IGDA Newsletter - January 2008
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IGDA Newsletter - January 2008
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Table of Contents
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0: A Word From Mitzi McGilvray
1: IGDA Action at GDC 2008: Party, Scholars, T-shirts, Summits...
2: Event Action: i3D, GDC, GameON:Finance
3: Columns Update
4: Chapter Meetings/Reports
x: Logistical Bits & Unsubscribe Info
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==============================
0: A Word From Mitzi McGilvray
==============================
Dear Members and friends,
As GDC approaches, many of us are preparing for our numerous meetings, setting our schedules to make sure we can attend the most pertinent lectures and finishing the final arrangements on our travel plans. One of my biggest regrets after each GDC is always that I did not get enough time with my long time industry friends - whom I only get to see at conferences. I urge everyone to schedule a bit of "personal" time at GDC to catch up with your favorite industry folks. If you're not attending, then why not arrange to meet up at your next local IGDA chapter meeting.
And, on the subject of setting your schedule for GDC, I would like to encourage everyone to stop by the IGDA roundtable I'm hosting with Jason Della Rocca titled "Game Industry Advance: An IGDA Open House" (Wednesday 9am or Friday 10:30am, Room 113 North Hall). This is an excellent opportunity to share your thoughts and feedback with us, and catch up with some of those industry buddies who just so happen to be IGDA members too.
- Mitzi McGilvray
Chairperson, IGDA
VP Casual Games, TikGames
***********************************************************
** Ad: Autodesk at GDC 2008: Create. Animate. Integrate. **
***********************************************************
Visit Autodesk at GDC 2008 to see how the latest releases of Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder, and Mudbox 3D solutions are helping artists at the world's leading game development facilities create, animate and integrate like never before. We'll be featuring latest technology and the brilliant work of our customers including visionaries from Flagship Studios, Harmonix Systems, Infinity Ward, Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Midway Games, Ubisoft and more in our theater and conference sessions.
Learn more at:
http://www.autodesk.com/gdc2008
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1: IGDA Action at GDC 2008
==========================
Each year the IGDA works hard to maximize the GDC experience for our members and the game development community. Complete details on everything we've got cooking is online:
http://www.igda.org/gdc08/
Here are some highlights:
** IGDA Members-Only Party
Date: Tuesday, February 19th
Time: 8pm - midnight
Location: Westin on Market
There are over 850 members already RSVPd to attend! Jump online for details and to RSVP:
http://www.igda.org/gdc08/rsvp_gdcparty_08.php
** IGDA Annual General Meeting
Date: Thursday, February 21st
Time: 1:15pm - 2:15pm (boxed lunches will be available)
Location: West Hall #3020
** GDC Student Scholars
25 students have been selected among hundreds of scholarship applicants to experience GDC. Check out the eclectic batch of 2008 students:
http://www.igda.org/scholarships/
** IGDA Summits
The IGDA is hosting to longform sub-events at GDC on the Monday/Tuesday:
- IGDA Education Summit:
http://gdconf.com/conference/edusig.htm
- IGDA Government and Associations Summit:
http://www.igda.org/gas/
** Content Sessions + Group Gatherings
The IGDA is hosting over 20 content sessions and 14 "group gatherings" throughout the conference. Topics range from quality of life to credits standards, from censorship to ARGs and includes our ever popular rant session.
** Members-Only T-Shirt + Ribbon
Members are welcome to stop by the IGDA booth (#944, West Hall lobby) to grab this year's exclusive t-shirt. Non-members can sign up for membership and walk away with a t-shirt on-site. Also, all members will get a membership ribbon for the GDC badge.
For full details and updates on the above IGDA activities, please jump to the dedicated IGDA at GDC info page:
http://www.igda.org/gdc08/
*****************************************
** Ad: Game Developers Conference 2008 **
*****************************************
February 18-22, San Francisco
The Game Developers Conference is the world's largest industry-only event dedicated to the advancement of interactive entertainment. More than 16,000 game industry professionals will convene in San Francisco for learning, networking, and inspiration with their peers, discussing the most current and relevant issues facing game development today.
- KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED:
-- Ray Kurzweil, Inventor and Futurist
-- John Schappert, Microsoft
- New Featured Speakers Lineup
- Digital Preview Guide Now Available
Don't forget to register and book your hotel room early! IGDA members receive an automatic $50 discount!
http://www.gdconf.com/?cid=GDC08_QUENX4
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2: Event Action: i3D, GDC, GameON:Finance
=========================================
Member discounts at upcoming events and related event action include:
- $50 member discount for i3D: Symposium on Interactive 3D & Games in Redwood City, CA (February 15-17)
- $50 member discount for Game Developers Conference in San Francisco (February 18-22)
Full discount details and links available online:
http://www.igda.org/events/
Also, check out the trip "report" from the executive director's recent trip to Toronto:
- GameOn:Finance + IGDA-Toronto:
http://www.realitypanic.com/archives/350
=================
3: Columns Update
=================
Monthly columns have been updated:
Famous Last Words
-----------------
"Royalty Calculations"
- Insight into how royalty amounts are set
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/lastwords_Jan08.php
Culture Clash
-------------
"Talking with Transistors - The dialogue problem"
- Exploring the current state of in-game dialogue
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/clash_Jan08.php
The Games Game
--------------
"Does Size Matter: Big vs Small Developers"
- Career prospects at different sized studios
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/gamesgame_Jan08.php
===========================
4: Chapter Meetings/Reports
===========================
Complete list of chapter reports and upcoming meetings:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/updates.php
Japan
Saturday, February 9 > Mathematics for Game Programmer
http://www.igda.jp/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1310
Detroit
Wednesday, January 30 > Game Demo Night!
http://www.igdadetroit.org/?p=73
Montreal
Wednesday, January 30 > Guitar Hero III competition + Rock Band action
http://www.igda.org/montreal/archives/2008/01/january_30th_gu.html
Perth
Tuesday, January 29 > Tony Oakden set to discuss his experiences producing BioShock PC
http://www.igda.org/perth/
Israel
Monday, January 28 > IGDA and GameIS bi-monthly get together for drinks
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=21709721576
Japan
Report, January 18 > Article information List: Canadian Industry report by three journalists in the Canadian Embassy
http://www.igda.jp/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1313
Toronto
Report, January 16 > Guest Speaker Triple Bill: Jason Della Rocca, One Laptop Per Child, TO Jam
http://www.igda.org/toronto/toronto_summary_011608.htm
Salt Lake City
Report, January 8 > XBox Live Arcade / WiiWare for the Professional and Indie Developer
http://www.igda.org/slc/jan08mr.htm
Albuquerque
Report, December 16 > December Meet-up Recap
http://www.igda.org/albuquerque/history.html
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x: Logistical Bits
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Unsubscribe/Subscribe to Newsletter
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To unsubscribe simply send an email with the subject "unsubscribe" to igda@igda.org.
Or, you can update your newsletter subscription details via your MyProfile page:
http://www.igda.org/membership/myprofile.php
Thanks to our Partners
----------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our Partners! Especially those who just joined us, or recently renewed their commitment to support the game development community:
- Cal State Fullerton Extension
- CellPerformance.com
- DeVry University
- Houston Community College
- IGN Entertainment - ModCenter.com
- University of Lincoln
Without their support the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive.
Further details and a complete list of Partners are available online:
http://www.igda.org/partners
Contact Information
-------------------
Please contact us if you have questions, comments or input:
http://www.igda.org/contact.php
19 Mantua Road
Mount Royal, New Jersey
USA 08061
RSS Feeds for IGDA News and Chapter Updates
-------------------------------------------
The IGDA web site has RSS feeds for IGDA news (eg, org announcements, committee work, etc) and chapter updates (eg, upcoming meetings, event reports). Those using RSS readers can point to:
IGDA News: http://www.igda.org/igda_news_rss.php
IGDA Chapter Updates: http://www.igda.org/igda_chapters_rss.php
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IGDA Newsletter - January 2008
==============================
=================
Table of Contents
=================
0: A Word From Mitzi McGilvray
1: IGDA Action at GDC 2008: Party, Scholars, T-shirts, Summits...
2: Event Action: i3D, GDC, GameON:Finance
3: Columns Update
4: Chapter Meetings/Reports
x: Logistical Bits & Unsubscribe Info
=================
==============================
0: A Word From Mitzi McGilvray
==============================
Dear Members and friends,
As GDC approaches, many of us are preparing for our numerous meetings, setting our schedules to make sure we can attend the most pertinent lectures and finishing the final arrangements on our travel plans. One of my biggest regrets after each GDC is always that I did not get enough time with my long time industry friends - whom I only get to see at conferences. I urge everyone to schedule a bit of "personal" time at GDC to catch up with your favorite industry folks. If you're not attending, then why not arrange to meet up at your next local IGDA chapter meeting.
And, on the subject of setting your schedule for GDC, I would like to encourage everyone to stop by the IGDA roundtable I'm hosting with Jason Della Rocca titled "Game Industry Advance: An IGDA Open House" (Wednesday 9am or Friday 10:30am, Room 113 North Hall). This is an excellent opportunity to share your thoughts and feedback with us, and catch up with some of those industry buddies who just so happen to be IGDA members too.
- Mitzi McGilvray
Chairperson, IGDA
VP Casual Games, TikGames
***********************************************************
** Ad: Autodesk at GDC 2008: Create. Animate. Integrate. **
***********************************************************
Visit Autodesk at GDC 2008 to see how the latest releases of Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder, and Mudbox 3D solutions are helping artists at the world's leading game development facilities create, animate and integrate like never before. We'll be featuring latest technology and the brilliant work of our customers including visionaries from Flagship Studios, Harmonix Systems, Infinity Ward, Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Midway Games, Ubisoft and more in our theater and conference sessions.
Learn more at:
http://www.autodesk.com/gdc2008
***********************************************************
==========================
1: IGDA Action at GDC 2008
==========================
Each year the IGDA works hard to maximize the GDC experience for our members and the game development community. Complete details on everything we've got cooking is online:
http://www.igda.org/gdc08/
Here are some highlights:
** IGDA Members-Only Party
Date: Tuesday, February 19th
Time: 8pm - midnight
Location: Westin on Market
There are over 850 members already RSVPd to attend! Jump online for details and to RSVP:
http://www.igda.org/gdc08/rsvp_gdcparty_08.php
** IGDA Annual General Meeting
Date: Thursday, February 21st
Time: 1:15pm - 2:15pm (boxed lunches will be available)
Location: West Hall #3020
** GDC Student Scholars
25 students have been selected among hundreds of scholarship applicants to experience GDC. Check out the eclectic batch of 2008 students:
http://www.igda.org/scholarships/
** IGDA Summits
The IGDA is hosting to longform sub-events at GDC on the Monday/Tuesday:
- IGDA Education Summit:
http://gdconf.com/conference/edusig.htm
- IGDA Government and Associations Summit:
http://www.igda.org/gas/
** Content Sessions + Group Gatherings
The IGDA is hosting over 20 content sessions and 14 "group gatherings" throughout the conference. Topics range from quality of life to credits standards, from censorship to ARGs and includes our ever popular rant session.
** Members-Only T-Shirt + Ribbon
Members are welcome to stop by the IGDA booth (#944, West Hall lobby) to grab this year's exclusive t-shirt. Non-members can sign up for membership and walk away with a t-shirt on-site. Also, all members will get a membership ribbon for the GDC badge.
For full details and updates on the above IGDA activities, please jump to the dedicated IGDA at GDC info page:
http://www.igda.org/gdc08/
*****************************************
** Ad: Game Developers Conference 2008 **
*****************************************
February 18-22, San Francisco
The Game Developers Conference is the world's largest industry-only event dedicated to the advancement of interactive entertainment. More than 16,000 game industry professionals will convene in San Francisco for learning, networking, and inspiration with their peers, discussing the most current and relevant issues facing game development today.
- KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED:
-- Ray Kurzweil, Inventor and Futurist
-- John Schappert, Microsoft
- New Featured Speakers Lineup
- Digital Preview Guide Now Available
Don't forget to register and book your hotel room early! IGDA members receive an automatic $50 discount!
http://www.gdconf.com/?cid=GDC08_QUENX4
****************************************
=========================================
2: Event Action: i3D, GDC, GameON:Finance
=========================================
Member discounts at upcoming events and related event action include:
- $50 member discount for i3D: Symposium on Interactive 3D & Games in Redwood City, CA (February 15-17)
- $50 member discount for Game Developers Conference in San Francisco (February 18-22)
Full discount details and links available online:
http://www.igda.org/events/
Also, check out the trip "report" from the executive director's recent trip to Toronto:
- GameOn:Finance + IGDA-Toronto:
http://www.realitypanic.com/archives/350
=================
3: Columns Update
=================
Monthly columns have been updated:
Famous Last Words
-----------------
"Royalty Calculations"
- Insight into how royalty amounts are set
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/lastwords_Jan08.php
Culture Clash
-------------
"Talking with Transistors - The dialogue problem"
- Exploring the current state of in-game dialogue
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/clash_Jan08.php
The Games Game
--------------
"Does Size Matter: Big vs Small Developers"
- Career prospects at different sized studios
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/gamesgame_Jan08.php
===========================
4: Chapter Meetings/Reports
===========================
Complete list of chapter reports and upcoming meetings:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/updates.php
Japan
Saturday, February 9 > Mathematics for Game Programmer
http://www.igda.jp/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1310
Detroit
Wednesday, January 30 > Game Demo Night!
http://www.igdadetroit.org/?p=73
Montreal
Wednesday, January 30 > Guitar Hero III competition + Rock Band action
http://www.igda.org/montreal/archives/2008/01/january_30th_gu.html
Perth
Tuesday, January 29 > Tony Oakden set to discuss his experiences producing BioShock PC
http://www.igda.org/perth/
Israel
Monday, January 28 > IGDA and GameIS bi-monthly get together for drinks
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=21709721576
Japan
Report, January 18 > Article information List: Canadian Industry report by three journalists in the Canadian Embassy
http://www.igda.jp/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1313
Toronto
Report, January 16 > Guest Speaker Triple Bill: Jason Della Rocca, One Laptop Per Child, TO Jam
http://www.igda.org/toronto/toronto_summary_011608.htm
Salt Lake City
Report, January 8 > XBox Live Arcade / WiiWare for the Professional and Indie Developer
http://www.igda.org/slc/jan08mr.htm
Albuquerque
Report, December 16 > December Meet-up Recap
http://www.igda.org/albuquerque/history.html
==================
x: Logistical Bits
==================
Unsubscribe/Subscribe to Newsletter
-----------------------------------
To unsubscribe simply send an email with the subject "unsubscribe" to igda@igda.org.
Or, you can update your newsletter subscription details via your MyProfile page:
http://www.igda.org/membership/myprofile.php
Thanks to our Partners
----------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our Partners! Especially those who just joined us, or recently renewed their commitment to support the game development community:
- Cal State Fullerton Extension
- CellPerformance.com
- DeVry University
- Houston Community College
- IGN Entertainment - ModCenter.com
- University of Lincoln
Without their support the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive.
Further details and a complete list of Partners are available online:
http://www.igda.org/partners
Contact Information
-------------------
Please contact us if you have questions, comments or input:
http://www.igda.org/contact.php
19 Mantua Road
Mount Royal, New Jersey
USA 08061
RSS Feeds for IGDA News and Chapter Updates
-------------------------------------------
The IGDA web site has RSS feeds for IGDA news (eg, org announcements, committee work, etc) and chapter updates (eg, upcoming meetings, event reports). Those using RSS readers can point to:
IGDA News: http://www.igda.org/igda_news_rss.php
IGDA Chapter Updates: http://www.igda.org/igda_chapters_rss.php
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09/28/2009 - 11:59 AM
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