Come to one of our meetings! Everyone at our meetings is very friendly and open to discussion about all aspects of game development. Of course, if you simply can’t wait for the next meeting, there are tons of game development resources available online. You can always just start by googling and make something. (It’s definitely more fun to show up to a meeting with a prototype — or sketches of one — that you’re dying to show to other game developers!)
Not at all! The IGDA is a great organization, but primarily focused on working professionals and students. Our meetings cater quite a bit to hobbyists in addition to being open and friendly to those who are simply “just interested” in game development. All of our events (so far) are open and free to the public.
We have a few different types of events, including our regular monthly meetings, as well as special events like game jams and E3 hangouts. Here is a list of our “regular” monthly meetings:
Absolutely! Sign up for a plug-my-thing ticket, and show a video or just talk about your release for 3-5 minutes. You can also tweet @IGDATC and you’re almost certain to get a retweet.
All our events are great for networking. Please show up and make your intentions known. You might also have luck posting in the MSPGameDev slack team. (Join here if you don’t already have an account.)
Awesome!!! Please show up at a meeting and talk to one of the organizers, or send an email to igdatc at igdatc.org.
We are always appreciative of people who want to help or get involved. What you get out of the chapter is what you put in, so get involved. We can always use help with any of the following:
Question not answered? Please feel free to get in touch or talk to an organizer at one of our events!