DotLAB
A hub for ambitious game developers at Kent University, Digital Game Design Department.
Our students placed third at YıldızJam 2026 with The Yin-Side
At YıldızJam 2026, our students earned third place with The Yin-Side, a platformer-puzzle built around the harmony of opposites and developed within the jam's 48-hour limit.
We congratulate the team on this result. You can review the full achievement archive or go directly to the game page and gameplay video below.
Neoblock App Store Release
Emrecan Garip published his first mobile game, Neoblock, on the Apple App Store.
KBU Game Jam 2026
The IcyTux team is highlighted for their third-place result with Remnant of Humanity.
Who are we?
DotLAB is an advanced incubation hub for the next era of interactive media. By 2026, games have evolved beyond entertainment into complex simulations, social metaverses, and narrative ecosystems. We stand at the intersection of generative AI, real-time rendering, and human creativity. Our mission is to forge adaptable, tech-savvy game designers ready to lead in a global industry where the lines between reality and virtuality are increasingly blurred.
What do we do?
We engineer the architecture of immersion. In a world driven by XR and spatial computing, game development is the new literacy. At DotLAB, we integrate core design principles with cutting-edge pipelines, utilizing AI-assisted workflows, data-driven player psychology, and advanced narrative systems. We teach our students to build living, breathing worlds that resonate with modern audiences.
Our Approach
Agile. Iterative. Production-ready. We mirror the workflows of top AAA and indie studios. From Day 1, students work in cross-functional teams, tackling real-world challenges ranging from rapid prototyping to shipping polished titles. We prioritize adaptable skill sets, ensuring our developers master both foundational theory and the latest 2026 industry standards in engine technology and asset creation.
Why Choose Game Development?
The game industry has far surpassed film and music combined, becoming the dominant cultural force of the 21st century. But it's more than just a market; it's the frontier of technology. Game development today unites engineers, artists, writers, and psychologists. It is the driving force behind the Metaverse, digital fashion, and virtual production. Choosing this path means shaping the future of human interaction.
Our Goal
To cultivate the visionaries of tomorrow. We don't just teach Game Design; we incubate innovation. Our goal is to graduate professionals who are not just consumers of technology, but creators of it, pioneers who will define the mechanics, narratives, and aesthetics of the next decade's gaming landscape. At DotLAB, you don't just study games; you launch your career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Team
The creative minds behind DotLAB
Prof. Volkan Yücel
Head of Department
Asst. Prof. Oğuz Can Eren
Assistant Professor
Asst. Prof. Gökay Saldamlı
Assistant Professor
Berfin Deniz Çakmak
Research Assistant
Mustafa MISIR
Lecturer
Görkem Utku Yıldız
Lecturer
Enes YORAZ
Lecturer
Baturhan Aren Gürbüz
Lecturer
Zeynep Şen
Lecturer
Faruk Özşahin
Lecturer
Eren Doğan
Lab Lead
Ege KABAN
Lab Lead
Advisors
Yiğit Durmuş
Advisor
How can I contact DotLAB?
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