IGDA Newsletter - March 2002
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IGDA Newsletter - March 2002
============================
===============================
0.0 A word from the Chairperson
1 Community News
1.1 IGDA board candidates jump in the ring
1.2 Lifetime Achievement, First Penguin & Community Contribution recipients
announced
1.3 IGDA at the 2002 Game Developers Conference
1.4 IGDA launches high school outreach program
1.5 Chapter updates and news
1.6 New site content: Articles, Columns, Profiles and more...
2 General News
- Petition for captions & subtitles in games
- Columbine case dismissed; Violence laws...
- Networking tips for GDC
- Masters concentration in game programming
- Politically charged, or riotously fun?
- Lowdown on Abandonware
- Game Technology to Improve Public Policy Simulations
- More on game degrees
- The good, the bad, the ugly...
- Games raise concerns over racism and hate crimes
3 Endeavors, Benefits & Services Update
3.1 Updated Member and Studio Benefits
3.2 Upcoming events
4 Logistical Bits
4.1 Thanks to our sponsors and partners!
4.2 IGDA registration
4.3 Contact information
========================================
===============================
0.0 A word from the Chairperson
===============================
Dear IGDA Members and friends,
This month's newsletter is getting out nice and early so we can get back to putting
the finishing touches on our GDC plans. As you'll read below, the IGDA has a
full program at this year's conference: lots of sessions, a lounge for hanging
out, and of course the Game Developers Choice Awards.
Candidate nominations for the 2002 IGDA Board of Directors election are now closed,
and we're pleased to present another excellent slate. Check out our elections
web page at http://www.igda.org/About/Directors/elections.htm and come to our
Annual Meeting at GDC to meet the candidates in person. Voting starts after GDC.
Two IGDA committees completed significant projects recently. This month we launched
our high school outreach program, developed by the Education Committee. And the
Online Committee delivered the final version of its IGDA Online Games Whitepaper,
to be presented at GDC. Thanks to the committee members for their hard work!
Matt Toschlog
Chairperson, IGDA
================
1 Community News
================
1.1 IGDA board candidates jump in the ring
------------------------------------------
The nomination of board candidates is now over. Seven brave people have stepped
forward:
- Mark Baldwin - Baldwin Consulting (USA)
- Jim Charne - Law Offices James I Charne (USA)
- Jeff Lander - Darwin 3D (USA)
- Scott Miller - 3D Realms (USA)
- Brian Robbins - CleverMedia (USA)
- Kathy Schoback - SEGA (USA)
- Greg Zeschuk - BioWare Corp. (Canada)
Each candidate has provided a brief statement of candidacy. Voting will take
place late March, with elected directors starting their two-year terms in May.
http://www.igda.org/About/Directors/elections.htm
1.2 Lifetime Achievement, First Penguin & Community Contribution recipients announced
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yuji Naka, President and CEO of SEGA's SONICTEAM will receive the Lifetime Achievement
Award. In a career spanning nearly two decades, Naka is best known as the creator
of video game industry icon and long-time SEGA mascot, Sonic The Hedgehog. The
First Penguin Award acknowledges developers who have shown a willingness to take
risks. Hubert Chardot will receive this honor for his work on Alone in the Dark,
a game that started the "survival-horror" genre. The IGDA Award for Community
Contribution is presented to a developer who has made significant efforts in
building community, sharing knowledge and advancing the art form of games - which
Jeff Lander has done in spades.
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_10.htm
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_9.htm
In related news, the presenter roster was recently announced:
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_8.htm
1.3 IGDA at the 2002 Game Developers Conference
-----------------------------------------------
The IGDA is pleased to present a full roster of sessions addressing the most
relevant issues affecting the developer community today: areas of public debate
and concern; establishing local development communities to keep the association
close to where you live and work; facilitating peer-to-peer networking and knowledge
sharing. Furthermore, we are offering a means by which you can get involved -
many of the sessions are directly linked to committee work, outreach efforts
and other endeavors. Follow the links for further info:
IGDA Academic Summit
http://www.igda.org/summit/
IGDA Track listing (roundtable, panel and group gathering sessions):
http://www.igda.org/gdc_sessions.htm
IGDA Annual Meeting & Election Statements:
http://www.gdconf.com/events/#igda
Game Developers Choice Awards, presented by the IGDA:
http://www.igda.org/awards/
The IGDA will have a developer lounge in the upper lobby area of the San Jose
Convention Center throughout the show. And don't forget that all IGDA members
receive a $50 discount on the GDC registration fee, get to use an express registration
desk to avoid long waits, and get to use an express entry line into the Awards
ceremony. IGDA members get in before the rest of the crowd! Be sure to pick
up your IGDA membership ribbon at the booth to access the Awards via the members-only
entry (and to show your support of the Association
1.4 IGDA launches high school outreach program
----------------------------------------------
The IGDA has launched an outreach program to educate high school students, guidance
counselors and parents on the potential for careers in the video game industry.
Informational letters and posters directing students to the IGDA's "Breaking
In" web site were sent to over ten thousand high schools across America.
http://www.igda.org/BreakingIn/
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/press_030602.htm
1.5 Chapter updates and news
----------------------------
Many IGDA chapters have had meetings in the past month, with several providing
great summary reports:
Orlando Chapter welcomed legend John Romero and D&D founding father Dave Arneson:
http://www.igda.org/Endeavors/Events/events_orlando_2002.htm
Chicago met to discuss audio and 3D:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chicago/chicago_summary_Feb02.htm
Los Angeles held a mini-session on tools:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/losangeles/la_summary_Feb02.htm
Montreal held a relaxed social gathering:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/montreal/montreal_summary_Feb02.htm
New Jersey working hard on their team project:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/newjersey_north/nj_summary_feb02.htm
Toronto had their first chapter gathering!:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/toronto.htm
Many chapters (such as DC, Boston, Las Vegas, Chicago, San Diego, and others)
will hold meetings in late March or April. Check the Chapter Calendar for dates
and details:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chapters_calendar.htm
1.6 New site content: Articles, Columns, Profiles and more...
-------------------------------------------------------------
New "Famous Last Words" legal column:
This month, Jim answers on developer ownership rules:
http://www.igda.org/Services/Legal/lastwords/lastwords.htm
New article: Darryl Duncan of GameBeat has put together a great article comparing
the pros & cons of being an in-house audio developer or a freelance contractor
and offers advice on making a transition from one to the other.
http://www.igda.org/Endeavors/Articles/dduncan_intro.htm
Three new members have been profiled:
Michael Perry of Maxis:
http://www.igda.org/Community/Profiles/profile_mperry.htm
Edward Kilham of Ronin Entertainment
http://www.igda.org/Community/Profiles/profile_ekilham.htm
George "The Fat Man" Sanger
http://www.igda.org/Community/Profiles/profile_gsanger.htm
========================================
A word from our sponsor: Alias|Wavefront
========================================
As the world's leading innovator of 2D and 3D graphics technology, Alias|Wavefront
develops software for the film and video, games, interactive media, industrial
design, and visualization markets. Games customers include Core Design, Electronic
Arts, Factor 5, LucasArts Entertainment, Nihilistic Software and Westwood Studios,
among others. Find out more at http://www.aliaswavefront.com/maya/.
========================================
==============
2 General News
==============
Petition for captions & subtitles in games
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=333
Columbine case dismissed; Violence laws...
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=330
Networking tips for GDC
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=326
Masters concentration in game programming
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=324
Politically charged, or riotously fun?
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=323
Lowdown on Abandonware
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=322
Game Technology to Improve Public Policy Simulations
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=320
More on game degrees
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=318
The good, the bad, the ugly...
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=315
Games raise concerns over racism and hate crimes
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=314
=======================================
3 Endeavors, Benefits & Services Update
=======================================
3.1 Updated Member and Studio Benefits
--------------------------------------
- 30% off Games Analyst newsletter:
IGDA Studio Affiliates can now take advantage of a 30% discount on the Games
Analyst newsletter. Published every 2 weeks, the Games Analyst newsletter provides
essential business information on the global gaming industry. Check the Studio
Affiliation Program page for further details:
http://www.igda.org/Membership/Studios/studios_sap.htm
- 20% discount on E3 conference & workshops:
This discount applies to conference registration fees (Super Pass, Conference
Package, Workshop Package) purchased during the pre-registration period (ends
April).
http://www.igda.org/Membership/Benefits/benefits.htm#event_discounts
3.2 Upcoming Events
-------------------
International Conference on Educational Multimedia
http://www.rima2002.org/
18-21 March, Quebec City, Canada
IGDA Academic Summit
http://www.igda.org/summit/
19-20 March, San Jose, CA
($50 member discount)
Game Developers Conference
http://www.gdconf.com/
19-23 March, San Jose, CA
($50 member discount)
digifest
http://www.dxnet.net/digifest/main.html
20 - 24 March, Toronto, Canada
AAAI Spring Symposium
25-27 March, Palo Alto, CA
http://www.aaai.org/Symposia/Spring/2002/
Playing with the Future: Development and Directions in Gaming
http://www.cric.ac.uk/cric/gamerz/Default.htm
5-7 April, Manchester, England
Mobile Entertainment Summit
http://www.ibctelecoms.com/mobents/?src=mobentigda
9-10 April, London, UK
(BIG member discounts available)
Interactive Games Licensing
http://www.igl2002.com/
22-23 April, London, UK
Pricing, Partnership & Payment for Entertainment Content
http://www.accessconferences.com/TV125/
24-26 April, London, UK
(20% member discount)
International Workshop on Entertainment Computing
http://www.graphic.esys.tsukuba.ac.jp/iwec2002/
14-17 May, Makuhari, Japan
E3
http://www.e3expo.com/
21-24 May, Los Angeles, CA
(20% member discount)
=================
4 Logistical Bits
=================
4.1 Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners!
----------------------------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our sponsors and partners!
Without their support, and the continued backing from the developer community,
the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive.
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP
Alias|Wavefront
Analog Devices
Gamasutra.com
Gama Network
GameDev.Net
Game Developer magazine
Game Developers Conference
Jostick101.org
NXN Software
The Art Institute of Los Angeles
Get more info online:
http://www.igda.org/About/Sponsors/sponsors.htm
http://www.igda.org/About/Alliances/alliances.htm
4.2 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/Membership/membership.htm
...or refer a friend and to win prizes:
http://www.igda.org/Membership/Referrals/referrals.htm
4.3 Contact Information
-----------------------
Contact our membership coordinator if you have questions, comments or input.
Liz Wakefield
IGDA membership coordinator
liz@igda.org
IGDA Newsletter - March 2002
============================
===============================
0.0 A word from the Chairperson
1 Community News
1.1 IGDA board candidates jump in the ring
1.2 Lifetime Achievement, First Penguin & Community Contribution recipients
announced
1.3 IGDA at the 2002 Game Developers Conference
1.4 IGDA launches high school outreach program
1.5 Chapter updates and news
1.6 New site content: Articles, Columns, Profiles and more...
2 General News
- Petition for captions & subtitles in games
- Columbine case dismissed; Violence laws...
- Networking tips for GDC
- Masters concentration in game programming
- Politically charged, or riotously fun?
- Lowdown on Abandonware
- Game Technology to Improve Public Policy Simulations
- More on game degrees
- The good, the bad, the ugly...
- Games raise concerns over racism and hate crimes
3 Endeavors, Benefits & Services Update
3.1 Updated Member and Studio Benefits
3.2 Upcoming events
4 Logistical Bits
4.1 Thanks to our sponsors and partners!
4.2 IGDA registration
4.3 Contact information
========================================
===============================
0.0 A word from the Chairperson
===============================
Dear IGDA Members and friends,
This month's newsletter is getting out nice and early so we can get back to putting
the finishing touches on our GDC plans. As you'll read below, the IGDA has a
full program at this year's conference: lots of sessions, a lounge for hanging
out, and of course the Game Developers Choice Awards.
Candidate nominations for the 2002 IGDA Board of Directors election are now closed,
and we're pleased to present another excellent slate. Check out our elections
web page at http://www.igda.org/About/Directors/elections.htm and come to our
Annual Meeting at GDC to meet the candidates in person. Voting starts after GDC.
Two IGDA committees completed significant projects recently. This month we launched
our high school outreach program, developed by the Education Committee. And the
Online Committee delivered the final version of its IGDA Online Games Whitepaper,
to be presented at GDC. Thanks to the committee members for their hard work!
Matt Toschlog
Chairperson, IGDA
================
1 Community News
================
1.1 IGDA board candidates jump in the ring
------------------------------------------
The nomination of board candidates is now over. Seven brave people have stepped
forward:
- Mark Baldwin - Baldwin Consulting (USA)
- Jim Charne - Law Offices James I Charne (USA)
- Jeff Lander - Darwin 3D (USA)
- Scott Miller - 3D Realms (USA)
- Brian Robbins - CleverMedia (USA)
- Kathy Schoback - SEGA (USA)
- Greg Zeschuk - BioWare Corp. (Canada)
Each candidate has provided a brief statement of candidacy. Voting will take
place late March, with elected directors starting their two-year terms in May.
http://www.igda.org/About/Directors/elections.htm
1.2 Lifetime Achievement, First Penguin & Community Contribution recipients announced
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yuji Naka, President and CEO of SEGA's SONICTEAM will receive the Lifetime Achievement
Award. In a career spanning nearly two decades, Naka is best known as the creator
of video game industry icon and long-time SEGA mascot, Sonic The Hedgehog. The
First Penguin Award acknowledges developers who have shown a willingness to take
risks. Hubert Chardot will receive this honor for his work on Alone in the Dark,
a game that started the "survival-horror" genre. The IGDA Award for Community
Contribution is presented to a developer who has made significant efforts in
building community, sharing knowledge and advancing the art form of games - which
Jeff Lander has done in spades.
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_10.htm
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_9.htm
In related news, the presenter roster was recently announced:
http://www.igda.org/awards/awards_pr_8.htm
1.3 IGDA at the 2002 Game Developers Conference
-----------------------------------------------
The IGDA is pleased to present a full roster of sessions addressing the most
relevant issues affecting the developer community today: areas of public debate
and concern; establishing local development communities to keep the association
close to where you live and work; facilitating peer-to-peer networking and knowledge
sharing. Furthermore, we are offering a means by which you can get involved -
many of the sessions are directly linked to committee work, outreach efforts
and other endeavors. Follow the links for further info:
IGDA Academic Summit
http://www.igda.org/summit/
IGDA Track listing (roundtable, panel and group gathering sessions):
http://www.igda.org/gdc_sessions.htm
IGDA Annual Meeting & Election Statements:
http://www.gdconf.com/events/#igda
Game Developers Choice Awards, presented by the IGDA:
http://www.igda.org/awards/
The IGDA will have a developer lounge in the upper lobby area of the San Jose
Convention Center throughout the show. And don't forget that all IGDA members
receive a $50 discount on the GDC registration fee, get to use an express registration
desk to avoid long waits, and get to use an express entry line into the Awards
ceremony. IGDA members get in before the rest of the crowd! Be sure to pick
up your IGDA membership ribbon at the booth to access the Awards via the members-only
entry (and to show your support of the Association
1.4 IGDA launches high school outreach program
----------------------------------------------
The IGDA has launched an outreach program to educate high school students, guidance
counselors and parents on the potential for careers in the video game industry.
Informational letters and posters directing students to the IGDA's "Breaking
In" web site were sent to over ten thousand high schools across America.
http://www.igda.org/BreakingIn/
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/press_030602.htm
1.5 Chapter updates and news
----------------------------
Many IGDA chapters have had meetings in the past month, with several providing
great summary reports:
Orlando Chapter welcomed legend John Romero and D&D founding father Dave Arneson:
http://www.igda.org/Endeavors/Events/events_orlando_2002.htm
Chicago met to discuss audio and 3D:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chicago/chicago_summary_Feb02.htm
Los Angeles held a mini-session on tools:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/losangeles/la_summary_Feb02.htm
Montreal held a relaxed social gathering:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/montreal/montreal_summary_Feb02.htm
New Jersey working hard on their team project:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/newjersey_north/nj_summary_feb02.htm
Toronto had their first chapter gathering!:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/toronto.htm
Many chapters (such as DC, Boston, Las Vegas, Chicago, San Diego, and others)
will hold meetings in late March or April. Check the Chapter Calendar for dates
and details:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chapters_calendar.htm
1.6 New site content: Articles, Columns, Profiles and more...
-------------------------------------------------------------
New "Famous Last Words" legal column:
This month, Jim answers on developer ownership rules:
http://www.igda.org/Services/Legal/lastwords/lastwords.htm
New article: Darryl Duncan of GameBeat has put together a great article comparing
the pros & cons of being an in-house audio developer or a freelance contractor
and offers advice on making a transition from one to the other.
http://www.igda.org/Endeavors/Articles/dduncan_intro.htm
Three new members have been profiled:
Michael Perry of Maxis:
http://www.igda.org/Community/Profiles/profile_mperry.htm
Edward Kilham of Ronin Entertainment
http://www.igda.org/Community/Profiles/profile_ekilham.htm
George "The Fat Man" Sanger
http://www.igda.org/Community/Profiles/profile_gsanger.htm
========================================
A word from our sponsor: Alias|Wavefront
========================================
As the world's leading innovator of 2D and 3D graphics technology, Alias|Wavefront
develops software for the film and video, games, interactive media, industrial
design, and visualization markets. Games customers include Core Design, Electronic
Arts, Factor 5, LucasArts Entertainment, Nihilistic Software and Westwood Studios,
among others. Find out more at http://www.aliaswavefront.com/maya/.
========================================
==============
2 General News
==============
Petition for captions & subtitles in games
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=333
Columbine case dismissed; Violence laws...
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=330
Networking tips for GDC
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=326
Masters concentration in game programming
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=324
Politically charged, or riotously fun?
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=323
Lowdown on Abandonware
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=322
Game Technology to Improve Public Policy Simulations
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=320
More on game degrees
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=318
The good, the bad, the ugly...
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=315
Games raise concerns over racism and hate crimes
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=314
=======================================
3 Endeavors, Benefits & Services Update
=======================================
3.1 Updated Member and Studio Benefits
--------------------------------------
- 30% off Games Analyst newsletter:
IGDA Studio Affiliates can now take advantage of a 30% discount on the Games
Analyst newsletter. Published every 2 weeks, the Games Analyst newsletter provides
essential business information on the global gaming industry. Check the Studio
Affiliation Program page for further details:
http://www.igda.org/Membership/Studios/studios_sap.htm
- 20% discount on E3 conference & workshops:
This discount applies to conference registration fees (Super Pass, Conference
Package, Workshop Package) purchased during the pre-registration period (ends
April).
http://www.igda.org/Membership/Benefits/benefits.htm#event_discounts
3.2 Upcoming Events
-------------------
International Conference on Educational Multimedia
http://www.rima2002.org/
18-21 March, Quebec City, Canada
IGDA Academic Summit
http://www.igda.org/summit/
19-20 March, San Jose, CA
($50 member discount)
Game Developers Conference
http://www.gdconf.com/
19-23 March, San Jose, CA
($50 member discount)
digifest
http://www.dxnet.net/digifest/main.html
20 - 24 March, Toronto, Canada
AAAI Spring Symposium
25-27 March, Palo Alto, CA
http://www.aaai.org/Symposia/Spring/2002/
Playing with the Future: Development and Directions in Gaming
http://www.cric.ac.uk/cric/gamerz/Default.htm
5-7 April, Manchester, England
Mobile Entertainment Summit
http://www.ibctelecoms.com/mobents/?src=mobentigda
9-10 April, London, UK
(BIG member discounts available)
Interactive Games Licensing
http://www.igl2002.com/
22-23 April, London, UK
Pricing, Partnership & Payment for Entertainment Content
http://www.accessconferences.com/TV125/
24-26 April, London, UK
(20% member discount)
International Workshop on Entertainment Computing
http://www.graphic.esys.tsukuba.ac.jp/iwec2002/
14-17 May, Makuhari, Japan
E3
http://www.e3expo.com/
21-24 May, Los Angeles, CA
(20% member discount)
=================
4 Logistical Bits
=================
4.1 Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners!
----------------------------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our sponsors and partners!
Without their support, and the continued backing from the developer community,
the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive.
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP
Alias|Wavefront
Analog Devices
Gamasutra.com
Gama Network
GameDev.Net
Game Developer magazine
Game Developers Conference
Jostick101.org
NXN Software
The Art Institute of Los Angeles
Get more info online:
http://www.igda.org/About/Sponsors/sponsors.htm
http://www.igda.org/About/Alliances/alliances.htm
4.2 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/Membership/membership.htm
...or refer a friend and to win prizes:
http://www.igda.org/Membership/Referrals/referrals.htm
4.3 Contact Information
-----------------------
Contact our membership coordinator if you have questions, comments or input.
Liz Wakefield
IGDA membership coordinator
liz@igda.org
Last updated:
09/24/2009 - 3:43 PM