Welcome to the Game Analysis Design Interest Group at GMU!
We are a club dedicated to making games on a professional level.
Our goal is to simulate working in a studio environment with a large team of 50+ people.
At the end of every semester members can pitch game ideas to the club to be selected for the upcoming semester!
We also reach out to get guest speakers from big name studios like Bethesda and Firaxis.
If you want to work with an amazing team and are passionate about video games, GADIG is the club for you.
Meeting Times
Location: In-person meetings at the Art and Design Building Room #2001. Catch updates and events in our Discord!
Time: Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM
Events
GADIG hosts many different events throughout the semester. These take place outside of club time, but members are encouraged to participate in these events.
All upcoming events can be found in the discord & calendar
Jamfest
Once a semester, GADIG partners with the charity Extra Life for an event called JamFest. JamFest is a GADIG-operated
game jam and charity livestream event that takes place over the course of a weekend. It is the largest event GADIG hosts every semester.
Game Jam
Over the jamfest weekend, GADIG hosts a game jam
Participating groups are given a theme, and have the weekend to make a video game that fits the theme.
During the event, GADIG has dedicated rooms that groups can work in.
After the game jam ends, all of the games are played live on the Jamfest charity livestream.
Both students in and outside of GADIG are encouraged to participate in the game jam. This event provides a time and location for GMU students who want to make a game, but aren't able to dedicate an entire semester to GADIG.
Participating in the game jam is a great way to build skills, make new relationships, and explore new perspectives that come from working together.
Chairity Livestream
At the end of the Jamfest weekend, GADIG does a 24 hour long chairity live stream.
During the stream, they play various video games, including the ones made in the game jam.
All proceeds are donated to Extra Life.
Below is a VOD from our Extra Life 2018 stream, where we were able to meet our goal of $1000 dollars!
Genre Analysis Night
Not everyone is familliar with every genre of game.
At the beginning of every semester, GADIG hosts a night for members to learn about the genre of game they will make that semester.
Together, members analyze multiple games from the same genre to gain an understanding of the systems & gameplay elements.
Show Off & Tournament Night
Show off night is your chance to show other GADIG members the things you've made!
You can show off a game you made in your free time, or a class project you're proud of. In the past, members have even brought in physical devices.
After showoff night, members get to engage in friendly competitions, whether it's a competitive fighting game, or wii sports!