3rd Meeting: 4:45, Fri. Sep 4th @ Klaus 2443

[Alex H]

What: VGDev Meeting #3
When: Friday, September 4th 2015, 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Where: Klaus 2443


Greetings, VGDev!

We're up to three games with another on the way today!
Be sure to come check out the new pitch as well as all of the project updates before the break!

Here's a little about the game that was pitched last week:

Project Name
Space Squids
Project Lead
Dhruv Karunakaran (dkarun...@gatech.edu)
Description
Race through the stars in squid shaped spaceships in this wacky fun racer!
(Unity, 3D, splitscreen)
People Needed:
- Level Designers
- Soundtrack Artists
- 3D Modellers
- Programmers

If you'd like to work on a game project, simply shoot the game's project lead(s) an email.
And remember, if you'd like to pitch an idea of your own, send us an email (a.h...@gatech.edu, kkin...@gmail.com) to get started.
There's still room for even more games this semester!

Additionally, I've put the details on what Ryan Mendes talked about at last week's meeting at the bottom of this email.
Check that stuff out!

See you at the meeting!
-Alex


P.S: Yeaaah we won the game! Go, Jackets! 8D

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Related Organizations:

Georgia Game Developer's Association (GGDA) - http://ggda.org/ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ggda.org/
Independent Game Developer's Association (IGDA) - http://www.igda.org/ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/igdaatlanta/
Advancement of Women in Gaming - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdvancmentOfWomenInGaming/


Upcoming Events:

Unreal Engine 4 Tutorial Session
- Epic Games is coming down to SCADshow next Thursday to do a FREE tutorial on UE4. However, you've got to register for the event! The link is here along with more details/directions:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-unreal-atlanta-tickets-18076805211

GGDA September Meeting
- Set for Thursday September 8th at GSU, this will be the SIEGE volunteer meeting as well as hosting a panel on team building/starting your own studio. Come out and meet local devs and students! More info here:
http://ggda.org/component/k2/item/84-ggda-atlanta-meeting-and-team-building-panel-sept-8-at-gsu

SIEGE
- The Southern Interactive Entertainment & Game Expo is the south's largest convention for the professional game industry. This year it will be held at the Marriott from Oct. 9-11. For more info, check out the website:
http://www.ggda.org/register/speaker/item/73-siege-faq
- If you'd like to register to volunteer ahead of time, you can do so here:
http://ggda.org/register/volunteer
- If you want more info on SIEGE or volunteering, come to the GGDA meeting!


Research Help:

Dr. Jay O'Toole is looking for between 5 to 10 people who would be willing to spend from 10-4 with him on a Saturday or Sunday to review and provide feedback on a subset of games. He will provide free lunch and $25 for those who help. The proposed dates are one of: Saturday 9/12, Sunday 9/13, Saturday 9/26, and/or Sunday 9/27.

If you're interested, email him at jot...@gsu.edu!