u/SSOsaka

Game Dev & Digital Art Meetup this Sunday in Osaka

Hey! We’re running our Game Dev & Digital Art meetup again this Sunday at Secret Shop Osaka.

It’s a casual meetup/coworking day for game devs, digital artists, animators, musicians, etc. Bring whatever you’re working on, hang out, share ideas, or just come meet people.

🕐 13:00–18:00 meetup
🍻 18:00–22:00 hangout
📍 Secret Shop Osaka
🎟 https://peatix.com/event/5135104

https://secretshop.osaka/

We’re doing these regularly, so no worries if you can’t make this one - there’ll be more!

Game Night: LAN Party this Saturday at Secret Shop Osaka ~ suggestions for games welcome

I should have posted this last weekend, but I've been putting it off 😅

I've wanted to add a regular LAN party (Personally in it for the RTS😅 ) to the game nights at Secret Shop for a while, but couldn't quite decide on the format or the logistics of having setups available for people who want to join but don't have a PC/laptop they can bring.

So for now I'm just going to try it and figure things out as we go.

The current idea is a casual BYOD LAN night. Bring a laptop/PC if you have one, there are a few monitors available if you need them, come solo or with friends, form some teams, and play whatever people are in the mood for.

Right now the default game list is mostly:

• Deadlock
• Counter-Strike
• Dota 2
• Left 4 Dead
• Command & Conquer

But that's definitely not meant to be a fixed roster.

If there are any LAN/multiplayer games you'd love to see added, old-school or new, I'd really like suggestions. Especially games that work well with a room full of people and are easy for people to jump into.

I'm also still figuring out how best to handle spare PCs/setups for people who don't have something portable, so feedback on that is welcome too.

Game Night: LAN Party
📅 Saturday, August 22
🕕 18:00–22:00
📍 Secret Shop Osaka - Sanno, Nishinari
💻 BYOD encouraged
🎮 Casual / all skill levels welcome

You don't need to be super competitive either. Playing, watching, learning a game, hanging out, or convincing everyone to install some ancient multiplayer game you haven't played in 15 years are all valid ways to spend the night.

Peatix: https://peatix.com/event/5143595

Would also genuinely love to hear what games people around Osaka/Kansai would want at a regular LAN night.

Hey hey!
I’m hosting a casual Game Dev & Digital Art Meetup at Secret Shop Osaka this Sunday.

The idea is simple: bring whatever you’re currently working on, or something you want to start and spend the afternoon creating alongside other developers and artists.

You’re welcome to work on things like:

• Game development or programming
• 2D/3D art, pixel art, or illustration
• Animation, VFX, UI, or graphic design
• Music and sound
• Writing or narrative design
• Tutorials, prototypes, or personal learning projects

This is not a formal workshop, presentation event, or game jam (planning one later in the year). You don’t need a finished project, professional experience, or anything prepared to show. You can work quietly, ask for feedback, meet other creators, help test someone’s game, or just come by and see what people are making.

Beginners, students, hobbyists, and experienced creators are all welcome.

Schedule

13:00 - Doors open and introductions
13:30 - Creative work session
15:00- Break and optional project sharing
15:30 - Second work session
17:00 - Optional show-and-tell
18:00 - Main meetup ends

After 18:00, anyone who wants to stay can keep working, play games, or casually hang out. The space may remain open until around 22:00, or until everyone leaves.

Location: Secret Shop Osaka
Date: Aug-9th Sunday
Event page / reservation: https://peatix.com/event/5115533/
Website: https://secretshop.osaka/posts/en/game-dev-digital-art-meetup/

Please bring your own laptop, tablet, sketchbook, charger, headphones, or any other equipment you need. Wi-Fi and power outlets are available.

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments!

Hey Hey!

I’m at it again, I'm hosting a casual PvP Fight Night at Secret Shop Osaka on Aug-8th Sat, from 18:00 to 23:00.

The goal is for it be a night of fighting games, but depending on who's there, I'll also have a mix of party games and other local competitive multiplayer games available. This isn’t a serious tournament, just an evening to play some games, meet people, and enjoy a little friendly competition.

Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, and it’s completely fine to come alone. Players, opponents, and games will rotate throughout the evening so everyone gets a chance to join in.

Feel free to bring your preferred controller (USB/Wireless) or a competitive multiplayer game you think others might enjoy.

Just to clarify: Saturday is purely a casual night for playing PvP games and hanging out. There won’t be any talks, project showcases, or game-development activities.

For anyone interested in making games or digital art, I’m also hosting a separate Game Dev & Digital Art Meetup the following day on Sunday.

People from Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, and elsewhere around Kansai are all welcome!

Details and reservations: https://peatix.com/event/5115527

Hey hey been a min,

I posted here before about a past Game Night event at Secret Shop, which I think went well but I'm just getting around to doing the next bit.

I’m starting regular weekday Open Shop hours for the space. This isn't for a one-night/repeat weekend event.

Secret Shop Open Shop starts July 10

Tuesday–Friday
19:00–23:00

During these hours, I’ll usually be at the shop working on my own projects. People are welcome to drop in, bring a laptop, sketchbook, hardware project, software project, game prototype, board game, or anything else they are working on.

You can use the space to work on your own project, play games, ask questions, meet other creators, or just hang out and see the space.

Soft launch drop-in price:
¥600
¥500 if you join the Secret Shop Discord

This is still a soft launch, so the space, schedule, and format may adjust as I figure out what works.

Weekend events like Game Night, Game Dev Meetup, Board Game Night, and Show & Tell will still be posted separately when scheduled (AKA can make enough time for them or more help).
This post is just about the regular weekday drop-in hours.

Website: https://secretshop.osaka
Discord: https://discord.gg/AE94Z8hhpn

Feel free to ask questions here, or stop by during Open Shop if you’re in Kansai and want a casual place to kick it. I don't bite (...usually)

Hi!, I already shared this in r/kansailife , but since the event is in Osaka and may be relevant to local game devs/artists/players, I wanted to share here too. Happy to remove if not appropriate here.

I’m starting a small English-main / Japanese-friendly creative space in Osaka called Secret Shop.

I’ve been trying to get this little space off the ground for a few years, and I’m finally at the point where I can start holding events here. I’m hoping to slowly build a local community for game devs, artists, players, and other creative people in Osaka.

The first Game Night event is a casual meetup with team/PvP games, local multiplayer, and optional 5-10 minute Show & Tell slots for game-related projects.

https://secretshop.osaka
TICKETS - https://sso-gamenight.peatix.com

こんにちは！大阪で Secret Shop という小さなクリエイティブスペースを作っています。

最初のイベントのひとつとして、カジュアルな Game Night を開催予定です。

内容は、チーム戦・PvP・ローカルマルチ・パーティーゲームなどを遊びながら、希望者がゲーム関連のプロジェクトを軽く紹介できるイベントです。

紹介できるものは、ゲームのプロトタイプ、プレイ可能なビルド、アート、アニメーション、音楽、ツール、Mod、ボードゲーム案、制作途中のアイデアなど、ゲーム関連なら何でもOKです。

プレゼンは任意で、5〜10分程度のカジュアルな Show & Tell です。

何も紹介しなくても、ゲームを遊ぶ・見る・交流するだけでも大歓迎です。

英語メインのイベントですが、日本語話者の方も歓迎です。

英語を練習したい方や、国際的な雰囲気の中でゲーム好き・クリエイターと交流したい方にも合うかもしれません。
https://secretshop.osaka
チケット - https://sso-gamenight.peatix.com