- WHAT: A gathering of developers, artists, musicians and other creatives to make video games.
- WHEN: Game Jam - 7PM, September 7, 2012 to 3PM September 9, 2012. Public Play - September 9, 3PM – 5PM. Awards - September 9, 5PM
- WHERE: DigiFest South - Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111
Developers, artists, musicians and other digital creatives will gather at DigiFest South to participate in Northwest Louisiana’s first Game Jam, September 7-9, 2012. During the 44-hour session, teams will create video games from scratch utilizing computers and software donated by Dell Computers. In addition, participants can attend talks on game design, tutorials on Unity3D and collaborate with one another to create original video games.
Prior experience creating video games is not necessary. “It's not meant to be terribly competitive. I want people to have a good time and learn from each other,” says Nolan Baker, software developer at Moonbot Studios and Game Jam organizer.
Completed games are due at 3PM on Sunday, September 9th, after which, DigiFest South attendees can try out each game. The games will be evaluated by judges including Dr. Mark Goadrich (Computational Mathematics Chair at Centenary College of LA), Keith Hanson (Co-founder of Twin Engine Labs), and Adam Volker (Creative Director at Moonbot Interactive). At 5PM, the judges’ favorites will be awarded 3D-printed trophies provided by LSUS Animation and Visual Effects Program and Moonbot Studios.
For more information, visit the Game Jam event on Facebook or contact Nolan Baker nolan@moonbotstudios.com or (318) 213-0770.
About DigiFest South
DigiFest South is an annual digital arts festival and technology career fair that celebrates how digital technology has combined with artistic creativity to shape modern society. The event includes a digital art exhibition and a career fair featuring cutting-edge companies and educational institutions. DigiFest South organizers seek to convey the message that art education is more than a school elective; it is a powerful vocational element. For more information visit http://bit.ly/digifestsouth
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