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 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
What is a Game Engine?
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With Game Ja-Ja-Ja-Jamuary coming up, we discuss what makes a game engine, while Michael’s impersonation is spot-on, Allen may really just be Michael, and Joe already has the title of his next podcast show at the ready.
The full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode173.
[Read more…]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…]Game Jam Theme: Everything is Broken
A theme has been selected on Twitch, and the jam is on. The theme is “Everything Is Broken”, interpret (or ignore) it as you see fit. The important thing is to learn and have fun!
Sign-up is open till the close of the #cbjam on January 24th, link is here:
https://itch.io/jam/coding-blocks-2021
Speaking of learning and having fun, make sure to use the hashtag
if you’re tweeting about the jam. Also, make sure to send us your Twitch and we’ll add it to this list.
#cbjam Streamers:
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Final Four Themes for #CBJAM
Voting is closed! We’ve narrowed the list of potential themes down to the following four:
- Everything is Broken
- It’s Not a Bug
- End of the World
- Evil is Okay
The final theme will be randomly selected precisely on January 21st, 23:59:59:9999 GMT.
You can watch the final drawing on Twitch, and then it’s on like Donkey Kong!
Game Jam Theme, Round 2
The game jam is coming up in less than two weeks, running January 21st-24th 2021. We’re doing another round of theme voting, and then we’ll pare this list down to the final 4. The final theme will be randomly selected and announced on the day of the competition.
Help us choose please! Voting is closed! The final theme will be chosen on Twitch on January 21st, 23:59:59:99999 GMT
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FAQ:
How do I sign up, or find more information?
https://itch.io/jam/coding-blocks-2021
What if I want to make a game, but don’t have the time?
Sign up anyway and do what feels good to you!
What if I’ve never made a game, or what if I’m a super good game dev?
Either way is fantastic, it’s all about fun and learning!
What if I prefer working in a team?
Awesome, bring it!
What about…
There is a bigger FAQ on the sign-up page, also, you can just ask us on Twitter or Slack or whatever. 🙂
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.
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