Good games take time. As a non profit game studio with a strong partnership with a university, we serve our community on a semester-long schedule parallel with West Virginia University. We wanted to share with you a sample of our accomplishments so far.

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• Spring 2023: This project was initiated at the studio by alumnus Brian Weers as part of an independent study. A pilot level with our base mechanics ready was created through the Unreal Engine. The initial version required players to keep the light the longest to win. It was called Light Keeper.

• Fall 2024: Modified gameplay and items to enhance competitive gameplay. New levels were concepted.

• Spring 2024: gameplay shifted towards elimination where players must pass the light before the timer runs out and the player holding the light is then eliminated. Levels that were concepted in the Fall were implemented. Game play was switched from 2 player to 4 player to reflect a more party dynamic.  Sound effects and Music were designed. 

• Summer 2024: Development pause to reflect on concept, viability, and prepping it for renewal in a new semester. Optimization issues were addressed. 

• Fall 2024: Dynamic environmental features were concepted and implemented for each level. New levels were concepted and designed. Control Rig of characters were unified. Polish of original levels, in terms of design and visuals, was applied. 

• Spring 2025: UI Design is being prioritized, Controller Bugs are being addressed, New levels built last semester are being polished and finalized, Sound/Effects are being implemented and designed. Other aspects, not yet figured out, may appear later in the semester. 

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