Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta

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

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. youthawards.freehour.eu/vote/tech-and-…

🎢 @FutureCopLGF goes through a rollercoaster of emotions playing HAMM-3R in his Best of @Newgrounds April 2026 video! youtube.com/watch?v=SoKhqP… @Amidos2006 #indiegame #gamedev #philosophy #Chekhov

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: um.edu.mt/digitalgames/s… #artseducation

💡Student spotlight💡 Turning distraction into Purrductivity! 😻 IDG student developed a productivity game featuring cats. Watch his development journey—from concept to launching on Steam! youtu.be/FiXHegmzXC4?si… #indiegame #gamedesign #productivityhacks #steamwishlist

HAMM-3R - experimental philosophical game by Prof. Gualeni and Dr Khalifa featured by @itchio ! Try it out on @itchio! #indiegame #philosophy

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)! hammer.gua-le-ni.com #indiegame #philosophy #godot

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.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝘀𝘁 to secure Early Admission for our multidisciplinary MSc in Digital Games in Malta! 🔗um.edu.mt/digitalgames/p… #GameDev #GameAI #GameStudies #IndieDev

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

🎉 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 👉 school.gameaibook.org

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: shorturl.at/S0MAM #EnglishLit #gamestudies

A simple question leads MSc student Paul down a #gamestudies rabbit hole. #gamedev #gamedesign youtu.be/MFgTpQUbHZA?si…

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.” 🎭

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

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! maltagamejam.institutedigitalgames.com

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

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.

🧐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. 👉maltagamejam.institutedigitalgames.com #malta #indiedev #gamedev @gamingmalta @playconmt

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: 🔗 maltagamejam.institutedigitalgames.com

We need you to fail. And fail fast. 💥 48 Hours. One Game. Record time. ⏱️ Calling all artists, devs, and musicians to the Malta Global Game Jam. No experience? No problem. Make the experience here! Sign up: maltagamejam.institutedigitalgames.com #GGJ2026 #GameDev #Malta #IndieDev