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gamejam is a randomly occuring event, designed to encourage game developers to collaborate and produce computer games. It provides an outlet for experimental gameplay and artistic creativity.

Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/gamejam

GJ Meetup on May 26

2009-05-20 13:51:27.922086

LetsMakeGames.org will be running a social event on Tuesday the 26th at the Brass Monkey.

It's called "Show Us Your Bits" and will have a very similar format to the event last April. We'd love to have teams from GameJam come in to showcase their recent work and talk about their experience making a game (even if it didn't get done!), as well as anyone else with personal projects. Even if you don't have anything to show off, it's a great chance to just relax, have a few drinks and catch up on the local scene.

There will be tables and power provided to host some laptops, as well as one projector. If you plan on showcasing during the event please email dan@letsmakegames.org before May 25.

Here are the gritty details:

* Title: Show Us Your Bits: Social Mixer and Game Showcase

* Time/Date: 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Tuesday May 26 2009

* Location: The Brass Monkey - Wine Room, 209 William St, Northbridge

Entry is free, but please note that this is a licensed venue (no entry to persons under 18 years).

More information here...

And the significant asset is...

2009-04-28 13:36:35.909525

...an idea!

Yes, this time we are using a theme, and the choice of two words out of three, to incorporate into that theme.

Without further ado...

The theme is:

"A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles."

And the three words are:

* Sheep

* Scorched

* Reflection

Please take the theme and interpret it anyway you wish, and try and incorporate two of the three words into your game concept.

The Next GameJam...

2009-03-27 01:58:00.339225

The next GameJam is starting on May 1st, 2009.

Registrations will open soon. Site upgrades are imminent.

GJ1108 Significant Asset

2008-11-14 02:00:22.438677

The GJ1108 Significant Asset is released.

It is a font! Get it here. It is the ARVIGO font by S. John Ross.

Standby for gamejam 1108...

2008-11-12 10:43:36.917881

...another gamejam has been scheduled for November 14-30. Short notice I know. Apologies.

I had hoped to deploy a new version of the gamejam.org interface, but I simply don't have the time. Next year, perhaps.

gamejam 0808 is over...

2008-08-18 07:42:12.751815

Wow what a crazy two weeks!

Sadly, gamejam 0808 is over; however we have many fine results submitted! Thanks to all who took part, stay tuned for a future gamejam.

Nullarbor Bakery Party

2008-08-12 03:53:53.353700

The best of WA's indie game talent will be on show at the Bakery.

The Nullarbor independent game developers competition (http://www.notrees.org/2008/) is coming to a close for 2008 and, in conjunction with gamejam, we're getting together to send it off in fine form.

This is a party in two parts:

Developers' Old School Demoparty

* Friday, August 15 @ 7pm

Get together with your crew and put those finishing touches on your game. Party, socialise, and play.

Nullarbor Finals, Come on Down!

* Saturday, August 16 @ 7pm

See the finished games and vote for your favourites!

Entry is FREE!

Location: The Bakery, 233 James Street, Northbridge, Western Australia

Demoparty: Friday, August 15 to Saturday August 16. From 7pm to 7pm.

Rock up when you will, but be early for the good spots.

Presentation and Competition: Saturday, August 16, from 7pm to 9pm

As this is a licensed venue this is an 18 event

For more information on Nullarbor visit the website: http://www.notrees.org/2008/

Any questions? Drop us a line at contact@notrees.org

Event Sponsors: Spinfast, Autodesk, Artrage, Edith Cowan University, Binary Culture, Surrender Events

High Score API now available

2008-08-07 15:25:57.403794

Greetings GameJammers!

You will have noticed that there is now an API key displayed on your team pages.

This key is needed to use the new high score API. To see how to use the API, check this message.

The Significant Asset is Released!

2008-08-01 03:20:47.062855

After much deliberation and due process, the significant asset has been chosen!

You must include this image, or a variation of it, in your gamejam 0808 games. It doesn't need to be important, it just needs to be present somewhere. You can make a 3D model of it, turn it into vector art, or if you are crazy enough, you could even use it as a random seed for your AI.

gamejam.org update

2008-07-29 16:34:23.382749

Greetings gamejammers!

The gamejam schedule has been adjusted slightly. The jam will start on Friday 1st August with the release of the 'gamejam significant asset'. This will be a piece of art or sound which you should include in your game. We are doing this instead of choosing a theme.

Coding shall then proceed until August 16th, when entries should be uploaded to gamejam.org. Why August 16th? Because on that day the Nullarbor demo party is happening! Hopefully local Perth GameJammers will want to showcase their awesome games at the party!

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