IGDA Newsletter - April 4, 2001
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IGDA Newsletter
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April 4, 2001
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0.0 A word from the Chairman
1 Newsworthy Items
1.1 Board of Director Elections in Progress. Vote!
1.2 Developers in the Spotlight
1.3 Successful GDC for the IGDA
2 Current Events
2.1 E3 Expo and Workshop
2.2 SIGGRAPH
3 Active Programs
3.1 Committees
3.2 Special Interest Groups
3.3 Chapters
4 Logistical Bits
4.1 Thanks to our Sponsors!
4.2 IGDA Registration Info
4.3 Contact Info
========================================
============================
0.0 A word from the Chairman
============================
Dear IGDA Members,
What a terrific GDC this was for the IGDA! It was great to meet many of you
at the show, and to see those of you participating in IGDA activities. By all
accounts, the Game Developers Choice Awards ceremony was very well
received, and the SIG, Chapter and Committee meetings were all very active.
We're proud to announce, that just before the Annual Meeting, we were able
to finalize the agreement between IGDA and IGDN! For those of you
who have been around for a while, you can appreciate the importance of us
bringing our community back together. Finally, we had a very successful
Annual Meeting, where our candidates for the board were able to present
their philosophies and mix with the members who attended.
This month's newsletter includes updates on all of this, plus more.
Be sure to take a moment to review your election ballot and vote. Your
active participation is very important to keeping this community strong.
Alex
Alex Jarett
Chairman
==================
1 Newsworthy Items
==================
1.1 Board of Director elections in progress. Vote!
--------------------------------------------------
We are pleased to announce that we have twelve excellent candidates to fill
the two vacant seats on the IGDA's board of directors. The list of candidates
and their statements can be read online:
http://www.igda.org/candidates.htm
The IGDA's voting election process is done on an "approval voting" basis.
The organization's election procedures dictate that members are entitled to
vote for as many, or as few, of the candidates as you like (check the box
next to their names). Those two candidates with the most votes overall will
be elected to the board.
All IGDA members should receive election materials in the mail any day now.
Return your ballot by mail, or fax to 415-947-6090 before April 15.
Alternately, the same ballot can be printed out and returned:
http://www.igda.org/directors_ballot.pdf
Please take a moment to review the candidates' statements and make your
selections. Please return (or fax) the pre-addressed, stamped ballot to us
prior to the April 15th deadline.
1.2 Developers in the Spotlight
-------------------------------
The recipients of the 1st annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been
posted to the IGDA site, along with press releases describing the recipients
of the Lifetime Achievement and First Penguin awards:
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_4.htm
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_3.htm
The ceremony itself was a blast, and the IGDA would like to extend its
thanks to everyone who participated. While we are working on our ceremony
summary report, you can check out the following coverage:
http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20010324/awards_01.htm
http://www.gamespy.com/articles/march01/gdcawards/
1.3 Successful GDC for the IGDA
-------------------------------
This year's GDC was a great success for the IGDA. Each year, our presence
and level of involvement with the conference increases - and 2001 was no
exception. We hosted a full rosters of sessions; eased developers sore feet
in our lobby-area lounge; conducted our Annual Meeting; put on a Suite
Night party and just had fun doing all that and more.
Of special importance was the success of the 1st annual Game Developers
Choice Awards, which was presented by the IGDA (as mentioned above).
Jump to IGDA site for a quick recap and a handful of behind-the-scenes pictures:
http://www.igda.org/gdc/gdc2001.htm
================
2 Current Events
================
2.1 E3 Expo and Workshop
------------------------
This year's E3 is from May 16 to 19 in Los Angeles. The IGDA will be there!
There will be an IGDA booth, and one of the conference workshops will be
hosted by Jason Della Rocca. More info coming soon...
Taking the First Step: A Design Doc Tutorial
Wednesday, May 16 - 9:00-12:00
Moderator: Jason Della Rocca of International Game Developers Association
Panelists: Warren Spector of ION Storm; James Ohlen of BioWare; Peter
Molyneux of Lionhead Studios; Kent Quirk of Cognitoy; Demis Hassabis of
Elixir Studios
http://www.e3expo.com/conference/conference_workshops.html#w1
2.2 SIGGRAPH
------------
This year's SIGGRAPH conference is from August 12 to 17 in Los Angeles. A
booth and a "Birds of a Feather" session are planned. More info coming soon...
http://www.siggraph.org/s2001
=================
3 Active Programs
=================
3.1 Committees
--------------
Education Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/education.htm
Co-chaired by: Warren Spector, studio director, ION Storm Austin
Doug Church
Online Games Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/online.htm
Chaired by: Alex Jarett, Chairman, IGDA
Software Patents Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/patents.htm
Violence Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/violence.htm
Chaired by: Jason Della Rocca, program director, IGDA
Womens Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/women.htm
3.2 Special Interest Groups
---------------------------
3D Graphics SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/3d_graphics.htm
Moderated by: Fred Gill, Technical Director, Kaboom! Studios
Game AI SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/game_ai.htm
Moderated by: Alexander Nareyek, ai-center.com
Eric Dybsand, Senior Consultant, Glacier Edge Technology
Steven Woodcock, Integration and Systems Lead, Raytheo
Game Audio SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/game_audio.htm
Moderated by: Rob Ross, Composer, Sound endeavourS
Independent Game Development SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/indie_games.htm
Moderated by: Steve Pavlina, CEO, Dexterity Software and President,
Association of Shareware Professionals
Jeff Tunnell, President, Garagegames
Machinima SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/machinima.htm
Moderated by: Hugh Hancock, Chairman, Strange Company
Online Games SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/online_games.htm
Moderated by: Alex Jarett, Chairman, IGDA
Crosbie Fitch, Senior Programmer, Computer Artworks
Project Management SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/project_management.htm
Moderated by: Trond Larsen, Producer, Funcom
QA/Testing SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/qa.htm
Moderated by: Doug Noël, Game Test Coordinator, EA.com Quality Assurance
Remote/External Development SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/remote.htm
Moderated by: Gabor Kadas, President, Human Soft Inc.
WAP and Mobile Entertainment SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/wap.htm
Moderated by: Markus Kassulke, Co-Founder and Manager, Handy Games
3.3 Chapters
------------
Chapter news:
- Montreal had a successful post-GDC gathering in March - check out the
summary and pictures:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/montreal.htm
- London is having their next gathering on April 12th (tentatively) - check
the details at the London Chapter page:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/london.htm
Chapters are up and running in the following areas:
Amsterdam
Baton Rouge, LA
Boston (Post Mortem)
Chicago
Columbus, OH
Denmark
Houston
Huntsville, AL
India
London
Malaysia
Miami
Montreal
New Jersey - North
New York City (The Gamoids)
Orlando
Seattle (Sputnik)
Taiwan
Tokyo
Utah
Those interested in these chapters, or in starting a new chapter are
encouraged to check out the details online:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chapters_main.htm
=================
4 Logistical Bits
=================
4.1 Thanks to our Sponsors!
---------------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our sponsors! Without the
support of these sponsors, and the continued backing from the developer
community, the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive.
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP
Gamasutra.com
Game Developer Magazine
Game Developers Conference
Metrowerks
NxN Software Inc.
The Computer Group, Inc.
Get more info at our Sponsors Index: http://www.igda.org/sponsors.htm
4.2 IGDA Registration Info
--------------------------
Your support is critical to the success of the IGDA, and our industry. Our
membership is made up of programmers, designers, artists, producers and
many other development professionals who see the importance of working
together to advance games and game development as a craft. There are dozens
of reasons to join the IGDA, ranging from personal career advancement to
more lofty industry-wide goals.
What are you waiting for? Join today!
http://www.igda.org/join.htm
4.3 Contact Info
----------------
Contact our membership coordinator if you have questions, comments or input.
Liz Wakefield
IGDA membership coordinator
liz@igda.org
IGDA Newsletter
===============
April 4, 2001
========================================
0.0 A word from the Chairman
1 Newsworthy Items
1.1 Board of Director Elections in Progress. Vote!
1.2 Developers in the Spotlight
1.3 Successful GDC for the IGDA
2 Current Events
2.1 E3 Expo and Workshop
2.2 SIGGRAPH
3 Active Programs
3.1 Committees
3.2 Special Interest Groups
3.3 Chapters
4 Logistical Bits
4.1 Thanks to our Sponsors!
4.2 IGDA Registration Info
4.3 Contact Info
========================================
============================
0.0 A word from the Chairman
============================
Dear IGDA Members,
What a terrific GDC this was for the IGDA! It was great to meet many of you
at the show, and to see those of you participating in IGDA activities. By all
accounts, the Game Developers Choice Awards ceremony was very well
received, and the SIG, Chapter and Committee meetings were all very active.
We're proud to announce, that just before the Annual Meeting, we were able
to finalize the agreement between IGDA and IGDN! For those of you
who have been around for a while, you can appreciate the importance of us
bringing our community back together. Finally, we had a very successful
Annual Meeting, where our candidates for the board were able to present
their philosophies and mix with the members who attended.
This month's newsletter includes updates on all of this, plus more.
Be sure to take a moment to review your election ballot and vote. Your
active participation is very important to keeping this community strong.
Alex
Alex Jarett
Chairman
==================
1 Newsworthy Items
==================
1.1 Board of Director elections in progress. Vote!
--------------------------------------------------
We are pleased to announce that we have twelve excellent candidates to fill
the two vacant seats on the IGDA's board of directors. The list of candidates
and their statements can be read online:
http://www.igda.org/candidates.htm
The IGDA's voting election process is done on an "approval voting" basis.
The organization's election procedures dictate that members are entitled to
vote for as many, or as few, of the candidates as you like (check the box
next to their names). Those two candidates with the most votes overall will
be elected to the board.
All IGDA members should receive election materials in the mail any day now.
Return your ballot by mail, or fax to 415-947-6090 before April 15.
Alternately, the same ballot can be printed out and returned:
http://www.igda.org/directors_ballot.pdf
Please take a moment to review the candidates' statements and make your
selections. Please return (or fax) the pre-addressed, stamped ballot to us
prior to the April 15th deadline.
1.2 Developers in the Spotlight
-------------------------------
The recipients of the 1st annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been
posted to the IGDA site, along with press releases describing the recipients
of the Lifetime Achievement and First Penguin awards:
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_4.htm
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_3.htm
The ceremony itself was a blast, and the IGDA would like to extend its
thanks to everyone who participated. While we are working on our ceremony
summary report, you can check out the following coverage:
http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20010324/awards_01.htm
http://www.gamespy.com/articles/march01/gdcawards/
1.3 Successful GDC for the IGDA
-------------------------------
This year's GDC was a great success for the IGDA. Each year, our presence
and level of involvement with the conference increases - and 2001 was no
exception. We hosted a full rosters of sessions; eased developers sore feet
in our lobby-area lounge; conducted our Annual Meeting; put on a Suite
Night party and just had fun doing all that and more.
Of special importance was the success of the 1st annual Game Developers
Choice Awards, which was presented by the IGDA (as mentioned above).
Jump to IGDA site for a quick recap and a handful of behind-the-scenes pictures:
http://www.igda.org/gdc/gdc2001.htm
================
2 Current Events
================
2.1 E3 Expo and Workshop
------------------------
This year's E3 is from May 16 to 19 in Los Angeles. The IGDA will be there!
There will be an IGDA booth, and one of the conference workshops will be
hosted by Jason Della Rocca. More info coming soon...
Taking the First Step: A Design Doc Tutorial
Wednesday, May 16 - 9:00-12:00
Moderator: Jason Della Rocca of International Game Developers Association
Panelists: Warren Spector of ION Storm; James Ohlen of BioWare; Peter
Molyneux of Lionhead Studios; Kent Quirk of Cognitoy; Demis Hassabis of
Elixir Studios
http://www.e3expo.com/conference/conference_workshops.html#w1
2.2 SIGGRAPH
------------
This year's SIGGRAPH conference is from August 12 to 17 in Los Angeles. A
booth and a "Birds of a Feather" session are planned. More info coming soon...
http://www.siggraph.org/s2001
=================
3 Active Programs
=================
3.1 Committees
--------------
Education Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/education.htm
Co-chaired by: Warren Spector, studio director, ION Storm Austin
Doug Church
Online Games Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/online.htm
Chaired by: Alex Jarett, Chairman, IGDA
Software Patents Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/patents.htm
Violence Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/violence.htm
Chaired by: Jason Della Rocca, program director, IGDA
Womens Committee
http://www.igda.org/Committees/women.htm
3.2 Special Interest Groups
---------------------------
3D Graphics SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/3d_graphics.htm
Moderated by: Fred Gill, Technical Director, Kaboom! Studios
Game AI SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/game_ai.htm
Moderated by: Alexander Nareyek, ai-center.com
Eric Dybsand, Senior Consultant, Glacier Edge Technology
Steven Woodcock, Integration and Systems Lead, Raytheo
Game Audio SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/game_audio.htm
Moderated by: Rob Ross, Composer, Sound endeavourS
Independent Game Development SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/indie_games.htm
Moderated by: Steve Pavlina, CEO, Dexterity Software and President,
Association of Shareware Professionals
Jeff Tunnell, President, Garagegames
Machinima SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/machinima.htm
Moderated by: Hugh Hancock, Chairman, Strange Company
Online Games SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/online_games.htm
Moderated by: Alex Jarett, Chairman, IGDA
Crosbie Fitch, Senior Programmer, Computer Artworks
Project Management SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/project_management.htm
Moderated by: Trond Larsen, Producer, Funcom
QA/Testing SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/qa.htm
Moderated by: Doug Noël, Game Test Coordinator, EA.com Quality Assurance
Remote/External Development SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/remote.htm
Moderated by: Gabor Kadas, President, Human Soft Inc.
WAP and Mobile Entertainment SIG
http://www.igda.org/SIGs/wap.htm
Moderated by: Markus Kassulke, Co-Founder and Manager, Handy Games
3.3 Chapters
------------
Chapter news:
- Montreal had a successful post-GDC gathering in March - check out the
summary and pictures:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/montreal.htm
- London is having their next gathering on April 12th (tentatively) - check
the details at the London Chapter page:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/london.htm
Chapters are up and running in the following areas:
Amsterdam
Baton Rouge, LA
Boston (Post Mortem)
Chicago
Columbus, OH
Denmark
Houston
Huntsville, AL
India
London
Malaysia
Miami
Montreal
New Jersey - North
New York City (The Gamoids)
Orlando
Seattle (Sputnik)
Taiwan
Tokyo
Utah
Those interested in these chapters, or in starting a new chapter are
encouraged to check out the details online:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chapters_main.htm
=================
4 Logistical Bits
=================
4.1 Thanks to our Sponsors!
---------------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our sponsors! Without the
support of these sponsors, and the continued backing from the developer
community, the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive.
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP
Gamasutra.com
Game Developer Magazine
Game Developers Conference
Metrowerks
NxN Software Inc.
The Computer Group, Inc.
Get more info at our Sponsors Index: http://www.igda.org/sponsors.htm
4.2 IGDA Registration Info
--------------------------
Your support is critical to the success of the IGDA, and our industry. Our
membership is made up of programmers, designers, artists, producers and
many other development professionals who see the importance of working
together to advance games and game development as a craft. There are dozens
of reasons to join the IGDA, ranging from personal career advancement to
more lofty industry-wide goals.
What are you waiting for? Join today!
http://www.igda.org/join.htm
4.3 Contact Info
----------------
Contact our membership coordinator if you have questions, comments or input.
Liz Wakefield
IGDA membership coordinator
liz@igda.org
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