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Mitacs is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that funds and supports research and training partnerships between universities, industry and government. It publishes research reports, including one on the value of game jams.
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Report35 pages
Understanding the Value of Game Jams
The white paper That's My Jam: Understanding the Value of Game Jams, published June 2025 and authored by Michael Iantorno, examines game jams in the Canadian game industry.
- Survey respondents overwhelmingly felt that game jams helped them develop game design skills, with no participant answering no.
- Most participants who attempted commercial releases said jams did not give them enough advice on commercialising their game.
- Most survey respondents shared their jam projects online for free after the event, while over half continued developing them into commercial releases.
Ontario CreatesJun 2025
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