Tag: 2018

State of the Industry 2018 Followup

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Even if you didn’t make it to the brewery last night or catch our live stream, you can still see the discussion on Facebook. Thank you to Darren Esau from Switchblade Monkeys, Dave Churchill from MUN, and Dorian Rowe from NLFDC (the D squad, perhaps?) as well as Justin Fong from Quidi Vidi Brewery and Jordan Galbraith from Orange Slip Studios for taking time to weigh in.

If you’d like to add to the discussion, feel free to drop us an email or come chat about it on our Slack channel, for which invites are available here.

GDNL Game Jam: Eastern Edge Hosting and Prep Session #2!

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We have some big news: Eastern Edge Gallery will hosting as our main space for the 2018 GDNL Game Jam!

In addition, they’ve agreed to host our second prep session. If you’re hoping to participate in the jam, come down to Eastern Edge this Wednesday evening between 7 and 8PM to get your questions about the jam and about game development answered.

If you can’t attend but would like to check in with us remotely during the prep session, drop us an email and we’ll do our best to provide you with answers and/or a means to join us via remote chat!

And if you’re interested in checking out the venue in advance of the jam, consider checking out the Members’ Exhibition that opened Friday at Eastern Edge.

Time & Location

7PM, Wednesday December 20th at Eastern Edge Gallery (72 Harbour Drive, St. John’s).

Announcing the 2018 Gamedev NL Game Jam!

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We’re very proud to officially announce that Gamedev NL will be holding our inaugural game jam January 26-28, 2018, coinciding with the 2018 Global Game Jam.

What is a game jam?

A game jam is, at its most basic, an event where people come together to make games. The Global Game Jam FAQ has much more information about what game jams are and how the Global Game Jam.

How will the Gamedev NL Jam work?

Leagues

Participants will be divided into two leagues, Senior (18+) and Junior.

Due to the rules governing the Global Game Jam, Junior entrants will not be eligible to have their work counted towards the Global Game Jam, but will still be eligible for the Sunday Showcase and other events during the jam.

Entry Criteria (aka It’s not just for videogames!)

We will be accepting very broad interpretations of the word “game”. Traditional video games will be accepted, as will board games, interactive art installations, and, pending discussion with participants, other creative projects which incorporate interaction as a significant element.

If you’re still not sure if your idea will “fit”, email us at contact@gdnl.ca or attend one of our Prep Sessions (see below).

How can I participate?

Show up! We will be hosting the jam at a variety of locations around St. John’s, including our home base, Common Ground, 30 Harvey Road, from January 26-28, 2018.

I don’t know how to make games!

We will be holding sessions at Common Ground (30 Harvey Road) leading up to the jam to help jammers prepare for the event. This will give you a chance to meet the Gamedev organizers and your fellow jammers and to start thinking about what tools you want to use to create your jam entry.

The first prep session is tomorrow!

Prep Sessions

Session 1: November 11, 2017, 4PM-730PM, Common Ground, 30 Harvey Road

Session 2: December 20, 2017, 7PM, Eastern Edge Gallery, 72 Harbour Drive

Session 3: TBA January 2018, MUN Campus

I don’t know anyone else who makes games!

Come to our meetups! We hold monthly meetups at Common Ground and other venues. Our meetups are always announced via our website, Facebook, and Twitter (see below).

We are also encouraging jammers to meet up with others via related community events such as CTSNL’s project nights, every Thursday at Jumping Bean on Elizabeth.

 

Questions? Want to get involved? Contact Us!

Email: contact@gdnl.ca
Twitter: @gamedev_nl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevnl/
Website: https://gdnl.ca