UCA Games
@ucagames.bsky.social
The School of Games & Creative Technology,
delivering exciting industry-facing undergraduate + postgraduate games degrees at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham campus, near Guildford.
The Rookies - Top 50 Global Schools Award 2024.
delivering exciting industry-facing undergraduate + postgraduate games degrees at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham campus, near Guildford.
The Rookies - Top 50 Global Schools Award 2024.
Super proud of the UCA #Games student team that represented the University for the Creative Arts at the To The Moon #indiegames expo, Birmingham NEC.
Huge congrats for winning Yr1 of the University #gamejam @ To The Moon!
Props to #gamedev lecturer Assad Bokhari for making it happen!
#indiedev
Huge congrats for winning Yr1 of the University #gamejam @ To The Moon!
Props to #gamedev lecturer Assad Bokhari for making it happen!
#indiedev
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Super proud of the UCA #Games student team that represented the University for the Creative Arts at the To The Moon #indiegames expo, Birmingham NEC.
Huge congrats for winning Yr1 of the University #gamejam @ To The Moon!
Props to #gamedev lecturer Assad Bokhari for making it happen!
#indiedev
Huge congrats for winning Yr1 of the University #gamejam @ To The Moon!
Props to #gamedev lecturer Assad Bokhari for making it happen!
#indiedev
During the Games for Change weekend, the UCA team (Dr Digdem Senzen, Dr Dilek Hocaoglu & I) presented our academic research and industry-facing Knowledge Exchange projects. We also gathered academics from various HE institutions to explore opportunities for collaboration.
#indiedev #games #research
#indiedev #games #research
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
What a fantastic and engaging weekend at Games for Change Turkiye in Istanbul, at the @bahcesehiruni.bsky.social University #buglab Tekmer.
45 participants took part in the 48-hour #indiedev #gamejam, exploring social impact and real-world change related to food waste.
#games #gamedev #unity3d
45 participants took part in the 48-hour #indiedev #gamejam, exploring social impact and real-world change related to food waste.
#games #gamedev #unity3d
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Superb excited to be travelling to Istanbul today for the Games for Change Turkey Game Jam and Knowledge exchange symposium at Bahcesehir University.
Looking forwarding to being one of the #game mentors during the trip alongside Dr Digdem Sezen and Dr Dilek Hocoaglus.
#indiedev #gamejam
Looking forwarding to being one of the #game mentors during the trip alongside Dr Digdem Sezen and Dr Dilek Hocoaglus.
#indiedev #gamejam
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Secure your spot at ARCADIA: REBIRTH with earlybird tickets. Enjoy spooky indie games, a murder mystery, club beats, and more at London’s darkest dev night. Join us on Thurs 17th Oct at Selene Club, London. Don’t wait, get your ticket, and prepare for resurrection.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What are you playing at the moment?
I've just been playing The Darkside Detective (re The @slowgameclub.bsky.social), a rather witty and fun #indiedev #game
Late to the party, but I'm finally getting around to playing The @cultofthelamb.bsky.social ... incredibly fabulous on so many fronts! 😍 🫶 💯
I've just been playing The Darkside Detective (re The @slowgameclub.bsky.social), a rather witty and fun #indiedev #game
Late to the party, but I'm finally getting around to playing The @cultofthelamb.bsky.social ... incredibly fabulous on so many fronts! 😍 🫶 💯
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
What are you playing at the moment?
I've just been playing The Darkside Detective (re The @slowgameclub.bsky.social), a rather witty and fun #indiedev #game
Late to the party, but I'm finally getting around to playing The @cultofthelamb.bsky.social ... incredibly fabulous on so many fronts! 😍 🫶 💯
I've just been playing The Darkside Detective (re The @slowgameclub.bsky.social), a rather witty and fun #indiedev #game
Late to the party, but I'm finally getting around to playing The @cultofthelamb.bsky.social ... incredibly fabulous on so many fronts! 😍 🫶 💯
Great article in The Rookies blog about a brilliant recent UCA BA (Hons) Games Art graduate, Alfie Manning ÷]
Lovely work!
#Games #indiegames #3D #3Dart #gameart
discover.therookies.co/2025/09/10/c...
Lovely work!
#Games #indiegames #3D #3Dart #gameart
discover.therookies.co/2025/09/10/c...
From Concept to Gameplay: Exploring 3D Game Art and Worldbuilding
3D arts graduate Alfie Manning brings imagination to life in Twilight Crossroads, a University for the Creative Arts project blending character design, storytelling, and worldbuilding in Unreal Engine...
discover.therookies.co
October 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Great article in The Rookies blog about a brilliant recent UCA BA (Hons) Games Art graduate, Alfie Manning ÷]
Lovely work!
#Games #indiegames #3D #3Dart #gameart
discover.therookies.co/2025/09/10/c...
Lovely work!
#Games #indiegames #3D #3Dart #gameart
discover.therookies.co/2025/09/10/c...
A little late, but here is the video from the GDLX25 indie games festival at the University for the Creative Arts (Surrey, UK)!
Enjoy =]
#games #indiegames #gamesdesign #indiedev #unity
Enjoy =]
#games #indiegames #gamesdesign #indiedev #unity
September 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A little late, but here is the video from the GDLX25 indie games festival at the University for the Creative Arts (Surrey, UK)!
Enjoy =]
#games #indiegames #gamesdesign #indiedev #unity
Enjoy =]
#games #indiegames #gamesdesign #indiedev #unity
It’s been 2 weeks since UCA hosted GDLX25 - @gamedevlocal.bsky.social
It was a pleasure to bring nearly 50 fantastic indie games & the dev community together for GDLX25.
It was an extraordinary array of creativity, games & networking, drawing hundreds of indie game fans & players to the event.
It was a pleasure to bring nearly 50 fantastic indie games & the dev community together for GDLX25.
It was an extraordinary array of creativity, games & networking, drawing hundreds of indie game fans & players to the event.
April 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It’s been 2 weeks since UCA hosted GDLX25 - @gamedevlocal.bsky.social
It was a pleasure to bring nearly 50 fantastic indie games & the dev community together for GDLX25.
It was an extraordinary array of creativity, games & networking, drawing hundreds of indie game fans & players to the event.
It was a pleasure to bring nearly 50 fantastic indie games & the dev community together for GDLX25.
It was an extraordinary array of creativity, games & networking, drawing hundreds of indie game fans & players to the event.
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Thanks everyone for visiting our stand yesterday and #GDLX2025, lots of valuable feedback and networking
Cheers to @ucagames.bsky.social and @gamedevlocal.bsky.social for making this possible
#indiedev #indiegame
Cheers to @ucagames.bsky.social and @gamedevlocal.bsky.social for making this possible
#indiedev #indiegame
April 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Thanks everyone for visiting our stand yesterday and #GDLX2025, lots of valuable feedback and networking
Cheers to @ucagames.bsky.social and @gamedevlocal.bsky.social for making this possible
#indiedev #indiegame
Cheers to @ucagames.bsky.social and @gamedevlocal.bsky.social for making this possible
#indiedev #indiegame
It's today and finally happening, GDLX25!
If you've not got a ticket, you buy a ticket on the door, Discout Code below =]
See you there.
##indiedev #Games #expo
#gamedevelopment #talks
#gamedesign #careers
If you've not got a ticket, you buy a ticket on the door, Discout Code below =]
See you there.
##indiedev #Games #expo
#gamedevelopment #talks
#gamedesign #careers
April 12, 2025 at 5:59 AM
It's today and finally happening, GDLX25!
If you've not got a ticket, you buy a ticket on the door, Discout Code below =]
See you there.
##indiedev #Games #expo
#gamedevelopment #talks
#gamedesign #careers
If you've not got a ticket, you buy a ticket on the door, Discout Code below =]
See you there.
##indiedev #Games #expo
#gamedevelopment #talks
#gamedesign #careers
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1 Day to GDLX – Last Call
GDLX takes over UCA Farnham tomorrow with talks, games, networking, and an afterparty.
If you have a ticket, expect something special.
If not, this might be your last chance!
One more sleep.
Are you ready?
GDLX takes over UCA Farnham tomorrow with talks, games, networking, and an afterparty.
If you have a ticket, expect something special.
If not, this might be your last chance!
One more sleep.
Are you ready?
April 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
1 Day to GDLX – Last Call
GDLX takes over UCA Farnham tomorrow with talks, games, networking, and an afterparty.
If you have a ticket, expect something special.
If not, this might be your last chance!
One more sleep.
Are you ready?
GDLX takes over UCA Farnham tomorrow with talks, games, networking, and an afterparty.
If you have a ticket, expect something special.
If not, this might be your last chance!
One more sleep.
Are you ready?
Reposted by UCA Games
3 Days to GDLX – No Replay Button!
1 day, 1 chance, and then it’s gone.
The indie showcase, the talks, the networking, the afterparty, it all happens in real time, April 12th at UCA Farnham.
Every year, people say “I’ll go next time.” And every year, they filled with the FOMO.
Don’t do that.
1 day, 1 chance, and then it’s gone.
The indie showcase, the talks, the networking, the afterparty, it all happens in real time, April 12th at UCA Farnham.
Every year, people say “I’ll go next time.” And every year, they filled with the FOMO.
Don’t do that.
April 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
3 Days to GDLX – No Replay Button!
1 day, 1 chance, and then it’s gone.
The indie showcase, the talks, the networking, the afterparty, it all happens in real time, April 12th at UCA Farnham.
Every year, people say “I’ll go next time.” And every year, they filled with the FOMO.
Don’t do that.
1 day, 1 chance, and then it’s gone.
The indie showcase, the talks, the networking, the afterparty, it all happens in real time, April 12th at UCA Farnham.
Every year, people say “I’ll go next time.” And every year, they filled with the FOMO.
Don’t do that.
A fabulous first day in Breda, Holland, for the Virtual Production Gathering 2025, at Breda University for Applied Science. Great Edu talks presentations. I'm looking forward to the Industry Day tomorrow.
#virtualproduction #motioncapture
#education
#Industry
#virtualproduction #motioncapture
#education
#Industry
April 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A fabulous first day in Breda, Holland, for the Virtual Production Gathering 2025, at Breda University for Applied Science. Great Edu talks presentations. I'm looking forward to the Industry Day tomorrow.
#virtualproduction #motioncapture
#education
#Industry
#virtualproduction #motioncapture
#education
#Industry
4 Days to GDLX – The Afterparty Awaits
You've attended the talks and games; now it's time to unwind.
The GDLX Industry Afterparty is where real, unfiltered, and career-changing conversations happen.
Tickets are nearly sold out.
Don't be the one hearing about it later.
Get your ticket now.
You've attended the talks and games; now it's time to unwind.
The GDLX Industry Afterparty is where real, unfiltered, and career-changing conversations happen.
Tickets are nearly sold out.
Don't be the one hearing about it later.
Get your ticket now.
April 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Reposted by UCA Games
5 Days to GDLX – Join the Industry Gathering!
Networking is essential for your career or creative path.
This event brings together developers, publishers, recruiters, and collaborators.
Whether you're looking for a job, a project, or inspiration, this is the place to be.
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Networking is essential for your career or creative path.
This event brings together developers, publishers, recruiters, and collaborators.
Whether you're looking for a job, a project, or inspiration, this is the place to be.
buff.ly/iSJJL9b
April 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
5 Days to GDLX – Join the Industry Gathering!
Networking is essential for your career or creative path.
This event brings together developers, publishers, recruiters, and collaborators.
Whether you're looking for a job, a project, or inspiration, this is the place to be.
buff.ly/iSJJL9b
Networking is essential for your career or creative path.
This event brings together developers, publishers, recruiters, and collaborators.
Whether you're looking for a job, a project, or inspiration, this is the place to be.
buff.ly/iSJJL9b
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Mumbo Shuffle will be at GDLX 2025! 🤩
University for the Creative Arts, Farnham @ Saturday, 12th April 2025
Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gdl-indie-...
#gdlx #expo #gamedev #indiegame #rougelike #deckbuilder
@gamedevlocal.bsky.social @londongamesfest.bsky.social
University for the Creative Arts, Farnham @ Saturday, 12th April 2025
Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gdl-indie-...
#gdlx #expo #gamedev #indiegame #rougelike #deckbuilder
@gamedevlocal.bsky.social @londongamesfest.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Mumbo Shuffle will be at GDLX 2025! 🤩
University for the Creative Arts, Farnham @ Saturday, 12th April 2025
Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gdl-indie-...
#gdlx #expo #gamedev #indiegame #rougelike #deckbuilder
@gamedevlocal.bsky.social @londongamesfest.bsky.social
University for the Creative Arts, Farnham @ Saturday, 12th April 2025
Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gdl-indie-...
#gdlx #expo #gamedev #indiegame #rougelike #deckbuilder
@gamedevlocal.bsky.social @londongamesfest.bsky.social
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7 Days to GDLX – Careers Stage: Your Foot in the Door
The Careers Stage at GDLX is for those shaping their own career paths, featuring direct advice from speakers like Sally Sheppard, Darren Butler, and Giovanne Webster that you just won't find in job listings.
Be in the room.
buff.ly/sxCHxIT
The Careers Stage at GDLX is for those shaping their own career paths, featuring direct advice from speakers like Sally Sheppard, Darren Butler, and Giovanne Webster that you just won't find in job listings.
Be in the room.
buff.ly/sxCHxIT
April 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
7 Days to GDLX – Careers Stage: Your Foot in the Door
The Careers Stage at GDLX is for those shaping their own career paths, featuring direct advice from speakers like Sally Sheppard, Darren Butler, and Giovanne Webster that you just won't find in job listings.
Be in the room.
buff.ly/sxCHxIT
The Careers Stage at GDLX is for those shaping their own career paths, featuring direct advice from speakers like Sally Sheppard, Darren Butler, and Giovanne Webster that you just won't find in job listings.
Be in the room.
buff.ly/sxCHxIT
Fun afternoon at the first ever New Games Plus, part of the London Games Festival, at the former Museum of London building (like a city castle with a road for a moat!).
A fabulous array of #indiegames on show over 2 floors =]
#NG+ #Games #gamedev
#indiedev
A fabulous array of #indiegames on show over 2 floors =]
#NG+ #Games #gamedev
#indiedev
April 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fun afternoon at the first ever New Games Plus, part of the London Games Festival, at the former Museum of London building (like a city castle with a road for a moat!).
A fabulous array of #indiegames on show over 2 floors =]
#NG+ #Games #gamedev
#indiedev
A fabulous array of #indiegames on show over 2 floors =]
#NG+ #Games #gamedev
#indiedev
In just 10 days, UCA Farnham will host GDLX, on April 12th, featuring indie creativity, industry insights, and networking. It's a unique opportunity for game makers to meet key people and learn from pros. With fireside chats, career talks, indie showcase, and an afterparty it's a must-attend...
April 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The GDLX25 Fireside Stage Schedule is LIVE!
Hosted by Oscar Clark, learn from: Richard Franke, Gary Carr, Laura Carter, Sally Sheppard, Mia Seljubac, Arik Fletcher, Alyx Jones, Annie Grudeva, Julia Spinola, António Salreta, Katie Wright, Chris Pett, Spring Mcparlan-Jones, Alex Moore, and more!
Hosted by Oscar Clark, learn from: Richard Franke, Gary Carr, Laura Carter, Sally Sheppard, Mia Seljubac, Arik Fletcher, Alyx Jones, Annie Grudeva, Julia Spinola, António Salreta, Katie Wright, Chris Pett, Spring Mcparlan-Jones, Alex Moore, and more!
March 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The GDLX25 Fireside Stage Schedule is LIVE!
Hosted by Oscar Clark, learn from: Richard Franke, Gary Carr, Laura Carter, Sally Sheppard, Mia Seljubac, Arik Fletcher, Alyx Jones, Annie Grudeva, Julia Spinola, António Salreta, Katie Wright, Chris Pett, Spring Mcparlan-Jones, Alex Moore, and more!
Hosted by Oscar Clark, learn from: Richard Franke, Gary Carr, Laura Carter, Sally Sheppard, Mia Seljubac, Arik Fletcher, Alyx Jones, Annie Grudeva, Julia Spinola, António Salreta, Katie Wright, Chris Pett, Spring Mcparlan-Jones, Alex Moore, and more!
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GDLX25 Careers Stage – Powered by Into Games
& Sponsored by Games Jobs Direct!
Looking to break into the games industry or level up your career?
Full schedule & tickets here: buff.ly/glyv40s
#GDLX25 #GameDev #IndieGames #CareersInGames #IntoGames #GamesJobsDirect
& Sponsored by Games Jobs Direct!
Looking to break into the games industry or level up your career?
Full schedule & tickets here: buff.ly/glyv40s
#GDLX25 #GameDev #IndieGames #CareersInGames #IntoGames #GamesJobsDirect
March 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
GDLX25 Careers Stage – Powered by Into Games
& Sponsored by Games Jobs Direct!
Looking to break into the games industry or level up your career?
Full schedule & tickets here: buff.ly/glyv40s
#GDLX25 #GameDev #IndieGames #CareersInGames #IntoGames #GamesJobsDirect
& Sponsored by Games Jobs Direct!
Looking to break into the games industry or level up your career?
Full schedule & tickets here: buff.ly/glyv40s
#GDLX25 #GameDev #IndieGames #CareersInGames #IntoGames #GamesJobsDirect
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Creating Culture with Zsuza Kollati - #242 - Game Dev Local Podcast
In this episode, Zsuza, Head of People and Culture at Wushu Studios, joins us to chat about what makes the people at Wushu tick, and what spirit and values they aim for consistently
YT : buff.ly/Ic3jdYP
Spotify: buff.ly/b8R64Oq
In this episode, Zsuza, Head of People and Culture at Wushu Studios, joins us to chat about what makes the people at Wushu tick, and what spirit and values they aim for consistently
YT : buff.ly/Ic3jdYP
Spotify: buff.ly/b8R64Oq
March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Creating Culture with Zsuza Kollati - #242 - Game Dev Local Podcast
In this episode, Zsuza, Head of People and Culture at Wushu Studios, joins us to chat about what makes the people at Wushu tick, and what spirit and values they aim for consistently
YT : buff.ly/Ic3jdYP
Spotify: buff.ly/b8R64Oq
In this episode, Zsuza, Head of People and Culture at Wushu Studios, joins us to chat about what makes the people at Wushu tick, and what spirit and values they aim for consistently
YT : buff.ly/Ic3jdYP
Spotify: buff.ly/b8R64Oq
No, this isn't deja vu; it's another 4 studios!
Ryan Laley Games – Mimic
South Westerly Games Ltd
Abyssal Foundry
Kate Shenton – SAVE YOUR HUMAN!
GDLX25 is taking place on April 12, the place to discover groundbreaking indie games.
Tickets: buff.ly/dcSfTjh
See ALL the games: buff.ly/tIIrgSA
Ryan Laley Games – Mimic
South Westerly Games Ltd
Abyssal Foundry
Kate Shenton – SAVE YOUR HUMAN!
GDLX25 is taking place on April 12, the place to discover groundbreaking indie games.
Tickets: buff.ly/dcSfTjh
See ALL the games: buff.ly/tIIrgSA
March 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
No, this isn't deja vu; it's another 4 studios!
Ryan Laley Games – Mimic
South Westerly Games Ltd
Abyssal Foundry
Kate Shenton – SAVE YOUR HUMAN!
GDLX25 is taking place on April 12, the place to discover groundbreaking indie games.
Tickets: buff.ly/dcSfTjh
See ALL the games: buff.ly/tIIrgSA
Ryan Laley Games – Mimic
South Westerly Games Ltd
Abyssal Foundry
Kate Shenton – SAVE YOUR HUMAN!
GDLX25 is taking place on April 12, the place to discover groundbreaking indie games.
Tickets: buff.ly/dcSfTjh
See ALL the games: buff.ly/tIIrgSA