If you’re in or around Worcester this summer, come by WPI Unity Hall 235 on July 31 between 4:30p and 8p to check out the limited debut of MELT, an immersive experience realized at WPI this summer in collaboration with MassDigi and Joe Square Art.
We’ll be at WPI’s booth #10032. Drop by and say hello!
Great people, great games, great times! Join us at our annual Made in MA at PAX East Party! RSVP here.
Check out Boston GameDev Week here and be sure to join us on May 8th for Made in MA!
Join MassDigi Senior Advisor and Former Managing Director Monty Sharma at BPM. Free and open to all. RSVP here.
Hamster Ball Blitz a free, fun fighting game, is available for download now on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Dash, roll, and bounce your way to becoming the (c)hampion!
Chester the Hamster needs your help in this year’s (c)Hampionship Games! Silly but strong, he just might have what it’ll take to beat the best fighters in the cage! Come join Chester on his journey through the tournament to become the number one Hampion!
The mobile game was created during the 2024 MassDigi Summer Innovation Program (SIP) by students Liberty Henry from Emerson, Jay Ignatowski from WPI, Austin Hyatt from WPI, Corinne Doucette from Mass. College of Art & Design, Rose Yang from Tufts and Ben Zakharenko from Berklee.
Watch the trailer here and download Hamster Ball Blitz today for iOS and Android!
And, special thanks to WPI IMGD as well as Northeastern, NSF and The Venture Forum.
No Party in Paradise, a free, fun puzzle game, is available for download now on the Apple App Store and Google Play (coming soon).
Join three little cherubs on a heist through heaven as they attempt to sneak into a hell party! Swipe through a maze of hallways and bushes to shatter vases and collect gems that will fund the entrance fee to the party. Avoid getting caught by the creatures that guard the paths, and utilize different mechanics as you make your way to heaven’s golden gates!
The mobile game was created during the 2024 MassDigi Summer Innovation Program (SIP) by students Emilia Krum from WPI, Austin Szema from Northeastern, Sol Heo from RISD, Lan Kung from Smith, Lara Lewis from Northeastern and Ben Zakharenko from Berklee.
Watch the trailer here and download No Party in Paradise today for iOS and Android (coming soon)!
And, special thanks to WPI IMGD as well as Northeastern, NSF and The Venture Forum.
Uh Oh, AI! a free, fun match-3 game, is available for download now on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Artie the AI robot is on the verge of flunking out of art school! However, he’s got a clever plan: “borrow” a little inspiration from his talented peers to boost his sinking grades. Help Artie ace his classes by matching tiles and breaking obstacles to scan classmate’s pieces and create AI masterpieces!
NOTE: No art was stolen in the making of this game. We’re not bad, we just draw that way!
The mobile game was created during the 2024 MassDigi Summer Innovation Program (SIP) by students Sean Parks from Rhode Island College, Allie DiGesse from Northeastern, Angie “Raeda” Baird from WPI, Byung Hun Lee from Northeastern, Chonlada DiMascolo from WPI and Ben Zakharenko from Berklee.
Watch the trailer here and download Uh Oh, AI! today for iOS and Android!
And, special thanks to WPI IMGD as well as Northeastern, NSF and The Venture Forum.
What comes next
By Liberty Henry, Emerson College ’24
On Wednesday of this past week, we had the pleasure of having an showcase at our Boston location. There, we had Northeastern students, professors, and the occasional industry professional, community member or visitor stop by and play our games, alongside the games made from this year’s partner program involving the lovely students from UAE.
Working with such talented and hardworking people for the past few months has been amazing. I don’t think I had anticipated getting as close with everyone in the program as I am, and for that, I will be forever grateful. I’ve loved watching everyone fall into familiar grooves with each other, relationships clicking into place, and even watching our quietest and shyest people open up and blossom. I can’t say for certain how or when we will work together after SIP, but if I ever need an artist who can work under pressure, a programmer who will make me laugh, or a lighthearted musician, I know I have a good cluster of people to choose from.
As we head into the final week of SIP24, we are happy to announce the names of our three games; Leaf’s Hamster Ball Blitz, Oh-Pee-Chee’s Uh Oh, AI!, and Necco’s No Party In Paradise. We are tremendously excited to share our games and wrap up the program.
Build, playtest, and revise
By Lan Kung, Smith College
We are now on our final stretch as we enter our last few weeks of SIP! It feels as if just yesterday we were in the beginning phases of development and it has been an incredible experience to see our games come together. With most of the features and mechanics implemented, we are now polishing our games and preparing them for the long-awaited publication. All of our teams have been doing an incredible job implementing the tech and art in a cohesive and fun way.
The artists within my own team, Necco, are currently busy refining in-game assets, adding more complex animations, and creating stunning splash arts. Meanwhile, our programmers are tirelessly testing game features (including character movement and an endless mode), fixing bugs, and ensuring the game is compatible on all devices. Despite the tiring work load, seeing everything come so far within the 2 months we’re provided is nothing but rewarding.
Being the Lead Designer for Necco, I have mostly worked on UI/UX Design while developing both my artistic and programming skills. This program has also given me the opportunity to develop soft skills by giving us the environment to practice communicating, giving constructive feedback, and collaborating with a diverse group. Throughout this process, SIP24 has become a tight-knit community of people that support and help each other overcome hurdles with our collective knowledge and skills.
This week SIP was joined by Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science students to playtest our upcoming games. It was a pleasure to see everyone enjoying our games.
If you’re interested in playtesting our games, don’t forget our Demo Night on July 16th in Worcester! All three teams– Necco, Leaf, and O-Pee-Chee – will be present.
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