Game Dev Mcgill

McGill's hub for game development

About us

We are GameDev McGill, the game development student society of McGill University. We are a group of students that are passionate about creating games and enjoy learning new aspects of game development. We hold events to fuel the creativity of our members and provide them with the resources to improve their game development skills. We welcome all students regardless of experience level!

Our members' games

At GameDev McGill, we require all members to work on at least one game per year. To help you do this we organize internal monthly game jams and McGameJam once a year; and give you a chance to compete in Ubisoft’s GameLabs competition. Of course, you can also choose to work on personal projects or participate in external events. Regardless, we can't wait to see what you'll make!

Club EVENTS

McGame
Jam

The 2nd largest video game hackathon in Quebec, where attendees have 48 hours to create a game based on a chosen theme.

Ubisoft
Gamelab

Apply and have the chance to participate in a 10-week university-level game development competition organized by Ubisoft.

Industry
Networking

Join us to gain access to our network of alumni and game dev industry representatives, as well as events such as the GameDev Career Fair.

Extra Life
Charity

Help organize and participate in a stream where you play games so that children’s hospitals in the United States and Canada have the funding they need.

GDM
SOCIALS

Monthly meetups where you and others can share the projects you've been working on and socialize with each other.

Tech Talks
& Workshops

We organize game development workshops of all levels, including a BootCamp where we teach you how to make a full game.

Game Publishing Fund

We're thrilled to offer full support for covering Steam publishing costs, made possible through generous industry sponsorship. This initiative aims to inspire and empower you as developers, helping bring your unique ideas to life. It's more than just financial backing—it's a chance to explore bold, creative concepts and push the boundaries of your game development.For full details on eligibility and how to apply, you can find a link to an in-depth PDF regarding our steam publishing fund at the bottom of this page.

How to become a member

Recruitment opens at the start of the Fall and Winter semesters, and we welcome students from all backgrounds. To join, you can either submit a portfolio showcasing your skills in art, game design, or programming, or take on our recruitment project—designed specifically for beginners. Don’t worry if you’re new to game development—our mentors will guide you every step of the way!For more updates, follow us on social media, and feel free to reach out with any questions!