Gaming Project at Virginia Tech:

A Game Design and Development Group

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

(Here you can request access to listserv and group)

Meeting Time: Wednesday, 6-7 pm in McB110(Subject to change)

President: James Land, jaland@vt.edu

Who we are

The Gaming Project at Virginia Tech involves various aspects of design and development of computer and video games.  The club is for anyone with general interest in game design, and members can learn about programming and computer art in the creation of a game.  We currently have several groups that each work on their own game project, as well as some that work individually.  Members can choose whatever work interests them most, and the club provides a forum to share work and ideas.  Whether you want to learn more about the process developing games, game programming, computer art, or are just interested in games, the Gaming Project at Virginia Tech has many opportunities for you.  We also hold demonstrations of specific topics like 3D graphics in games, physics, creating 3D models, music, and programming.  We continue to look for new members that can join us for discussions on games and help us think of new ideas and possibilities for the club.

Game Development

Each week we meet to collaborate on our game projects. Many members do software development to create their games with tools like XNA or HGE game engine. However, the club has room for anyone interested in games, game design, and art.

Graphics/Art

We work on various graphics for our games, including 3D modeling and 2D animation.

Game Discussion

Each meeting we also brainstorm new ideas for games.

Game Tournaments

We also organize game nights and tournaments that are a blast.

Useful Resources

The club provides several useful resources, including help from the Google group, use of code versioning, and a forum for ideas and game development.

Fun Activities

We have other fun activities, including demos to other students, free food and drinks, and game competition submissions.

Game Projects

Plex

This game features interactive building of machines to defeat the Corruption that has infested the planet. It utilizes the Farseer Physics Engine, which allows for realistic interaction of machines with the environment. Each machine is built uniquely and new parts can be discovered and upgraded.

Avernus

This game is an action-packed, 2D platformer/adventure game. The gameplay has open-ended exploration and collection of items as well as advanced combat and attack combinations.You gain different tools, such as a hookshot, magic, and other weapons. This game has made it past the first round of Imagine Cup, Microsoft's game development competition.

Debris Collector

This game involves using your ship and its many tools to collect debris from outer space. It also uses the Farseer Physics Engine for innovative gameplay, and you can gain tools such as a hookshot, magnet, and slicer to interact with your environment.

Cosmic Menace

This game involves the use of a controllable jet pack, which lets you race around platforms with ever-increasing speeds and skillfully battle fierce enemies! In this game you defend your planet against the invaders and can choose from an array of weapons to do battle. You have the ability to upgrade your weapon and jet pack in the areas of your choice, in abilities of power, range, speed, and energy. The game features epic boss battles and several modes that are unlockable in the full version, including story, race, versus, and cooperative mode!