Aqeel Shahid Ullah

When people are asked about their favourite stories, how often do they mention a game? Two decades ago, you wouldn’t find that many but nowadays there are numerous games that come up in conversation. Games in general have come a long way from their inception, from being a simple two dimensional table tennis simulation to full blown open worlds that feel lush and alive.

On March 25, the faculty of the game studies program and Literature is Alive! (LIA!)  held a dinner event that allowed attendees to play through five games developed by students of ENG328: Writing for Games and Narrative Design. During the event, each of the game designers gave a brief presentation on their game before allowing attendees to play through it, after which they answered questions from the audience.

Since opening  its doors in 1919, Hart House Theatre has been a core part of Canadian Theatre, having nurtured and highlighted numerous directors, actors and playwrights. Over the decades, it has maintained its status as both a professional theatre venue and a supporting ground for new talent, showcasing multiple student produced shows each year.