The University of Utah’s The Division of Games (Utah Games) program is proud to celebrate the success of Back Off Me Booty, a student-developed game that captured the hearts of players at IndieCade 2024, earning the coveted Audience Choice Award. This prestigious honor highlights the talent, creativity, and dedication of the University’s budding game developers. […]
Read MoreUtah Games Speaker Series presents: Many a Slip ‘Twixt Cup and Keyboard: Translating Life Experience into Game Industry Success Bill Benham When: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 4-5pm Where: Building 72, Lecture Room 103, University of Utah Moving into the games industry from another field can feel overwhelming, but fear not. Many tools and talents from […]
Read MoreUtah Games Speaker Series presents: Escaping the Crunch Trap Ruth Tomandl When: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 4:00-5:00 Where: Building 72, Lecture Room 103, University of Utah There are usually so many constraints on your game project (including all the cool things you want to make!) that it’s very difficult to finish on time. Crunch […]
Read MoreUtah Games Speaker Series presents: Numbers Getting Bigger: A Critical Look At Incremental Games Alexander King When: Thursday September 26th, 2024 from 4:00-5:00 Where: Building 72, Lecture Room 103, University of Utah Join us for a close examination of ‘incremental games’ with game designer Alexander King. Incremental and clicker games are full of contradictions: They appear […]
Read MoreUtah 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 […]
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