Student-made video games on display at Atlanti-Con

Gamers from all over the province are in Corner Brook this weekend for the third annual Atlanti-Con sci-fi convention, and video game design students have their prototypes on display.

Students at the College of the North Atlantic campus in Stephenville took part in what they call a Game Jam, a challenge for them to create a game prototype in just 48 hours.

Adam Power, one of the students, said the group splits into teams, come up with a theme and work together to design the game.

"An insane amount of challenges come with making a video game. Everything from creating original assets, to working with a team, to just managing your time properly," said Power.

This is the third year the college and convention have teamed up to showcase the prototype games.

Instructor Janice Hertel said the finished games are presented at the sci-fi conference, and it is a great opportunity for the students to show off their work.

"After that presentation, all of the game developers go over to our booth at Atlanti-Con and the public can come up and ask them questions throughout the duration of the convention," said Hertel.

Hertel added the Game Jam also helps promote the program to the general public.

Atlanti-Con wraps up Sunday night.