Detroit Game Devs

 
 
 

== Industry Speaker ==
Peter Lantz - Creator, Castle on the Coast
Step into the world of indie game development, accessibility design, and bureaucratic shenanigans as we explore the development of local, multiplatform, indie collect-athon Castle on the Coast!

== Schedule ==
(Free pizza will be served).
6pm : Developer Lounge / Open Playtesting
7pm : (event start) Community Show-and-Tell (register your 10-min slot)
8pm : Industry Speaker
9pm : Networking

== How To Attend ==

• In-Person (parking options)
• Discord
• Twitch

== Community Resources ==

• Michigan Game Studios Database
• IGDA Ann Arbor Twitter
• IGDA Ann Arbor Facebook
• IGDA Ann Arbor Discord Server

==IGDA Resources==
https://igda.org/resources/harassment/

 
 
 

Experience 20+ new student-made video games at the UM + EMU Student Games Showcase! Interact with the student developers, learn more about Michigan and EMU's game development programs, and vote for your favorite games!

Attend in-person or online!
In-Person : Beyster Building (main atrium)
Online :494showcase.com

Learn more about the UMich and EMU gamedev programs at https://www.eecs494.com and https://www.emich.edu/cot/vbe/programs/sag/curriculum.php respectively!

 
 
 

==Guest Lecturer==
Jeremy Bond of MSU GameDev / IndieCade / ExNinja Interactive

Step into the world of game design, education, and game festivals as IGDA Ann Arbor welcomes Michigan State University Professor of Practice, IndieCade Education Chair, GDC Speaker, and GameDev Author Jeremy Bond!

(Consider Jeremy's latest book : https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Game-Design-Prototyping-Development/dp/0134659864/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1654148970 )

(NOTE : Free pizza will be served).

==Special Note : Live-Streamed Event!==
Please join us at https://www.twitch.tv/igda_annarbor

==Community Showcase ~ SIGN UP ==
https://forms.gle/qRsMBzx121Xz3ef2A
Have a project you're working on? Looking for feedback, teammates, or advice? Don't be a stranger! Register via the above form and prepare your 5-minute demo / pitch (with 5 minutes of Q&A).

== Resources ==
MI Game Studios Database : https://michigangamestudios.com
Twitter : https://twitter.com/IGDA2_Official
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/IGDA-Ann-Arbor-143150996287453/
Discord : https://discord.gg/AzG58HBmst

==IGDA Resources==
https://igda.org/resources/harassment/

 
 
 

==Guest Lecturer==
Jeremy Bond of MSU GameDev / IndieCade / ExNinja Interactive

Step into the world of game design, education, and game festivals as IGDA Ann Arbor welcomes Michigan State University Professor of Practice, IndieCade Education Chair, GDC Speaker, and GameDev Author Jeremy Bond!

(Consider Jeremy's latest book : https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Game-Design-Prototyping-Development/dp/0134659864/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1654148970 )

(NOTE : Free pizza will be served).

==Special Note : Live-Streamed Event!==
Please join us at https://www.twitch.tv/igda_annarbor

==Community Showcase ~ SIGN UP ==
https://forms.gle/qRsMBzx121Xz3ef2A
Have a project you're working on? Looking for feedback, teammates, or advice? Don't be a stranger! Register via the above form and prepare your 5-minute demo / pitch (with 5 minutes of Q&A).

== Resources ==
MI Game Studios Database : https://michigangamestudios.com
Twitter : https://twitter.com/IGDA2_Official
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/IGDA-Ann-Arbor-143150996287453/
Discord : https://discord.gg/AzG58HBmst

==IGDA Resources==
https://igda.org/resources/harassment/