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Expand Your Game Development Skills through Retro Gaming

As interest in retro games rises, especially among developers and gamers alike, Creek & River Co., known for supporting creative professionals since 1990, will host a free online seminar titled "Introduction to Assembly Language from the 8-Bit Era: Basics of Retro Game Development" on April 23, from 7 PM to 9 PM. This seminar is perfect for anyone interested in creating their own retro games, leveraging the nostalgic appeal of classic gaming while learning essential programming skills.

The seminar will delve into the basics of assembly language, focusing on 1980s gaming consoles as a teaching tool. Participants will learn about critical components of game mechanics, including CPUs, registers, memory mapping, sprites, and input processing. Attendees will identify how sports games from that era showcased simple yet logical motion mechanics and engage in practical mini-programming exercises.

What You Will Learn:

• - Why assembly language remains relevant today
• - Fundamentals of assembly language
• - The inner workings of retro gaming consoles
• - Create a simple assembly program

Ideal For:

• - Those curious about assembly language
• - Individuals wanting to understand the technical background of retro games
• - Engineers eager to revisit low-level programming
• - Creators aiming to grasp the foundational aspects of game development

Featured Speaker:

Tomoshige Hashishita, a veteran game creator with over 41 years' experience, will lead the seminar. He transitioned into the gaming industry in 1983 after winning an award in the first Enix Game Programming Contest in 1982. He is known for developing successful titles, including a volleyball game for the Nintendo Famicom Disk System and various games for Nintendo under a 15-year exclusive contract. His belief in challenging the norm has led to groundbreaking projects, like Japan's first adventure game series and a baseball game featuring players' real names.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from someone deeply immersed in the gaming industry and who has actively contributed to education institutions, offering programming courses since 2000.

This engaging seminar, which includes guidelines on registration, will support a maximum of 60 participants. The event is free of charge, encouraging anyone passionate about retro gaming and programming to join. Interested individuals are urged to secure their spots early by signing up until April 23, 9 PM.

To know more about the seminar and register, visit C&R Corporation's event page.

Additional Learning Opportunities:

C&R Corporation also offers various online seminars covering topics relevant to IT and programming, including Python and JavaScript courses. These are designed to help enhance skills and adapt to industry demands.

Join us and unlock the magic of creating your own retro gaming masterpieces, blend nostalgia with modern programming techniques, and embark on a journey that enriches your creative skills and insights into game development!