At the Rochester Institute of Technology, the 8th annual ROC Game Fest took place, an event that brought together game developers to celebrate their creations.
The festival featured 45 games developed by students and independent developers, according to game industry relations director Jennifer Hinton.
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The event also offered opportunities to try out games, give talks, and participate in children's cosplay competitions.
Students like John Wager spoke of their passion for game design, citing the development process and the joy it brings to players. Professor Jesse O'Brien expressed his excitement for involving young people in game development and the evolution of the industry.
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Jennifer Hinton emphasized the importance of game design for new students at RIT, noting how encouraging it is to see themselves participating in this future.
Designers point out that getting into game development is easier than ever, thanks to a wider and more supportive community. Wager encourages those interested not to be afraid to get involved in game development, as there are plenty of online resources and tutorials available.
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The community is welcoming and many are willing to share their knowledge. The developers recommend that those who want to get started learn game design programs and start practicing their skills by playing games themselves.
Source: 13wham
