The Saskatchewan Waterloo Games User Research Training Program
Game Dev in a Day From February 4 – 5, 2017, aspiring game developers gathered to the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus to learn how to design, develop, and test a digital game. With a unique focus on games for mental health, wellbeing, and fitness, this was an exceptional opportunity to explore an emerging digital […]
Regan Mandryk, professor and researcher of computer science was recently interviewed by CBC Radio’s Saskatoon Morning. In the interview she dispelled myths of social isolation and explained how her research has shown benefits to playing games including improved ability to focus, rich learning environments and the development of social skills. A summary of the […]
Game Changers is a travelling exhibition which explores the fascinating innovation which has shaped the video game industry. About 100 people attended the opening reception on February 7th which was sponsored by Saskatoon companies Noodlecake Games and Bartari. Regan Mandryk, Professor and Games researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, joined a panel of games enthusiasts and […]
Thursday January 20, 2017 Around 200 computer game enthusiasts attended a seminar hosted by the University of Saskatchewan Computer Science Department with Enrique Ventura, Senior Game Designer at Capcom in Vancouver. He spoke about his experience making games for a living, the skills a game designer needs and how to develop those skills to meet the demands of the […]
Tuesday January 24, 2017 Jordan Schidlowsky, a local game developer, met with students at the University of Saskatchewan today. He gave a talk on indie game development to students in CMPT 898 and CMPT 406 and met individually with students to discuss their games and provide feedback. Thank you Jordan for providing your input and […]