Warwick Game Design Society

WGD runs different events every week!
Check the calendar for details on when and where our upcoming events are.

Workshops

Our weekly workshops run from 2-6pm in rooms across campus. This is a time to work on anything you want - some paper prototype, a private project, some game you're making as a team - and to get feedback and support from our friendly and inclusive community.

Workshops are drop-in sessions - you can come and go whenever is convenient for you.

NOTE: Workshops are not held in computer rooms so please bring a laptop if you're doing computer work!
(We have power cords though)

Talks

On Thursdays at 6pm, we often run talks - either from other WGD members with something to share, or from fantastic external indie and industry speakers. Content of talks will range across a wide variety of topics, from creativity and narrative design to technical skills and programming tricks.

Most talks will be accessible to all skill levels, so please do come along!

For more information about specific upcoming talks, see posts on the facebook group and twitter.

Interested in giving a talk? Email us at warwickvgdsoc@gmail.com with details or talk to an exec member in person!

Showcases

During the Thursday talk slot we will sometimes run showcases. These are an opportunity for you to show off something you've been working on. All our talk rooms have projectors and speakers, but it can be something physical or interactive too.

There is no need to pre-commit - just bring something along on the day and show it off!

Jams

We often hold 48 Hour Game Jams - weekend-long sessions where people team up and work on a game until it's done!

Currently planned jams:

  • WGD End of Year 48 Hour

    • Socials

    Every now and again we get together and have a local multiplayer gaming social. This is mostly just an excuse to sit around and play Steam / console games for an evening (and to eat free pizza...)

    The time slots for socials vary but they are normally around the middle of term. Stay tuned to our social media for updates!

    Trips

    Warwick Game Design has previously run trips to:

    • EGX 2015, 2016, 2017
    • EGX Rezzed 2017
    • Nottingham GameCity
    • LAUNCH Conference

      • and we are always looking for more places to explore!

      Some members have also gone to long-distance events such as the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Train Jam, Splash Jam and GamesCom / GDC Europe!