IGDA Newsletter - November 2003
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IGDA Newsletter - November 2003
===============================
=============================
0: A Word From Kathy Schoback
1: IGDA News
- Level Up: Academic Conference Summary Report/Pictures
- IP Rights Committee Releases Comprehensive White Paper
- IGDA Sessions at 2004 GDC
- Columns Update
2: Chapter Updates...
3: From the Wires
- Video Games Will Calm Your Fears
- Why Girls and Games are a Good Mix
- Of Lab Mice and Men
- Games at Work May be Good for You
- Gaming's Global Hot Spots
- Level Up Report
- Copyright Access Exemption Granted for Obsolete Videogames
- Copyright Confusion Clarified
- Quality Assurance in the Games Industry
- Families sue over GTAIII-inspired Shooting
- Industry Raises $850,000 for Children
- Academics can be Fun and Games
- Laying Down the Virtual Law
- "Death to the Interactive Bourgeoisie!" Who Said That?
- The Wall Street Journal: "Videogame Reviews are Stuck in the Pac-Man Era"
- Gaming middleman Throws in the Towel
- China Welcomes Anti-Piracy Organization
- Developing a Relationship Between the Academy and the Computer Game Industry
4: Logistical Bits
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=============================
0: A Word From Kathy Schoback
=============================
Dear Members and friends,
Furthering the discussion of the IGDA's focus, the board has developed the
following criteria for "advocacy" activities:
The IGDA addresses issues that...
1) exceed the scope of any one developer or company's ability to resolve;
2) require a dialogue with others;
3) affect the worldwide game development community;
4) benefit the development community as a whole, rather than any single
individual or company directly;
5) are neutral toward any particular skill, product, or method of game
development.
These criteria are designed to help the board, committee chairs and
volunteers shape current and future activities - and ensure that we're
staying "on focus."
As always, feedback welcome at:
http://www.igda.org/Forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=166
We wish you much luck during the holiday shipping season!
Warm regards -
Kathy Schoback
Chairperson, IGDA
Director of Product Operations, Eidos
============
1: IGDA News
============
Level Up: Academic Conference Summary Report/Pictures
-----------------------------------------------------
The Digital Games Research Association held their inaugural conference,
titled "Level Up" early November in the Netherlands. The IGDA was on hand
as the voice of the game development community, providing insight on the
challenges of creating games. A brief event report and pictures:
http://www.igda.org/blogs/realitypanic/archives/000058.html
http://www.gamesconference.org/2003/index.php?Program
IP Rights Committee Releases Comprehensive White Paper
------------------------------------------------------
The IP Rights White Paper is a comprehensive analysis of key forms of IPR,
legal definitions, with information on how global intellectual property rights
relate to games and the game development community. Topics
covered in the White Paper include the history of IP Rights; forms of IP
protection; overview of IP in video games; practical applications; and
three opinion essays from leading game industry thinkers. Written by the IP
Rights Committee, consisting of forty members including game developers,
musicians, journalists, CTOs, CEOs, open-source evangelists, students,
academics and lawyers from North America, Europe and Asia.
http://www.igda.org/biz/ipr_paper.php
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/press_101503.php
IGDA Sessions at 2004 GDC
-------------------------
Once again, the IGDA has a full roster of sessions and activities planned for
the Game Developers Conference. As a reflection of the IGDA's mission to
build community and address issues, the sessions in the IGDA track
address the most relevant topics affecting developers today: publisher
relations; quality of life; censorship and regulation; etc. The IGDA track
offers a means for you to get involved. Nearly all sessions are
directly linked to committee work and outreach efforts. Attendees will come
away from the IGDA sessions empowered to make a difference within the game
development community. Relevant links:
IGDA Track
http://www.igda.org/events/gdc_sessions.htm
Developer Business Summit: An IGDA Think-Tank
http://www.gdconf.com/conference/thinktank.htm
Serious Games Summit
http://www.gdconf.com/conference/seriousgames.htm
Game Developers Choice Awards
http://www.igda.org/awards
IGDA Annual Meeting
http://www.gdconf.com/events/#igda
Columns Update
--------------
Monthly columns updated for November:
- The Ivory Tower:
Ideological Videogames: Press Left Button to Dissent
http://www.igda.org/columns/ivorytower/
- Famous Last Words:
The Value of Game Music
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/
- Culture Clash:
We Know Drama - Better Characters Produce Better Narrative
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/
- The Games Game:
We All Have Great Ideas
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/
==================
2: Chapter Updates
==================
Complete list of chapter reports and upcoming meetings:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/updates.php
Manila
Meeting, November > First Philippine PC Game Launch
http://www.igda.org/manila
Tokyo
Meeting, November > Finland Japan Games Seminar
http://www.finland.or.jp/tekes/games-seminar-e.html
Pittsburgh
Meeting, November > Old School Night
http://www.igda.org/pittsburgh/email5.htm
Israel
Report, December > Mobile Game Development Seminar Report
http://www.igda.org/israel/report8.htm
San Francisco
Report, November > Online Games Panel
http://www.igda.org/sanfran/bayarea_summary_Nov03.htm
Colorado
Report, November > Developing Games in Shockwave 3D
http://www.coloradogamedev.org/20031103.html
Montreal
Report, October > Locked in Lively Debate
http://www.igda.org/montreal/reports/summary_Oct03.htm
=================
3: From the Wires
=================
Video Games Will Calm your Fears
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,60881,00.html
Why Girls and Games are a Good Mix
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3248461.stm
Of Lab Mice and Men
http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=18058
Games at Work May be Good for You
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3247595.stm
Gaming's Global Hot Spots
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.12/start.html?pg=10
Level Up Report
http://www.buzzcut.com/article.php?story=20031114033154461
Copyright Access Exemption Granted for Obsolete Videogames
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=2290
Copyright Confusion Clarified
http://www.gamespot.com/all/news/news_6078006.html
Quality Assurance in the Games Industry
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/feature.php?fea=QualityAssurance
Families Sue Over GTAIII-inspired Shooting
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/grandtheftauto3/news_6077161.html
Industry Raises $850,000 for Children
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=2266
Academics Can Be Fun and Games
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,61162-2,00.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1
Laying Down the Virtual Law
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,61188-2,00.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1
"Death to the Interactive Bourgeoisie!" Who Said That?
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6080520/p-3.html
The Wall Street Journal: "Videogame Reviews are Stuck in the Pac-Man Era"
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6080520/p-2.html
Gaming Middleman Throws in the Towel
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/business/technology/7235594.htm
China Welcomes Anti-Piracy Organization
http://www.polygonmag.com/news/index.php?id=965
Developing a Relationship Between the Academy and the Computer Game Industry
http://www.reconstruction.ws/PReviews/revGameSummit.htm
==================
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:
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center
- Shorecliff Communications LLC
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 get need help, contact us at info@igda.org.
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
-------------------
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, comments or input.
http://www.igda.org/contact.php
IGDA Newsletter - November 2003
===============================
=============================
0: A Word From Kathy Schoback
1: IGDA News
- Level Up: Academic Conference Summary Report/Pictures
- IP Rights Committee Releases Comprehensive White Paper
- IGDA Sessions at 2004 GDC
- Columns Update
2: Chapter Updates...
3: From the Wires
- Video Games Will Calm Your Fears
- Why Girls and Games are a Good Mix
- Of Lab Mice and Men
- Games at Work May be Good for You
- Gaming's Global Hot Spots
- Level Up Report
- Copyright Access Exemption Granted for Obsolete Videogames
- Copyright Confusion Clarified
- Quality Assurance in the Games Industry
- Families sue over GTAIII-inspired Shooting
- Industry Raises $850,000 for Children
- Academics can be Fun and Games
- Laying Down the Virtual Law
- "Death to the Interactive Bourgeoisie!" Who Said That?
- The Wall Street Journal: "Videogame Reviews are Stuck in the Pac-Man Era"
- Gaming middleman Throws in the Towel
- China Welcomes Anti-Piracy Organization
- Developing a Relationship Between the Academy and the Computer Game Industry
4: Logistical Bits
=============================
=============================
0: A Word From Kathy Schoback
=============================
Dear Members and friends,
Furthering the discussion of the IGDA's focus, the board has developed the
following criteria for "advocacy" activities:
The IGDA addresses issues that...
1) exceed the scope of any one developer or company's ability to resolve;
2) require a dialogue with others;
3) affect the worldwide game development community;
4) benefit the development community as a whole, rather than any single
individual or company directly;
5) are neutral toward any particular skill, product, or method of game
development.
These criteria are designed to help the board, committee chairs and
volunteers shape current and future activities - and ensure that we're
staying "on focus."
As always, feedback welcome at:
http://www.igda.org/Forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=166
We wish you much luck during the holiday shipping season!
Warm regards -
Kathy Schoback
Chairperson, IGDA
Director of Product Operations, Eidos
============
1: IGDA News
============
Level Up: Academic Conference Summary Report/Pictures
-----------------------------------------------------
The Digital Games Research Association held their inaugural conference,
titled "Level Up" early November in the Netherlands. The IGDA was on hand
as the voice of the game development community, providing insight on the
challenges of creating games. A brief event report and pictures:
http://www.igda.org/blogs/realitypanic/archives/000058.html
http://www.gamesconference.org/2003/index.php?Program
IP Rights Committee Releases Comprehensive White Paper
------------------------------------------------------
The IP Rights White Paper is a comprehensive analysis of key forms of IPR,
legal definitions, with information on how global intellectual property rights
relate to games and the game development community. Topics
covered in the White Paper include the history of IP Rights; forms of IP
protection; overview of IP in video games; practical applications; and
three opinion essays from leading game industry thinkers. Written by the IP
Rights Committee, consisting of forty members including game developers,
musicians, journalists, CTOs, CEOs, open-source evangelists, students,
academics and lawyers from North America, Europe and Asia.
http://www.igda.org/biz/ipr_paper.php
http://www.igda.org/newsroom/press_101503.php
IGDA Sessions at 2004 GDC
-------------------------
Once again, the IGDA has a full roster of sessions and activities planned for
the Game Developers Conference. As a reflection of the IGDA's mission to
build community and address issues, the sessions in the IGDA track
address the most relevant topics affecting developers today: publisher
relations; quality of life; censorship and regulation; etc. The IGDA track
offers a means for you to get involved. Nearly all sessions are
directly linked to committee work and outreach efforts. Attendees will come
away from the IGDA sessions empowered to make a difference within the game
development community. Relevant links:
IGDA Track
http://www.igda.org/events/gdc_sessions.htm
Developer Business Summit: An IGDA Think-Tank
http://www.gdconf.com/conference/thinktank.htm
Serious Games Summit
http://www.gdconf.com/conference/seriousgames.htm
Game Developers Choice Awards
http://www.igda.org/awards
IGDA Annual Meeting
http://www.gdconf.com/events/#igda
Columns Update
--------------
Monthly columns updated for November:
- The Ivory Tower:
Ideological Videogames: Press Left Button to Dissent
http://www.igda.org/columns/ivorytower/
- Famous Last Words:
The Value of Game Music
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/
- Culture Clash:
We Know Drama - Better Characters Produce Better Narrative
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/
- The Games Game:
We All Have Great Ideas
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/
==================
2: Chapter Updates
==================
Complete list of chapter reports and upcoming meetings:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/updates.php
Manila
Meeting, November > First Philippine PC Game Launch
http://www.igda.org/manila
Tokyo
Meeting, November > Finland Japan Games Seminar
http://www.finland.or.jp/tekes/games-seminar-e.html
Pittsburgh
Meeting, November > Old School Night
http://www.igda.org/pittsburgh/email5.htm
Israel
Report, December > Mobile Game Development Seminar Report
http://www.igda.org/israel/report8.htm
San Francisco
Report, November > Online Games Panel
http://www.igda.org/sanfran/bayarea_summary_Nov03.htm
Colorado
Report, November > Developing Games in Shockwave 3D
http://www.coloradogamedev.org/20031103.html
Montreal
Report, October > Locked in Lively Debate
http://www.igda.org/montreal/reports/summary_Oct03.htm
=================
3: From the Wires
=================
Video Games Will Calm your Fears
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,60881,00.html
Why Girls and Games are a Good Mix
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3248461.stm
Of Lab Mice and Men
http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=18058
Games at Work May be Good for You
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3247595.stm
Gaming's Global Hot Spots
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.12/start.html?pg=10
Level Up Report
http://www.buzzcut.com/article.php?story=20031114033154461
Copyright Access Exemption Granted for Obsolete Videogames
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=2290
Copyright Confusion Clarified
http://www.gamespot.com/all/news/news_6078006.html
Quality Assurance in the Games Industry
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/feature.php?fea=QualityAssurance
Families Sue Over GTAIII-inspired Shooting
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/grandtheftauto3/news_6077161.html
Industry Raises $850,000 for Children
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=2266
Academics Can Be Fun and Games
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,61162-2,00.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1
Laying Down the Virtual Law
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,61188-2,00.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1
"Death to the Interactive Bourgeoisie!" Who Said That?
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6080520/p-3.html
The Wall Street Journal: "Videogame Reviews are Stuck in the Pac-Man Era"
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6080520/p-2.html
Gaming Middleman Throws in the Towel
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/business/technology/7235594.htm
China Welcomes Anti-Piracy Organization
http://www.polygonmag.com/news/index.php?id=965
Developing a Relationship Between the Academy and the Computer Game Industry
http://www.reconstruction.ws/PReviews/revGameSummit.htm
==================
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:
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center
- Shorecliff Communications LLC
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 get need help, contact us at info@igda.org.
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
-------------------
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, comments or input.
http://www.igda.org/contact.php
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