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GameMakers Showcase

Starts on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Apex, North Carolina, United States
Hosted by Town of Apex
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About the event
Join us for an afternoon celebrating women in gaming featuring Heather Chandler, owner of Whole Brain Escape in Apex. Heather is a video game producer who has lead teams at Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Activision. She was also the Senior Producer on Fortnite. She will be joined by other game designers, artists, programmers to hear your game pitch. Janie Hughes (Co-Founder of BingoBard, Women in Games Ambassador & Chair of IGDA NC Triangle), Amber Murray Johnson (Professor at Wake Tech), Jayden Sansom (NCSU Grad and Future Tools Programmer), and Meg Hughes (Video Game Producer). Middle schoolers will pitch game concepts and High schoolers will submit a developed game to showcase to receive feedback and compete for cool prizes. (More info in Vendor Applications) Meet and greet with the panelists and all game submissions then the pitch contest. Prizes: BEATS headphone, steam GC, funkopops, Whole Brain GC Snack and refreshments provided.
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Mar 22, 2025 · 12:00 PM - Mar 22, 2025 · 2:30 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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63 Hunter Street, Apex
North Carolina 27502, United States
Ticket date & time
Mar 22, 2025 12:00 pm - Mar 22, 2025 2:30 pm EST
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March 22nd, 2025 at 10:30 am EST
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The event is FREE to attend. Please "purchase" a ticket, so we can have an expected headcount.
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
1 active application

We’re looking for vendors to join us at our GameMaker Showcase, where young developers will pitch and display their video game creations! This is a great opportunity for schools, clubs, and organizations to connect with aspiring game designers, share resources, and inspire the next generation of innovators.

 

Secure a table at the event to showcase your programs, engage with attendees, and support youth in gaming and technology.

 

Please apply by March 1st. This application does not secure a vendor spot, the event organizer will be in touch prior to the event with final decisions and instructions. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Special Events Specialist, Megan Shea at megan.shea@apexnc.org

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Deadline: Mar 05, 2025

Calling All Middle School Gamers & Creators 

Do you have an awesome idea for a video game? Enter the GameMaker Showcase Video Game Pitch Competition and bring your vision to life

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Create and pitch your own video game concept.
  • Share your idea to a panel of industry experts.
    • Judges panel, including Heather Chandler, former senior producer of Fortnite, and other notable women in the gaming industry will be judging and providing feedback to the top pitches
  • Compete for exciting prizes and to present your pitch at the GameMakers Showcase

 

Who Can Enter?
Middle school students with big ideas and a passion for gaming! No experience needed—just creativity and a great pitch.

 

Deadline to Apply: March 5, 2025

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Special Events Specialist, Megan Shea at megan.shea@apexnc.org

Deadline: Mar 05, 2025

High School Video Game Showcase – Show Off Your Game

Have you been working on an awesome video game? Bring your creation to the GameMaker Showcase and share it with fellow gamers, developers, and industry pros!

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Showcase your game demo to players and experts.Must bring your own display mechanism.
  • Receive valuable feedback to level up your project.
  • Connect with other game creators and industry mentors.
  • Compete to win cool prizes

Who Can Enter?
High school students with a playable game demo—whether it's a solo project or a team effort!

 

Deadline to Apply: March 5, 2025

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Special Events Specialist, Megan Shea at megan.shea@apexnc.org

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