What is a GUDEV?

We are Glasgow University's Game Development Society.

We're dedicated to all fields of game development: the programming, the music, the art and design, the long sleepless nights spent staring into the void.

We're a place for people who want to get into making games to meet and find others who can help them build that one game they've wanted to create since they were kids.

We're also here to challenge your game development skills with our game jams - hackathon style events in which everyone tries to make a video game in a couple of days.

What is a GAME JAM?

You might have heard of the term 'hackathon' to describe an event where programmers work in teams to solve challenges or create something novel over a weekend. A Game Jam is a similar concept, focused exclusively around creating games.

Game Jams are distinct from your run-of-the-mill hackathon in that videogames require people from a variety of disciplines to create. Artists, animators, designers, musicians and programmers all work together to create the final product!

If you wanna see the cool games we have made before check out our featured games or see our itch page

Wanna Join?

We hope so! Whether you've made a thousand games or are a complete beginner, all you need to do to get involved is to hop onto our discord or come along to our next event.

Can't program? Never Fear! Game Development requires of a number of skills from a variety of disciplines - Art, Programming, Sound Design, and a variety of other skills are all valuable assets to a Game Development Team. You are free to use whatever tools you want to make your game, but you can take a look at our resources page if you want some recommendations.

Useful Resources

Want to make video games but not sure how to get started? You've come to the right place. This page lists various freely available tools, tutorials and resources that will hopefully help you to make your games!

Pick the area you need below. Each one opens a quick list without taking you away from the page.