Austin
IGDA-Austin is a nonprofit advocacy group for the video games industry in Austin, Texas. Our goals are focused on strengthening professional game development in the Austin area by... We do this by holding events that are relevant to game developers in Austin, updating this website as a central depot of information. and maintaining a community forum.
News / updates
Dementium: The Ward (Release Party Report)
The game is looking very good. Congratulations to Renegade Kid for breaking new ground with survival horror done right on the Nintendo DS!
Breaking In: Your Game Career, from the Beginning Onwards
This event is open to the general public, to anyone who has a desire to get into the growing video game industry here in Austin, TX. So if you have any questions on how to enter the gaming business, join us on Tuesday, November 6, at Midway Austin.
Hosted By: Austin IGDA
Location: Midway Austin
11400 Burnet Road, Building 2 Suite 2110, Austin, TX US
When: Tuesday, November 6, 7:00PM
Agenda:
- 7:00pm - Food, Drinks, and Guitar Hero III on the Dell XPS M1730
- 7:15pm - Dell discussion on the gaming eco system
- 7:30pm - Panel begins
- 8:30pm - Q&A
- 9:00pm - Halo 3 tournament
Warren Spector's Master Class in Game Development
Quick update on Master Class sessions:
- Next week's guest (10/29) is Tim Willits (Lead Designer, id Software).
- The week after (11/5) is Seamus Blackley ("Father of the Xbox" and game agent at the Creative Artists Agency)
Other sessions are still being soldified (though Richard Garriott is scheduled for 11/26, barring unforeseen circumstances).
Scrum Best Practices Writeup
IGDA - October 23rd Meeting; Texas State Capitol, Room E2.012
By: Tracie Cook
It was a cold and stormy evening; too stormy for a SCRUM panel discussion some would have said…but they didn't, because it wasn't. It was actually a crisp, cool fall evening; perfect for a SCRUM panel.
Scrum Best Practices Event Tonight (Developer Only)
Agenda for tonight's event:
6pm - Informal Discussion
7pm - SCRUM Best Practices
NOTE: This event is for professionals' only.
Driving directions after the cut.
Total Immersion Software Seeks Graphics and Engine Programmers
Total Immersion Software is rapidly expanding its office in Austin, Texas. We are looking for highly skilled Graphics & Engine Programmers to help build our next generation technology and product offerings.
We are a tools innovator and a games developer focused on the entertainment, training, simulation, and mission rehearsal markets. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or a seasoned vet, we want to discuss how you can become part of our growing team!
Total Immersion Software Seeks Office Assistant
Total Immersion Software is rapidly expanding its office in Austin, Texas (near Steck & MoPac) and we are looking for a highly skilled Office Assistant to help us grow!
We are a tools innovator and a games developer focused on the entertainment, training, simulation, and mission rehearsal markets. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or a seasoned vet, we want to discuss how you can become part of our growing team.
We are currently looking for a part-time Office Assistant (~20 hours per week) with the opportunity of becoming full-time, with continued career growth towards the role Office Manager.
Edge of Reality seeking Animators, Artists, Designers, Programmers, Testers and Interns
Positions Available:
- Senior Animator
- Animator
- Environment Artist
- Senior Environmental Concept Artist
- Level Designer
- Senior Engine Programmer
- Network Programmer
- Art Outsourcing Assistant Manager
- Tester/Quality Assurance
Meeting Report: Outsourcing Panel Discussion
by Tracie Cook
On Monday September 24th IGDA-Austin members were welcomed at Retro Studios as it opened its doors to host this month’s professional development panel on Outsourcing Art Development. A full house turned out for the evening of great food, a great panel, and some fun surprises from our sponsor Dell.
Edge of Reality Seeking Animators, Artists, and Interns
Positions Available:
- Senior Animator
- Environment Artist
- Senior Environmental Concept Artist
- World/Level Design Scripter
- Art Outsourcing Assistant Manager
- Production Assistant
Possibility Space Opens Austin Studio
Possibility Space, the Beijing based developer of Warrior Epic, has opened a new studio in Austin, TX. Warrior Epic is a free to play online action RPG that uses an item based revenue model. The new studio has openings for talented engineers and game designers, and offers excellent career development and international opportunities.
Certain Affinity Seeks Senior Game Programmers
Get in on the ground floor with an entirely independent developer and an experienced and exciting team based in Austin, Texas, consistently rated one of the best US cities to live in and home to a huge community of game developers. Certain Affinity has big company benefits, world class profit sharing, and a ridiculously open, friendly, and design-oriented approach to game development.
Certain Affinity Seeks Game Programmers
Certain Affinity is looking for talented programmers to work on an exciting new game for the Xbox 360. Do you have what it takes?
Screenburn at the Beauty Bar
Join South By Southwest ScreenBurn, http://www.screenburnfest.com, on
Wednesday, September 5 from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
at the Beauty Bar (617 East 7th Street, Austin, Texas)
for an exciting industry mixer, celebrating the first night of the annual Austin Game Developer Conference. There will be complementary drinks and music brought to you by Austin’s finest dance party DJs. Each attendee will have an opportunity to register to win a FREE registration to the 2008 SXSW Interactive + ScreenBurn Festival. Please RSVP to Lindsay Muse, lindsay@sxsw.com, ASAP to get your name on the guest list, as admission will be limited for this event. Come network with thought-provoking game industry creatives.
The ScreenBurn Mixer celebrates the Austin Game Developer’s Conference, which occurs September 5-7 at the Austin Convention Center.
The event is open to Austin GDC pass holders, and industry professionals who RSVP and are approved by SXSW ScreenBurn.
Photo from 2007 Interactive Mixer at Beauty Bar
Digital Media Council seeks Director
Position: Digital Media Council Director – Job Description Addendum
Classification: Exempt – Professional
Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer
Scrum/Agile Course at ACC
Kert Peterson has agreed to run a class at ACC. The class starts Oct 5.
Guitar Hero II Showdown, September 5th at Creekside Lounge
The Austin Game Developer's Conference hits town from Sept. 5th to the 7th. IGDA-Austin, Dell, and TXMPA welcome visitors and Austin natives alike to the Creekside Lounge for a Guitar Hero II smackdown on the Xbox 360. This is the second annual Guitar Hero competition, hosted once again by the venerable MC Nathan Black. Let the axe flailing begin! For those who weren't there, here's what you missed:
http://www.igda.org/austin/archives/2006/09/meeting_report.html
And yes, there will be a prize for this year's winner!
Aspyr Seeks Senior PC Game Programmers
Aspyr Studios is seeking a senior PC programmer to work on a Sims-type line of PC games. This position is for a key team member who will tackle the game's most challenging programming tasks, including extending and optimizing rendering systems. Candidates must have previous game industry experience, and be located in Austin, Texas or willing to relocate.
Aspyr Seeks Senior PC & Console Game Programmers
Aspyr Studios is seeking game programmers experienced with Unreal Engine 3 development for PC and Console games. Candidates must have previous game industry experience, and be located in Austin, Texas or willing to relocate.