Dec
07

2011 GDC Showcase Featured in the Polytechnic

The 2011 Game Development Showcase, which was held this past weekend on December 3, was featured in this week’s issue of the Rensselaer Polytechnic.  A number of student games were praised in the article as well.  Go grab your copy from your favorite location on campus today, or check out the article online at http://poly.rpi.edu/2011/12/07/showcase_features_entertaining_games/.

Nov
29

2011 GDC Showcase Schedule Announced

The finalized schedule for the 2011 GDC Showcase has been announced!  View the schedule by clicking here.

Nov
19

Game Jam!

The theme is “Occupy (blank)”.  A minority of the population holds a majority of the wealth.  Both serious and less serious interpretations are welcome.  Presentations begin at 6pm Sunday in Lally 104.

Nov
15

Gaming Industry Panel

On Wednesday, November 16 at 8:00 PM, the Rensselaer Game Development Club will be hosting a discussion panel on the gaming industry. Moderated by RPI professor Dr. Marc Destefano, the panel will include developers from local game development studios Vicarious Visions and 1st Playable Productions. Refreshments will be provided. The panel will be held at 8PM in Sage 2510; all members of the Rensselaer community are invited to attend.

Nov
07

November Game Jam

Nov
07

Registration Open for GDC Showcase 2011

UPDATE: We have recently extended the deadline for entries to November 28 to give everyone some more time to decide what to enter.

 

 

Nov
06

November Game Jam Announced!

The date of the November Game Jam has been announced as Saturday November 19 and Sunday November 20.  This will be another exciting 30-hour development competition!  The theme is…

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Nov
05

Saturday Night Tutorial: Unity 3D

This Saturday, November 5, the Game Development Club will be hosting a tutorial on Unity 3D.  Vice President Justin Renga will go over the basics of game creation with this popular tool.  The tutorial is at 8pm in Union 3511.  If you plan on attending, please install Unity 3D ahead of time from http://www.unity3d.com.