Dare to be Digital

Department of Computer Science and Mathematics

Dare to be DigitalDare to be Digital is an internationally renowned video games competition for talented computer science and art students who want to design their own original video games. Students cluster into teams of 5 (usually a mix of artists, programmers and audio), and get to build their dream game. If the game is good enough, the team goes to Scotland, receiving funding and mentor support from industry professionals in all venues of game design to help make it happen.

 

How does it relate to the gaming program at Algoma University?

What used to be only open to the U.K. is now also open to students in the Computer Games Technology (CGT) specialization at Algoma University in North America. As a part of the CGT program, you can, in teams, submit your game to the competition and perhaps go to Scotland to develop it.

 

What are the benefits of being a part of Dare?

While in Europe, you will be expected to showcase your game at public events, including the Dare ProtoPlay event which runs alongside the Edinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival. You will likely have hundreds of visitors so be prepared! In 2007 they had 2500 attendees! This is an excellent opportunity for you to mix and mingle with industry professionals who are headhunting. You will also gain inside knowledge about the industry, learn from the pro's, meet people who are interested in your game as a commercial product, and meet other teams and play their games. It is said Dare is "the closest thing there is to actual game development work" in the industry.