The theme for the 2023 Coding Blocks Game Jam has been selected: “Everything is backwards”
We can’t wait to see what you come up with! #cbjam
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CBJam Theme Voting Round 2
The theme for the 2023 Coding Blocks Game Jam has been selected: “Everything is backwards”
We can’t wait to see what you come up with! #cbjam
[Read more…]200th Episode Extravaganza!
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We step back and look at how things have changed since we first started the show while Outlaw is dancing on tables, Allen really knows his movie monsters, and Joe’s math is on point.
The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode200.
[Read more…]#CBJAM 22 Recap
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We have a retrospective about our recent Game Ja Ja Ja Jam, while Michael doesn’t know his A from his CNAME, Allen could be a nun, and Joe still wants to be a game developer.
The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode178.
[Read more…]Game Jam 2022 Theme Voting
The 2022 Coding Blocks Game Jam is coming up January 21st – 24th and we need your help selecting a theme! Pick your 3 – 5 favorites in the list below, and we’ll carry the top half forward to round 2.
Voting has ended, these topics are coming over to round 2:
- It’s alive
- Trust nothing
- Go to Hell
- Work Life Balance
- Spaced out
- Magic bug
- Snake! Snake! Snaaake!
- Failure is the option
- All your base are belong to us
- It’s following me
- There is a ticket for that
- Can’t stop
- Game Jam 2 Electric Boogalo
- No time to lose
- A link to the somewhere
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What’s a Game Jam?
We have an episode all about Game Jams, but the short version is that a Game Jam is a chance to try something new by using your programming and creative skills to build a game. This jam runs from January 21st – 24th, afterwards anybody who submitted a game can play and give feedback on the games. There are no strict rules or prizes, it’s all about the fun. Check up the sign-up page for more information: itch.io
Game Jam Lessons Learned
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We step back to reflect on what we learned from our first game jam, while Joe’s bathroom is too close and Allen taught Michael something (again).
Stop squinting to read this via your device’s podcast player. This episode’s show notes can be found at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode151, where you can join the conversation.
[Read more…]Help Us Choose a Game Jam Theme
Our 0th Game Jam is coming up next month, and we need help picking a theme!
This is going to happen over a couple rounds, so help us narrow this list down by voting for up to 5 of your favorite themes.
Voting is closed! The final theme will be chosen on Twitch on January 21st, 23:59:59:99999 GMT
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When, Where What, How, Huh?
We’re hosting a Game Jam on itch.io from January 21st to 24th. It’s a chance for you to cut loose and program a game. Check the link below for information and to sign up:
https://itch.io/jam/coding-blocks-2021
Why do you need a theme?
The theme is meant to fire up your inspiration by serving as a spark. Flame on! Just like a blank page can be a barrier to writers block, a new project can be daunting, so we wanted to provide a fun mechanism to knock that hurdle out of the way.
What if I don’t want to use theme?
That’s fine, perhaps your game won’t do as well when it comes to the judging but…so what? There are no prizes, the reward is in the journey. If you want to do your own thing, then congratulations and good luck!
What if I have a great idea for a theme, and I simply must get it on the list!
Drop a comment, see what happens
We are Hosting a Game Jam
Coding Blocks is excited to be hosting a Game Jam on itch.io January 21-24.
You should totally sign up right now!
This Game Jam is a light-hearted and creative challenge where you and other devs in the Coding Blocks community make a game over the course of a few days.
The goal is to learn something new and practice old skills by bring something new and cool and fun into the world.
Everything is free, and you can sign up now over on itch so head there for more info: https://itch.io/jam/coding-blocks-2021
Check out episode 146 for more info about game jams, and then head on over to the slack, particularly the #game-dev-wannabe channel to hang out and talk shop.
Resources
What is a Developer Game Jam?
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We learn all the necessary details to get into the world of developer game jams, while Michael triggers all parents, Allen’s moment of silence is oddly loud, and Joe hones his inner Steve Jobs.
If you’re reading these show notes via your podcast player and wondering where you can find them in your browser, well wonder no more. These show notes can be found at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode146 in all their 8-bit glory. Check it out and join the conversation.
[Read more…]Delegate all the things!
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This week we tackle one of life’s great quesitons, does Jack Bauer give high fives? Also, we go over everything you need to know about delegates, events, callbacks and closures in .NET.
Big thanks to @kappelcodesalot for being the inspiration for this episode!
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