LF 2010

The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals who create video games. We bring together developers at conferences, in local chapters and in special interest groups to improve their lives and craft.
As an international organization, we use the Internet to connect with each other on a wide range of projects. This is a snapshot of what we're doing right now.

Our webinar series allows IGDA members to further develop and share their professional knowledge.
Our next webinar is:

IGDA Presents: Nick Smolney - Mobile Gaming what's on the Fringe

Date:  September 8.

Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM EST

Click Here to register....

Latest on the IGDA Board Blog

The Board of Directors of the IGDA maintains a blog about current activities and announcements. These are some important posts:

Health Plan Information

One of the biggest challenges facing independent and consulting developers particularly in the US is the skyrocketing cost of health insurance. The IGDA health plan provides access to group rates from leading health insurance companies.
Click here for more information on our health plan.

 

Monthly Columns

Experts share their niche knowledge each month. Here are their latest columns for June 2010.

Matthew Sakey's The Other M: Play and memory

Jim Charne's Copyright and Trademarks – Considerations for IP Protection

Tom Sloper's  Got Design, Now What?

Click here for columns from previous months.

 

Going to PAX?

The Seattle Pro Chapter of the International Game Developers Association Argosy invites you for a night of murder and mayhem and elegant cuisine at a special low price!  More Info....

News and Updates

Sheri Rubin 2010/08/30 - 23:14

We're excited to announce our 2010 Membership Drive!

To continue to serve our international membership of over 10,000 individuals, we rely on the generous support of developers like you. Which brings us to an important question ...

Does your chapter have what it takes?

You know you're awesome, so stretch those recruiting muscles and spread the word. This is your chance to energize your chapter, gain recognition, share chapter tips with other chapter leaders, and win a cool prize.

Did you just say, "PRIZE?!?"

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Joe Sapp 2010/08/26 - 10:31

GDC Online is the community meeting point for developers and business professionals looking to distill best practices, exchange ideas, and take full advantage of the opportunities of connected gaming. GDC Online offers an in-depth review of diverse online game genres, development platforms, and industry trends.  As a member of IGDA, you are entitled to take $50 off your pass purchase for GDC Online. .

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Joe Sapp 2010/08/18 - 10:19

IGDA Hires Gordon Bellamy as Acting Executive Director; Brian Robbins Elected Chair of Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MOUNT ROYAL, NJ - August 18, 2010 - The IGDA today announced that Gordon Bellamy, Chair of the Board of Directors and former Executive Director at the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, has been appointed acting Executive Director of the association effective immediately. Bellamy is a 17-year veteran of the industry and has served on the IGDA Board of Directors since 2009.

"I'm deeply excited to have this opportunity to better help game developers. Serving our members by growing a strong, vibrant community and providing them with the resources they need to succeed is what this organization is all about," said Bellamy.

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