Development of game industry in Iran & Middle East!

[kiaran]

I think it would be great to have some more video games coming out of the Middle East. With any luck, they will incorporate some of the rich history and styles from the region (something like Prince of Persia did). After all, Iran is 2700 years old!!

I work in the games industry in California, and the particular company I work at is full of people from other countries (including myself). This really creates a vibrant atmosphere which is necessary to propel the medium into the next century and the global marketplace that will soon dominate.

My only concern is that the ideological regime which appears to have a strong grip on the artistic freedoms of Iranians will prevent the locals from using there potential without serious restraints.

coochaki- You live in Iran. Tell us, how do you feel on this issue? Is it tough for game developers in the middle east? All I have to go on are a few documentaries on the region and Wikipedia ;)

[mech7]

Yes i thought even allot of newspapers where banned in Iran ? So i would imagine it would not be the first choice for companies to move to a country run by a dictator.

[Farzanb]

Wow I am very happy to see this happening.
I think Iran is one of the cultures that have all its history lost through out invasions of Greeks, Arabs and Mongolians and it is time for more game companies to start looking in to this rich history and take advantage of that. Dig up info; create games and movies that reflect truth in Iranian history rather than some false information based on Greek mythology.
in past few years I have been seeing more and more very interesting 3d art coming from Iranians, weather in Iran or all around the world and I think every day people are getting more freedom in expressing how they feel in form of art, but then again I have been seeing these info all the way from here in Canada so don’t' really take my words for it.



Any ways Great concept, I look forward in seeing more as you guys upload information on the website.

P.S.
As far as game development goes, I think iranians have the talent and the brain, they just need to believe that computer games are another form of art and will need all the support they can get to grow.

/cheers

[Fredl]

So i would imagine it would not be the first choice for companies to move to a country run by a dictator.
You have no problem buying a game console made in China. They also don't have proper democracy.

Although I know Iranians who don't agree with their country's government, the rhetoric coming from some "Western" governments and news agencies make it out to be worse than it is. Iran is not a danger to us.

I think Iran could have a thriving video game industry. I look forward to seeing what develops.

[mech7]

Well actually i have some problems with that, i don't like that the government in china has censorship. And i don't really like that allot of these electronics and clothes that come from china are made in very poor working conditions. But that deserves another topic :D

You have no problem buying a game console made in China. They also don't have proper democracy.

Although I know Iranians who don't agree with their country's government, the rhetoric coming from some "Western" governments and news agencies make it out to be worse than it is. Iran is not a danger to us.

I think Iran could have a thriving video game industry. I look forward to seeing what develops.

[switchblade327]

You have no problem buying a game console made in China. They also don't have proper democracy.

Although I know Iranians who don't agree with their country's government, the rhetoric coming from some "Western" governments and news agencies make it out to be worse than it is. Iran is not a danger to us.

I think Iran could have a thriving video game industry. I look forward to seeing what develops.

That is a pretty big assumption (about consoles made in China). I think a lot of people are becoming more aware of products made by exploited labor and trying to avoid them which admittedly I've found to be rather difficult, especially when it comes to electronics. But yes, that is another subject altogether.

On the other hand and from a colder point of view, hardware manufacturing doesn't require the kind of creativity that game development does. But rather then assume things based on the western press, I'd love to hear the thoughts of Iranian members of the forum on this. Is the government and its policies a potential hindrance to the grown of the games industry there?

[noisewar]

You have no problem buying a game console made in China. They also don't have proper democracy.



What makes you think China was supposed to have a "proper democracy?"

[Fredl]

What makes you think China was supposed to have a "proper democracy?"
I didn't say China was supposed to have anything.

It was just a response to someone's earlier post that used the word "dictator" to suggest that Iran may not be a good place for a video game industry.

Many countries have elections that are farcical or unfair, or no elections at all. Yet we happily buy products from these other places. So my point is that we should not single out Iran.

I think it would be a good thing for Iran to have a viable video games industry.

[kaveh7681]

I think it would be a good thing for Iran to have a viable video games industry.
I am agree with Fredl and I am sure there is very good game production potential in Iran. Iran has old and rich culture and many stories and international mythology. Also many skillful people. The government for sure will have some limitations in game production but creativity can solve that problem. In other words you must use more effort to make a creative and fun game that is not in the governmental restrictions but existence a rich culture will help that.

[coochaki]

The government for sure will have some limitations in game production but creativity can solve that problem. In other words you must use more effort to make a creative and fun game that is not in the governmental restrictions but existence a rich culture will help that.


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