IGDA Newsletter - May 2004
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IGDA Newsletter - May 2004
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Table of Contents
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0: A Word From Jesse Schell
1: IGDA News
- New Board Members and Officers
- Credit Standards: Call for Contributors
- Post-E3 IGDA Coverage
- Quality of Life White Paper
- Columns Update
2: Chapter Updates
3: From the Wires
- Journal of Game Development Call for Papers
- Whither Game Research
- Princeton Video Game Conference
- Action Morphs Into Art
- Manhattan Gets Pac-Man Fever
- Surgeons Who Play Video Games Err Less
- When Two Tribes Go to War: A History of Video Game Controversy
- June is "Entertainment Ratings & Labeling Awareness Month"
- Ninja Gaiden Censored for European Release
- Japan Adding Content Ratings to Games
- Just How Important are Mature Games to the Industry?
- The Reality of Video Games
- When Game Development Fails
- The Return of Innovation?
- FBI Launches Massive Anti-piracy Raids
- Samus' Suit Was Made by Men
- Game for Sex Vol. 1: A Retrospective on Sex in Videogames
- Can Games Address Serious Social Issues?
- The Politics of the Video Game
- Experimental Politics
4: Logistical Bits
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===========================
0: A Word From Jesse Schell
===========================
Dear Members and friends,
Testing, testing - is this thing on? Oh, okay. A big hello from your new
IGDA Chairperson! This is going to be an exciting year for the IGDA - it's
already off to a great start, with all that's been happening...
One example is the IGDA's Quality of Life white paper. Games should be fun
to work on - when they aren't, something is seriously wrong. This paper
looks at the quality of life problems from all angles, and recommends some
excellent solutions. I honestly think this is a must-read for everyone in
the industry.
To help add to the fun factor, the IGDA held its first "members only" party
at E3 - it was such a blast, we plan to make this a new E3 tradition! Wait
- was that Gallagher?
At a more operational level, we welcomed in new board members Bob Bates and
Brian Reynolds. These two industry veterans are both already digging in on
IGDA work and initiatives - welcome, guys! And, at the same time, new IGDA
officers have been appointed. I passed the IGDA seal to Brian, our new
Secretary; Mitzi McGilvray continues in her role as Treasurer, and Kathy
Schoback is now the vaunted Chairperson Emeritus. Congratulations, all.
That's just a sample, and there's a bunch more stuff coming - wait'll you
see! The one thing we can guarantee is that it will all center on the twin
IGDA themes of community and advocacy. As always, if you have suggestions
about how the board can better serve you, please speak up!
Jesse Schell
Chairperson, IGDA
Professor of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University
======================================================
Ad: SIGGRAPH 2004 Advanced Content for Game Developers
======================================================
SIGGRAPH 2004, August 8-12 in Los Angeles is an intense week of
cutting-edge research, new techniques, surprising technologies, and the
tools you need to succeed in the extremely competitive gaming industry.
Designers, artists, animators, and programmers will discover advanced
content that isn't available anywhere else as well as an Exhibition that
will empower every game development pro. Relevant content will be included
in 45 SIGGRAPH 2004 Courses, Papers, Panels, Exhibitor Tech Talks, and
Special Sessions. New for SIGGAPH 2004, one day passes are available.
http://www.siggraph.org/s2004/games
======================================================
============
1: IGDA News
============
New Board Members and Officers
------------------------------
The new members of the Board of Directors are Bob Bates (independent
developer) and Brian Reynolds (president of Big Huge Games). They were
elected to the open board seats by the membership. The new board term began
on May 1, 2004. New officers chosen by the board are Chairperson: Jesse
Schell; Secretary: Brian Reynolds; and Treasurer: Mitzi McGilvray.
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/press_052404.php
http://www.igda.org/board/
Credit Standards: Call for Contributors
---------------------------------------
The IGDA's Credit Standards Committee is looking for professional
developers interested in serving on the Committee and contributing to its
credit standardization project. Developers from all aspects of game
development, production, publishing and administration who are interested
are urged to contact the Committee at credits@igda.org for more information.
Further details on the Credit Standards Committee and the IGDA's credit and
recognition advocacy efforts can be found online:
http://www.igda.org/credit/
http://www.igda.org/committees/credits.php
Post-E3 IGDA Coverage
---------------------
The IGDA hosted its first ever members-only party at E3. With over 300
members stopping in to enjoy a drink and conversation, it was a big
success. Check out the details and some pictures:
http://www.igda.org/events/rsvp_e3party.php
Also, the IGDA's program director, Jason Della Rocca has put together a
personal summary and picture log of his visit to E3:
http://www.igda.org/blogs/realitypanic/archives/000092.html
Quality of Life White Paper
---------------------------
The 90-page "Quality of Life in the Game Industry: Challenges and Best
Practices" white paper was prepared by the IGDA's Quality of Life
Committee, representing a wide range of game development professions and
companies.
The white paper discusses the problems and consequences developers face
when trying to maintain a career in the industry and the solutions for
establishing a better work/life balance. Further, the IGDA white paper
explains how studios can adopt best practices to help alleviate some of the
stress and allow for a more balanced life.
http://www.igda.org/qol/whitepaper.php
Columns Update
--------------
Monthly columns updated for May:
- The Ivory Tower:
The Two Cultures, Maybe Three
http://www.igda.org/columns/ivorytower/
- Famous Last Words:
Dire Consequences for Developer Breach
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/
- Culture Clash:
Paradox City - Balancing Emotion and Logic
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/
- The Games Game:
Levelheaded Education
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/
==================
2: Chapter Updates
==================
Complete list of chapter reports and upcoming meetings:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/updates.php
San Diego
Meeting, May > Alias, Qualcomm and Sammy's Darkwatch preview
http://www.igda.org/sandiego/flash_site.html
Chicago
Meeting, May > Audio For Games Panel
http://www.igda.org/chicago/next.htm
San Francisco
Report, May > Thomas Engel on Light Scattering
http://www.igda.org/sanfran/bayarea_summary_Apr04.htm
Lyon
Report, May > Chapter activities & goals discussion results
http://www.igda.org/lyon/200405.htm
Colorado
Report, May > Networking Shmoozer Meeting Summary
http://www.coloradogamedev.org/20040503.html
Karachi
Report, May > First meeting report.
http://www.igda.org/karachi/04.04.01.htm
North Carolina Triangle
Report, April > GBA Contest at NCSU
http://www.igda.org/nctriangle/
=================
3: From the Wires
=================
News stories and articles from around the web...
Journal of Game Development Call for Papers
http://jogd.com/callforpapers.html
Whither Game Research
http://grandtextauto.gatech.edu/archives/000299.html
Princeton Video Game Conference
http://www.buzzcut.com/article.php?story=20040309220912691
Action Morphs Into Art
http://tinyurl.com/3ar3o
Manhattan Gets Pac-Man Fever
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,63400,00.html
Surgeons Who Play Video Games Err Less
http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Living/ap20040406_2079.html
When Two Tribes Go to War: A History of Video Game Controversy
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6090892/index.html
June is "Entertainment Ratings & Labeling Awareness Month"
http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=25703
Ninja Gaiden Censored for European Release
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?section_name=pub&aid=3328
Japan Adding Content Ratings to Games
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/04/15/news_6093645.html
Just How Important are Mature Games to the Industry?
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?section_name=pub&aid=3139
The Reality of Video Games
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/news/headlines/2004futurentertainconf_videogames.shtml
When Game Development Fails
http://pc.boomtown.net/en_uk/articles/art.view.php?id=4752
The Return of Innovation?
http://money.cnn.com/2004/04/23/commentary/game_over/column_gaming/index.htm
FBI Launches Massive Anti-piracy raids
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/04/22/news_6094352.html
Samus' Suit was Made by Men
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6093308/p-2.html
Game for Sex Vol. 1: A Retrospective on Sex in Videogames
http://www.gamecritics.com/feature/report/gameforsexvol1/page01.php
Can Games Address Serious Social Issues?
http://www.avault.com/articles/getarticle.asp?name=socialissues
The Politics of the Video Game
http://www.reason.com/0404/fe.kp.free.shtml
Experimental Politics
http://terranova.blogs.com/terra_nova/2004/04/experimental_po.html
==================
4: Logistical Bits
==================
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:
- Kaydara
- Metrowerks
- Microsoft Research
- Secret Level
- Seneca College Animation Arts Centre
- Softimage
- Sony Computer Entertainment America
- Web Technology Corp.
- Xbox
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
Newsletter Subscription
-----------------------
You can update your subscription details via your MyProfile page:
http://www.igda.org/membership/myprofile.php
If you need help, contact us.
IGDA Registration
-----------------
Your support is critical to the success of the IGDA, and our industry.
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
-------------------
Please contact us if you have questions, comments or input.
http://www.igda.org/contact.php
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IGDA Newsletter - May 2004
==========================
===========================
Table of Contents
===========================
0: A Word From Jesse Schell
1: IGDA News
- New Board Members and Officers
- Credit Standards: Call for Contributors
- Post-E3 IGDA Coverage
- Quality of Life White Paper
- Columns Update
2: Chapter Updates
3: From the Wires
- Journal of Game Development Call for Papers
- Whither Game Research
- Princeton Video Game Conference
- Action Morphs Into Art
- Manhattan Gets Pac-Man Fever
- Surgeons Who Play Video Games Err Less
- When Two Tribes Go to War: A History of Video Game Controversy
- June is "Entertainment Ratings & Labeling Awareness Month"
- Ninja Gaiden Censored for European Release
- Japan Adding Content Ratings to Games
- Just How Important are Mature Games to the Industry?
- The Reality of Video Games
- When Game Development Fails
- The Return of Innovation?
- FBI Launches Massive Anti-piracy Raids
- Samus' Suit Was Made by Men
- Game for Sex Vol. 1: A Retrospective on Sex in Videogames
- Can Games Address Serious Social Issues?
- The Politics of the Video Game
- Experimental Politics
4: Logistical Bits
===========================
===========================
0: A Word From Jesse Schell
===========================
Dear Members and friends,
Testing, testing - is this thing on? Oh, okay. A big hello from your new
IGDA Chairperson! This is going to be an exciting year for the IGDA - it's
already off to a great start, with all that's been happening...
One example is the IGDA's Quality of Life white paper. Games should be fun
to work on - when they aren't, something is seriously wrong. This paper
looks at the quality of life problems from all angles, and recommends some
excellent solutions. I honestly think this is a must-read for everyone in
the industry.
To help add to the fun factor, the IGDA held its first "members only" party
at E3 - it was such a blast, we plan to make this a new E3 tradition! Wait
- was that Gallagher?
At a more operational level, we welcomed in new board members Bob Bates and
Brian Reynolds. These two industry veterans are both already digging in on
IGDA work and initiatives - welcome, guys! And, at the same time, new IGDA
officers have been appointed. I passed the IGDA seal to Brian, our new
Secretary; Mitzi McGilvray continues in her role as Treasurer, and Kathy
Schoback is now the vaunted Chairperson Emeritus. Congratulations, all.
That's just a sample, and there's a bunch more stuff coming - wait'll you
see! The one thing we can guarantee is that it will all center on the twin
IGDA themes of community and advocacy. As always, if you have suggestions
about how the board can better serve you, please speak up!
Jesse Schell
Chairperson, IGDA
Professor of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University
======================================================
Ad: SIGGRAPH 2004 Advanced Content for Game Developers
======================================================
SIGGRAPH 2004, August 8-12 in Los Angeles is an intense week of
cutting-edge research, new techniques, surprising technologies, and the
tools you need to succeed in the extremely competitive gaming industry.
Designers, artists, animators, and programmers will discover advanced
content that isn't available anywhere else as well as an Exhibition that
will empower every game development pro. Relevant content will be included
in 45 SIGGRAPH 2004 Courses, Papers, Panels, Exhibitor Tech Talks, and
Special Sessions. New for SIGGAPH 2004, one day passes are available.
http://www.siggraph.org/s2004/games
======================================================
============
1: IGDA News
============
New Board Members and Officers
------------------------------
The new members of the Board of Directors are Bob Bates (independent
developer) and Brian Reynolds (president of Big Huge Games). They were
elected to the open board seats by the membership. The new board term began
on May 1, 2004. New officers chosen by the board are Chairperson: Jesse
Schell; Secretary: Brian Reynolds; and Treasurer: Mitzi McGilvray.
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/press_052404.php
http://www.igda.org/board/
Credit Standards: Call for Contributors
---------------------------------------
The IGDA's Credit Standards Committee is looking for professional
developers interested in serving on the Committee and contributing to its
credit standardization project. Developers from all aspects of game
development, production, publishing and administration who are interested
are urged to contact the Committee at credits@igda.org for more information.
Further details on the Credit Standards Committee and the IGDA's credit and
recognition advocacy efforts can be found online:
http://www.igda.org/credit/
http://www.igda.org/committees/credits.php
Post-E3 IGDA Coverage
---------------------
The IGDA hosted its first ever members-only party at E3. With over 300
members stopping in to enjoy a drink and conversation, it was a big
success. Check out the details and some pictures:
http://www.igda.org/events/rsvp_e3party.php
Also, the IGDA's program director, Jason Della Rocca has put together a
personal summary and picture log of his visit to E3:
http://www.igda.org/blogs/realitypanic/archives/000092.html
Quality of Life White Paper
---------------------------
The 90-page "Quality of Life in the Game Industry: Challenges and Best
Practices" white paper was prepared by the IGDA's Quality of Life
Committee, representing a wide range of game development professions and
companies.
The white paper discusses the problems and consequences developers face
when trying to maintain a career in the industry and the solutions for
establishing a better work/life balance. Further, the IGDA white paper
explains how studios can adopt best practices to help alleviate some of the
stress and allow for a more balanced life.
http://www.igda.org/qol/whitepaper.php
Columns Update
--------------
Monthly columns updated for May:
- The Ivory Tower:
The Two Cultures, Maybe Three
http://www.igda.org/columns/ivorytower/
- Famous Last Words:
Dire Consequences for Developer Breach
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/
- Culture Clash:
Paradox City - Balancing Emotion and Logic
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/
- The Games Game:
Levelheaded Education
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/
==================
2: Chapter Updates
==================
Complete list of chapter reports and upcoming meetings:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/updates.php
San Diego
Meeting, May > Alias, Qualcomm and Sammy's Darkwatch preview
http://www.igda.org/sandiego/flash_site.html
Chicago
Meeting, May > Audio For Games Panel
http://www.igda.org/chicago/next.htm
San Francisco
Report, May > Thomas Engel on Light Scattering
http://www.igda.org/sanfran/bayarea_summary_Apr04.htm
Lyon
Report, May > Chapter activities & goals discussion results
http://www.igda.org/lyon/200405.htm
Colorado
Report, May > Networking Shmoozer Meeting Summary
http://www.coloradogamedev.org/20040503.html
Karachi
Report, May > First meeting report.
http://www.igda.org/karachi/04.04.01.htm
North Carolina Triangle
Report, April > GBA Contest at NCSU
http://www.igda.org/nctriangle/
=================
3: From the Wires
=================
News stories and articles from around the web...
Journal of Game Development Call for Papers
http://jogd.com/callforpapers.html
Whither Game Research
http://grandtextauto.gatech.edu/archives/000299.html
Princeton Video Game Conference
http://www.buzzcut.com/article.php?story=20040309220912691
Action Morphs Into Art
http://tinyurl.com/3ar3o
Manhattan Gets Pac-Man Fever
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,63400,00.html
Surgeons Who Play Video Games Err Less
http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Living/ap20040406_2079.html
When Two Tribes Go to War: A History of Video Game Controversy
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6090892/index.html
June is "Entertainment Ratings & Labeling Awareness Month"
http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=25703
Ninja Gaiden Censored for European Release
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?section_name=pub&aid=3328
Japan Adding Content Ratings to Games
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/04/15/news_6093645.html
Just How Important are Mature Games to the Industry?
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?section_name=pub&aid=3139
The Reality of Video Games
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/news/headlines/2004futurentertainconf_videogames.shtml
When Game Development Fails
http://pc.boomtown.net/en_uk/articles/art.view.php?id=4752
The Return of Innovation?
http://money.cnn.com/2004/04/23/commentary/game_over/column_gaming/index.htm
FBI Launches Massive Anti-piracy raids
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/04/22/news_6094352.html
Samus' Suit was Made by Men
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6093308/p-2.html
Game for Sex Vol. 1: A Retrospective on Sex in Videogames
http://www.gamecritics.com/feature/report/gameforsexvol1/page01.php
Can Games Address Serious Social Issues?
http://www.avault.com/articles/getarticle.asp?name=socialissues
The Politics of the Video Game
http://www.reason.com/0404/fe.kp.free.shtml
Experimental Politics
http://terranova.blogs.com/terra_nova/2004/04/experimental_po.html
==================
4: Logistical Bits
==================
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:
- Kaydara
- Metrowerks
- Microsoft Research
- Secret Level
- Seneca College Animation Arts Centre
- Softimage
- Sony Computer Entertainment America
- Web Technology Corp.
- Xbox
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
Newsletter Subscription
-----------------------
You can update your subscription details via your MyProfile page:
http://www.igda.org/membership/myprofile.php
If you need help, contact us.
IGDA Registration
-----------------
Your support is critical to the success of the IGDA, and our industry.
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
-------------------
Please contact us if you have questions, comments or input.
http://www.igda.org/contact.php
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