Our mock studio is unique to UCSC clubs and organizations; we meet every Friday from 6-8pm (PST) to develop original games.
Each academic year, the GDA runs a six-month-long Mock Studio, producing one playable game from the ground up. Members pitch their game ideas in the Fall, and development begins in the Winter quarter in a series of sprints.
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On February 6th and 7th, at the Merrill Cultural Center, the GDA will host its own version of the Game Developers Conference! We will have guest speakers from Insomniac Games, Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, and Read more…
On November 14th, the GDA held its annual pitch night, where pitchers broadcast and presented their ideas to the audience while members submitted their votes. The pitch that comes out on top will become the Read more…
A recurring thread in Darren’s practice is letting concepts and ideas drive the music, sometimes starting with composition before full visuals exist. This philosophy helps him shape the mood and tone early, ensuring the audio Read more…
