Upcoming events
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #146
Join us for our monthly game dev meetup. Meet local developers, hang out, and try a chaotic round of Gob Loggin' with the community.
🏆 Community Game Tournament
We will be running a casual tournament featuring Gob Loggin', created by community members Lucky Adams, Ryan Hill, Katarina Mohammad Lou, Kerey Harper, Volin Thiessen, Stephanie Chacon-Vega, and Nathan Thorne.
You are welcome to play, watch, or ignore the tournament entirely. It is meant to be a fun social activity, not something you need to commit to.
About Gob Loggin':
These goblins are hitting the slopes, competing to see who will be the first down the hill. In this race, the highest speeds must be earned by pulling off the best sequence of tricks. These goblins will do anything to achieve victory, and they aren’t afraid to fight dirty.
👀 What to Expect
🏆 Gob Loggin' Tournament – Casual bracket, local game, plenty of chaos. Join in or just watch.
🗨️ Conversations – Talk shop with fellow developers, share what you're working on, or just nerd out about games.
👋 New Faces Welcome – Whether it's your first time or your fiftieth, you'll find a friendly crowd.
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
Showcase | Slow Jam 2026
Showcase is the final event for Slow Jam, where participants put their projects on display. Whether your game is fully polished or a rough prototype, this is your chance to share your work and celebrate with the community. Submissions are open to ALL projects, including those that were not created during Slow Jam!
Basics of Music Production in Games! | Slow Jam 2026
Basics of Music Production in Games! | Join Tamir as he explains the basics of music production for video games within a DAW. Topics will include basic plugins, signal path, and how to use sondfonts. Though the the tutorial will take place in Logic Pro, the techniques will be applicable to any DAW.
Tamir Moore-Freedman, Freelance Composer, Educator, Sound Designer
Tamir Moore-Freedman is a Composer, Drummer, and Educator based in Winnipeg Manitoba. He teaches drums at Groove Academy and St. John's-Ravenscourt and has taught music production at the University of Manitoba. Tamir has a deep love of video games and their music, particularly long running series such as Dragon Quest and Castlevania. Tamir is currently writing the music for Super Goblin Putt-Putt.
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #145
A casual online gathering for Winnipeg's game developers, all are welcome.
🎮 About the Event
Join us for our monthly game development meetup—this time at The Beer Can, a cozy outdoor spot nestled behind the Granite Curling Club! Whether you're an artist, programmer, musician, newcomer, indie dev, or just curious about making games, you're welcome here.
These meetups are casual and inclusive spaces to connect with others in Winnipeg’s game dev scene. Come enjoy a drink, chat, and be part of a supportive, creative community—no experience required.
Sonic Pixels | Slow Jam 2026
Sonic Pixels | For a sound designer or composer, defining the fundamental characteristics and rules of the game audio is not unlike a visual artist defining the resolution, polygon count, and colour palette of the art style. Careful thought and planning goes a long way to ensure a cohesive and unique audio experience. Donovan will explore some methods and philosophies to help you define your own audio language, no matter the genre of your game.
Donovan Jonk, Composer & Sound Designer, Megahammer Studios
Donovan Jonk is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound designer specializing in game audio. Operating under Megahammer Studios, he crafts unique sonic identities for each project he undertakes. Donovan enjoys his funny farm and playing old, dusty adventure games.
Video Games as a Storytelling Tool | Slow Jam 2026
Video Games as a Storytelling Tool | A good story is the most important element for me when it comes to liking a video game, and I truly believe video games are one of the best storytelling tools out there. I mean, you literally get to interact with and influence the story as you play, how cool is that? I'd like to share my thoughts and experience around video game development and storytelling.
Taq "Q" Yoneda, Concept Art / Illustration / Manga
Taq/Q is originally from Kyoto, Japan — now proudly based in Winnipeg. He draws, designs, teaches, and genuinely enjoys all of it. His game development journey started during COVID and now it started feeling like it's going somewhere. Outside of work, he's into gaming, reading, cooking, and learning languages and philosophy. Still figuring things out, one colour, one line of code, and one late-night sketch at a time.
Being a Good Team Member for/with Audio People | Slow Jam 2026
Being a Good Team Member for/with Audio People | How to get the most out of your project by developing a cohesive direction with all your teammates, from the perspective of a guy who does audio.
Dan Bergman, Music Producer
Dan has a passion for music and games. He is the creator of Overtone Warpzone, a music theory podcast dissecting the elements of music from the Smash Bros. series and what makes them work. A multi-instrumentalist, he has played and sung in various groups, such as trombonist/tuba-ist/vocalist of Super Cool Brass Band. The theme Adrift (in the Dark of Night) for Lucid Drifting: Neon Nights is his most recognized game jam tune. By day, Dan teaches band and guitar in the Louis Riel School Division.
Tweening With Meaning | Slow Jam 2026
Tweening With Meaning | Strategically using polish to help your game feel great and punch above its weight.
Graeme Borland, Independent Developer
Graeme is a multidisciplinary game developer and longtime jam enthusiast, having assembled dozens of small titles in varying genres and styles. Previously the Gameplay Director of Owlchemy Labs, he is now transitioning into the wonderful world of full-time indie development. He loves using games as a way to create and explore new worlds.
Gooding with Words: How to Write Clean Design Documentation | Slow Jam 2026
Gooding with Words: How to Write Clean Design Documentation | Breaking from Ryan's usual philosophic meandering, in this practical talk, he will describe the steps a game designer should follow to cleanly prioritize, develop, and document elements of game design functionality so your teammates and collaborators won't hate you.
Ryan FitzGerald, Game Design & Producer
Ryan has been in game dev for over 20 years wth credits spanning game design narrative design and production. He was until recently Lead Game Designer and Producer at Ubisoft Winnipeg. Ryan was formerly a commissioned officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Slow Jam 2026
Slow Jam 2026 is a month-long game jam designed to give you time to explore, experiment, and create without the crunch. Whether you're building your first game or collaborating with friends on something ambitious, this jam is all about the process, not just the deadline.
Each week, we'll feature guest speakers from the local industry sharing stories, tools, and techniques to inspire your journey. The jam wraps up with an in-person showcase where you'll get to play what others have made and share your own creations!
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #144
📋 RSVP: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wpg-gamedev-meetup--144
Cargo Bar. Assiniboine Park. Now featuring less rain?
🎮 About the Event
Join us for our monthly game development meetup, this time at Cargo Bar, an outdoor bar inside Assiniboine Park. Whether you're an artist, programmer, musician, newcomer, or indie dev, you're welcome here.
These meetups are casual and inclusive spaces to connect with others in Winnipeg's game dev scene. Come enjoy a drink and chat. No experience required.
🚀What to expect
🍻 Casual Vibes – Hang out on the patio, grab a drink, and enjoy the relaxed park-side atmosphere.
🗨️ Conversations – Talk shop with fellow developers, share what you’re working on, or just nerd out about games.
👋 New Faces Welcome – Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, you’ll find a friendly, welcoming crowd.
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #143
📋 RSVP: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/wpg-gamedev-meetup--143
Meetup #143. Cargo Bar. Assiniboine Park.
🎮 About the Event
Join us for our monthly game development meetup, this time at Cargo Bar, an outdoor bar inside Assiniboine Park. Whether you're an artist, programmer, musician, newcomer, or indie dev, you're welcome here.
These meetups are casual and inclusive spaces to connect with others in Winnipeg's game dev scene. Come enjoy a drink and chat. No experience required.
🚀What to expect
🍻 Patio Hangout – Hang out on the patio, grab a drink, and enjoy the park-side atmosphere.
🗨️ Conversations – Talk shop with fellow developers, share what you're working on, or just nerd out about games.
👋 New Faces Welcome – Whether it's your first time or your fiftieth, you'll find a friendly crowd.
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
Press Start 20x20
20 slides. 20 seconds. What's outside the box of video games?
🔗 Event Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/press-start-20x20
🎮 About the Event
Press Start 20x20 is a night of fast, visual storytelling inspired by the PechaKucha format. 20 slides, auto-advancing every 20 seconds, 6 minutes and 40 seconds to make your point and get out.
Julian Beutel | Composer/Sound Deasigner, FlightyFelon Games Inc
"How Game Studios Are Just Bands"
Eileen Mary Holowka | Co-Executive Director, Baby Ghosts Studio Development Fund
"Less Crunch, More Coops!"
Derek Baert | Coordinator, Winnipeg Game Collective
"What's in your soup?"
Coach Mao | CEO, Lotus 8 Esports LTD
"Beyond the Game: How Mindset & Wellness Create Pro-Level Esports Athletes"
Tamir Moore-Freedman | Composer/Sound Designer, Freelance
"Motif in Game Scoring"
Graeme Borland | Indie Developer
"Moving Through Water"
Daniel Gold | Graphics Software Engineer, HB Studios | 2K Sports
"TBD"
Taq Yoneda | Art Director, Beyond The Pixels
"15 Things Self-Teaching Taught Me"
Jake Szmon | Student, Red River College Polytech
Turn Based Combat Sucks*
🚀What to expect
7–9 short talks, each exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds
Esoteric, offbeat topics that connect everyday life and ideas to video games
A casual, social atmosphere, this is a night for conversation, not lectures
Networking with local developers, designers, artists, and curious people
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #142
A casual online gathering for Winnipeg's game developers, all are welcome.
🎮 About the Event
Join us for our monthly game development meetup—this time at The Beer Can, a cozy outdoor spot nestled behind the Granite Curling Club! Whether you're an artist, programmer, musician, newcomer, indie dev, or just curious about making games, you're welcome here.
These meetups are casual and inclusive spaces to connect with others in Winnipeg’s game dev scene. Come enjoy a drink, chat, and be part of a supportive, creative community—no experience required.
🚀What to expect
🍻 Casual Vibes – Hang out on the patio, grab a drink, and enjoy the relaxed park-side atmosphere.
🗨️ Conversations – Talk shop with fellow developers, share what you’re working on, or just nerd out about games.
👋 New Faces Welcome – Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, you’ll find a friendly, welcoming crowd.
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
WGC Postmortem 2026
Ever wonder what goes into making a video game?
Every video game you've ever played started as an idea, and getting from that idea to something people can actually play takes more creativity, problem-solving, and hard choices than most people ever see.
The Winnipeg Game Collective Postmortem is an evening dedicated to pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to make a video game. Local developers will take the stage to share honest reflections on their projects: what inspired them, what clicked, what fell apart, and what they'd do differently. Each presentation is followed by open Q&A.
Whether you make games yourself or have always been curious about how they come together, this is a free, rare look at the process from the people living it.
Who should come:
Video game developers — whether you've released a dozen projects or are still building your first
Winnipeg Game Jam 2026 participants — come celebrate what you made and hear how others experienced the jam
Anyone curious about making video games — this is a rare, honest look at the process from the people living it
Artists, writers, musicians, and designers who work or want to work in video games
Anyone who loves video games and wants to connect with the people making them right here in Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
WPG GAME DEV MEETUP #141
🕕 When: Tuesday, April 28th | 6:00 pm
🗺️ Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
🔗 Discord Link: https://discord.gg/gamecollective?event=1489391580589850785
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #140
Join us for our monthly game dev meetup. Meet local developers, hang out, and try a chaotic round of Super Goblin Putt-Putt with the community.
Winnipeg Game Jam 2026
Winnipeg Game Jam 2026 is a creative weekend that starts with The Festival, continues with The Game Jam, a 72-hour game-making challenge, and ends with The Showcase. Anyone can join, learn, and create. Beginners, students, hobbyists, and pros are all welcome.
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #138
Game Dev Meetup #138 is a special pre-jam edition leading into Winnipeg Game Jam 2026. If you’re planning to jam this February, or you’re curious about joining the community for the first time, this meetup is a great way to connect ahead of time.
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #136
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #136
When: Tuesday, December 30th | 6:00pm
Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
Event Link: https://discord.gg/dKFR3zrRKx?event=1351263961319735307
📣 CALL TO ACTION:
Bring your projects to our next meetup and show off what you’ve been working on. Whether it's a polished game, a work-in-progress, or just an idea, we’d love to see it! Share your passion, get feedback, and connect with fellow developers!
🚀 What to Expect:
Winnitron 1000 | Open source platform for indie arcade machines and games.
Networking | Meet professionals from the local industry.
Showcase | Present your creations to a supportive community and receive feedback.
🎮 About the Event:
Join us for our inclusive game development meetups held on the last Tuesday of every month! No prior experience is necessary; whether you're an artist, programmer, musician, newcomer, indie developer, industry veteran, or someone just curious about game development, everyone is welcome. Our meetups provide a fun and casual environment for conversations about all aspects of game development, both locally and globally. Come share your ideas, learn from others, and be part of our supportive community!
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a vibrant community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
• Discord: https://dsc.gg/gamecollective
• Website: https://www.pegjam.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnipeg_game_collective/
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/winnipeggamecollective
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@winnipeggamecollective
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinnipegGameCollective
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #136
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #136
When: Tuesday, November 25th | 6:00 pm
Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
Event Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ice-breaker--2
🎮 About the Event:
Icebreakers follows a speed networking format and is an optional part of the game dev meetup where the community connects through short, timed voice chats. Participants will be paired in rotating rounds, giving everyone a chance to meet new people, share ideas, and spark potential collaborations. For those who prefer not to take part, our standard voice channel will remain open throughout the event.
🚀 FORMAT:
1 on 1: You will be placed into groups of two in voice channels for each round.
Multiple Rounds: You’ll be paired with a different person in each round.
Timed Rounds: Each round will last 8 minutes to give everyone a chance to introduce themselves and discuss their work/interests.
Open Tables: Between each round you will be placed into a larger group to chat as the coordinators get set up for the next round.
Optional Participation: The Game Dev Meetup voice channel remains open for those who choose to opt out.
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a vibrant community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
• Discord: https://dsc.gg/gamecollective
• Website: https://www.pegjam.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnipeg_game_collective/
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/winnipeggamecollective
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@winnipeggamecollective
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinnipegGameCollective
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #135
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #135
When: Wednesday, October 29th | 7:00pm
Where: Select Start (Arcade Restolounge) | 110 Market Ave.
Event Link: https://discord.gg/dKFR3zrRKx?event=1351262646296383590
🏯 About Select Start - Arcade Restolounge:
"Step into an all-senses experience of mind bending futuristic nostalgia. Experience the familiar and the new. Discover the retro and the modern. Mixing retro-futurism, vapourwave, and Japanese video game history with a sci-fi movie set (à la Bladerunner / Tron / Alien)—" https://www.selectstartwpg.com/
🚀 What to Expect:
Select Start | Mixing retro-futurism, vapourwave, and Japanese video game history with a sci-fi movie set
FREE Play | Discounted cover charge and free play on all 30+ games!
Networking | Meet professionals from the local industry.
Mario Kart | Casual Mario Kart DX tournament!
🎮 About the Event:
Join us for our inclusive game development meetups held on the last Tuesday of every month! No prior experience is necessary; whether you're an artist, programmer, musician, newcomer, indie developer, industry veteran, or someone just curious about game development, everyone is welcome. Our meetups provide a fun and casual environment for conversations about all aspects of game development, both locally and globally. Come share your ideas, learn from others, and be part of our supportive community!
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a vibrant community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
• Discord: https://dsc.gg/gamecollective
• Website: https://www.pegjam.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnipeggamecollective/
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/winnipeggamecollective
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@winnipeggamecollective
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinnipegGameCollective
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #134
WPG GAMEDEV MEETUP #134
When: Tuesday, September 23rd | 6:00pm
Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
Event Link: https://discord.gg/dKFR3zrRKx?event=1351262067612713192
🎮 About the Event:
Join us for our inclusive game development meetups held on the last Tuesday of every month! No prior experience is necessary; whether you're an artist, programmer, musician, newcomer, indie developer, industry veteran, or someone just curious about game development, everyone is welcome. Our meetups provide a fun and casual environment for conversations about all aspects of game development, both locally and globally. Come share your ideas, learn from others, and be part of our supportive community!
🚀 What to Expect:
Networking | Meet professionals from the local industry.
Showcase | Present your creations to a supportive community and receive feedback.
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a vibrant community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
• Discord: https://dsc.gg/gamecollective
• Website: https://www.pegjam.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnipeg_game_collective/
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/winnipeggamecollective
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@winnipeggamecollective
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinnipegGameCollective
Showcase | Slow Jam (#133)
Showcase | Slow Jam
When: Tuesday, August 26th | 6:00pm
Where: StudioLab xR | 201 Portage Ave 100
🎮 About the Event:
The Showcase is your chance to play, watch, and connect with the developers behind this year’s Slow Jam projects.
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
🔗 Stay connected with us:
• 💬 Discord: discord.gg/gamecollective
• 🌐 Website: www.pegjam.com
• 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/winnipeggamecollective
• 🌀 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
• 📺 Twitch: twitch.tv/winnipeggamecollective
• ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@winnipeggamecollective
• 👍 Facebook:facebook.com/WinnipegGameCollective
SPEAKER SERIES - WEEK 4 | Slow Jam 2025
Speaker Series - Week 4 | Slow Jam
When: Sunday, August 24th | 6:00pm
Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
Discord Invite Link: https://discord.gg/gamecollective
🎮 About the Event:
Donovan Jonk | Sound Designer and Composer, Megahammer Studios ─ Designing Dynamic Music Systems the Little Rocket Lab Way | ”Taking a look at the FMOD music system in Little Rocket Lab, Donovan discusses his approach for making dynamic, adaptive music, sharing ideas, discoveries, and lessons learned along the way."
Mikey | Hobbyist Gamedev ─ Slow and Steady - Improving Over Time | ”After 5 years of game jams in different languages, artstyles, genres, and engines, what did I learn? what worked? what didn't? From game design to polishing up inspirations, how to make better games in the future"
Johnny Baptista | Games/Engine Developer, Activate Games Inc. ─ Anyone Can Make Games | ”Want to jump into game development but not sure where to start? Neither did I! Join me as I share the challenges I faced when starting out, the lessons I learned about game design, and what it’s like creating games beyond the usual PC and console platforms. Discover what it really takes to make games (spoiler: not much!)."
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
🔗 Stay connected with us:
• 💬 Discord: discord.gg/gamecollective
• 🌐 Website: www.pegjam.com
• 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/winnipeggamecollective
• 🌀 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
• 📺 Twitch: twitch.tv/winnipeggamecollective
• ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@winnipeggamecollective
• 👍 Facebook:facebook.com/WinnipegGameCollective
SPEAKER SERIES - WEEK 3 | Slow Jam 2025
Speaker Series - Week 3 | Slow Jam
When: Sunday, August 17th | 6:00pm
Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
Discord Invite Link: https://discord.gg/gamecollective
🎮 About the Event:
Khalid "Raigon" | Solo Programmer ─ From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs | ”In fast-paced games, nothing breaks immersion faster than a stutter or frame drop. This talk dives deep into the critical performance bottlenecks that can derail your game and shows you how to avoid them through smart, high-level and low-level optimization techniques."
Lucky Adams | Solo Developer/Artist ─ Why Your UI Is Terrible And You Hate Working On It | ”Even seasoned game designers and developers can struggle with making good UI. This talk contains everything you wish you knew about UI from both technical and design perspectives. Together we will learn why UI is often so unpleasant to create, why the user experience is often poor, and what the best UI systems all have in common."
Daniel Gold | Graphics Software Engineer ─ Gameplay Math in Practice | ”A tour of small but powerful gameplay tools that use math to shape how a game feels. Daniel will show how just a bit of math can help your game find its feel, using simple code and quick examples you can drop into your own projects."
Jason Wlter | Certified Scrum Master, Praedatum ─ Storytelling and Symbols in Non-Narrative Games | ”Examining how certain facets of Storytelling can still be essential in games that do not focus heavily on their narrative, or don't even have a narrative at all. A few tangible examples will be used from Praedatum to show how storytelling was used to design more effective levels and enemies in spite of narrative not being core to Praedatum's experience."
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
🔗 Stay connected with us:
• 💬 Discord: discord.gg/gamecollective
• 🌐 Website: www.pegjam.com
• 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/winnipeggamecollective
• 🌀 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
• 📺 Twitch: twitch.tv/winnipeggamecollective
• ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@winnipeggamecollective
• 👍 Facebook:facebook.com/WinnipegGameCollective
SPEAKER SERIES - WEEK 2 | Slow Jam 2025
Speaker Series - Week 2 | Slow Jam
When: Sunday, August 10th | 6:00pm
Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
Discord Invite Link: https://discord.gg/gamecollective
🎮 About the Event:
Graeme Borland | Gameplay Director, Owlchemy Labs ─ Homegrown: Gamedev Inspiration from the Garden | ”Come along on a stroll through the garden, where we'll look at how ideas from the natural world relate to what we do as game developers. Take a breath of fresh air, touch some grass, and get inspired to bring insights from your hobbies into your process!"
Daniel Gold | Graphics Software Engineer ─ Gameplay Math in Practice | ”A tour of small but powerful gameplay tools that use math to shape how a game feels. Daniel will show how just a bit of math can help your game find its feel, using simple code and quick examples you can drop into your own projects."
Sasha Gervais-Tourangeau | Studio Director, Prairie Interactive ─ Unity to Unreal | ”The lessons and experiences of learning Unreal from the perspective of a dev most familiar with Unity. What did I learn during Slow Jam!"
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
🔗 Stay connected with us:
• 💬 Discord: discord.gg/gamecollective
• 🌐 Website: www.pegjam.com
• 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/winnipeggamecollective
• 🌀 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
• 📺 Twitch: twitch.tv/winnipeggamecollective
• ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@winnipeggamecollective
• 👍 Facebook:facebook.com/WinnipegGameCollective
SPEAKER SERIES - WEEK 1 | Slow Jam 2025
Speaker Series - Week 1 | Slow Jam
When: Sunday, August 3rd | 6:00pm
Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
Discord Invite Link: https://discord.gg/gamecollective
🎮 About the Event:
Zi Ye | Founder & Lead Developer, Cozy Cube Game ─ Little Bundle of Godot Addons | ”A quick overview of Cozy Cube Games' internal repository of Godot addons. From visual effects to editor UX improvements, use these free addons to give your Godot workflow a little boost. Great for jams."
Kade Deckard | Founder & Creative Director, ENEME INC ─ Are you not inspired!? | ”A talk about inspiration and all the different places, people, and experiences that inspiration can come from. And what is the game designer’s obligation to a player when it comes to making games? Is a fun game enough or should it strive to be something more…"
Bashir Kashalo | The ManliestDev ─ You need more than just a hook. | ”A short presentation by the ManliestDev about how to create an appealing game by following the principle of the three core pillars that make up a game, as well as the concept of good game hooks, and what it means to have synergy between them -- and why it matters."
Taq "Q" Yoneda | Art Director, ENEME INC ─ 5 Practical Tips to Level Up Your Game Art | ”I'd like to share a set of insights I’ve picked up from working on game visuals. It’s about making your art clearer, more intentional, and more expressive without needing fancy tools. We'll go over some practical tips like colours and focal point and how every element ties back to the game itself. Just solid, practical stuff to help your art hit harder."
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
🔗 Stay connected with us:
• 💬 Discord: discord.gg/gamecollective
• 🌐 Website: www.pegjam.com
• 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/winnipeggamecollective
• 🌀 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/wpggamecollective.bsky.social
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Slow Jam 2025
Slow Jam 2025
When: August 1st - 31st
Where: Winnipeg Game Collective Discord
Discord Invite Link: https://discord.gg/gamecollective
🎮 About the Event:
Slow Jam 2025 is a month-long game jam designed to give you time to explore, experiment, and create without the crunch. Whether you're building your first game or collaborating with friends on something ambitious, this jam is all about the process—not just the deadline.
Each week, we’ll feature guest speakers from local industry, sharing stories, tools, and techniques to inspire your journey. The jam wraps up with an in-person showcase on August 26, where you'll get to play what others have made and share your own creations!
🎯 What to Expect
🧠 Weekly Talks – Guest speakers every Sunday at 6:30pm CDT
💬 Discord Jam Space – Share progress, form teams, and get feedback
🕹️ Make a Game (or Part of One) – Solo or with a group, on your own terms
🎉 In-Person Showcase – August 26: come play and celebrate the projects!
🙌 Supportive Community – No pressure, just creativity and connection
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
🔗 Stay connected with us:
• 💬 Discord: discord.gg/gamecollective
• 🌐 Website: www.pegjam.com
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Summer Mixer Meetup with NMM
Summer Mixer Meetup
🕕 When: Tuesday, July 29th | 6:00 pm
🗺️ Where: The Beer Can | 1 Granite Way
🔗 Event Link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-mixer-2
🎮 About the Event:
Winnipeg Game Collective and New Media Manitoba invite you to a special edition of our monthly game dev meetup—the Summer Mixer—at The Beer Can, a cozy outdoor venue tucked behind the Granite Curling Club!
Whether you're an artist, programmer, musician, indie dev, newcomer, or just curious about making games and digital media, you're welcome here.
These meetups are casual, inclusive spaces to connect with others in Winnipeg’s creative tech scene. Come enjoy a drink, talk shop, and be part of a supportive, collaborative community—no experience required.
🚀 What to Expect:
🍻 Casual Vibes – Relax on the patio with a drink in hand and soak up the park-side atmosphere.
🗨️ Conversations – Chat with fellow developers and digital creatives, share what you're working on, or just nerd out about your favorite projects.
👋 New Faces Welcome – First-timer or long-timer, you’ll find a friendly, welcoming crowd from both communities.
FREERIDE Postmortem
FREERIDE Postmortem
When: Tuesday, July 22nd | 5:30 pm
Where: GWL Lecture Theatre | RRC Polytech - Exchange District Campus (160 Princess Street)
Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/freeride-postmortem
🧩 About the Event
What does it take to develop an indie game that blends narrative RPG elements with a personality test—and delivers a truly unique player experience?
Join developers Rebecca Harrison - Game Designer & Creative Director, Julian Beutel - Composer & Sound Designer, Pooja Shah - Lead Environmental Artist, and Anne Friesen - Senior Programmer from Flightyfelon Games for a behind-the-scenes look at FREERIDE. From creative vision to technical challenges, this postmortem explores the full development journey and key lessons learned.
Whether you’re an aspiring developer or a seasoned creator, this event offers valuable insights into the realities of indie game development and what comes after launch.
🚀 What to Expect:
A candid talk from the team behind FREERIDE
Discussion of creative process, design challenges, and technical hurdles
Stories about unexpected twists and lessons learned throughout development
Q&A with the audience
ℹ️ Winnipeg Game Collective
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a vibrant community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.
• Discord: https://dsc.gg/gamecollective
• Website: https://www.pegjam.com
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