News from the Game School

Flo den Haan and Jonas Valstar are both INN University students from the Netherlands. Why did they move 1000 kilometers away to study game development in Norway?

As a student specialising in VR and AR at the Game School in Hamar, Aedan Soellaart has discovered a world of possibilities in games and technology. Not only does it qualify you to become a game developer or digital artist, it also opens doors to sectors like healtcare and machine industry.

There is no doubt about the relevance and importance of the bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence when Minister of Digitalisation Karianne Tung visits the students at the University of Inland Norway.

Interests for game development and artistic design led them to meet in a random city in Norway – where they now picture their future. Daniela from Romania and Aedan from Australia have fallen in love with the Game School, Hamar, and each other.

At the Norwegian Game Awards in Trondheim, the students at Infinity Branch Studios won both the Gamers Choice and KickAss awards. With their video game Evolized, they are not only audience favourites but also a company the expert judges believe in.

After turning 30 and settling down with stable jobs and a house, the married couple decided it was time to let go of everything and pursue their true dream. The Game School in Hamar became the answer.

How do you create an animated character that captivates an audience? Pixar veteran Bill Wise shared his best tips with students at The Game School.

The Game School's annual Game School Expo continues to grow. Here, students get to showcase their skills, and the industry gains insight into what the next generation of game developers can offer.

Game development is the combination of design, programming, art, and personality. - Seeing the visual result gives an inspiring kick, says Isak Wahl, former game school student and winner of the 2023 Professional Award.