Merge Conflict Studio: From Game Jams to Game Studio

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November 25, 2024 Read Article: Global Game Jam

A group of six individuals, pose smiling in front of a display at GDC 2023. They stand behind a monitor showing a colorful game scene with animated characters, including a figure labeled 'The Mayor.' The group includes team members wearing GDC badges and casual attire. The event setting features vibrant lighting and a partially visible red decoration resembling a clown.

From a senior capstone project to launching a game on Nintendo Switch, Merge Conflict Studio’s journey highlights how game jams like Global Game Jam and tools like Unity can transform aspiring developers into industry leaders. With GGJ 2025 around the corner, discover how UT Austin grads Karina Teruya and Melody Geiger turned their passion for game creation into a thriving indie studio.