Alberta Wide Groups
Alberta Makes Games
Website: albertamakesgames.com
Twitter: @ABMakesGames
- Founded in 2018
- Provides information to Calgary Economic Development, ESA Canada, Reboot Develop Red, Game Arts International, and Digital Alberta
Regional Groups
Calgary Game Developers Association
Website: calgarygamedevelopers.com
Meetup: Calgary Game Developers
Twitter: @calgarygamedevs
Facebook: calgarygamedevelopers
Communication Platform: Discord
- Meetup group founded in 2013
- 830 members (Sept 2019)
- Non-profit founded in 2015
- Events organized by the CGDA
- Monthly meetups/speakers
- Weekly work sessions
- Game jams
GameCamp Edmonton
Twitter: @GameCampYEG
Facebook: gamecampedmonton
Communication Platform: Discord
- Meetup group founded in 2012
- 1,137 members (Sept 2019)
- International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Edmonton branch
- Events organized by the IAA
- Monthly meetups/speakers
- Weekly work sessions
- Game jams
#yegfemdev
#yegfemdev
Website: femdev.net
Twitter: @yegfemdev
Eventbrite: #yegfemdev
Twitter Hashtag: #yegfemdev
- Founded in 2018
- A monthly meetup for game developers who are of a gender minority as well as allies
- Provides a safe space for developers to meet/connect from a place of dignity and mutual respect
- Sponsored by Bioware
Lethbridge Game Developers Guild
Twitter: @GameDevYQL
Communication Platform: Discord
- Founded in 2019
- Organizes various events
- Meetings
- Workshops
- Game jams
Student Groups
NAIT Game Creators Space
Website: gamecreatorsspace.org
Twitter: @GCSatNAIT
Communication Platform: Discord
- Educating members on industry standards and practical knowledge to work for AAA companies
- Providing a platform for alumni and student interaction, and involvement with the greater community
- Hosted in a fun and relaxed space to meet and network with others, who also have a passion for games
- Benefiting students, alumni, and community members with opportunities to participate in various events and conventions including:
- Flexible month long Game Jams and fast paced Lightning Jams throughout the year
- Showcases hosted every semester
- Live streamed meetings and talks for greater accessibility
- Active in additional community based events
- General membership open to the public
MacEwan Game Development Club
Website: macewangamedev.com
Twitter: @macewangamedev
Communication Platform: Discord
- International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Edmonton branch academic chapter
- Organizers of Press A to Start
- A full day conference including panels and game showcase
- Focused on professional/portfolio development for anyone looking to break into the industry
- Works with other student groups to host seasonal community game jams
U of A The Games Den
Previously Video Game Art and Design (VGAD)
Website: thegamesden.ca
Twitter: @gamesdenuofa
Facebook: The Games Den at the University of Alberta
Instagram: gamesdenuofa
Communication Platform: Discord
- Core pillars are talk games, make games, and play games
- Organize various events
- Industry speaker series
- Workshops spanning pre-production to release
- Play games together to learn and apply a critical lense
- Open to members outside of the U of A
U of C Game Design Club
Website: gamedesignclubuofc.wixsite.com/website
Twitter: @UofCGameDesign
Communication Platform: Discord
- Founded in 2015
- Weekly events aimed to support local community
Beyond Game Development
Alberta Esports Association
Website: esportsalberta.ca/
Twitter: @EsportsAlberta
Twitch: esportsalberta
Communication Platform: Discord
- Founded in 2020