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Get ready! Game Off returns in November

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Company
Date Published
Author
Lee Reilly
Word Count
579
Company Posts That Month
30
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
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No
Summary

Game Off is an annual game jam hosted by GitHub that invites participants worldwide, from beginners to professional developers, to create games over a month based on a specified theme, announced on November 1st at 13:37 pm (PDT). Participants are encouraged to use open-source game engines, libraries, and tools, but any technology of choice is welcome, providing an opportunity to explore new technologies and collaborate. The event's inclusive nature supports first-time game developers with abundant resources, tutorials, and community support, and participants can explore various programming languages, such as JavaScript, C++, Python, Java, and Lua, to create games in genres ranging from retro to text adventures. Participants' games will be showcased on the GitHub Blog, allowing the global community to enjoy, contribute to, or learn from their creations. GitHub offers resources for newcomers to version control, Git, and GitHub, ensuring they have the support needed to participate effectively in the jam.

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