In 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 MoreDo you want to know the secrets to making your resume shine? Do you want to create a portfolio to show off your rad stuff but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about the how to put your best foot forward when applying for a job? If you answered yes to any […]
Read MoreMarch 28, 2024 | 3:30-5pm in CTIHB 101 Description: Everyone knows that we play games for all sorts of reasons. We play to blow off steam, to have a little fun, to increase our ranking, and even to win. Sometimes we play alone, but often we play games together. And sometimes our goal is partly […]
Read MoreMonday, March 25 @ 4pm in PTAB 109 Abstract: Helping people understand AI is an essential effort in the field of HCI. Among the fast-growing body of work, HCI researchers have explored interactive explanations and visualizations as a means to help people build up an understanding of AI systems through exploratory interaction with the system. […]
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 MoreThursday, March 14th at 3:45pm in PTAB 109 Talk Abstract: Three-dimensional virtual applications mediated via head-mounted displays (i.e., virtual reality applications) are growing in popularity as a medium for the facilitation of both ludic and serious activities. An essential component of these applications is their ability to afford users successful interaction, both social and non-social. However, interaction […]
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