No need to imagine: how Xamk Game Studios brings virtual ideas into real world

What if you could walk through your event for free without ever visiting the venue, trying different layouts, shift partitions, understand crowd movements? At Satama Areena in Kotka, Finland, that future is already here.

This project is not just a cool virtual environment tool; it’s a glimpse into how business and education can co-create value for both sides. XGS is RDI project lead by Xamk and funded by theCentre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment; European Social Fund plus (ESF+). Project helps connect real-world companies’ challenges with fresh energy and gamification tools. From virtual training environments to interactive cultural experiences, XGS delivers fast and functional solutions that can help clients address their individual needs. Such collaboration model not only prepares future professionals but allows enterprises to innovate without blowing the budget.

Roope Astrén, Software engineer & programmer student:

“To create an environment where you can experience the modern architecture alongside the surprisingly compact but impressively large open area of Satama Areena from the comfort of one’s home was a puzzling but intriguing idea to fulfill. Having access to the arena to apply the outlook, was a cherry on top to try to make the experience as close to reality for the user as possible”

Whether it’s a product launch, a leadership summit, or a company-wide celebration, Satama Areena’s virtual environment planning tool developed with XGS, lets corporate clients explore and shape their event setup before ever arriving on-site to ensure every seat and every square meter is being used efficiently. It also helps reduce the events’ carbon footprint by cutting down unnecessary travel. In today’s world, sustainability isn’t a bonus – it’s a baseline.

Kati Paasi, CEO of Satama Areena:

“This collaboration has been a meeting point between two worlds — education and real-life development. Through this pilot project, we’ve discovered how fresh student perspectives can spark new ideas and bring practical solutions to the table. It’s not just about one tool – it’s about learning together, growing together, and exploring what’s possible in the future. Satama Areena is excited to continue working with Xamk and looks forward to more innovative projects ahead.”

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