of November. The rules are simple: the winner of each game will be rewarded. Everydody who's interested is welcome.
Etelä-Pohjanmaan Flipperi Klubi will participate in VGD and they bring four amazing Pinballs with them: Medieval Madness, Walking Dead, GhostBusters and AC/DC. Welcome to play with the machines at the event and get addicted to silver balls at the same time!
What do you get when you combine Rambo, Wolfenstein 3D and Winter War? The result is fearless Maximan made from heavy metal. Maximan is a game developed by Seinäjoki game developers club and you can play it at VGD.
Main sponsors for 2017 are Beijing Fortune High Intellectual Property Co Ltd (exclusive sponsor for VGD from China region), Multitronic, Pohjalainen and VASEK.
Vaasa Game Days (VGD) will be held for the third time at the University of Vaasa on Wednesday and Thursday, 22 - 23 November 2017. The event is open on both the days from 12:00 - 19:00.
Retro games area, which has been one of the most popular features of VGD, is now even better than last year. Several legendary machines starting from late 70’s are available. Retro games area can be found at Fabriikki, 1st floor next to the Indie area.
VGD proudly presents the first ever magazine for the event. Thunderbolt, the greatest and most handsome superhero - ever, who's known from The Energy Day event is also starring in VGD magazine. Digital version can be read from our pages and print version can be found e.g. in the premises of University of Vaasa.
The info, rules and schedules of this year's gaming tournaments has been published. You can find them from this news article or from the Tournament info page. Participate, crush your opponents and earn the bragging rights until next year.
This year's participants and event map have been published. Participants include an excellent selection of companies and organizations from the gaming industry. Come and meet them at VGD next week.
The presentations concentrate on the relationship between games and media. Topics covered include e.g. gamification, streaming and past and the future of game magazines. Company presentation will be held on Wednesday 23.11 at 14:00–16:00 and seminar on Thursday 24.11. at 13:00–17:45. Detailed schedule in this news article. The language of the presentations is Finnish.
VGD and Pohjalainen will open a pop-up arcade in November in Pohjalainen’s Monitori premises. Arcade opens on Wednesday 9.11. and closes on 18.11. Opening hours are on weekdays from 9 to 16 (closed during the weekend). On Friday, 11.11. and Wednesday, 16.11. the Arcade is open until 20:00. The event is free of charge and machines can be played at no cost.
Pixel monsters from Space Invaders have been the mascots for VGD from the beginning. The game was launched in 1978 and it's one of the most iconic & most wanted arcade cabinets ever. Well... Guess, which excellent gaming event has bought the first version of this machine? If you guessed VGD, you're absolutely correct! In our event you can play this fully restored collectors item - for free of course.
