Video Game
Development
Club
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@ UC San Diego
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A fantasy escape room puzzle game made for the TritonWare Game Jam.
Our biggest project ever, with cards, spells, and creepy bosses. Proudly led by Chanel Lim.Learn more ->
A thrilling space shooter with a spaceship that's out of control.
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Aslan Chan
VGDC is a student-run organization at UCSD dedicated to teaching and applying software and artistic skills widely used in the video game industry. Since 2014, we have helped hundreds of students take their first steps into this amazing field.
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We also host workshops throughout the academic year to give our members a deeper dive into the tools and skills that power our creativity.
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