First post of the new year! We've already had our introductory event, where we outlined our plans for the future of the club in the coming semester and beyond. There will be a news post covering that, for those who couldn't make it to the first meeting, but this post isn't that.
Instead, this post will talk about the Global Game Jam:
The Global Game Jam is a challenge for groups around the world to make the best game they can within 48 hours. It's a huge event run worldwide. This is the 2nd annual Jam, but check Kotaku's story of the first one:
http://kotaku.com/5153545/
This year, it's going to be even bigger. Take a look at the Global Game Jam website, which describes the event in more detail:
http://globalgamejam.org/
That's why we registered the University of Waterloo as a host location. We have a place (the Math Comfy) rented for 48 hours, with couches, vending machines, internet, and a close-by Tim Hortons. We have a projector where we can watch some GGJ Keynotes from important people, and (I'm hoping for) a fairly decent group of participants. The cool thing is, because it's a team event (probably teams of about 4-6 people) you don't need to know how to program to get in. You can do just art, or just design, or whatever you're good at. Even testing can be a great help!
Also, you don't necessarily need to be at the Jam for the full 48-hours. Need to do some schoolwork, meet with some friends, or even, you know, sleep? (as if UW students do that!). Come out anyway! It'll be a lot of fun and you'll get something done to be proud of!
It starts on Friday at 5:00pm in the Math Comfy (the 3rd floor of the Math building; the room with the couches beside the C&D).
Some experience, no experience, all levels welcome!
See you out there!
Sherban Gaciu
UW-GDC President
