The Central Ohio Gamedev Group

CSE 5912 Game Design and Development Capstone course:
When: Dec. 17, 2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Game Arena, 1556 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

Abstract
We have 4 games to playtest at the Game Arena next Wednesday. These were developed by teams of size 6 or 7 over the course of the Fall semester. They include a BayBlades fantasy world and competition, a fast movement 3D platformer; a multi-player co-op exploration; and a Lite-RPG card battler.

DO NOT RSVP THIS EVENT:

This is a cross-promo for the Columbus Unity User Group.
RSVP in the Meetup link below so they know how many people are going.

https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/events/312290266/

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Explore powerful Unity tools, discover new workflows, and connect with fellow developers!

This event is part mini-talks, part show-and-tell, and part community hangout. All skill levels welcome.

What to Expect:
🔧 Mini “Unity Tools You Should Know” Demos
We’ll dive into Project Auditor. A powerful tool to improve your Unity project’s performance and overall health. We’ll also cover a few other hidden gems like:

• Underrated or lesser-known Unity packages
• Handy workflow tricks (e.g., optimization, asset management, and time-saving tips)

Expect short segments on each, designed to be quick but informative.

🧩 Community Project / Tool Share (Optional!)
Got a project you’re working on? Bring it along! You can experiment with Project Auditor, try out the tools we’ll discuss, or suggest other tools that have worked well for you.
It’s a relaxed, informal chance to get feedback, share ideas, or simply see how others are using these tools in their workflows.
No pressure. Share only if you’re comfortable! Even if you just want to hang out and observe, that’s totally fine.

🤝 Open Discussion + Networking
Hang out, ask questions, watch demos, and connect with other Unity devs.
This is a relaxed, informal space to learn from one another.
If you’ve got a tool, workflow, or project you want to show off, we’d love to see it. Totally optional — zero pressure.

This special holiday event will be AT GAMEARENA near the Gateway!!! Come with games if you like but also come just to chill and relax with new and old friends before we end the 2025 year. Snacks will be provided and working to get holiday drinks like last year if you would like partake more at the bar. Play game at the main venue or other games COGG members bring!

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Attendees:
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!

Developers:
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided!

Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar:
https://www.game-arena.co/menu

Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at info@thecogg.com!

PLEASE NOTE!!!
We are in talks about doing more of these in person. For now, this will be online by default. We will let everyone know if this changes. Thank you for you patience as we work to bring more in-person events to you!

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This event will be online and remote via our Discord channel as we blend our Online and In-Person events. If we plan to host in person via a venue, we'll update this event before it starts. Usually by the end of the prior month. We'll evaluate month to month so stay tuned!

On the last Saturday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations on our YouTube followed by some social networking in the Discord General voice channel. Let's continue the year with good vibes and friends.

All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public online event. We'll be streaming via our COGG YouTube Live channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams

(Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!)
No game development experience required!
If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here:
https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1

Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com
with the following:
Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact.

Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates:
https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ