Game Dev London soars to 2nd place in Global Game Jam 2024, shining a spotlight on the UK games industry to the world stage

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- The London-based collective was cemented as the top site in the UK and 2nd place globally
- Over 400 students, developers, designers and artists took part at the Game Dev London site to create over 75 games

 
22nd January 2024 - London, UK: Game Dev London, the preeminent community for fostering talent and collaboration in the UK games industry, successfully hosted a community-led Global Game Jam site which topped the charts as the most popular of its kind in the world. Game Dev London achieved this feat by partnering up with a selection of prominent universities across the London area, showcasing the creativity of both students and the thriving Game Dev London community.
 
Representatives from leading UK universities, including ACM Games Academy, Goldsmiths, University of London, London College of Communication (University of the Arts London), London South Bank University, SAE Institute, and Staffordshire University London, participated in this groundbreaking event.
 
The event took place simultaneously at Goldsmiths, University of London, as well as across the Game Dev London Discord server, where over 400 participants gathered, making Game Dev London the biggest Global Game Jam site in the UK. This collaborative effort resulted in the creation of an impressive 78 submitted games in just a 48-hour period, showcasing the incredible skill and dedication of the jammers.
 
Game Dev London, renowned for its commitment to creating opportunities for aspiring game developers, served as the epicentre for jammers to connect, network, and collaborate, solidifying its reputation as the go-to place for nurturing the next generation of game development talent in the UK.
 
This year's Global Game Jam proved to be a massive success, with over 52 participating sites across the UK and a staggering 797 sites worldwide. This year’s event tasked creators with developing games with a “Make me Laugh” theme in 48 hours. Game Dev London's initiative to foster creativity and collaboration resonated globally, contributing to the overall success of the event.
 
Stuart De Ville, CEO at Game Dev London, expressed his enthusiasm about the event, stating, "Game Dev London is proud to have played a pivotal role in bringing together the brightest minds from top UK universities for Global Game Jam 2024. The level of creativity, innovation and teamwork demonstrated by the participants is a testament to the incredible talent within the UK games industry. We are excited to continue nurturing these talents and providing a platform for the next generation of game developers to thrive."
 
About Game Dev London
 
Game Dev London is a dynamic collective comprising developers, artists, designers, and passionate gaming enthusiasts united by a shared mission: to contribute and give back to the thriving UK game industry.
 
The organisation’s commitment revolves around disseminating knowledge to game developers across the UK. Through engaging interviews with industry veterans, insightful podcasts exploring various facets of game design, and vibrant meet-up events facilitating face-to-face connections and a thriving Discord community, Game Dev London plays a crucial role in fostering unity within the UK games industry.
 
At the heart of their collective effort is the provision of community-driven resources aimed at empowering aspiring and seasoned game developers alike. Whether you're seeking inspiration from their podcasts, joining them for live streams and panels, engaging in their Discord, or tapping into a wealth of other resources, Game Dev London is dedicated to supporting game developers at every stage of their journey.
 
For more information, please visit www.gamedevlondon.com
Or join thier discord now: www.gamedev.london/join
 
For press inquiries, please contact Dimoso on behalf of Game Dev London:
Victor Gilhooly, Senior Account Executive: [email protected]