We meet students in whatever phase they're at
Learning Skills
Learning game development alone is hard. We bring structure, mentorship, and a community of students learning alongside you.
Sharing Skills
Need an artist, programmer, or advice? Ask someone in the community. Students bring different skills and learn from each other.
Higher Education
Explore game development at UC Berkeley and UC Davis, with a community that doesn't disappear just because you graduate.
Expanding Horizons
Meet the people making games in the Bay Area. Real conversations with professionals who can help expand what's possible.
Demonstrating Skills
To improve, you must create. Game jams, expos, and showcases give students healthy deadlines to make new games and hone their skills.
What we envision for a sustainable career in game development
Circumstances have changed since students could get an entry level job somewhere in their field of career interest. Game development internships are competitive, AAA studios have degree and experience requirements, indie studios are looking for talent that can wear many hats. So what is a college student or recent graduate supposed to do if they want to be a game developer? The common answer we've heard time and time again is an unsatisfying “get a real job and moonlight as a game dev.”
Creating entry-level industry positions
Paid Mentors
College students and recent graduates teach incoming high school cohorts, gaining real mentorship and teaching experience while reinforcing their own craft.
Internal Publishing
Student groups form Studio Divisions, retain the IP as a group, and license the publishing rights to Game Devision. No need to form companies, hire lawyers, or dedicate a marketing budget.
Pop-Up Arcades
It's like games on consignment. The pop-up arcade charges admission, so any student game gets a cut of the surplus revenue.
Our philosophy on the future of work
It's a work in progress, but we fundamentally believe in the power of worker-owned cooperatives. We envision our most dedicated members being an integral part of the governance and democratic decision-making process of the business. There is legal complexity, so we are in the phase of forming pilots to establish how this will work in practice. There is no precedent, so we're figuring this out as we go. Good thing the kids are all right.
Want to help
build this vision?
We believe in mission alignment, both in spoken sentiment and in action. Let us know where you think you fit in.