The monthly GameDev Drinks is doing something a little different this month. As discussed on the podcast, we're going to have a Game Demo night. So far the studios are Hard Circle, Odd Bird Studios, Moonray Studios, and New World Interactive will be demo'ing their games for everyone to play.

You can check out the full details on the free event at the EventBite. But I've copied some things below as well.

We invite all of you within or curious about our game development community to come and join us at the Pheasant Plucker on Wednesday, Oct 19th for a night of good times and good cheer. This month we are doing something a little different. We are having our first ever Game Demo Night. Studios from around the GTHA will have their latest games on display for everyone to play.

From 7:00-10:30 p.m., GameDevDrinks is the place for you to hang out and play the newest indie titles the GTHA has to offer. Also, you can chat with all the developers, share your feedback on their games, or just hang out because at GDD our goal is to create a casual and creative social environment for anyone - student, hobbyist, enthusiast and professional alike - who shares the common interest of game development of any kind.

Another month, another GameDev Drinks. As normal you can check out all the details at the Eventbrite. This month will feature indie developer Alex Bethke who has worked on a lot of games in his time.

From 7:00-10:30 p.m., GameDevDrinks is the place for you to hang out and to hear Alex Bethke speak about the trials and tribulations of game development. Afterwards you can chat with Alex, share your game concepts and ideas, tell and trade stories, show off game demos or just network and hang out because at GDD our goal is to create a casual and creative social environment for anyone - student, hobbyist, enthusiast and professional alike - who shares the common interest of game development of any kind.

Another month, another GameDev Drinks. As always, it will be at the The Pheasant Plucker over in Hamilton, and this month is will feature OSnap Games showing off Quasar.

"This month our guest speaker is Frank & Ryan from OSnap! Games the studio behind Quasar. From 7:00-10:30 p.m., GameDevDrinks is the place for you to hang out and to hear Frank & Ryan speak about the trials and tribulations of Quasar, as well as get a hands-on experience with their latest game. Afterwards you can chat with Frank & Ryan, share your game concepts and ideas, tell and trade stories, show off game demos or just network and hang out because at GDD our goal is to create a casual and creative social environment for anyone - student, hobbyist, enthusiast and professional alike - who shares the common interest of game development of any kind."

You can check out the full details to the free event over at Evenbrite.

The monthly GameDev Drinks will have developer Castle Pixel showing off their upcoming RPG Blossom Tales.  You can sign up for the free event here, which is at the normal place: The Pheasant Plucker. 

Hey GDDers,

We invite all of you within or curious about our game development community to come and join us at the Pheasant Plucker on Wednesday, February 17 for a night of good times and good cheer. This month our guest speaker is Tyler Bud he is a programmer, designer, and half of video game studio, Castle Pixel based out of Toronto.

From 7:00-10:30 p.m., GameDevDrinks is the place for you to hang out and to hear Tyler Bud speak about the trials and tribulations of Castle Pixel, as well as get a hands-on experience with their latest game “Blossom Tales.” Afterwards you can chat with Tyler Bud, share your game concepts and ideas, tell and trade stories, show off game demos or just network and hang out because at GDD our goal is to create a casual and creative social environment for anyone - student, hobbyist, enthusiast and professional alike - who shares the common interest of game development of any kind.

We look forward to seeing you on the 17th!

Regards,

- Bret

The monthly GameDev Drinks is back for the new year!

GameDevDrinks is the place for you to hang out and to hear Dan Clark speak about the trials and tribulations of Moonray Studios, as well as get a hands-on experience with their latest game “George of the Jungle.” Afterwards you can chat with Dan Clark, share your game concepts and ideas, tell and trade stories, show off game demos or just network and hang out because at GDD our goal is to create a casual and creative social environment for anyone - student, hobbyist, enthusiast and professional alike - who shares the common interest of game development of any kind.

The event will be at the Pheasant Plucker as always, and you can check out the full details, and get the free tickets over at Eventbrite, and follow them on Twitter.

The monthly event GameDev Drinks will host Jason Krogh from Sago Sago: 

Join us at the Phesant Plucker to listen to November's keynote speakers Jason Krogh and his team from Sago Sago behind the cutest mobile games for children Sago Mini. Learn how Sago Sago started up, and how Sago Mini came to life. Afterwards enjoy some drinks, chat with the memebers Sago Sago, network with other local devs, and get a hands on experience with some cute Sago Mini mobile games only at GameDevDrinks.

You can get tickets to the free event on EventBrite.  See you then!

GameDev Drinks continues their monthly tradition of have a developer present their company and game. This month features Phantom Compass, the developers behind Rollers of the Realm.

Join us at the Phesant Plucker to listen to September's keynote speaker Ericka Evans and the team from Phantom Compass (based out of St.Cathrines) talk about their origins, and how Rollers of the Realm came to life. Afterwards enjoy some drinks, chat with Ericka Evans and her team, network with other local devs, and get a hands on experience with Rollers of the Realm only at GameDevDrinks.

The Pheasant Plucker

20 Augusta Street

Hamilton, ON L8N 1P7

You can get your tickets for free here. Make sure to follow GameDev Drinks on Twitter for the latest news regarding the event.

GameDev Drinks is the monthly event hosted by Bret (who you can hear on our podcast!) where a local game developers comes and talks about their game. This month is Axon Interactive!

"Join us at the Phesant Plucker to listen to Augusts' keynote speaker Tabby and Jeff Rose from Axon Interactive Inc. (based out of Toronto) one half of the team behind Quench. Afterwards enjoy some drinks, chat with Tabby and Jeff, then get a hands on experience with Quench only at GameDevDrinks."

You can register for the event here and make sure to follow them on Twitter.

GameDevDrinks will be hosting an event at Phesant Plucker in Hamilton Ontario.

"Come join us at the Phesant Plucker and grab a drink with the local video game community. The goal of GameDevDrinks has always been about creating a casual inspirational social setting where students, hobbiest, enthusiast, or industry professionals can come together to share ideas, war stories, game demos, or anything else."

If you're interested in being a Keynote Speaker make sure to send a message to Bret Measor on Twitter. You can sign up for the event here.