Announce-gamesoc October 2009

announce-gamesoc@lists.redbrick.dcu.ie

1 participants
8 discussions

[Announce-gamesoc] Hoodies and Making a Game

by DCU Games Soc

Hello! Sorry about sending two emails in such quick succession, however there is a reason! We're going to make an order for a batch of hoodies next Monday. Each hoodie will cost €35 and they are available in any colour or size and you can also choose between a regular or zipped style. In case you've never seen one before (where have you been?) here's what the regular navy one looks like: http://gallery.redbrick.dcu.ie/d/159629-2/gamessochoody.jpg So if you want one to buy one of our fabulous hoodies, you will need to find a committee member either around campus or at one of our events and give them a €10 deposit, your name, student number, email and most importantly your order. We are also looking for people who would like to get involved in making a game for charity this year. You don't have to be a programming whiz to become involved, any aspect at all that might interest you would be useful - be it design, story creation/development or event music and voice acting! So if any of that appeals to you and you would like to take part, just send an email to us at games(a)redbrick.dcu.ie or turn up at one of our Game Programming tutorials from 5-6pm on Tuesdays. Thanks again for your time. Have a good week! Seamus -- DCU Games Society - Best Society 08/09 http://games.dcu.ie

15 years

[Announce-gamesoc] Zombie Week, Cinema Trip, Airsoft Trip, Zombies vs Humans, L4D Tournament and More!

by DCU Games Soc

Oh hello again, Welcome to Zombie Week! We have a whole host of events scheduled to fit in with the theme of Halloween this week, and here they are: -Cinema Trip -Airsoft Zombie Shoot -Zombies vs Humans -Left 4 Dead Tournament -Weekly Events -Cinema Trip- This Monday (that's tomorrow) we're getting together with Film Soc to go see Zombieland in the Omniplex in Santry. We're meeting up at the Hub at 6:45pm and then heading out at 7:00pm. Tickets are at a reduced cost of €3. Those of you who have emailed us have your places secured, but I'm sure there are still spots left for those of you who want to just turn up on the day. -Airsoft Zombie Shoot- On Tuesday and Thursday we are also teaming up with Airsoft Soc to go on a zombie shoot in an abandoned warehouse. Places for this are unfortunately already full and this is just to inform those who have already paid. We are meeting outside the Helix at 6:30pm both days where a bus will take us to the warehouse. If you have signed up and have not paid, please do so as soon as possible. -Zombies vs Humans- We're teaming up with Airsoft again on Wednesday afternoon for another zombie shoot-out. This time on DCU's campus in Albert College Park. There is a meeting organised for Tuesday at 5pm in the Hub for all those wishing to take part where we will explain the rules of the game - this meeting is mandatory if you want to play. The actual event itself will take place Wednesday at 1:30pm outside the venue. Everybody will be given their roles then and there. Here's a video of it being played by members of a college in America to give you a rough idea of what to expect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxsegSE2mrg -Left 4 Dead Tournament- In keeping with the theme, we will be holding a Left 4 Dead tournament this week at Lab Gaming from 6pm. Signups will take place on the day and entry will be €4. So if you think you're up the challenge of fighting off the zombie hoarde, be sure to come along! There will be a mystery prize for the lucky winners. We are also holding regular Lab Gaming too for those of you who aren't entering. -Regular Events- That's right, all our usual events are still going strong. I won't bore you too much with the details. Traditional Gaming: Actually I sort of lied. This Monday there will be no Traditional Gaming on account of it being a bank holiday. However there will be the cinema trip I previously mentioned. It will be on Wednesday however in the Glass Room upstairs in the Hub, near the equipment room. Game Programming: This is on in L101 from 5-6pm teaching you how to write your own games using a hands-on approach. Everyone is encouraged to attend, guest logins for non-computing students are provided. Console Gaming: The usual console fun continues in the Old Bar in the Hub this Wednesday from 2pm. So be sure to come along and get your fill of Rock Band, Halo, Brawl and your other favourite games as well as the free refreshments! Lab Gaming: As I mentioned, Lab Gaming will still be on as usual in C204 in the Henry Grattan building from 6pm. Be sure to arrive early as places tend to fill up quickly, especially during tournament nights. That's everything event-wise this week. Be sure to also attend all the other Zombie Week events being held by the other societies involved - Airsoft, Style, Art, Model UN, Book, Drama and Strange Things. On a side note a 4th year PE and Biology student is doing her final year project and requires 3 females between the ages of 18 and 24 woh play games for 10 or more hours a week to test whether or not playing video games has an effect on hand-eye co-ordination. Anyone suitable can email hazel.ward2(a)gmail.com Alright, thanks folks. Have a good week. Any comments, suggestions, complaints or death threats to games(a)redbrick.dcu.ie Cheers, Seamus -- DCU Games Society - Best Society 08/09 http://games.dcu.ie

15 years

[Announce-gamesoc] Brawl Tournament, Gaelcon, Zombieland Cinema Trip, Hoodies and more!

by DCU Games Soc

Oh hello, This week we have quite a lot in store, so without further adieu, here's a nice bulletpoint list: -Brawl Tournament -Gaelcon -Cinema Trip -Hoodies -Regular Events -Brawl Tournament- This Wednesday at 2pm in the old bar, GamesSoc hosts our very first tournament of the year: Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Signups will take place on the day, so be sure to arrive on time or else you might miss out on the chance to win one of our fabulous prizes! Entry fee is only €2, so even if you've never played before it's worth signing up anyway. -Gaelcon- This weekend is also the 21st annual Gaelcon. What is Gaelcon you might ask? Well: Gaelcon is a gathering of gamers, who all come together in a certain place at a certain time for the same reason; to play games and have fun. This is a tradition, which has been on going for the last 20 years. Each October bank holiday weekend for 3 days the convention opens to provide a place were dice are rolled, cards are played, imaginations run riot, old friendships are renewed and new ones forged. Gaelcon welcomes anyone who wants to come and play and there is a large range of games from scheduled events to casual pick up and play games running all weekend. Blurb shamelessly stolen from their website. (http://www.gaelcon.com/) So if you're a member of our fine Games Society and you will be attending Gaelcon and would like the price of your ticket refunded to you then send us an e-mail at games(a)redbrick.dcu.ie -Cinema Trip- If you've already read the allsoc e-mail then you'll already know about this: We're also planning a cinema trip during Halloween week (week 5) to see Zombieland with the Film Society to fit the theme of the week. So if you're interested send a mail to us at games(a)redbrick.dcu.ie and we'll reserve a place for you. -Hoodies- So you think you need to join style soc to be all trendy? Well, you do(*). But we are making another order for a batch of hoodies that you have seen some of our older members wearing. We're just gauging interest at this point, but the hoodies will most likely be available in a variety of colours and be in the price range of €30-40. So once again that e-mail address is games(a)redbrick.dcu.ie :) -Regular Events- All our regular events are ongoing as usual: Traditional Gaming: This week traditional gaming will still be on from 6pm on Monday and Wednesday in CG19, so be sure to come along and get your fill of board/card/war/rpg gaming. Game Programming: If you missed last weeks tutorial, fret not, as it was only the first of many. So be sure to come along this Tuesday from 5-6pm in L101 (that's the computing building) where our webmaster Tom will be teaching you all the basics you'll need to program your own games. Non-computing students can also come along as guest log-ins will be provided. Blinky Night: Every Tuesday we also hold Blinky night, which means we all get together online on our gaming server for an evening of fun. We usually start somewhere between 7-8pm. More information about Blinky can be found here: http://games.dcu.ie/forums/index.php?board=12.0 You can also join our steam community here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/gamessoc Console Gaming: Console gaming is continuing on as per usual despite the tournament, so if you're not too interested in playing Brawl then you can just rock out with Rock Band, play a few games of Halo or any of our other games. Lab Gaming: Last weeks lab gaming was a huge success with the lab at almost maximum capacity. So if you want a spot this week but sure to arrive on time. It starts from 6pm in Henry Grattan building, room C204 (that's the top floor) for a night of fun. Phew. I think that's everything. As usual, if you have any suggestions, questions or complaints feel free to e-mail us (I think I mentioned the address once or twice already) Thanks, Seamus *May or may not be true. -- DCU Games Society - Best Society 08/09 http://games.dcu.ie

15 years

[Announce-gamesoc] Update on Console gaming location

by DCU Games Soc

Oh hello, Just a quick update on the location of Console gaming this week, it shall be held in the top of the venue in the Hub (the place opposite the Old bar on the ground floor). Hope to see you there, Seamus -- DCU Games Society - Best Society 08/09 http://games.dcu.ie

15 years, 1 month

[Announce-gamesoc] Voting Tomorrow Aisling Fitzgerald.

by gamessoc＠redbrick.dcu.ie

Hey everyone, just a quick reminder to everyone to go out and vote tomorrow. All your votes count and if you were to help Aisling Fitzgerald become the new DCU Equality officer we would be very appreciative. She is a friend of Games Soc's and she is very suited to the job and we know she will be very dedicated to the position. So just make sure to use your vote tomorrow and make the right decision. Thanks, DCU Games Society. http://games.dcu.ie

15 years, 1 month

[Announce-gamesoc] Welcome to Games Soc!

by DCU Games Soc

Hello everyone, First off, welcome to Games Soc and thanks for signing up on the Clubs & Societies days, your money has been well spent! This is just an introductory mail to tell you what's going on this week. -C&S days -Weekly events -Game programming -Brawl tournament -Intervarsity Gaming League -C&S days- Both Clubs & Societies days were really successful this year, with Games Soc breaking it's membership record for fifth consecutive year with a grand total of 211 members. So once again, a big thanks to everyone who came out to support us and sign up. Also congratulation to Ryan McCloskey, the winner of the Sega Megadrive raffle - the lucky number was 79. -Weekly events- Now for the reason you all joined Games Soc in the first place: the gaming. Traditional gaming will be on every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6pm in the Henry Gratten in CG20 so be sure to come along and get your fill of board games, card games, RPGs, war games and other non electronic games. Console gaming starts off every Wednesday from 2pm. Unfortunately as of yet we still don't have a definite room set in stone. Fear not however as we shall most likely be set up somewhere visible in the Hub. Just follow the sound of Rock Band being played and you'll find us. Last but not least, lab gaming makes its triumphant return in C204 in the Henry Grattan from 6pm on Thursdays. So if PC gaming is more your thing, come along and take part in games ranging from Counter Strike: Source, Team Fortress 2 and Left 4 Dead to the likes of Dawn of War, Company of Heroes and Starcraft. -Game Programming- For those of you who are interested in creating your own games, we are now holding programming tutorials every Tuesday from 5-6pm in L101 (that's the computing building). Don't worry if you're not a computing student, we have guest login details for anyone who wants to participate. So be sure to come along and check it out. -Brawl tournament- Our first tournament of the year is happening in week 4 (thats Wednesday the 21st) with a free for all beat-em-up Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament. Entry will only be €2 on the day, so be sure to join in for the chance to win snazzy prizes! -Intervarsity Gaming League- This year we are participating in an intervarsity gaming league with several other colleges from around Dublin in a variety of gaming tournaments. So if you're interested in any way and would like to be part of the league or just want to see the list of games being played just send us a reply. That's about it for this week. Be sure and sign up on our forums too at http://games.dcu.ie/forums and discuss all your favourite games or just want to talk about anything with your fellow Games Society members. If you have any friends who haven't yet signed up, convince them to come along to an event where a committee member can take their details and have them registered in no time. You can also e-mail us at games(a)redbrick.dcu.ie if you have any questions or suggestions at all. Thanks, Seamus -- DCU Games Society - Best Society 08/09 http://games.dcu.ie

15 years, 1 month

Re: [Announce-gamesoc] Join Games Soc!

by DCU Games Soc

Correction: Clubs and Socs days are on Tuesday the 6th and Wednesday the 7th. Sorry about that, Seamus -- DCU Games Society - Best Society 08/09 http://games.dcu.ie

15 years, 1 month

[Announce-gamesoc] Join Games Soc!

by DCU Games Soc

Hello people, Just a quick welcome back email to let everyone know what's coming up for GamesSoc in the next few weeks. -Orientation Week -Clubs And Socs Days. -Traditional/Console/Lab Gaming. -Blinky Orientation Week: Last week GamesSoc brought out a stand for Orientation Week to encourage new prospective members. A big thanks to everyone who came along and anyone who lent us a hand. Rock Band Beatles and Halo ODST were especially popular. Clubs And Socs Days: Next Week will have GamesSoc coming out for the biggest promotional days of the year, Clubs And Socs Days which will be Wednesday the 7th and Thursday the 8th of October. So everyone make sure to get to our stand and register yourself for next year. Guaranteed to be lots of fun so everyone is welcome to join in and there shall be free sweets and consoles set up! Keep an eye out for Pacman and Blinky too. Traditional/Console/Lab Gaming: As I'm sure a few of you are aware, the Mezzanine has been moved from its location in the canteen to the seminar room. This means that we are temporarily homeless with regards to somewhere to hold events. No need to fret however! Traditional gaming will still be going strong in the Henry Gratten building for the time being in CG19 (Mondays) and CG20 (Wednesdays). As for console gaming, we do not yet have a definate room booking yet, but we will by the end of next week - so keep an eye out for an update email sometime in the near future. Lab gaming will also be starting back in week 3, in the same place as usual - C204 in the Henry Gratten building. Blinky: You can also come join us online on our game server, Blinky. We hold regluar gaming sessions in the evenings on it, playing L4D, CSS and TF2. You can find out more by going to our dedicated blinky forum here: http://games.dcu.ie/forums/index.php?board=12.0 Hope to see you around in the next few days and weeks. As always don't hesitate to come to us with any questions or queries you might have. And as always you are more than welcome to bring your own games to Console Gaming or request anything you would like to see played. Thanks, Seamus -- DCU Games Society - Best Society 08/09 http://games.dcu.ie

15 years, 1 month

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

Announce-gamesoc October 2009