An Eventful Summer!
Hello SIM Community!
We're thrilled to bring you the latest updates, upcoming events, and highlights from our recent gatherings. It's been an exciting time at SIM, and we can't wait to share all the fun with you!
Event Highlights: Ryan Ike's Talk
Our recent event with Ryan Ike, the talented composer, was a smashing success! Ryan shared invaluable insights on navigating the freelance world of the game industry. The session was filled with learning, laughter, and felt like a comedy show! If you missed it, don't worry—the videos will be up soon!
Exciting News!
We are officially recognized as a nonprofit organization by the state of Washington! We’re also filing with the IRS this month for 501(c)(3) status, so get ready to donate and support our growing community!
Also we’re excited to welcome our first volunteer, Emily Rose! We'll be onboarding her and others who have applied soon! so if you filled out your application we are working on it! And if you’d like to help out yourself let us know!
SO MANY EVENTS
Jamie’s Voxel Art Workshop
Date: June 8th
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description: Join Jamie Gault game dev and artist extraordinaire for an in-depth voxel art workshop!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop will guide you through the basics and advanced techniques of voxel art. Learn how to create stunning 3D pixel art that you can use in your games or digital projects or just to hang on your wall!
VideCrow 2
Date: June 22
Time: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description: Celebrate Pride Month by attending our Queer Games Showcase organized by local developer Emily Rose.
This event will feature games developed by local queer creators, offering a diverse range of genres and styles. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support and celebrate the creativity of our queer community. Developers are encouraged to submit their games for presentation. Enjoy an evening of art games and celebrating inclusivity.
JAM ZERO: Communal Chaos
A Local Multiplayer Gam Jam
Date: July 12th - 14th, 2024
Description: The SiM’s first-ever game jam is here! And Its is all about creating fun and chaotic local multiplayer games.
You'll have 48 hours to team up and develop a game from scratch. It’s a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and showcase your skills. Don’t miss the showcase event the following month during the belltown ArtWalk where we’ll share and celebrate all the awesome games created!
REMINDER we have weekly open hours every thursday 12-6pm!
Drop by our studio every Thursday for open hours! This is a great opportunity to work on your projects, get feedback from peers, and utilize our resources. Whether you’re working on game development, art, or any other interactive media, our doors are open for you. We’re also looking for volunteers to help staff on other days, so if you’re interested in contributing to the community, please reach out to us!
Stay Connected
Love you all, and thanks for being a part of our community. Stay tuned for more updates and follow us on all our social media channels for the latest news and event announcements. If you want to help out with events, please reach out!
It’s going to be a jam packed Summer!
Terence Tolman
SiM Executive Director