July 29, 2006
Video Game Program Open House
The ACC Video Game Program Open House will be on Saturday, August 12 from 10am to noon, at ACC's Highland Business Center [map]. This will be an opportunity to meet with the industry professionals that make up the faculty and staff for the local program.
Check out the ACC Video Game program's website for more details.
Posted by QuocTran at 07:25 AM
July 26, 2006
Texas Indie Conference in the news
Next-Gen has recently posted several stories on the recent Texas Independent Game Conference.
Read about Defining the Texas Indie Game Con.
Read about Texas Indie Game Con: Warren Spector.
Read about Costikyan Heaps Coals on Genre Categories.
Posted by QuocTran at 01:27 PM
July 25, 2006
Raph Koster discusses SWG and UO on the Escapist
Raph Koster discusses what went right and what went wrong with Star Wars Galaxies and Ultima Online. Read more in the Escapist.
Posted by QuocTran at 06:37 PM
Indie Conference Podcast and Presentations
KUT.org has a podcast from the recent Texas Independent Game Conference. You can find the podcast on the KUT site.
In addition, you can find Thom Robertson's presentations from the Indie Conference at his website, 18 Giants.
Posted by QuocTran at 06:32 PM
July 24, 2006
NCsoft looking for Billing/Tools Application Developer
NCsoft is seeking an experienced application developer for its billing and tools systems development in Austin, Texas.
Continue reading "NCsoft looking for Billing/Tools Application Developer"
Posted by QuocTran at 05:07 PM
Enspire seeks desktop and systems support specialists
Enspire is looking for support specialists. For more information, check out the Enspire website.
Posted by QuocTran at 04:58 PM
Gamasutra article on the former developers at Wolfpack
Gamasutra has an article about the former developers at Wolfpack studios.
Read more at Gamasutra.
Posted by QuocTran at 01:17 PM
July 17, 2006
Speakers Address Critical Issues Facing Indie Game Developers
New conference offers low cost opportunity to learn, network, and party
AUSTIN, Texas – July 14, 2006 – The Texas Independent Game Conference takes place in Austin on July 22nd/23rd and attendees will get the chance to hear from indie veterans willing to share their successes and their experience as well as presentations addressing market trends, distribution, on-line security, development tools, IP protection, structuring a deal and the opportunities in the mobile and casual game segments. Highlights include keynotes from Warren Spector and Greg Costikyan and sessions from Gordon Walton (Bioware), Jay Moore (Garage Games), Dan Prigg (Real Networks) and Jessica Tams (Casual Game Association). A Game Demo Party has been added to the program and attendees are encouraged to bring their games and get direct feedback from other developers and publishers. The full program is available at www.txindiegamecon.com and registration for the event is just $105.
Continue reading "Speakers Address Critical Issues Facing Indie Game Developers"
Posted by KainShin at 10:40 AM
July 13, 2006
Warren Spector Quote-by-Quote
At an Austin Community College lecture last week, famed game designer and producer Warren Spector (Deus Ex, System Shock) delivered a sound-byte-per-minute talk, canvassing numerous industry issues under the general head of “Gaming at the Margins.”
Read the complete article at Next Generation.
Posted by KainShin at 08:49 AM
July 12, 2006
Edge of Reality's Rob Cohen on Next-Gen
Edge of Reality's Rob Cohen is featured on a recent article of Next-Gen.
Posted by QuocTran at 09:46 AM
July 10, 2006
Online Alchemy seeks software engineers
Austin based company currently seeks a programmer/software engineer with interest in computer game programming.
Continue reading "Online Alchemy seeks software engineers"
Posted by QuocTran at 05:52 PM
July 07, 2006
NCsoft looking for System Administrators
NCsoft is currently seeking a career-minded individual to fill its full-time Network Operations Center (NOC) Administrator I position. This is a temp-to-hire position. Schedule is flexible, with 2nd shift (2pm – 12am) and 3rd shift (12am – 10am) available during the week, as well as weekend shift (three 12-hr days) availability. We are seeking an individual interested in a long term commitment with NCsoft. Employees at NCsoft enjoy a casual work environment, comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, and employer tuition reimbursement. EOE
Continue reading "NCsoft looking for System Administrators"
Posted by QuocTran at 05:50 PM
Austin startups in the news
Austin startups are featured in a recent issue of the Austin American Statesman. Read about it online at the Statesman.
Posted by QuocTran at 11:49 AM
Arkane Studios Opens Austin Office
France-based game developer Arkane Studios, best known for creating the RPG Arx Fatalis for the PC and Xbox, as well as Ubisoft's upcoming PC RPG Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, has opened up a new studio in Austin, Texas.
Welcome Arkane!
Read more about it on Gamasutra or GameSpot.
Here's a choice quote from an article in Next Generation:
Next Generation: Why choose Austin?
Raphaël Colantonio: Most of our favorite games were made here, so it felt natural. Also, the cost of labor, the online expertise and the fact that I personally like the place.
Posted by KainShin at 09:09 AM
July 03, 2006
NCsoft looking for Game Systems Engineer
NCsoft is currently searching for a talented and experienced Game Systems Engineer to work on Tabula Rasa in Austin, TX. This person will be primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and documenting game systems (ex: combat, advancement, AI) as well as modifying and optimizing existing game systems.
Continue reading "NCsoft looking for Game Systems Engineer"
Posted by QuocTran at 01:12 PM
NCsoft looking for Server Engineer
NCsoft is currently searching for a talented Server Engineer with previous game industry experience to work on Tabula Rasa in our Austin, TX studio. This person will be primarily responsible for modifying and optimizing existing server side game systems and framework code, as well as implementing new game systems in the live product after ship.
Continue reading "NCsoft looking for Server Engineer"
Posted by QuocTran at 01:06 PM
Warren Spector on Gaming at the Fringes
Warren Spector will be speaking on Gaming at the Fringes this Wednesday, at 7pm, at the Highland Business Center in room 301.0.
Posted by QuocTran at 09:48 AM
