Video Game Design

Excitement builds as you and your fellow Global Navigators step into the Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies, a renowned hub for video game innovation spanning over three decades. This is the kind of place where all game designers and engineers spend their formative years, and it’s thrilling to imagine yourself following in their footsteps. Surrounded by retro games, experimental prototypes, and iconic titles, your curiosity and creativity soar.

Listening to academics share their expertise and chatting with current game design students, you feel inspired by their passion and insight. Their stories highlight the intersection of creativity, technology, and storytelling, offering a glimpse into the path from aspiring designer to professional developer. Hands-on time with the center’s prototypes sparks ideas for your own projects, making the experience both exciting and motivating.

This visit bridges your classroom coding work with real-world applications in game design. It deepens your understanding of what’s possible and gives you confidence to pursue a career in gaming, technology, or creative storytelling.

The vibrant colors, interactive Power-Up Band challenges, and iconic characters at Super Nintendo World transport you straight into the heart of gaming culture. As the only Universal Studios park in the world to feature this exclusive attraction, it’s a dream destination for aspiring video game designers. Exploring Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country feels like stepping into the games you grew up loving, surrounded by castles, karts, and mystery blocks.

From racing through Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge to wandering Peach’s Castle and Donkey Kong’s jungle, every detail of this immersive world sparks your imagination. The creative energy of the park offers a fresh perspective on how storytelling, user interaction, and design can translate into unforgettable experiences. With your final projects just days away, you leave with a notebook full of ideas to incorporate into your prototypes.

As the sun sets on this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you share insights, creative plans, and dreams for future games with your friends. Super Nintendo World leaves you inspired, motivated, and ready to turn your passion into reality.