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June 08, 2006
Meeting Announcement: Tuesday, June 20th, 2006
Speaker: Erin Hoffman (aka "ea_spouse")
Topic: Quality of Life Discussion
Location: DeJohns Restaurant & Pub, 288 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210
Date: Tuesday, June 20th 2006, 6:30-8 PM
Join us at the June 2006 meeting for an informal chat lead by Erin Hoffman to discuss quality of life issues in the games industry, the process by which they became hot button topics in recent years, and steps that can be taken in the future by employees and employers alike to ensure a development environment most conducive to producing great games. We'll also discuss the IGDA's efforts to document and improve quality of life practices in the industry, and how Gamewatch will work in parallel to sustain quality of life as a focus issue for continuing development.
Erin's Bio:
Erin Hoffman is a game designer for 1st Playable Productions and was recently revealed as ea_spouse, the author of an online essay that garnered thousands of responses from within and without the games industry, as well as media coverage that put a spotlight on quality of life issues in game and software development. In March 2006 she and Leander Hasty launched Gamewatch.org, a site focusing on discussion of the various elements that come together to produce a positive or negative workplace environment, including production methods, scheduling practices, human resources management, overtime hours, and compensation. Erin is a member of the IGDA Quality of Life Committee and is currently involved in developing the IGDA's organizational Code of Ethics for independent developers.
Additional Resources:
* Gamewatch.org forums
* Exclusive: Nicole Wong Reveals Identity Of EA Spouse from mercurynews.com
Posted by IanStead at June 8, 2006 04:08 PM
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