Twas a cold, stormy, Tuesday night when the games dev populace of Guildford descended on Bar Med for the latest IGDA Guildford Chapter event. The drinks started flowing at 7:30pm, happily and gratefully paid for by event sponsors Perforce, and the newly appointed Guildford Chapter Committee where introduced to the masses. Then the congregation mingled, chatted, drank and networked the night away, eagerly awaiting the evening’s presentation of the new Sony PSP. It did not disappoint.

Although competing against a backdrop of Arsenal vs Sheffield United on various TVs positioned around the bar, the PSP won through, and Sony’s George Bain wowed the crowd with his presentation of what it can do. Sensing the crowds itchy trigger fingers, George then let 2 of Sony’s shiny handhelds loose into the audience where 2 player, wireless, games of Ridge Racer finally overtook peoples desires to make just one more trip to the bar…

But it wasn’t just all booze and PSP playage. Perforce weren’t just buying the drinks but were also demonstrating their knew software, P4GT, and offering beta-test copies of Perforce 2005.1. And, once the Guildford Chapter Committee members had been introduced to the crowd, we were on hand to answer IGDA related questions and take down ideas from people for discussions and presentations at future events.

A good night was had by all and we’re all looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event!