Author: Jake Bayer

Hello everyone!

It’s been a while, but finally, our next GameDevCT Mixer is scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd from 1pm to 4 pm at the New Haven Free Public Library at 133 Elm St, in the Philip Marett Room (at the left after encountering the information desk – or follow the signs).

As usual, we will have 5-10 minute lightning talks, and will mingle and playtest games.

The agenda will be as follows:

• 1:00 PM: Arrival, Setup, Pizza (sponsored by Preview Labs)
• 1:30 – 2:30 PM: Lightning presentations with Q&A
• 2:30 – 4:00 PM: Playtesting and networking

We’re looking for up to five speakers who would like to spend 10 minutes (including Q&A) sharing their game development related stories or any projects that they’re passionate about with the community.

If you have any work you’d like to show and have others play, make sure to bring your laptop or other devices.

You can RSVP and let us know if you want to present something by filling out the form linked below. It’s important for us to get a headcount so we know how much pizza to order.

Here’s how YOU can help:

• If you’re going, please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/VPAiukq63VWyJ4Ti9
• If you couldn’t RSVP for some reason, you’re still welcome!
• If you know anyone who’s excited about game development and who may be interested in joining as well, please forward this email.

Check out the Meetup link:

https://www.meetup.com/gamedevct/events/302440279/

This is a unique occasion to mingle with other games industry enthusiasts and to see what they’re working on, so we’re looking forward to seeing you all there!

Hello, game dev enthusiasts! We’re once again hosting the annual Global Game Jam in Connecticut from January 26th to the 28th! This is an opportunity to meet other devs and collaborate on creating a game within a certain amount of time.  

At the time of writing, we only have one site participating, which is Quinnipiac University. We’ve also updated on our website with a regularly updated list of participating jam sites. Feel free to check it out at https://gamedevct.org/2024-global-game-jam-info/!

Some of our sites will vary between in-person, hybrid, and online. All jam sites listed on our website will have links to their GGJ sites with all the required information. 

This is a unique occasion to network with other games industry enthusiasts and spend the weekend collaborating on a project. Happy gaming, and we hope to see you there!

Thank you,

GameDevCT Board – Contact@GameDevCT.org

Hello, game dev enthusiasts! Our next mixer will be held on December 9th from 1pm to 4pm at UConn’s Bishop Center in room 146 (first floor, first room).

This is an exciting opportunity to meet local devs and share your work. Feel free to bring anything you need for your digital and/or tabletop games. We’re also encouraging attendees to potentially find team members for the upcoming Global Game Jam!

Our first presentation will be by UConn Professor Ken Thompson, Abrahamic Aleppo, followed by a rapid-fire of student game presentations from UConn, the University of New Haven, Quinnipiac University, and other indies.

Abrahamic Aleppo is a UConn Global Affairs and Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute | Dodd Impact project that highlights culture and arts through a narrative, interactive experience. Players take on the role of a young child tasked with helping their family host a traditional garden party in 1928. During the experience, the player explores key locations such as a coffee house, a marketplace, an affluent private home, the Baron Hotel, and the local neighborhood. While playing, they engage in cultural crafts such as soap making, puppetry, and tarab, while interacting with fictional characters whose stories highlight human rights themes through an Abrahamic lens.    

Check out the Meetup page here:

https://www.meetup.com/gamedevct/events/297411675/

 

Happy gaming, and we hope to see you there!

Thank you,

GameDevCT Board – Contact@GameDevCT.org

Hello, game dev enthusiasts! Our next mixer will be held on November 20th from 2pm to 4pm at Elm City Games in New Haven, CT. Parking can be found on 270 State Street. Masks and proof of vaccination are both required for entry. We’ll be running another hybrid event this month so our online members can participate as well. This is a good opportunity to network with local devs and show any work-in-progress projects!

If you’re on Meetup, check out the event details here:

https://www.meetup.com/gamedevct/events/282087750/

If you’re planning to participate online, but haven’t already joined our Discord, you can join here: https://discord.com/invite/DyB2heqS5j 

Happy gaming, and we hope to see you there!