IGDA Newsletter - February 2003
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IGDA Newsletter - February 2003
===============================
==============================
0: A Word From Graeme Devine
1: IGDA News
- Nominees Named for Game Developers Choice Awards
- Board of Director Nominations
- Leading Game Developers and Academics Unite at Academic Summit
- Culture Clash: Hit Me Baby, One More Time
- Famous Last Words: Big Bad Non-Competes
- The Games Game: Hopeful Designers Must Answer Tough Questions
2: Chapter Updates
3: Industry News
- Online Game Addiction Discussed
- Cops Report on GTA Desensitizing Killers
- Workshop on "Serious Games"
- Creating a Culture of Ideas
- Games Continue Dance with Senators, the Courts, etc...
- Transmedia Storytelling: The Future of Convergence
- Supreme Court Upholds 20 Year Extension to Copyrights
4: Upcoming Industry Events
5: Logistical Bits
===========================
===========================
0:A Word From Graeme Devine
===========================
Dear Members and friends,
The IGDA Board Elections are upon us! See below for nomination details.
So why should you get involved? Well, I wondered the same thing myself a
couple of years ago. I initially got involved in the IGDA because I just
knew I should. I was concerned about the process of making games changing
and wanted to see as an industry body what we could do. Over the past two
years I've certainly seen what the IGDA can do as an industry body. As a
board member you become aware of the bigger picture the group looks at:
business, education, violence, IP rights, women in gaming, and so forth.
And, as a board member you come to realize that it's the membership driving
these issues and that together as a body we do make a difference.
On that note, I'd encourage you all to get more involved with the IGDA. Do
your part to make a difference.
Those willing to take on the important role of leading the IGDA should read
below about the board nominations and go to the IGDA website itself to look
at what we've done and what we need to do. I also believe the board
benefits from the continuing changing dynamic of new blood and new ideas,
so I'm not seeking re-election when my terms ends. Okay, quit with the
cheering.
Oh, and congrats to all the Choice Award nominees! See you all at GDC!
Graeme Devine
Chairperson, IGDA
===========
1:IGDA News
===========
Nominees Named for Game Developers Choice Awards
------------------------------------------------
The nominees for the Third Annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been
announced. The recipients will be revealed at the ceremony on March 6,
during the Game Developers Conference. Nominations were free of charge and
open to all professional game developers, regardless of membership or
affiliation, ensuring that the nominees reflect the development community's
opinions.
"To be recognized by our peers is, without a doubt, one of the greatest
forms of recognition we can receive," proclaimed Chris Taylor, President of
Rookie Studio nominee Gas Powered Games. "As our industry grows and
develops, we are happy to be a part of and recognized by, the great wealth
of talent that is all around us."
Check the Choice Awards web site for the complete list of nominees. Congrats!
http://www.igda.org/awards/
Board of Director Nominations
-----------------------------
We would like to invite you to submit nominations for the IGDA board of
directors. The next election will be held at the GDC and in the two weeks
following, and we are filling three open board seats. Nominations are due
Tuesday, February 18th.
The game industry is still developing both as a business and an art form.
Influencing the industry's growth in positive directions requires
leadership. If you care about making games and feel you could serve the
IGDA, we strongly encourage you to contact us about your candidacy
immediately. If you know someone you feel would contribute well, please
contact that person now and encourage him or her to run for an IGDA board seat.
Please review the complete details on the election and submission process.
http://www.igda.org/board/elections.php
Leading Game Developers and Academics Unite at Academic Summit
--------------------------------------------------------------
Produced by the IGDA's Education Committee, the second annual Academic
Summit will take place March 4-5, at the GDC. The goal of the IGDA Academic
Summit is to foster the growth and development of the video game industry
by supporting new research projects, taking a more critical look at the
study of games and by ensuring graduates, who have studied video game
development, come to the game industry with a solid foundation of knowledge.
The two-day summit will include lectures, case studies and panel
discussions covering theoretical research and the study of games,
curriculum and instruction, and commercial applications of academic
research. The focus will be on group interaction and discussion, exploring
ideas and aspirations for industry/academic relations, and implementation
strategies for the future.
Jump to the GDC web site for full details on the Academic Summit.
http://www.gdconf.com/conference/academicsummit.htm
Culture Clash Column: Hit Me Baby, One More Time
------------------------------------------------
"Culture Clash" is our new column by Matthew Sakey that will discuss
culture-oriented issues of gaming, ranging from the evolution of critical
language for understanding this medium to the culture of gaming and how the
non-gaming public perceives the industry.
This month, Matt looks at the concept of game remakes and sequels...
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/clash_Feb03.php
Famous Last Words Column: Big Bad Non-Competes
----------------------------------------------
Our monthly "Famous Last Words" legal column has been updated for February
with a discussion of employee-employer non-compete and confidentially clauses.
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/lastwords_Feb03.php
The Games Game Column: Hopeful Designers Must Answer Tough Questions
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Tom Sloper's monthly "Games Game" column has been updated for February with
some advice on answering tough questions during an interview.
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/gamesgame_Feb03.php
============================
A Word From: Alias|Wavefront
============================
Don't miss out on Maya events this year at GDC! Want to learn time saving
techniques, optimized workflows and get valuable tips from the experts in
your field? Attend Maya Masterclasses on March 2nd and 3rd. Early bird
pricing is in effect until February 21, 2003. AND mingle with your peers at
this year's GDC Maya UserGroup Meeting on Friday March 7, 2003. Get full
details on both events online:
http://www.aliaswavefront.com/maya/masterclasses
============================
=================
2:Chapter Updates
=================
Austin
Expert Panel Discusses Game Addictions
http://www.austingamedevelopers.org/2003-1-21/index.html
Colorado
Game Critique and Analysis part 1 led by David Thomas
http://www.coloradogamedev.org/20030106.html
Montreal
Graeme Devine Melts Montreal Developers
http://www.igda.org/montreal/reports/summary_Jan03.htm
Houston
Tony Ray of Even Balance speaks about Punk Buster
http://www.polygonists.org/igda11
New Jersey North
Summary of the January meeting
http://www.igda.org/njnorth/nj_summary_jan03.htm
DC & Vicinity
Intellectual Property and GDIP
http://www.igda.org/dc/2003_01_25/report.htm
Southern Michigan
Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation with Discreet
http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=4034
Boston
Boston Post Mortem monthly meeting
http://www.bostonpostmortem.org/
Atlanta
Allen Partridge from Insight Interactive Games will be speaking
http://www.igda.org/atlanta/
New Jersey North
GDC preparation - resume review, more GDC tips, t-shirt creation and more
http://www.igda.org/njnorth/
Birmingham
B'ham Chapter Inaugural Meeting
http://www.igda.org/birmingham/meeting_feb03.htm
DC & Vicinity
Next Meeting: February 22 - GMU Johnson Center
http://www.igda.org/dc
North Carolina Triangle
Scion Studios' Mike Capps to speak at February meeting
http://www.igda.org/nctriangle/meetings.htm
====================
A Word From: Kaydara
====================
Kaydara and the IGDA offer you an incredible deal on Kaydara's renown 3D
character animation application, MOTIONBUILDER(tm). For just $100, you can
purchase a FULL PRODUCTION copy (1-year license) of the MOTIONBUILDER
Freelancer Edition, complete with support from Kaydara!
"MOTIONBUILDER is second to none and a god-send to the way we work. It was
an indispensable tool for the animators working on 'The Getaway'", Gavin
Moore, Sony Soho.
To order your Freelance Edition now:
http://sv3.3dbuzz.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=5
For more info on MOTIONBUILDER(tm):
http://www.kaydara.com/products/?filename=MOTIONBUILDER
====================
===============
3:Industry News
===============
Online Game Addiction Discussed
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=515
Cops Report on GTA Desensitizing Killers
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=511
Workshop on "Serious Games"
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=510
Creating a Culture of Ideas
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=508
Games Continue Dance with Senators, the Courts, etc...
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=506
Transmedia Storytelling: The Future of Convergence
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=505
Supreme Court Upholds 20 Year Extension to Copyrights
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=504
==========================
4:Upcoming Industry Events
==========================
Taipei Game Show
http://www.tca.org.tw/2003cem
21-24 February Taipei, Taiwan
D.I.C.E. Summit
27-28 February, Las Vegas, NV
http://www.interactive.org/dice/
Game Developers Conference
http://www.gdconf.com/
4-8 March, San Jose, CA
Russian Game Developers Conference
http://www.kriconf.ru/
21-22 March, Moscow, Russia
Technologies for Interactive Digital Storytelling & Entertainment
http://www.zgdv.de/TIDSE03/
24-26 March, Darmstadt, Germany
Milia
http://www.milia.com/
26-28 March, Cannes, France
digifest
http://www.dxnet.net/digifest/
26-29 March, Toronto, Canada
=================
4 Logistical Bits
=================
Thanks to our Partners!
-----------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our Partners! Without their
support the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive.
Academy of Art College
Alias|Wavefront
Criterion Software
Havok
Kaydara
Mary-Margaret.com
Further details and a complete list of Partners are available online:
http://www.igda.org/partners
Newsletter Subscription
-----------------------
You can update your subscription details via your MyProfile page:
http://www.igda.org/membership/myprofile.php
If you get "stuck", simply contact us.
IGDA Registration
-----------------
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
Contact Information
-------------------
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, comments or input.
http://www.igda.org/contact.php
Phone: +1-415-947-6235
Email: http://www.igda.org/contact.php
IGDA Newsletter - February 2003
===============================
==============================
0: A Word From Graeme Devine
1: IGDA News
- Nominees Named for Game Developers Choice Awards
- Board of Director Nominations
- Leading Game Developers and Academics Unite at Academic Summit
- Culture Clash: Hit Me Baby, One More Time
- Famous Last Words: Big Bad Non-Competes
- The Games Game: Hopeful Designers Must Answer Tough Questions
2: Chapter Updates
3: Industry News
- Online Game Addiction Discussed
- Cops Report on GTA Desensitizing Killers
- Workshop on "Serious Games"
- Creating a Culture of Ideas
- Games Continue Dance with Senators, the Courts, etc...
- Transmedia Storytelling: The Future of Convergence
- Supreme Court Upholds 20 Year Extension to Copyrights
4: Upcoming Industry Events
5: Logistical Bits
===========================
===========================
0:A Word From Graeme Devine
===========================
Dear Members and friends,
The IGDA Board Elections are upon us! See below for nomination details.
So why should you get involved? Well, I wondered the same thing myself a
couple of years ago. I initially got involved in the IGDA because I just
knew I should. I was concerned about the process of making games changing
and wanted to see as an industry body what we could do. Over the past two
years I've certainly seen what the IGDA can do as an industry body. As a
board member you become aware of the bigger picture the group looks at:
business, education, violence, IP rights, women in gaming, and so forth.
And, as a board member you come to realize that it's the membership driving
these issues and that together as a body we do make a difference.
On that note, I'd encourage you all to get more involved with the IGDA. Do
your part to make a difference.
Those willing to take on the important role of leading the IGDA should read
below about the board nominations and go to the IGDA website itself to look
at what we've done and what we need to do. I also believe the board
benefits from the continuing changing dynamic of new blood and new ideas,
so I'm not seeking re-election when my terms ends. Okay, quit with the
cheering.
Oh, and congrats to all the Choice Award nominees! See you all at GDC!
Graeme Devine
Chairperson, IGDA
===========
1:IGDA News
===========
Nominees Named for Game Developers Choice Awards
------------------------------------------------
The nominees for the Third Annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been
announced. The recipients will be revealed at the ceremony on March 6,
during the Game Developers Conference. Nominations were free of charge and
open to all professional game developers, regardless of membership or
affiliation, ensuring that the nominees reflect the development community's
opinions.
"To be recognized by our peers is, without a doubt, one of the greatest
forms of recognition we can receive," proclaimed Chris Taylor, President of
Rookie Studio nominee Gas Powered Games. "As our industry grows and
develops, we are happy to be a part of and recognized by, the great wealth
of talent that is all around us."
Check the Choice Awards web site for the complete list of nominees. Congrats!
http://www.igda.org/awards/
Board of Director Nominations
-----------------------------
We would like to invite you to submit nominations for the IGDA board of
directors. The next election will be held at the GDC and in the two weeks
following, and we are filling three open board seats. Nominations are due
Tuesday, February 18th.
The game industry is still developing both as a business and an art form.
Influencing the industry's growth in positive directions requires
leadership. If you care about making games and feel you could serve the
IGDA, we strongly encourage you to contact us about your candidacy
immediately. If you know someone you feel would contribute well, please
contact that person now and encourage him or her to run for an IGDA board seat.
Please review the complete details on the election and submission process.
http://www.igda.org/board/elections.php
Leading Game Developers and Academics Unite at Academic Summit
--------------------------------------------------------------
Produced by the IGDA's Education Committee, the second annual Academic
Summit will take place March 4-5, at the GDC. The goal of the IGDA Academic
Summit is to foster the growth and development of the video game industry
by supporting new research projects, taking a more critical look at the
study of games and by ensuring graduates, who have studied video game
development, come to the game industry with a solid foundation of knowledge.
The two-day summit will include lectures, case studies and panel
discussions covering theoretical research and the study of games,
curriculum and instruction, and commercial applications of academic
research. The focus will be on group interaction and discussion, exploring
ideas and aspirations for industry/academic relations, and implementation
strategies for the future.
Jump to the GDC web site for full details on the Academic Summit.
http://www.gdconf.com/conference/academicsummit.htm
Culture Clash Column: Hit Me Baby, One More Time
------------------------------------------------
"Culture Clash" is our new column by Matthew Sakey that will discuss
culture-oriented issues of gaming, ranging from the evolution of critical
language for understanding this medium to the culture of gaming and how the
non-gaming public perceives the industry.
This month, Matt looks at the concept of game remakes and sequels...
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/clash_Feb03.php
Famous Last Words Column: Big Bad Non-Competes
----------------------------------------------
Our monthly "Famous Last Words" legal column has been updated for February
with a discussion of employee-employer non-compete and confidentially clauses.
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/lastwords_Feb03.php
The Games Game Column: Hopeful Designers Must Answer Tough Questions
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Tom Sloper's monthly "Games Game" column has been updated for February with
some advice on answering tough questions during an interview.
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/gamesgame_Feb03.php
============================
A Word From: Alias|Wavefront
============================
Don't miss out on Maya events this year at GDC! Want to learn time saving
techniques, optimized workflows and get valuable tips from the experts in
your field? Attend Maya Masterclasses on March 2nd and 3rd. Early bird
pricing is in effect until February 21, 2003. AND mingle with your peers at
this year's GDC Maya UserGroup Meeting on Friday March 7, 2003. Get full
details on both events online:
http://www.aliaswavefront.com/maya/masterclasses
============================
=================
2:Chapter Updates
=================
Austin
Expert Panel Discusses Game Addictions
http://www.austingamedevelopers.org/2003-1-21/index.html
Colorado
Game Critique and Analysis part 1 led by David Thomas
http://www.coloradogamedev.org/20030106.html
Montreal
Graeme Devine Melts Montreal Developers
http://www.igda.org/montreal/reports/summary_Jan03.htm
Houston
Tony Ray of Even Balance speaks about Punk Buster
http://www.polygonists.org/igda11
New Jersey North
Summary of the January meeting
http://www.igda.org/njnorth/nj_summary_jan03.htm
DC & Vicinity
Intellectual Property and GDIP
http://www.igda.org/dc/2003_01_25/report.htm
Southern Michigan
Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation with Discreet
http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=4034
Boston
Boston Post Mortem monthly meeting
http://www.bostonpostmortem.org/
Atlanta
Allen Partridge from Insight Interactive Games will be speaking
http://www.igda.org/atlanta/
New Jersey North
GDC preparation - resume review, more GDC tips, t-shirt creation and more
http://www.igda.org/njnorth/
Birmingham
B'ham Chapter Inaugural Meeting
http://www.igda.org/birmingham/meeting_feb03.htm
DC & Vicinity
Next Meeting: February 22 - GMU Johnson Center
http://www.igda.org/dc
North Carolina Triangle
Scion Studios' Mike Capps to speak at February meeting
http://www.igda.org/nctriangle/meetings.htm
====================
A Word From: Kaydara
====================
Kaydara and the IGDA offer you an incredible deal on Kaydara's renown 3D
character animation application, MOTIONBUILDER(tm). For just $100, you can
purchase a FULL PRODUCTION copy (1-year license) of the MOTIONBUILDER
Freelancer Edition, complete with support from Kaydara!
"MOTIONBUILDER is second to none and a god-send to the way we work. It was
an indispensable tool for the animators working on 'The Getaway'", Gavin
Moore, Sony Soho.
To order your Freelance Edition now:
http://sv3.3dbuzz.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=5
For more info on MOTIONBUILDER(tm):
http://www.kaydara.com/products/?filename=MOTIONBUILDER
====================
===============
3:Industry News
===============
Online Game Addiction Discussed
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=515
Cops Report on GTA Desensitizing Killers
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=511
Workshop on "Serious Games"
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=510
Creating a Culture of Ideas
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=508
Games Continue Dance with Senators, the Courts, etc...
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=506
Transmedia Storytelling: The Future of Convergence
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=505
Supreme Court Upholds 20 Year Extension to Copyrights
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/news_item.php?nid=504
==========================
4:Upcoming Industry Events
==========================
Taipei Game Show
http://www.tca.org.tw/2003cem
21-24 February Taipei, Taiwan
D.I.C.E. Summit
27-28 February, Las Vegas, NV
http://www.interactive.org/dice/
Game Developers Conference
http://www.gdconf.com/
4-8 March, San Jose, CA
Russian Game Developers Conference
http://www.kriconf.ru/
21-22 March, Moscow, Russia
Technologies for Interactive Digital Storytelling & Entertainment
http://www.zgdv.de/TIDSE03/
24-26 March, Darmstadt, Germany
Milia
http://www.milia.com/
26-28 March, Cannes, France
digifest
http://www.dxnet.net/digifest/
26-29 March, Toronto, Canada
=================
4 Logistical Bits
=================
Thanks to our Partners!
-----------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our Partners! Without their
support the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive.
Academy of Art College
Alias|Wavefront
Criterion Software
Havok
Kaydara
Mary-Margaret.com
Further details and a complete list of Partners are available online:
http://www.igda.org/partners
Newsletter Subscription
-----------------------
You can update your subscription details via your MyProfile page:
http://www.igda.org/membership/myprofile.php
If you get "stuck", simply contact us.
IGDA Registration
-----------------
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
Contact Information
-------------------
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, comments or input.
http://www.igda.org/contact.php
Phone: +1-415-947-6235
Email: http://www.igda.org/contact.php
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