This Research In Motion Ltd (BBRY) BlackBerry Gaming Event is a Must-Attend

When it comes to gaming, many people don’t think about Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) BlackBerry. However, the company is doing its part in changing the perception with each passing day. A couple weeks back, we brought you a piece (discover the details here) sharing some of the newest apps and games for the BlackBerry 10 operating system.

Whether or not you get involved with BlackBerry as a game developer is your choice. That being said, there are many reasons why you should at least give this some thought.

The official Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) Developer blog took the time to announce an upcoming event that is a must attend for many game developers.

Here is what you need to know about the event:

“Attention all game developers! You’ve heard us say it before: BlackBerry 10 is where your game belongs. So we want to tell you about an interactive virtual conference planned for game developers on July 25, 2013 from 11:00 am -2:00 pm EST that’s further proof of this claim.”

As you can see, as an interactive virtual conference this is something people from all over the world can get involved with. You don’t have to make any travel plans or clear your entire schedule. Instead, if you have access to the internet you can most definitely get involved with this event.

As part of the Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) BlackBerry worldwide developer community, this is one of those events you don’t want to pass by. You will have the chance to interact with other developers, experts, and special guests.

Speaking of special guests, the company also made this announcement:

“We’re excited to announce that the keynote at this event will be delivered by none other than Jane McGonigal. Jane is a world-renowned designer of alternate reality games and New York Times bestselling author whose #1 mission in life is to see a game developer win a Nobel Peace Prize. You may have seen her popular TED talk “Gaming Can Make a Better World”.

Following they keynote, Jane will engage in a 30-minute question and answer session with conference attendees. This is your chance to ask Jane about games designed to improve real lives and solve real problems.”

This is just one of the many ways Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) is trying to set itself apart from the competition.

Are you going to attend this event? Are you looking forward to hearing what McGonigal has to say? Share your thoughts below? Also, check out this article when you have the chance.