The game incubator is a free, eight-week workshop series designed to help twelve gender-marginalized people make their first game. Whether it’s a platformer, walking simulator, educational game, historical drama, each participant will make any game their heart desires. We will select participants of different talents and experiences to make their first game with us. At the end of the program, participants will get to show their game to our amazing community in a game showcase.
The 2020 edition will be entirely online (participants must be in Quebec, Canada). The sessions will be held in English.
Applications for the Game Incubator VIII are now open and will close on September 20th, 2020.
Have you ever wanted to make a game but didn’t know where to start or how to make one? Whether you’re an artist, writer, chemist, chef, mother, student, sound engineer, dancer, etc., you should join us because you can make a game! No programming or previous games experience required!
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When & Where:
Where:
The Game Incubator VIII will be entirely online.
When:
Applications will open on September 2nd, 2020.
The sessions will take place on Wednesday evening (6 pm to 9 pm) and Saturday afternoon (1 pm to 5 pm) from October 14th to December 5th, 2020.
What to expect during the program:
- Attend once a week for a 3-hour session with a guest instructor.
- Join the Saturday work session and get help from our group of mentors.
- Participate in optional workshops to help you get started with game making tools.
- Explore game making tools and applications (many that don’t require programming).
- Get feedback on your game’s progress from peers and mentors.
- Make your game in a helpful, friendly atmosphere!
Info Session
Here is last year’s info session summary! More info to come.
How much work is this?
Outside of each session, participants are expected to work on their game and any assignments. You’ll need to set aside extra time every week to work on your own. Based on past incubators, we recommend at least 6 hours per week, which can include the optional work sessions. At the end of the program, we’ll have a big showcase to present your game to the public!
Apply!
The Pixelles Game Incubator applications are now close. Answers will be sent in early October 2020.
You can still sign up for the Follow Along.
Frequently asked questions!
Read the FAQ.
