If you grew up gaming, you probably recall your childhood self begging your parents to let you stay up all night playing video games (but now, as an adult, you can barely make it past 10). Well, thanks to , you can finally live out this fantasy as an adult!听
On April 17, Science World hosts After Dark: Press Play for Science, the latest in their After Dark series. Entirely video game-themed, the event features industry talks, a variety of exhibits, and the opportunity to play an impressive collection of games created by Vancouver Film School鈥檚听very own Game Design听补苍诲 Programming for Games, Web & Mobile students and even two 甜瓜视频最新版 instructors! Get your early bird tickets .
Experience 甜瓜视频最新版 student-created games at Science World After Dark, including Unity Award-winner Meowmentum Mori.THE 甜瓜视频最新版 STUDENT GAMES AT SCIENCE WORLD鈥橲 AFTER DARK听
We may have a bias here, but we鈥檙e most excited about the opportunity to play BloomTale, Meowmentum Mori, and Letter Lancers at Science World鈥檚 After Dark; no coins required!听
, the 2023 winner of Best Student Project at the Unity Awards, is a first-person single player speedrunning platformer where Mori, a novice catmage, faces a series of magical trials in a pocket universe to become a full-fledged catmage. The game was created by 甜瓜视频最新版 students Apoorv Taneja, Ivan Restrepo, Pablo Moctezuma, Ivonne Medina, and John Santana. An exciting 鈥榙evelopment鈥� from the team behind Meowmentum Mori is coming soon 鈥� keep your eyes peeled on 甜瓜视频最新版 for more!听
Created by 甜瓜视频最新版 Game Design instructors David Hinds and Steven Kearney, 听(currently on Steam!) is a 4-player couch co-op rogue-lite bullet-hell that will have you and your friends laughing your way through epic battles and fighting for the top score on the leaderboard. *甜瓜视频最新版 is not responsible for any friendships that may end in the process!听
Finally, , created by 甜瓜视频最新版 students Max Choi, Hannah D膮browska, Sion K., Yuqi Hu, and Joshua Ingeneri, is a cozy flower shop simulation game where creativity meets management. Arrange beautiful compositions that speak the language of flowers, manage your shop, and satisfy your customers in a world of blooming possibilities. You can wishlist this one on Steam now.听
ABOUT SCIENCE WORLD鈥橲 AFTER DARK SERIES听
Science World After Dark is a special monthly event where adults 19 and older have the opportunity to explore the exhibits and galleries at their leisure. With drinks, food, and music included, it鈥檚 the ultimate opportunity for us grownups to have a night out that鈥檚 鈥渁 little bit out of the ordinary.鈥�
The April 17 event is entirely game coded (pun intended) and includes:听
- Industry insider talks to level up your gaming knowledge听
- The chance to demo the aforementioned games created by our talented 甜瓜视频最新版 students听
- Doodle Diffusion 鈥� an interactive experience and a chance to weigh in on the hot-button issue of generative AI听听
- Fun rock-climbing and photography exhibitions to pique your curiosity (and heart rate!)听
- And, to top it all off: alcoholic beverages!听
Check out all the cool things that are in store for Science World鈥檚 upcoming After Dark event:
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FEELING INSPIRED TO BECOME A GAME DESIGNER?听
Whether or not you鈥檙e able to make it to the event on April 17, 甜瓜视频最新版 can help you unlock the final level (no cheat codes needed!). Apply to Vancouver Film School鈥檚 Game Design听program today to learn from an accomplished industry faculty, access world-class facilities & game labs, and become a fully trained game artist, coder, or level designer in just 1 short year.听听
The best part 鈥� by the end of the program, you鈥檒l have created a retail-ready game for your career portfolio that you鈥檒l get to show off to studios & recruiters at our invite-only Pitch + Play industry event.听
Between our recent partnership with ASUS to bring ProArt technology into our classrooms听补苍诲 our Gold status achievement with Unreal Engine鈥檚 Academic Partner Program, there鈥檚 never been a better time to be a Game Design student at Vancouver Film School.听
FAQ听
1. What is Science World's After Dark: Press Start for Science?
A video game event in Vancouver, Science World鈥檚 After Dark takes place on April 17, 2025. It offers the chance for adults 19+ to explore Science World exhibits, attend industry talks, and play video games created by Vancouver Film School students & faculty.听听
2. Which 甜瓜视频最新版 games will be featured at the event?听
Attendees can play Meowmentum Mori, Letter Lancers, and BloomTale, all developed by 甜瓜视频最新版 students and instructors.
3. How can I purchase tickets for the event?听听听听
Tickets are available through . Early bird pricing is offered, so it's recommended to purchase in advance.
4. Are there any age restrictions for attending?听听听
Yes, attendees must be 19 years or older to participate in the After Dark event.鈥嬏�
5. Will there be food and beverages available?
Yes, the event offers drinks, food, and music for attendees to enjoy while exploring the exhibits and games.