March 26, 2009

Student Competition Winners

The eight winners of DeVry University’s National Game and Simulation Programming Contest, who were awarded conference passes by the Game Developers Conference, are being showcased during GDC in DeVry University booth #6214 in the North Hall. From DeVry University in Orlando, Florida, winning the Grand Prize for their game titled, “Galactic Conquest,” are: Kamell Anderson, Jason Mulkey, Jamie Pittman, and Magda Santiago. From DeVry University in Addison, Illinois, winning First Place for their game titled, “Balls of Steel,” are: Aaron Bentzler, Andy Green, Dan Kowalski, and Jason Wieczorek.
Both team’s innovative game concepts are highlighted at the DeVry University GDC Expo booth #6214. GDC attendees are invited to test-drive the student-designed games and learn about the winning team members’ experiences preparing for future careers in the gaming industry.