info session: pixelles game incubator 2
TRANSCRIPT
MAKING GAMES WOOO YEAHHH
INTROS
TanyaGame Designer, Kitfox Games
RebeccaUI Designer, Ubisoft
WHAT IS THIS?
The Pixelles Game Incubator II is a free, six week workshop designed to help women
make their first video game.
We’re giving the chance to 10 women to become first-time game makers.
THE WORKLOAD
3 hours sessions, once a week(Wednesdays, Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 6-9pm)
~6 hours “homework” per week(planning, work on your game, bugs, etc)
TYPICAL SESSION1. Go over game progress/homework
2. Discussion: game-design tools, game topics, guest mentor talk, etc
3. 15 min. break
4. Group work time
5. “Housekeeping”
YOUR GAME
Each participant will make a game of her own by the end of the six week program.
You’ll have complete control over your game idea and what tool you want to use.
You’ll get feedback from industry mentors, other participants, and the community.
TOOLS
Focus on non-programming tools like:Stencyl, Game Salad, Game Maker Studio,
Construct 2, Inform, Twine, etc
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But you’re welcome to use anything you like for your game. It’s your game!
WHAT KIND OF GAMES CAN I EXPECT TO MAKE?
Play last year’s PGI1 games online at:pixelles.ca/blog/2013/03/21/play-the-games
SHOWCASEAt the end, you get to show off your game!
Last year we had 100+ people come!
FESTIVAL MONTREAL JOUE!
This year we have a special surprise!The showcase will be during the....
WHO CAN APPLY?
Everyone can!Artists, writers, grandmothers, teachers,
nurses, programmers, cat groomers, videographers, dancers, etc.
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Basically, if you have the passion and want to make your first game, you should apply!
Application
Apply in english or french at:pixelles.ca/pixelles-game-incubator
Be yourself! We <3 rambling applications.
DEADLINEDecember 6th at 11:59pm
It’s a Friday night!
NOT ACCEPTED?You can still make a game!
The Follow Along program allows you to make a game at home at your own pace.
We’ll provide summaries of each session and we’ll be there to give you any support
& feedback on your game!
ALSO, we’ll put your game in the showcase!
THANK YOU!
Feminists in GamesSponsorship
Studio XXWorkshop Venue
Execution LabsInfo Session Venue
QUESTION TIME!~
Don’t forget to apply online at:pixelles.ca/pixelles-game-incubator
(deadline is December 6th, 11:59)
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