IGDA Newsletter - May 2003
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IGDA Newsletter - May 2003
==========================
============================
0: A Word From Kathy Schoback
1: IGDA News
- Free Business Resources for Game Developers
- New Board Members and Officers
- The IGDA @ E3
- Independent Game Development SIG Re-Launched
- Columns/Articles Update
2: Chapter Updates...
3: Industry News
- The Right to Virtually Assemble
- Games, Not School, Teaching Kids to Think
- US Justice Department Seizes Piracy Site
4: Upcoming Industry Events
5: Logistical Bits
===========================
============================
0:A Word From Kathy Schoback
============================
Dear Members and friends,
I am thoroughly thrilled to serve as the Chairperson of the IGDA in the
upcoming year. Our organization has come a very long way in its relevance
and usefulness to game developers. In fact, I feel great pressure to help
us continue evolving and producing at such a stratospheric rate.
To keep the momentum going, we need you!
Here are seven easy ways you can help, in order of time/money commitment:
7) Refer a friend for membership. Badger if necessary!
6) Become a full member yourself (if you are not already). Aside from any
personal time invested, your dues alone support many of the projects that
will bear fruit in the upcoming year.
5) Attend a local chapter meeting. Many are more social than "work"; others
are structured and extremely informative.
4) Speak at a local chapter meeting, at a school, or at GDC. If you're an
experienced developer, you have knowledge that's worth sharing.
3) Hook up with a committee. That can mean anything from writing part of a
paper to giving an interview for research.
2) Sign your company up as a Studio Affiliate or Partner. Developers gain
membership for their entire staff; other interested companies gain access
to the community and financially support the cause.
1) Start a committee or project. If the IGDA isn't doing something you
consider essential, get a group of like minds together to tackle it. We
can't survive on "Someone should really..." - that someone is you!
Please do visit the IGDA booth in the Kentia Foyer at E3 for more
information. Good luck at the show!
Warm regards -
Kathy Schoback
Chairperson, IGDA
Director of Product Operations, Eidos
===========
1:IGDA News
===========
Free Business Resources for Game Developers
-------------------------------------------
The IGDA's Business Committee has delivered resources for the game
development community to improve game development contracts, streamline the
game submission process to publishers, and educate developers on game
industry best practices.
The following three business resources are available at no charge to IGDA
members and free registered users:
- Contract Walk-Through
- Game Submission Guide
- Best Practice Reports
http://www.igda.org/biz/
New Board Members and Officers
------------------------------
The new members of the Board of Directors are John Feil, Level Designer,
Lucas Arts; Mitzi McGilvray, Executive Producer, Tapwave; and Jesse Schell,
Professor of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University. They
were elected to the open board seats by the membership. The new board term
began on May 1, 2003. New officers chosen by the board are
Chairperson: Kathy Schoback, Director of Product Operations, Eidos
Interactive; Secretary: Jesse Schell, and Treasurer: Mitzi McGilvray.
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/press_050803.php
http://www.igda.org/board/
The IGDA @ E3
-------------
As in years past, the IGDA will have a presence at the big E3 show. IGDA
members can chill out in our member lounge in the Kentia Foyer area - kick
back on a cozy couch and enjoy some free refreshments (this is a members
only lounge).
Further, the IGDA's program director, Jason Della Rocca, will be moderating
a panel titled "Grow Your Career in the Game Industry" with such esteemed
panelists as Karthik Bala (Vicarious Visions), John Buchanan (EA), Don
Daglow (Stormfront Studios) and David Perry (Shiny).
Also, the IGDA's Online Games Committee will be meeting in room 404B from
4-5pm on Wednesday, May 14th. This will be the kick-off session for the
coming year's projects and anyone wishing to contribute (writing, editing,
researching, etc) is encouraged to attend.
Finally, the IGDA's Women in Game Development Committee will host an
informal breakfast gathering in the Veranda room of the Figueroa Hotel at
8am on Thursday, May 15th.
http://www.e3expo.com/
Independent Game Development SIG Re-Launched
--------------------------------------------
The IGDA has just re-launched its Independent Game Development Special
Interest Group. The purpose of the Indie SIG is to provide information and
resources to help and support independent game developers. The current
focus of the SIG is to provide indie-oriented articles and interviews on a
regular basis.
The Indie SIG is also starting up an indie mailing list for in-depth
discussion of what it means to be a successful indie developer.
(Many of you will note that SIGs were on a hiatus over the 2002-2003
holidays as the IGDA web site was updated... We are still in the process of
updating/revamping all our SIGs. Big thanks to Brian Hook for helping push
this one through.)
http://www.igda.org/indie/
Columns Updated
---------------
Our monthly columns have all been updated for May:
- The Ivory Tower:
Into the Labyrinth: Defining Games Research
http://www.igda.org/columns/ivorytower/
- Famous Last Words:
Researching a Publisher's Financials
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/
- Culture Clash:
Innovation: The Sincerest Form of Flattery - Games can tell a better story
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/
- The Games Game:
The Elusive Game Designer
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/
=================
2:Chapter Updates
=================
Malmo
Meeting, May > Nordic Chapter Meeting!
http://www.igda.org/malmo
Midlands UK
Report, April > Andrew Oliver Guest Speaker
http://www.igda.org/midlands/MidlandsReport3/Event3.htm
Southern Michigan
Report, April > GDC Wrap-up and "Made In Michigan" Game Previews
http://www.igda.org/smichigan/Apr03/report.htm
Vancouver
Report, April > Exiles talk Proof of Concept
http://www.igda.org/vancouver/reports.htm
Amsterdam
Report, May > Chapter Meeting 24 April Report and Pictures
http://www.fjbproductions.com/IGDAAC/20030424.html
San Francisco
Report, May > Adapting Lord of the Rings
http://www.igda.org/sanfran/bayarea_summary_Apr03.htm
Switzerland
Meeting, June > Grill at the river bank or a gathering of friends
http://www.igda.org/swiss/
===============
3:Industry News
===============
The Right to Virtually Assemble
http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=5205
US Justice Department Seizes Piracy Site
http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=5194
Games, Not School, Teaching Kids to Think
http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=5125
==========================
4:Upcoming Industry Events
==========================
E3
http://www.e3expo.com/
13-16 May, Los Angeles, CA
Digital Arts and Culture
http://hypertext.rmit.edu.au/dac/
19-23 May, Melbourne, Australia
NetGames
http://confman.eecs.umich.edu/netgames2003/
22-23 May, Redwood City, CA
How to compete in the global game
http://www.globalwatchonline.net/itp/ttpevdy.Aspx
11 June, London, UK
ELSPA Games Summit
http://www.elspa.com/serv/eventsFull.asp?ID=3
17-18 June, London, UK
=================
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
Art Institute of California - San Diego
Butterfly.net
Charles River Media
Criterion Software
Digital Media Center at Seneca College
Digital Media Collaboratory at UofT at Austin
Discreet
Havok
Kaydara
Mary-Margaret.com
Microsoft Research
NDL
Quazal
SN Systems
Universirty of Derby
Virtools
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 need help, simply contact us at http://www.igda.org/contact.php.
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
IGDA Newsletter - May 2003
==========================
============================
0: A Word From Kathy Schoback
1: IGDA News
- Free Business Resources for Game Developers
- New Board Members and Officers
- The IGDA @ E3
- Independent Game Development SIG Re-Launched
- Columns/Articles Update
2: Chapter Updates...
3: Industry News
- The Right to Virtually Assemble
- Games, Not School, Teaching Kids to Think
- US Justice Department Seizes Piracy Site
4: Upcoming Industry Events
5: Logistical Bits
===========================
============================
0:A Word From Kathy Schoback
============================
Dear Members and friends,
I am thoroughly thrilled to serve as the Chairperson of the IGDA in the
upcoming year. Our organization has come a very long way in its relevance
and usefulness to game developers. In fact, I feel great pressure to help
us continue evolving and producing at such a stratospheric rate.
To keep the momentum going, we need you!
Here are seven easy ways you can help, in order of time/money commitment:
7) Refer a friend for membership. Badger if necessary!
6) Become a full member yourself (if you are not already). Aside from any
personal time invested, your dues alone support many of the projects that
will bear fruit in the upcoming year.
5) Attend a local chapter meeting. Many are more social than "work"; others
are structured and extremely informative.
4) Speak at a local chapter meeting, at a school, or at GDC. If you're an
experienced developer, you have knowledge that's worth sharing.
3) Hook up with a committee. That can mean anything from writing part of a
paper to giving an interview for research.
2) Sign your company up as a Studio Affiliate or Partner. Developers gain
membership for their entire staff; other interested companies gain access
to the community and financially support the cause.
1) Start a committee or project. If the IGDA isn't doing something you
consider essential, get a group of like minds together to tackle it. We
can't survive on "Someone should really..." - that someone is you!
Please do visit the IGDA booth in the Kentia Foyer at E3 for more
information. Good luck at the show!
Warm regards -
Kathy Schoback
Chairperson, IGDA
Director of Product Operations, Eidos
===========
1:IGDA News
===========
Free Business Resources for Game Developers
-------------------------------------------
The IGDA's Business Committee has delivered resources for the game
development community to improve game development contracts, streamline the
game submission process to publishers, and educate developers on game
industry best practices.
The following three business resources are available at no charge to IGDA
members and free registered users:
- Contract Walk-Through
- Game Submission Guide
- Best Practice Reports
http://www.igda.org/biz/
New Board Members and Officers
------------------------------
The new members of the Board of Directors are John Feil, Level Designer,
Lucas Arts; Mitzi McGilvray, Executive Producer, Tapwave; and Jesse Schell,
Professor of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University. They
were elected to the open board seats by the membership. The new board term
began on May 1, 2003. New officers chosen by the board are
Chairperson: Kathy Schoback, Director of Product Operations, Eidos
Interactive; Secretary: Jesse Schell, and Treasurer: Mitzi McGilvray.
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/press_050803.php
http://www.igda.org/board/
The IGDA @ E3
-------------
As in years past, the IGDA will have a presence at the big E3 show. IGDA
members can chill out in our member lounge in the Kentia Foyer area - kick
back on a cozy couch and enjoy some free refreshments (this is a members
only lounge).
Further, the IGDA's program director, Jason Della Rocca, will be moderating
a panel titled "Grow Your Career in the Game Industry" with such esteemed
panelists as Karthik Bala (Vicarious Visions), John Buchanan (EA), Don
Daglow (Stormfront Studios) and David Perry (Shiny).
Also, the IGDA's Online Games Committee will be meeting in room 404B from
4-5pm on Wednesday, May 14th. This will be the kick-off session for the
coming year's projects and anyone wishing to contribute (writing, editing,
researching, etc) is encouraged to attend.
Finally, the IGDA's Women in Game Development Committee will host an
informal breakfast gathering in the Veranda room of the Figueroa Hotel at
8am on Thursday, May 15th.
http://www.e3expo.com/
Independent Game Development SIG Re-Launched
--------------------------------------------
The IGDA has just re-launched its Independent Game Development Special
Interest Group. The purpose of the Indie SIG is to provide information and
resources to help and support independent game developers. The current
focus of the SIG is to provide indie-oriented articles and interviews on a
regular basis.
The Indie SIG is also starting up an indie mailing list for in-depth
discussion of what it means to be a successful indie developer.
(Many of you will note that SIGs were on a hiatus over the 2002-2003
holidays as the IGDA web site was updated... We are still in the process of
updating/revamping all our SIGs. Big thanks to Brian Hook for helping push
this one through.)
http://www.igda.org/indie/
Columns Updated
---------------
Our monthly columns have all been updated for May:
- The Ivory Tower:
Into the Labyrinth: Defining Games Research
http://www.igda.org/columns/ivorytower/
- Famous Last Words:
Researching a Publisher's Financials
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/
- Culture Clash:
Innovation: The Sincerest Form of Flattery - Games can tell a better story
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/
- The Games Game:
The Elusive Game Designer
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/
=================
2:Chapter Updates
=================
Malmo
Meeting, May > Nordic Chapter Meeting!
http://www.igda.org/malmo
Midlands UK
Report, April > Andrew Oliver Guest Speaker
http://www.igda.org/midlands/MidlandsReport3/Event3.htm
Southern Michigan
Report, April > GDC Wrap-up and "Made In Michigan" Game Previews
http://www.igda.org/smichigan/Apr03/report.htm
Vancouver
Report, April > Exiles talk Proof of Concept
http://www.igda.org/vancouver/reports.htm
Amsterdam
Report, May > Chapter Meeting 24 April Report and Pictures
http://www.fjbproductions.com/IGDAAC/20030424.html
San Francisco
Report, May > Adapting Lord of the Rings
http://www.igda.org/sanfran/bayarea_summary_Apr03.htm
Switzerland
Meeting, June > Grill at the river bank or a gathering of friends
http://www.igda.org/swiss/
===============
3:Industry News
===============
The Right to Virtually Assemble
http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=5205
US Justice Department Seizes Piracy Site
http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=5194
Games, Not School, Teaching Kids to Think
http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=5125
==========================
4:Upcoming Industry Events
==========================
E3
http://www.e3expo.com/
13-16 May, Los Angeles, CA
Digital Arts and Culture
http://hypertext.rmit.edu.au/dac/
19-23 May, Melbourne, Australia
NetGames
http://confman.eecs.umich.edu/netgames2003/
22-23 May, Redwood City, CA
How to compete in the global game
http://www.globalwatchonline.net/itp/ttpevdy.Aspx
11 June, London, UK
ELSPA Games Summit
http://www.elspa.com/serv/eventsFull.asp?ID=3
17-18 June, London, UK
=================
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
Art Institute of California - San Diego
Butterfly.net
Charles River Media
Criterion Software
Digital Media Center at Seneca College
Digital Media Collaboratory at UofT at Austin
Discreet
Havok
Kaydara
Mary-Margaret.com
Microsoft Research
NDL
Quazal
SN Systems
Universirty of Derby
Virtools
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 need help, simply contact us at http://www.igda.org/contact.php.
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
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