Recently I went to a Games Design meetup. It was organised by another school Mages similar to 3dsense.

Here are some things I learnt.

• Starting a Games company is hard. You need to have a team that can gel together
• Some projects are technically drive but lack the art
• Some projects were very artistic and technical but lacked a business plan.
• Work with prototypes first don’t jump straight in.
• I applaud these guys that showcased their failed game projects and company, for starting something and trying.
• Games Designs needs meaning.
• Many roles in the games industry. IT Support, Admin, Creative etc.
• Animation Redux. A short intro into Animation.
• Learn the craft not the tools
• 12 Principles of animation.
• Met someone doing their own game prototype as a solo person.

There were different people from different industrys and students that attended the event. It was interesting to see and learn more about game development and get a refresher on animation.