Malta | L-Università ta’ Malta
Bringing people together through playful Creativity
This Case Study collects and showcases artistic experimentation in video games, particularly in open and voxel based construction games, highlighting their role as creative and epistemic mediums. Additionally, it seeks to enhance art experiences by developing a platform for collaboration among artists, designers, players, educators and professors fostering artistic expression and innovation within some 3D gaming environments based on real geographical maps, cultural objects,architectural data and situated scenarios.
Key Features
- Cultural representation and storytelling: Video games incorporate diverse cultures through characters, settings, myths, folklore, and historical narratives.
- Educational value and identity exploration: Video games games serve as educational tools, teaching traditions, customs, and historical contexts while also addressing themes of migration and cultural identity.
- Linguistic and aesthetic diversity: Many games feature multiple languages and reflect cultural aesthetics through architecture, landscapes, and art styles.
- Social issues and urban exploration: Games may address issues such as discrimination, cultural assimilation, gender issues, and offer insights into city life, transportation, sustainability, etc.
- Community and cross-cultural interaction: Multiplayer and online games foster global exchanges, connecting players from different backgrounds.
We Spark Creativity
Our mission is to bring artists and coders together, empowering them to co-create and explore new forms of expression. By blending storytelling, visuals, and sound, we craft interactive experiences that engage both the senses and the imagination. We see games as a living art form — a meeting point where creativity, technology, and emotion converge. We celebrate experimentation, bold ideas, and the joy of collaborative discovery.
We Collaborate
We spark creativity through collaborative game-making, bringing together artists, designers, and developers to co-create and explore new possibilities. Through hands-on creation, we share skills, learn from one another, and grow as a community. By blending storytelling, visuals, and sound, we craft playful experiences that express ideas, emotions, and imagination in unique ways. We see games as a medium for artistic expression — a meeting point where art, technology, and creativity converge. Open communication and the free exchange of ideas lie at the heart of our process, fostering trust, curiosity, and collective growth. We celebrate experimentation, bold thinking, and the joy of creative discovery, building supportive communities that make game development a shared and transformative journey.
We Build Games Fast
We foster collaboration between artists, designers, and developers, bringing diverse skills together to create quickly and creatively. Through hands-on making, we share knowledge, learn from one another, and grow as a team. Open communication and the exchange of ideas are at the heart of our process, helping every voice shape the outcome. Above all, we build supportive communities around game development — spaces where creativity thrives and making games is a shared adventure.
We Share & Celebrate
We present our games to a wider audience, inviting others to experience, play, and connect with what we create. Through open feedback and peer support, we learn, grow, and refine our craft together. We host fun, inclusive events and showcases that bring our community together — spaces where creativity, effort, and innovation are not only shared, but truly celebrated.