Ben Koder
Ben Koder is a queer experimental games developer who seamlessly bridges the worlds of technology and art. With a diverse background in digital media, computer science, and game design, Koder integrates niche hardware and software into his work to create groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind experiences. His projects have been celebrated for their innovation and creativity.
Among his most notable works is Beyond The Lens, a surreal photography game praised as ‘the only good use of AI art,’ which has been featured at Sabby, ACMI, and the Powerhouse Museum, and was named one of SUPERJUMP’s best games of 2022. Koder also presented Beyond The Lens at Freeplay Parallels in 2023, further solidifying its impact within the indie game development community.
Another highlight is Massage Maestro, a game where players knead the pressure-sensitive keys of a digital piano to relieve virtual patients’ pain, showcased at PAX Australia. Koder’s vision is to foster a more inclusive and innovative videogame landscape, where technology acts as a catalyst for creative empowerment.
Haptic Holograms
TG Lightning Talks @ Melbourne International Games Week 2024
Have you ever been to IMAX as a kid and reached out to touch that glass logo that rotates in front of your face before the movie starts, only to be disappointed when nothing happens? No? Just me? Well fine, I made it happen anyway! In my lightning talk I’ll be teching you about a hodge-podge of prohibitively expensive frontier technology I had the joy of wiring together to make what IMAX can’t; Holograms. you. can. FEEL!
Ben Koder
Ben Koder is a queer experimental games developer who seamlessly bridges the worlds of technology and art. With a diverse background in digital media, computer science, and game design, Koder integrates niche hardware and software into his work to create groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind experiences. His projects have been celebrated for their innovation and creativity.
Among his most notable works is Beyond The Lens, a surreal photography game praised as ‘the only good use of AI art,’ which has been featured at Sabby, ACMI, and the Powerhouse Museum, and was named one of SUPERJUMP’s best games of 2022. Koder also presented Beyond The Lens at Freeplay Parallels in 2023, further solidifying its impact within the indie game development community.
Another highlight is Massage Maestro, a game where players knead the pressure-sensitive keys of a digital piano to relieve virtual patients’ pain, showcased at PAX Australia. Koder’s vision is to foster a more inclusive and innovative videogame landscape, where technology acts as a catalyst for creative empowerment.