What we’re about
The Game Dev Group is a welcoming and collaborative community of programmers, artists, musicians, voice actors, designers, indie devs, modders... Basically anyone who has even a passing interest in the process of game development.
We provide a chilled, informal space to meet other game devs, and to learn from one another.
The main events run once a month and cover all things game dev. We run a number of different event formats, from fireside chats with industry veterans, to talks from subject matter experts and round-tables with community input.
We also host side-events such as game-jams, games nights and socials.
We want The GDG to be the most welcoming, engaging and knowledgeable community of game devs in the world, and we would love for you to join us in making that happen
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- A Legal Perspective on Using AI and Blockchain in Developing Gaming Environments1 Mill Street, Royal Leamington Spa
The Game Dev Group is a chilled, friendly place for anyone interested in game development to meet, learn and collaborate together.
Our Speaker for this event is Rita Sheth.
Rita is a lawyer who works in the emerging tech space and an entrepreneur. She has worked with applications in AI, blockchain and digital fashion assets and has had activations in the Metaverse.
This talk will cover the key areas to consider from a legal perspective when using AI and blockchain in developing gaming environments. We will talk generally about the opportunities as well as the potential legal and ethical things to watch.Structure:
6:30PM - Doors Open - Bar Snacks, Drinks, Networking/ Chatting
7:00PM - Introduction and Talks Begin
8:30PM - Talks Finish, More Chatting, More Snacks, More Drinks
9:30PM - Last OrdersPlease let your game dev friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years.
1 Mill Street is the incredible home of TheGDG, a place designed to blur the lines between work and play. For more information about the co-working facilities, podcast studio or event space check out their website.
Playground Games are an award winning studio based in the heart of Leamington Spa. They have built one of the biggest franchises on Xbox with Forza Horizon, and are currently building one of the most highly anticipated games of the decade: Fable. They are recruiting across both teams, so check their website to see if there is a role for you!
Sorcery.gg is a jobs platform built by game devs, for game devs. The platform is one of the biggest in the industry, with over 15,000 roles listed. Sign up for an account and start your hunt.
Black Cat Entertainment is an indie studio focussed on supporting junior game devs get their chance in the industry. Check them out here.
In order to show appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, and your fellow community members, please ensure you attend if you RSVP!
See you there!
A couple of disclaimers:
**Food is available, and care has been taken to ensure there is there is something for everyone, but it is ultimately up to the individual to decide what to eat or drink. Please take care if you have special dietary requirements.
This event is intended for an audience of people aged 18+ and alcohol will be present. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.** - TheGDG Game Jam 4.0Link visible for attendees
The Game Dev Group Game Jam is back for its Fourth edition!
The game jam is the embodiment of our community principles.
Meet. Learn. Collaborate. (and Say Hello!).This time we are trialling a new week-long format! The event is hosted online and most communication will be taking place on the community Discord: https://discord.gg/djd9HfggJ3
Anyone is welcome to participate!
Feel free to start looking for teams on the Discord straight away. Minimum team size is 1, maximum is 5.
Submissions will be made through the Game Jam page on Itch.
The Theme will be announced on Sunday, 16th March on stream on TheGDG Discord.
Schedule:
Sunday, March 16th, 12:00 - Theme Announcement Stream
Sunday, March 16th, 12:30 - Jam Begins
Sunday, March 23rd, 12:30 - Jam ends, voting starts
Friday, 4th April, 18:30 - BYOG Games Night at 1 Mill Street (an opportunity for you to showcase your game to our community)All submissions must be made by Sunday, March 23rd 12:30 pm to be counted for voting. Voting closes two weeks later at 23:59 on 6th April.
Additional details on the schedule and resources will be communicated via the Game Jam section on our Discord. Make sure to sign up for updates via the #game-jam-sign-up channel.
Be sure to play entries and vote and be the awesome, supportive community of Devs that we all are!
If you have any questions ahead of time, drop didi@thegamedevgroup.com an email, or post up on the Discord and we'll get back to you.
Can't wait to see you there!
P.s please share far and wide with your game dev friends, colleagues, frenemies even, so we can build it into the biggest, best most welcoming Game Jam in the world :)
- Speaker Event - Speakers TBA1 Mill Street, Royal Leamington Spa
The Game Dev Group is a chilled, friendly place for anyone interested in game development to meet, learn and collaborate together.
Speakers for this event to be announced. If you would like to become a speaker please fill out our speaker form here.
Structure:
6:30PM - Doors Open - Bar Snacks, Drinks, Networking/ Chatting
7:00PM - Introduction and Talks Begin
8:30PM - Talks Finish, More Chatting, More Snacks, More Drinks
9:30PM - Last OrdersPlease let your game dev friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years.
1 Mill Street is the incredible home of TheGDG, a place designed to blur the lines between work and play. For more information about the co-working facilities, podcast studio or event space check out their website.
Playground Games are an award winning studio based in the heart of Leamington Spa. They have built one of the biggest franchises on Xbox with Forza Horizon, and are currently building one of the most highly anticipated games of the decade: Fable. They are recruiting across both teams, so check their website to see if there is a role for you!
Sorcery.gg is a jobs platform built by game devs, for game devs. The platform is one of the biggest in the industry, with over 15,000 roles listed. Sign up for an account and start your hunt.
Black Cat Entertainment is an indie studio focussed on supporting junior game devs get their chance in the industry. Check them out here.
In order to show appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, and your fellow community members, please ensure you attend if you RSVP! See you there!A couple of disclaimers:
**Food is available, and care has been taken to ensure there is there is something for everyone, but it is ultimately up to the individual to decide what to eat or drink. Please take care if you have special dietary requirements.
This event is intended for an audience of people aged 18+ and alcohol will be present. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.** - Bring Your Own Games1 Mill Street, Royal Leamington Spa
**Are you an Indie working on a game?
We are encouraging more people who are working on games to bring them along. Come and show your work off to the community!**It's back! Bring Your Own Games!
Bring a game, grab a table, and have a great time playing with other people passionate about games.
What game you bring is up to you. Maybe you're working on a game and want to get some feedback or show off a completed project. Maybe it's a board game that you've always loved or a new one you want to try out. Maybe you want to bring a TV, an N64, 4 controllers and game like it's 1997!
Whether you come with friends, or want to meet new people on the night, The Game Dev Group is a chilled, friendly place for anyone interested in games to meet, learn, collaborate (and now game) together.
Join our Discord server here: [https://discord.com/invite/qV4xH3yNjr](https://discord.com/invite/qV4xH3yNjr)
1 Mill Street is the incredible home of TheGDG, a place designed to blur the lines between work and play. For more information about the co-working facilities, podcast studio or event space check out their website.
Please let your game dev friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years.
In order to show appropriate respect to the organisers and your fellow community members, please ensure you attend if you RSVP!
See you there!
**This event is intended for an audience of people aged 18+ and alcohol will be present. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.**
