USC Games Expo shows off more than 80 games

Two days before commencement at the University of Southern California, the campus was buzzing with energy, not least of which was because of the first-ever USC Games Expo. Though the school’s Interactive Media and Games Division has previously hosted a demo day, this is the first time it has teamed up with the School of Engineering on one big festival to show off the games developed in both their programs.

Over 80 games by USC students and alumni were on display, and over 1,000 people who registered for the free event, which mobile developer Jam City sponsored. It felt almost more like a party than a demo day — a DJ in the courtyard steadily churned through a playlist of dance hits and remixes of pop songs while people helped themselves to drinks and finger food served buffet style. One table was handing out ice cream and popsicles. Some people brought their kids.