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Surrey game developer hub Rocketdesk opens its doors

A new digital hub aimed at supporting independent game developers has opened in Guildford, Surrey.

The brainchild of entrepreneurs Ben Ward and Neil Johnston, Rocketdesk has been set up to provide digital professionals, including game developers, composers, designers, web developers and video editors with flexible workspace at the Surrey Technology Centre.

The space will also provide a place for creative professionals to network and exchange ideas, as well as hosting game jams and talks by gaming professionals.

Ben Ward commenting on the pairs motivations to GetSurrey, said: “When I was studying and looking at the games industry it was completely inaccessible. You needed amazing degrees and demos, and it wasn’t obvious where the barrier was to joining the industry.

“I thought I was pretty good at uni, then I joined the industry and realised I didn’t know anything.

“We are providing a space where students can rent a desk, hang out, come to events, and realise you need to be really good to work in the games industry. I hope that we will be encouraging for them.

“This is something for everyone, not just people in part of our space. Major studios can use this as a talent ground to find new talent.”

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