What we’re about
The Game Dev Group is a welcoming and collaborative community of programmers, artists, musicians, voice actors, designers, indie devs, modders... Basically anyone who has even a passing interest in the process of game development.
We provide a chilled, informal space to meet other game devs, and to learn from one another.
The main events run once a month and cover all things game dev. We run a number of different event formats, from fireside chats with industry veterans, to talks from subject matter experts and round-tables with community input.
We also host side-events such as game-jams, games nights and socials.
We want The GDG to be the most welcoming, engaging and knowledgeable community of game devs in the world, and we would love for you to join us in making that happen
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 3D Art Roles at Playground Games: How To Get Hired1 Mill Street, Royal Leamington Spa
Is the Fable of your 3D artist career already written, or is a change on the Horizon?
TheGDG is incredibly excited to be partnering with Playground Games, the creator of one of the most popular Xbox franchises of all time, Forza Horizon, and one of the most wildly anticipated games of recent history, Fable!
Playground Games is hiring 3D Environment, Character and Vehicle artists across both teams, and we have partnered to bring those opportunities to our wonderful, passionate, and talented community members.
This event will bring you directly into contact with the recruitment team at Playground Games, allowing you to engage with them and show off your skills and passion.
As with all GDG events, it will also be an excellent opportunity for general networking, and to meet fellow developers in the area, and learn from other professionals.
If you are currently looking for a 3D artist role, and love the idea of being a part of building some of the most popular games in the world, this is for you.
There will be a talk from Playground Games team about working at Playground Games, and the roles they are hiring for.
You will also have the opportunity to book a Portfolio Review with one of the attending Playground Games Artists. You can secure your spot by filling the form in the link below.
Book your portfolio review now!Structure for the evening:
6:00PM - Drinks, snacks and networking
6:30PM - Introduction
6:40PM - Talk with the Playground Games Team
7:00PM - Q&A Session
7:30PM - For those that want them: Portfolio Reviews with PG Team members
7:30PM - For those that don't: More drinks, more snacks, more networking
9:30PM - Last ordersPlease let your game dev friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years.
1 Mill Street is the incredible home of TheGDG, a place designed to blur the lines between work and play. For more information about the co-working facilities, podcast studio or event space check out their website: 1millstreet
In order to show appropriate respect to the organisers and your fellow community members, please ensure you attend if you RSVP!
See you there!A couple of disclaimers:
This is a standing event. If you have any disabilities or conditions that do not allow you or make it unsafe for you to stand around for long, please let one of the organisers know, so we can provide seating.
**Food is available, and care has been taken to ensure there is there is something for everyone, but it is ultimately up to the individual to decide what to eat or drink. Please take care if you have special dietary requirements.
This event is intended for an audience of people aged 18+ and alcohol will be present. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.**Not open - Very Merry Devs & Bevs + Mixology WorkshopThe Terrace | Bar & Restaurant | Leamington Spa, Leamington spa
** This is a free event with an optional paid activity: a mixology workshop! Details below **
The Game Dev Group is a chilled, friendly place for anyone interested in game development to meet, learn and collaborate together.
Come along for end-of-year drinks and to see each other for the last time before we start again in the New Year! Bring your Santa hats or Reindeer antlers and celebrate the holidays with The Game Dev Group.
Are you interested in taking part in our Holiday Mixology Workshop? Fill out the form below to let us know you are coming and we will send you the details as soon as we have the numbers confirmed: https://forms.gle/W7jStmEjnTxJTtJC8
Structure:
6.30PM - Cocktail making - for those signed up to the workshop
6:30PM - Drink, snack and be merry - for everyone else
9:30PM - Last ordersPlease let your game dev friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years.
1 Mill Street is the incredible home of TheGDG, a place designed to blur the lines between work and play. For more information about the co-working facilities, podcast studio or event space check out their website.
In order to show appropriate respect to the organisers and your fellow community members, please ensure you attend if you RSVP!
See you there!A couple of disclaimers:
**Food is available, and care has been taken to ensure there is there is something for everyone, but it is ultimately up to the individual to decide what to eat or drink. Please take care if you have special dietary requirements.
This event is intended for an audience of people aged 18+ and alcohol will be present. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.** - Bring Your Own Games - TheGDG Games Night1 Mill Street, Royal Leamington Spa
**Are you an Indie working on a game?
We are encouraging more people who are working on games to bring them along. Come and show your work off to the community!**
It's back! Bring Your Own Games!Bring a game, grab a table, and have a great time playing with other people passionate about games.
What game you bring is up to you. Maybe you're working on a game and want to get some feedback, or show off a completed project. Maybe it's a board game that you've always loved, or a new one you want to try out. Maybe you want to bring a TV, an N64, 4 controllers and game like it's 1997!
Whether you come with friends, or want to meet new people on the night, The Game Dev Group is a chilled, friendly place for anyone interested in games to meet, learn, collaborate (and now game) together.
Join our Discord server here: https://discord.com/invite/qV4xH3yNjr
1 Mill Street is the incredible home of TheGDG, a place designed to blur the lines between work and play. For more information about the co-working facilities, podcast studio or event space check out their website.
Please let your game dev friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years.
In order to show appropriate respect to the organisers and your fellow community members, please ensure you attend if you RSVP!
See you there!
**This event is intended for an audience of people aged 18+ and alcohol will be present. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.**
- GDG Speaker Event - Speakers TBA1 Mill Street, Royal Leamington Spa
The Game Dev Group is a chilled, friendly place for anyone interested in game development to meet, learn and collaborate together.
Speakers for this event to be announced. If you would like to become a speaker please fill out our speaker form here.
Structure:
6:30PM - Doors Open - Bar Snacks, Drinks, Networking/ Chatting
7:00PM - Introduction and Talks Begin
8:30PM - Talks Finish, More Chatting, More Snacks, More Drinks
9:30PM - Last OrdersPlease let your game dev friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years.
1 Mill Street is the incredible home of TheGDG, a place designed to blur the lines between work and play. For more information about the co-working facilities, podcast studio or event space check out their website.
Playground Games are an award winning studio based in the heart of Leamington Spa. They have built one of the biggest franchises on Xbox with Forza Horizon, and are currently building one of the most highly anticipated games of the decade: Fable. They are recruiting across both teams, so check their website to see if there is a role for you!
Sorcery.gg is a jobs platform built by game devs, for game devs. The platform is one of the biggest in the industry, with over 15,000 roles listed. Sign up for an account and start your hunt.
Black Cat Entertainment is an indie studio focussed on supporting junior game devs get their chance in the industry. Check them out here.
In order to show appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, and your fellow community members, please ensure you attend if you RSVP!
See you there!
A couple of disclaimers:
**Food is available, and care has been taken to ensure there is there is something for everyone, but it is ultimately up to the individual to decide what to eat or drink. Please take care if you have special dietary requirements.
This event is intended for an audience of people aged 18+ and alcohol will be present. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.**
