The Center for Computer Games Research (game.itu.dk) and the Media Technology and Games study line at the IT University (itu.dk/mtg) are happy to announce Play Day, a celebration of the games produced by the students of the MTG line. Play Day is an open doors event that will take place at the IT Uni...

Hi all, I am happy to announce a workshop that Katherine Isbister will run at the ITU, June 3 & 4th. The workshop is focused on character creation and how can we rethink and improve the tools for character creation using psychology. It is a very hands-on workshop, based on small tasks, play and anal...

Engine Programming (dagkursus/aftenundervisning) The MTG program (http://www.itu.dk/mtg) seeks applicants able to teach an introductory course to engine programming, and supervise students in the area. Qualified applicants should be able to address the fundamental problems of engine programming, inc...

I just wanted to announce Tracy Fullerton's talk, Friday November 21st at the IT University (Rued Langgards Vej 7, 2300, Copenhagen S). The talk starts at 15:00, and it takes place in Auditorium 3. Tracy Fullerton The Potential of Play: Digital Game Innovation In the shadow of the commercial game en...

Just a quick reminder - the last challenge for the Game Design in 80 Days event will be presented this Wednesday, November 19th, at 19:00, at the Scroll Bar, IT University (Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300, Copenhagen S). You can look forward to forward-thinking games and some socializing around the bar....

As you know, on Thursday, October 30th, we met to show the results of the first challenge, and present the second challenge. Thanks to those who attended for showcasing interesting, exciting software toys! The level is certainly high! Anyway, for those of you who could not make it, this is challenge...

Hi all, For external circumstances, we have decided to move the Game Design in 80 Days Challenge 2 presentation event to October 30th, at 19:00, at the Scroll Bar, IT University (Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300, Copenhagen S). Just a a reminder - in this second session we will present challenge number 2...

I thought it could be of interest to open a thread, now that some weeks have passed, so those participating can share their work, or comment, or any other thing you think about. And remember, the first challenge is: The Toy Build a software toy. We understand toy as: “an object, gadget or machine, r...

A quick update on the Design Challenge that we are running this Autumn. The schedule is now finalized, and it looks like this: Second Challenge: October 23rd, 19:00, IT University (Scroll Bar) Third Challenge: November 19th, 19:00, IT University (Scroll Bar) Final Showcase: December 11th, 19:00, IT ...

And I forgot - everybody is welcome to design for this events - the meetings at ITU are just for the socialization (and, when there are results, for showing off).

And here's the update - sorry for the delay: Challenge #1 Build a software toy. We understand toy as: “an object, gadget or machine, regarded as providing amusement for an adult” (New Oxford American Dictionary), or as a “tool for entertainment” (Chris Bateman). Think about physics simulations, but ...

Making games is fun - the moment in which it works, the first time it plays as you dreamt it plays, all those little rewards that make game design enjoyable.For this Fall Game Design Event, IGDA Denmark wants you to look back to the joy of simplicity, to the pleasures of focus and free form. We are ...