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Game Changers Since 2003 | Recognized as one of the first and best grad schools for game development, SMU Guildhall's Master's-level programs offer specialized training in game art, design, production, and programming. www.smu.edu/guildhall

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Congrats to the development team at id Software on their recent launch of "Doom: The Dark Ages", including SMU Guildhall alumni Evan Eubanks, Matt Grabowski, Ryan Moncrief, Eliana Gargiulo, Robert Hicks, Tim Herrmann, Weylan Wang, and Danni Liang.

24.05.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A few snaps from the 2025 Diploma Ceremony and Reception for the SMU Guildhall graduate program for game development. More photos to come!

#gamedev #careersingames #gaming #gamedeveducation #ponyup #smu #classof2025

19.05.2025 20:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congratulations, 2025 graduates ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ“ You did it! Your SMU Guildhall faculty and staff are so proud of all you accomplished in your time here. Onward and upward! Keep in touch, weโ€™d love to learn about all you do from here. ๐ŸŽฎ

#smu #ponyup #classof2025 #gamedev

17.05.2025 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ My conversation with The Dig lead dev and @smuguildhall.bsky.social director Gary Brubaker is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
creators.spotify.com...

๐ŸŽฅ You can also watch it on YouTube!
youtu.be/2ySEgMwL-EM

12.05.2025 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congrats to our 2025 Masterโ€™s graduating candidates who presented their Thesis work today at our annual Thesis Exhibition, and thank you to all of our guests who attended! Check out our 2025 Catalog to learn more about these projects and more: joom.ag/1Ysd

09.05.2025 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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2025 SMU Guildhall Graduate Catalog A compilation of SMU Guildhall's 2025 graduate students' work in game development including individual Master's Thesis and Directed Focus Study projects, as well as C33 capstone team games

Our 2025 Catalog featuring the game development work of our graduating candidates is now live. The catalog includes students' independent Theses and Directed Focus Studies, as well as Cohort 33's published Team Games. Check it out! joom.ag/1Ysd

08.05.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our graduating @SMU Master's students will exhibit their Thesis work in game development on May 9th from 11am-2:30pm. Come visit us to see the inspiring work they have completed in game art, design, production, programming, applied technologies, and gamification. RSVP: conta.cc/4cIdQRD

29.04.2025 23:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us: 2025 Game Development Student Thesis Exhibition Email from SMU Guildhall RSVP for SMU Guildhall's 2025 Thesis Exhibition โ€Š โ€Š YOU'RE INVITED! 2025 Thesis Exhibition โ€Š Be our guest! SMU Guildhall invites you to our 2025 Master's Thesis Exhibition,...

Be our guest! SMU Guildhall invites you to our 2025 Master's Thesis Exhibition on May 9th from 11am-2:30pm. This annual showcase features the fascinating game development work in Art Creation, Level Design, Production, and Programming from our graduating Master's students. RSVP: conta.cc/4cIdQRD

22.04.2025 21:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you to all who participated in our Career Day! Your insight is so valuable for our graduating students.

12.04.2025 00:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Conversation with Gary Brubaker (The Dig / Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine / SMU Guildhall)
Daniel Albu sits down with Gary Brubaker to explore his journey from NASAโ€™s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to leading SMU Guildhall, one of the top graduate game ... A Conversation with Gary Brubaker (The Dig / Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine / SMU Guildhall)

#TechTalk premiers now: Daniel Albu sits down w/ our Director Gary Brubaker to discuss his time with NASA & LucasArts; how an early fascination with gaming led to hacking mainframes & building a Lunar Lander clone on the Apple II; and his insights on the evolution of gaming.

06.04.2025 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Conversation with Gary Brubaker (The Dig / Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine / SMU Guildhall)
YouTube video by Tech Talk with Daniel Albu A Conversation with Gary Brubaker (The Dig / Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine / SMU Guildhall)

24-Hour Countdown โณ ๐Ÿšจ Tune in at 2pmCT Sunday for 'Tech Talk with Daniel Albu' feat. our Director, Gary Brubaker. Listen as they explore his journey from NASAโ€™s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; to LucasArts, Stormfront & Atari/Paradigm; to leading Guildhall. youtu.be/2ySEgMwL-EM?...

05.04.2025 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inspired by recent #Steam game releases, Mirrored Phantoms & IMVI? Do you dream of a career making #videogames like these? Become a Game Changer with SMU Guildhall's Master's-level #gamedev program! Our FINAL application deadline for Fall '25 enrollment is 4/15. www.smu.edu/guildhall/ad...

02.04.2025 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SMU Guildhall is dedicated to ensuring our students are studio-ready on Day 1 post-graduation, via rigorous curriculum that is iteratively designed with active industry collaboration. Curious what our graduates have to say? Check out our Testimonials page! www.smu.edu/guildhall/ab...

28.03.2025 16:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Who are the teachers behind our student-made games? Faculty with decades of industry experienceโ€”seasoned #gamedev veterans who have honed their craft across a multitude of studios and games. Their expertise uniquely positions us with top-tier advanced curriculum for superior career preparation.

27.03.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pikachu has been the TGP2 mascot for several cohorts. This year, C34 3D-printed him a helmet for their TGP2 racing game this Spring! Producer Steven Smith used PolyCam for a 3D scan & prototyped helmets to refine the shape and ear holes, followed by hours of sanding and painting.

26.03.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats to our alumni and students who were featured speakers and exhibitors at the 2025 Game Developer's Conference: Reed Devany, Evan Lee, Jonathan Martin, Theodore McCormick, Kirk Baltzell, Alan Lemerande, Wilbur Wang, Boh Wang. Learn more about each:

25.03.2025 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A huge congratulations to Reed Devany (C32) for his first #GDC talk! Reed was part of the 'What's New in Games Research' panel, a series of microtalks by four researchers exploring compelling new frontiers in games and games research. Weโ€™re so proud of you!
schedule.gdconf.com/session/what...

22.03.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Career Fair employer registration is open (and extended) โ€” now with flexible scheduling! Email from SMU Guildhall Join us for our annual Career Fair on April 10, 2025 โ€Š You're Invited: SMU GUILDHALL ๏ปฟCareer Fair Employer registration is open for our 2025 Career Fair โ€” now with flexible sc

Fresh off #GDC, we had so many great interactions! Always a favorite event for us, love getting to chat and catch up with you all. โญ Friendly reminder: Employer registration is still open for Career Fair โ€” now with flexible scheduling. RSVP: conta.cc/4isUQZ3

#gamedev #careersingames #gaming

21.03.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for sharing!

19.03.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Career Fair employer registration is open (and extended) โ€” now with flexible scheduling! Email from SMU Guildhall Join us for our annual Career Fair on April 10, 2025 โ€Š You're Invited: SMU GUILDHALL ๏ปฟCareer Fair Employer registration is open for our 2025 Career Fair โ€” now with flexible sc

Employer registration is open (and extended!) for our Career Fair โ€” now with flexible scheduling. Are you looking to hire game designers, artists, producers, or programmers? Join us to connect with up-and-coming #gamedev talent on 4/10. conta.cc/4isUQZ3

#careersingames #videogames #gamestudio

18.03.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The students who made our recent games also released arcade racing game Fastival in 2024. In this BTS interview, learn from team leads about their favorite parts of making a racing game & lessons learned: youtu.be/s0aKYHZdMFs

(Did you play it? Join the fun: bit.ly/3Rp1d4k)

17.03.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Mirrored Phantoms Full Playthrough | New Horror Game 2025 | Free to Play
Mirrored Phantoms Full Playthrough | New Horror Game 2025 | Free to PlayTrapped in a nightmarish mannequin factory where reality itself is shattered, unravel... Mirrored Phantoms Full Playthrough | New Horror Game 2025 | Free to Play

Thank you to LonePC for your feature playthrough Stream of our new student-made game, Mirrored Phantoms! (On Steam at bit.ly/4hCZvru) Watch the playthrough: youtu.be/-ZKndnO2_fg?...

#steamgame #gamedev #studentgame #gaming

15.03.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Enjoying our student games? They're part of our industry-modeled Team Game curriculum, which simulates a real game studio & provides highly competitive studio-ready experience & skills. Join our next cohort! Our extended application deadline is March 15: bit.ly/4ksUHXm

#gamedev #gamedeveducation

14.03.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you to all who've played our student-made game, IMVI, since its March 6 launch! Your support means so much to our aspiring game developers. Haven't played yet? Experience it's peace-giving vibes here: buff.ly/YrqH3CG

#gamedev #studentgames #gamedeveducation #steam

13.03.2025 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you to our Giving Day contributors ๐Ÿ™ Your support will change the lives of students, as you helped to make a difference in decreasing financial barriers to STEM education and game development education for Girls-in-STEM. We appreciate you!

12.03.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Only a few hours left for our Giving Day Campaign to help eliminate financial barriers via scholarships for #girlsinSTEM ๐ŸŽฎ

Please consider donating to our campaign. It can mean the world to an aspiring game developer: givingday.smu.edu/campaigns/sm...

12.03.2025 02:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's #SMU Giving Day! We need your help to remove financial barriers for #girlsinSTEM. Today's donations will fund #gamedev camp scholarships for underserved communities, reducing limitations to #STEM education & career exploration. Help us fund the future: buff.ly/dL3lU2l

#gaming #gamergirls

11.03.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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It's #SMU Giving Day! We need your help to remove financial barriers for #girlsinSTEM. Today's donations will fund #gamedev camp scholarships for underserved communities, reducing limitations to #STEM education & career exploration. Help us fund the future: buff.ly/dL3lU2l

#gaming #gamergirls

11.03.2025 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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What is it like learning to make games on a large multidisciplinary team? Hear from creators of IMVI: Echoes of Harmony as they discuss valuable lessons in team management, collaborative idea development & more. Full interview here: buff.ly/av7zaFV
#gamedev #steam

10.03.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Go behind the scenes with developers of the new atmospheric #Steam game, IMVI: Echoes of Harmony, about the game, the creation process, and their favorite features and moments. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/xm4hTc40amQ?...
#gamedev #indiegames #steamgames

10.03.2025 00:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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