Utah Games Speaker Series & the School of Music present: The Art of the Rolling Start Disasterpeace, Rich Vreeland When: Thursday September 19th from 4:00-5:00 Where: Gould Auditorium in the Marriott Library, University of Utah Concepting is a technique in and of itself, and a separate one in some ways from creating final work. In the […]
Read MoreNintendo of America President Doug Bowser Visits Master Games Studio at University of Utah In a highly anticipated visit that captivated both students and faculty, Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, toured the Master Games Studio at the Division of Games at the University of Utah. The Master Games Studio, known for its […]
Read MoreIn the past year, the Division of Games at the University of Utah has undergone a period of extraordinary growth, cementing its status as a leading program in the field of interactive entertainment. Established in 2017, the Division’s innovative Bachelor of Science in Games has catapulted from the 11th largest major on campus in 2023 […]
Read MoreCheck out our student games featured at Utah Games Launch 2024 Many of these games are now available for Switch on the Nintendo Store! C13 – Cardboard Chronicles × Cardboard Chronicles Cardboard Chronicles is a vibrant, puzzle-adventure game set entirely in a cardboard world featuring pick-up-and-play controls, a […]
Read MoreProfessor José Zagal has recently published two books with MIT Press, titled “Seeing Red: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy” and “Fifty Years of Dungeons & Dragons.” Seeing Red, co-authored with tech historian Benj Edwards, is part of MIT Press’ well regarded Platform Studies series that examines the relationship between specific computing systems and the creative work created […]
Read MoreIn a strong display of support for student success at the University of Utah, the Utah LGBT Resource Center and the Utah Division of Games joined forces to host a special event called Gaymer Night this past Monday, April 1, 2024. This unique gathering, held on the first night of the University of Utah’s Pride Week celebration, brought […]
Read More“The University of Utah’s Division of Games landed the #1 spot worldwide for public institutions for its undergraduate programs and #2 for its graduate programs, based on the 2024 Princeton Review rankings released today. The U’s undergraduate program climbed two spots this year, and the graduate program climbed three ranks. Professor Michael Young, the chair of […]
Read MoreMany undergraduate and graduate students in the Division of Games have heard that the Division may be moving colleges here at the U. We wanted to update you all on some very important changes you will be seeing in the next few months, and some information regarding registration. We ARE moving colleges The Division of […]
Read MoreDear students, staff, faculty and Division of Games Community, From its founding, the Division of Games is an inclusive space to learn and work. Everyone is allowed to be their truest selves in our classes, in our building, in their teams, and in their lives. To our Transgender and Gender Expansive community, you belong. Games […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s Division of Games today received the #1 ranking among public universities from US News and World report’s 2023 ranking of undergraduate game development programs. The rankings listed the U’s undergraduate degree in games as the #3 overall among all US colleges and universities. A Legacy of Excellence For years, the University […]
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