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How To Be A Game Developer

2025-07-08 19:00:00 2025-07-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago How To Be A Game Developer Brian Babendererde, a video game developer and artist, will give an overview of the gaming industry and the different avenues you can take to get started. R Main Library - Lake Room

Tuesday, July 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-08 19:00:00 2025-07-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago How To Be A Game Developer Brian Babendererde, a video game developer and artist, will give an overview of the gaming industry and the different avenues you can take to get started. R Main Library - Lake Room

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Lake Room

Brian Babendererde, a video game developer and artist, will give an overview of the gaming industry and the different avenues you can take to get started. R

Brian will also review how the gaming industry has changed over the years through the various “eras”, including early console games to current mobile games.  

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Business & Career | Adult |

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