IMGD Events & News

Alphafest is a chance for the entire IMGD community to hang out together, show off project work in progress, conduct playtesting, gather feedback and eat pizza! All MQPs and grad projects due for completion in April 2020 are expected to exhibit at this event. Cool projects created for coursework or ISPs, as well as personal work, are also welcome.

Think you have what it takes to make an awesome game in 48 hours? Maybe not. But come join in the fun anyway! IGDA frequently hosts weekend student-run game jams that are open to all. It’s a great opportunity to hone your game development skills, connect with other student developers, and come out of it all with a potential portfolio piece.

Check out all the cool projects that our students have created in this all-out end-of-year showcase of IMGD creativity and innovation! Showcase your own IMGD creations, playtest others’ projects, and even network with industry professionals who will be interviewing student teams. It’s all here—at Showfest!

Think you have what it takes to “escape the room”? Be a part of our annual escape room adventure—designed by our very own students under the guidance Dean O’Donnell! Or be a part of designing the adventure and get some course credit while you’re at it!

Industry experts are wise, and, if you’re lucky enough to attend one of our IMGD celebrity speaker series events, they’ll pass that wisdom on to you. Our celebrity speakers enlighten students about industry practices, game design, and so much more!