Second session down- lots to talk about! Everyone had had the chance to try out some tutorials and we were impressed with the clarity people had in their game visions. If you’re having a hard time getting clarity, try forming a sentence along this template: I want to make a [GENRE] game about [THEME] where… Continue reading Session 2 Summary: MDA & Programming Concepts
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Session Summary 1: Intros & Inspiration
The incubator has now officially started for 2016!! Our 10 participants met together for the first time, and were joined by some alumna as well. Many of you are undoubtedly excited to start and this blog post is certainly the place to be! Don’t be put off by the overwhelming amount of the resources here… Continue reading Session Summary 1: Intros & Inspiration
Game Writing Mentorship Panel
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Meet the Pixelles Game Incubator IV Participants!
So with the start of a new year comes the start of another Pixelles Game Incubator! Hooray! Firstly, we just want to thank everyone for sending in your applications. You are all amazing women with talents of your own right, and with so many applicants it’s an extremely difficult task. Thank you all so much… Continue reading Meet the Pixelles Game Incubator IV Participants!
Pixelles Game Writing Incubator: Second Session
FIRST CRITIQUE SESSION On a beautiful Montreal Sunday afternoon, we renounced the sunshine and warmth outside to sit in our windowless conference room and talk about how the first writing assignment went for all of us. Our members submitted diverse pieces for the first assignment, ranging from short stories to screenplays. Because the assignment was… Continue reading Pixelles Game Writing Incubator: Second Session
Lessons From Montreal International Game Summit 2015
by Pixelles correspondent Mariko McDonald, a.k.a. Gamerwife. All photography by @MIGS__ This year I had the great fortune of attending the Montreal International Games Summit, or MIGS, on behalf of Pixelles. For those not familiar, MIGS is an annual conference centered around the games industry in Montreal. There are speakers, master classes with industry luminaries,… Continue reading Lessons From Montreal International Game Summit 2015
Meet the Pixelles Writing Incubator members!
Before we proceed, we’d like to thank every single person who took the time to apply to the incubator. There were a large number of extremely talented applicants, and we’d like to say that just because you weren’t selected doesn’t mean you aren’t an amazing person with valuable stories to share. Because YOU ARE! Now,… Continue reading Meet the Pixelles Writing Incubator members!
Win a MIGS Pass!
The Montreal International Game Summit 2015 on November 15-17 is packed with lectures, classes, and network opportunities for game developers in every stage of their careers. Due to a partnership with the MIGS organizers, Pixelles can offer 2 free Conference Passes for anyone who identifies as a woman (cis/trans). Your only obligation, if you win,… Continue reading Win a MIGS Pass!
Game Writing Incubator Application
Interested in a career as a games writer? Trying to build a portfolio, but not sure where to start? The Pixelles Game Writing Incubator is for you! We are now accepting applications from aspiring games writers who are interested in taking their careers to the next level. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! With the help of this… Continue reading Game Writing Incubator Application
You’re invited to our Picnic Social!
When: Saturday, June 13th from 2-5pm Where: Parc Lafontaine @ Rachel & Calixa-Lavallee entrace just south of the rows of benches You’re invited to our open air, in-the-park, picnic social! We love summer, we love games, and most of all, we want to celebrate that with a safe-space, super friendly social. Get to know other… Continue reading You’re invited to our Picnic Social!