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Celebrating Student Success at PAX

Congratulations to the Playmakers Student Society and the PDT team for their outstanding achievement in presenting their games at PAX last week, one of the world’s leading gaming conventions.

PAX brings together developers, studios, and gamers from around the globe, offering an unparalleled platform for networking, showcasing innovation, and celebrating the gaming community. For our students to have their work featured on this prestigious stage is a testament to their passion, creativity, and dedication.

Bridging the Gap: Highlights from the IGEA Educates Studio Tours

A big thank you to IGEA, Riot Games, and Chaos Theory for hosting the IGEA Educates Studio Tours, an inspiring event focused on connecting game development education with industry practice.

This valuable experience gave educators a closer look at the challenges students face as they transition from study to studio. By exploring these knowledge gaps, we can better align our teaching with the skills and confidence students need to succeed in professional environments.

Pitching with Purpose: How Waypoint’s “Real Talk, No Stakes” Gave UTS Game Devs a Glimpse into the Industry

As part of the UTS Tech Festival 2025, Waypoint Presents: Pitch – Real Talk, No Stakes flipped the typical pitch night on its head. Hosted on July 2 in UTS Building 11, the event invited students to pitch their original games to a panel of seasoned professionals—playing the role of fictional publishers. The catch? None of the offers were real, but the feedback absolutely was.

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