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Mode 7 to discuss Frozen Synapse at next GameCityNights

Plus, Gunpoint, Pugs Luv Beats talks.

Indie developer Mode 7 will discuss the creation of superb strategy game Frozen Synapse at the next GameCityNights event in Nottingham.

Mode 7 managing director Paul Taylor headline's this month's show, devoted to the best Independent Game Festival 2012 finalists.

Taylor's talk is called 'Frozen Synapse - From Concept to Creation'. He will discuss the inspiration, influences and internal workings of his turn-based strategy shooter.

Also in attendance via Skype is Tom Francis, creator of Gunpoint, and Lucky Frame, makers of Pugs Luv Beats.

GameCity takes place at Antenna, Beck Street, NG1 1EQ on Thursday, 23rd February from 6pm. Tickets on the door are £5.