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Brisbane IGDA: Game On Season 1 2011
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Brisbane IGDA: Game On Public Program Season 2 2010
The second season of our GAME ON public programs is all about making that dream of “going indie” happen. We start off with our own local success, Duncan Curtis, Co-owner and Director of Business and all round great BLOKE, giving the hard information on what it takes to start a company – and keep it going!
May 5th is IRON DEV
Date: Wednesday May 5
Venue: the glasshouse, CIP @ KG
Time: 5.00 - 7.00 pm
IRON DEV - our next game on session invites YOU to put your work in front of industry veterans - if you are serious about game design, don't miss this opportunity - either to get feedback or just to watch how our panel review designs ...
HOW to enter:
1) Before the event - if you are absolutely sure you will be bringing something to put in front of our panel you can BOOK a space by messaging me via our facebook group
2) During the event - you can take a chance and bring your work to the event itself - but do be aware - we have two hours - 10 minutes per item - that is ONLY TWELVE SLOTS
WHAT to enter:
Game On Free Public Programs - April 14: From Concept to Proposal
REMINDER: Game On free public programs - WEDNESDAY 14 - all welcome
venue: the glasshouse
time: 5.00pm
From Concept to proposal with Morgan Jaffit
Indie game dev is typified by small teams, short production timelines and – ideally – getting a strong work out there that engages with its audience. Indie concepts are actually the most difficult to get right because they cannot hide behind big production budgets and glamorous high end visuals. Come and join us for a presentation by a games industry veteran on the nuts and bolts of getting to the core of an idea and producing a good indie game proposal.
Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Return of the fabulous 48 hour game making challenge
The Brisbane IGDA and GAME ON is happy to announce our 2010 Game On public program.
In brief:
* March 3rd: Going Indie
* April 14th: From Concept to Proposal
* May 5th: Portfolio Workshop
* Aug 5th: Nuts and Bolts of Going Indie
* Sept 1st: Delivering Your Game
* Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Return of the fabulous 48 hour game making challenge
See Chapter news and forums for more information
All free public program presentations are held in the GLASSHOUSE at the Creative Industry Precincts, Musk Av, Kelvin Grove
Sept 1st: Delivering Your Game
The Brisbane IGDA and GAME ON is happy to announce our 2010 Game On public program.
In brief:
* March 3rd: Going Indie
* April 14th: From Concept to Proposal
* May 5th: Portfolio Workshop
* Aug 5th: Nuts and Bolts of Going Indie
* Sept 1st: Delivering Your Game
* Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Return of the fabulous 48 hour game making challenge
See Chapter news and forums for more information
All free public program presentations are held in the GLASSHOUSE at the Creative Industry Precincts, Musk Av, Kelvin Grove
Nuts and Bolts of Going Indie
The Brisbane IGDA and GAME ON is happy to announce our 2010 Game On public program.
In brief:
* March 3rd: Going Indie
* April 14th: From Concept to Proposal
* May 5th: Portfolio Workshop
* Aug 4th: Nuts and Bolts of Going Indie <- please note - corrected date!
* Sept 1st: Delivering Your Game
* Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Return of the fabulous 48 hour game making challenge
See Chapter news and forums for more information
All free public program presentations are held in the GLASSHOUSE at the Creative Industry Precincts, Musk Av, Kelvin Grove
May 5th: Portfolio Workshop
The Brisbane IGDA and GAME ON is happy to announce our 2010 Game On public program.
In brief:
* March 3rd: Going Indie
* April 14th: From Concept to Proposal
* May 5th: Portfolio Workshop
* Aug 5th: Nuts and Bolts of Going Indie
* Sept 1st: Delivering Your Game
* Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Return of the fabulous 48 hour game making challenge
All free public program presentations are held in the GLASSHOUSE at the Creative Industry Precincts, Musk Av, Kelvin Grove
From Concept to Proposal
The Brisbane IGDA and GAME ON is happy to announce our 2010 Game On public program.
In brief:
* March 3rd: Going Indie
* April 14th: From Concept to Proposal
* May 5th: Portfolio Workshop
* Aug 5th: Nuts and Bolts of Going Indie
* Sept 1st: Delivering Your Game
* Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Return of the fabulous 48 hour game making challenge
See Chapter news and forums for more information
All free public program presentations are held in the GLASSHOUSE at the Creative Industry Precincts, Musk Av, Kelvin Grove
Differences in the perception of digital games in Germany and Australia
Date: Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Queensland University of Technology
Z2 Block, Level 3, Room 306
Creative Industries Precinct
Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove
RSVP: infocci@qut.edu.au by Friday, 2 April 2010
Abstract:
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Queensland University of Technology
Z2 Block, Level 3, Room 306
Creative Industries Precinct
Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove
An Audience with Syd Mead - Visual Futurist
The artist behind some of the most iconic science fiction films of this era, including Blade Runner, Aliens and Tron, Syd has amassed an amazing body of work during his 55 year career and influenced generations of designers.
There will be a screening of "Visual Futurist: The Art and Life of Syd Mead," followed by a presentation by Syd and a Q&A session. Entry is free so register your place for this event.
Game On this week: March 3rd Going Indie
Over 88% of Australian homes have some form of game playing platform, players range from young to old across genders and games are very much the medium of contemporary culture. The industry makes fortunes but the industry is also in dire need of new models of production, fresh innovative ideas and people prepared to explore potential new forms. Come and join us for a presentation by a games industry veteran who gave up the glamour of the large studios to go indie.
Speaker Bio: John Passfield
Somewhere to hold our next social: the Mana Bar - Australia’s first dedicated video game bar
Australia’s first dedicated video game bar opening February 2010
Monday, 11th January 2010 – The ‘Mana Bar’ is the first licensed venue in Brisbane, Australia opening in February 2010 that will allow people to enjoy a drink while playing the latest video game systems.
Coming Soon: IGDA / gameON 2010 talks and workshops
Watch this space - we will probably start with a 48hr / GGJ retrospective social in February ... and then our program is completely geared to help you all get some actual games out by the end of the year!
January Events
And a happy new year to all ....
The Brisbane IGDA is still plotting and planning our upcoming series of public programs and events - this year is going to be an indie fest!
Meanwhile, some items from other states:
Sydney is hosting Global Game Jam - visit their site: http://www.gamejamsydney.com/
ANd for those of you thinking about moving to Melbourne, here is a fine reason to do the deed:
Public Consultation
http://www.ag.gov.au/gamesclassification
Submissions are invited by close of business 28 February 2010. Submissions received after the due date may not be considered.
An R18+ Classification for Computer Games - Public Consultation
http://www.ag.gov.au/gamesclassification
Submissions are invited by close of business 28 February 2010. Submissions received after the due date may not be considered.
aussie developers in app store top charts
Apple have released a list of the iPhone / iTouch App Store's ten best sellers for 2009, and amongst the huge publishers (EA Games, Gameloft) and well known licenses (Need for Speed, Sims, Assassins Creed etc) listed in it is the recently GDAA Awards celebrated title, Flight Control, by Melbourne developer, Firemint. It takes out the number #7 best selling title position, just behind Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles.
Retro Derby + Social
RETRO DERBY and SOCIAL
Being a retro game play-off featuring some favorites of yore - will it be Dig Dug? Will it be Moonwalker? The Magic hat will choose .... who will win the fabulous jelly bean prizes?
Retro Derby - MAME play off and IGDA BBQ SOcial @ QCA and Southbank
Dates: Sunday Nov 8th
11.00 - 2.00 - QCA Webb Centre - 5th Floor
QCA 226 Grey St, Southbank
2.00 - 4.00 - Picnic Island BBQ Southbank
Being the small island BBQ spot at the end of Stanley St where we usually go!
BYO
