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We’ve found the safest places to be during a zombie apocalypse
It wasn't easy, but our expert judging panel have chosen the best Zombie Defence Structure from the many amazing entries we received on our Pick and Shovel game server.
Choose your own adventure
The rapid evolution of the game industry is evidenced by Beyond: Two Souls, an upcoming PS3 title that fuses both games and film into a whole new genre.
Two awesome events. One massive weekend.
Media Design School’s first Game Summit (February 15 to 17) featured international game artists, local heroes and a three-day LAN battle.Media Design School’s first Game Summit (February 15 to 17) featured international game artists, local heroes and a three-day LAN battle.
Game students intern at PikPok
Media Design School students recently interned at Wellington-based game studio PikPok on completion of their qualification.
48-hour Game Jam a big hit
More than 60 budding developers spent 48 hours at Media Design School collaborating on a variety of projects as part of the Global Game Jam (GGJ) and the results were nothing short of amazing.
Let the battle begin
Battle it out over three massive days during the Media Design School LAN party February 15 to 17.
Meet the makers
Media Design School will give Blizzard and Valve fans unparalleled access to two of the world’s leading game artists as part of an exclusive MDS Games Summit from February 15 to 17 in Auckland.
Demystifying Digital Careers
Media Design School’s own rock stars of the digital media world are set to demystify and decipher just how to become a world-class game designer or globally respected 3D film director at Te Papa’s HP Digital Media Careers Day!
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Join us for the Global Game Jam
Media Design School is hosting the Global Game Jam in Auckland over Anniversary Weekend, the world's largest game jam event, and we need you!
From shooters to slingshots
Rovio Creative Director Patrick Liu stopped by Media Design School recently to talk to students about his recent move into the world of mobile games.