Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta

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[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

Ready to shape the future of 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗜 or lead the conversation in 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀?

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

Stress-testing architectural designs for their emotional impact before a single brick is laid.

PhD research by E. Xylakis focused on using machine learning to predict emotional impact of architectural experience from spatial variables.

Read more: https://t.co/aS37dGKX1O

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

Our student Paul Psaila is nominated for the @FreeHourApp Malta Youth Awards (Sci & Tech)! 🎓

Paul teaches our DegreePlus unit on #Unity & shares science on his YouTube Channel: Fruity Pol.

#Gamedev represented with Ryan from Midow Studios as well.

https://t.co/cfJNLYhCbg

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

🎢 @FutureCopLGF goes through a rollercoaster of emotions playing HAMM-3R in his Best of @Newgrounds April 2026 video!

https://t.co/D7dvg3HZAa

@Amidos2006 #indiegame #gamedev #philosophy #Chekhov

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

Two free PULSE-ART events this Wednesday, 6 May, and you can join both! 🚀

🎮 15:30 CET | Game Jams & Art
📚 17:00 CET | Cultural Ed

No prior experience needed, and there's a break in between! Check the image for info & register here: https://t.co/vvOslt69CU

#artseducation

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

💡Student spotlight💡 Turning distraction into Purrductivity!

😻 IDG student developed a productivity game featuring cats. Watch his development journey—from concept to launching on Steam!

https://t.co/xiyYQPgTaK

#indiegame #gamedesign #productivityhacks #steamwishlist

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

HAMM-3R - experimental philosophical game by Prof. Gualeni and Dr Khalifa featured by @itchio !

Try it out on @itchio!

#indiegame #philosophy

[itch.io @itchio]

HAMM-3R: To someone holding a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

https://t.co/S8IVsT9aIq by @amidos2006

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

The joy of playing Hamm-3r for the first time!

Immerse yourself in a free, short, thought-provoking philosophical game by Stefano Gualeni and @Amidos2006 and let us know how it ended for you (or not - be mysterious)!

https://t.co/SzcYmkRGK9

#indiegame #philosophy #godot

[Julian Togelius @togelius]

I think this interview about our recent position paper (with @yannakakis @gdrtodd_ and @Smearle_RH) came out really well. Also, this picture (courtesy of @lchaimowicz ) is exactly what my days look like in the NYU Game Innovation Lab.

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝘀𝘁 to secure Early Admission for our multidisciplinary MSc in Digital Games in Malta!

🔗https://t.co/rpnJxrgJxX

#GameDev #GameAI #GameStudies #IndieDev

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

Ready to shape the future of 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗜 or lead the conversation in 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀?

[AI and Games School 2026 @GameAISchool]

🎉 Early Bird extended due to popular demand!

You now have until 15 March to secure the discounted rate for the
International Summer School on AI and Games
📍 Leiden | 📅 15–19 June 2026

👉 https://t.co/tgOf4L3Qgc

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

To be or not to be... in GTA:Online

Digital games, literature, and drama collide in a film screening of Grand Theft Hamlet followed by a Q&A panel @bea_pzapata @VtheWanderer

📍 Valletta Campus
📅 23/03 | 17:30
🔗 More: https://t.co/KhlLBmVSoQ

#EnglishLit #gamestudies

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

A simple question leads MSc student Paul down a #gamestudies rabbit hole.

#gamedev #gamedesign

https://t.co/t6UitINCEC

[Playcon @playconmt]

From ideas to gameplay in just 48 hours 🎮

This past weekend at Global Game Jam 2026, students and hobbyists came together to brainstorm, build, and bring their games to life while exploring this year’s theme, “Masks.” 🎭

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

@playconmt The wisdom of @CCP_Fozzie! Thanks for joining us!

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

These guys have worked on projects involving:
✨ Disney
🦋 Deck Nine (of Life is Strange fame)
🐦 Exient (of Angry Birds fame)
📱 Voodoo

There are no judges here—just pure experimentation, but expert feedback is the fastest way to level up!

https://t.co/Lw0BDJ5PgH

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

What happens when the 48 hours are up at Malta @globalgamejam ? Arcade Mode is ON! 🕹️

We have two industry vets dropping by the Malta #GGJ2026 to play what you made.

👤 @chasoulidis and 👤@MagicalMrMifsud

[AI and Games School 2026 @GameAISchool]

For the 8th year in a row, the #GameAISchool2026 brings together researchers, developers, and industry leaders for five days at the intersection of AI, ML, and game development.

Tickets include daily lunch, coffee & snacks twice per day, and 2 evening receptions.

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

🧐No judges at our @globalgamejam but we don't leave you hanging.

Our panel of experts will stop by and give you advice, ideas, and inspiration for your final sprint to finish your game.

👉https://t.co/xj1ArKqdrE

#malta #indiedev #gamedev

@gamingmalta @playconmt

[Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta @InDigitalGames]

From one small island to another! 🇮🇸 ✈️ 🇲🇹

@CCP_Fozzie will keynote our Malta @globalgamejam and joins @anvilgamestudio @alimotisi @SentientDesigns to guide YOU through the 48-hour chaos!

All skill levels. All disciplines welcome.

Register now: 🔗 https://t.co/Lw0BDJ5PgH