IGDA Newsletter - October 2002
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IGDA Newsletter - October 2002
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0.0 A Word From Graeme Devine
1 IGDA News
1.1 Volunteers Needed for Business Best Practice Roundtables at GDC
1.2 IGDA Brief Filed Against St. Louis Video Game Ordinance
1.3 IGDA Growing in Tokyo
1.4 Charne on Getting Paid
1.5 Chapter Updates & News
2 From the Wire
- GDC 2003 Registration Launches
- SIGGRAPH 2003 Call for Participation
- Call for Proposals: AI Game Programming Wisdom 2
- New Game Career Book
- Reprieve for Greek Gamers
- Gaming our Way to a Better Future
- The Future of Game Development
- UK Group "Fair Play" Organizing Game Boycott to Protest Pricing
- ESA Annual Charity Event for Kids
- Weapons of Mass Distraction
- Retailers Reject New XXX Video Game
- Game Addictions Getting Attention
- Vice, Violence and Games
3 Events, Benefits & Services Update
3.1 Updated Member Benefits
3.2 Upcoming Events
4 Logistical Bits
4.1 Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners!
4.2 IGDA Registration
4.3 Contact Information
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0.0 A Word From Graeme Devine
=============================
Dear IGDA Members and friends,
Lots of good stuff going on this month IGDA-wise!
For starters, I was out at the University of Utah meeting with the student
chapter folks there. The people I met and talked to out there will be the
lifeblood of the game industry in just a few years, and it was really
exciting to see and hear their points of view.
The IGDA filed a brief against the St. Louis video game ordinance, the text
of which is available via link below. I strongly recommend reading this and
being aware of this action, it's important that you know how we represent
you, our members.
Finally, check out those Japanese chapter links! Wow!
Graeme Devine
Chairperson, IGDA
===========
1 IGDA News
===========
1.1 Volunteers Needed for Business Best Practice Roundtables at GDC
-------------------------------------------------------------------
The newly formed Business Committee of the IGDA is hosting a series of
"best practice" roundtables at the 2003 Game Developers Conference. Topics
include: Human Resources, Resource Management/Scheduling,
Promotion/Marketing, QA/Testing and Finance. The IGDA is seeking motivated
volunteers, with proven expertise, to either moderate or take notes at
these roundtables.
http://www.igda.org/Committees/business/biz_roundtables.htm
1.2 IGDA Brief Filed Against St. Louis Video Game Ordinance
-----------------------------------------------------------
The IGDA has filed an amicus brief in support of the ESA's appeal against
the St. Louis ordinance to legislate video game sales. The brief can be
downloaded in pdf format. The brief argues that games are indeed an
expressive medium capable of conveying ideas. The Free Expression Policy
Project filed a brief as well, with scholars arguing against the
misconceptions over the effect of violent media.
http://www.igda.org/Committees/IGDA_StLouis_Brief_20020925.pdf
http://www.fepproject.org/courtbriefs/stlouis.html
1.3 IGDA Growing in Tokyo
-------------------------
The IGDA's Tokyo chapter has been growing steadily over the past few
months. In large part, this has been due to the passion and dedication of
Kiyoshi Shin, an industry veteran and book author. Last month, the Tokyo
chapter held a meeting and party in conjunction with the Tokyo Game Show.
They welcomed IGDA board member Rob Huebner and other guest speakers
(Seamus Blackley for one) who came to share their knowledge with Japanese
developers. The Xbox sponsored chapter party was good fun, made even more
interesting with the introduction of the male synchronized swimmers.
The following reports are currently Japanese only, but are full a great pics:
http://www.igda.jp/seminar/3rdmeeting_party.htm
http://www.igda.jp/seminar/3rdmeeting.htm
1.4 Charne on Getting Paid
--------------------------
Jim Charne has updated his "Famous Last Words" column with comments on the
timing of royalty payments and the need to factor this into cash flow.
http://www.igda.org/Services/Legal/lastwords/lastwords.htm
1.5 Chapter Updates & News
--------------------------
Many IGDA chapters held meetings recently, and several provided great
summary reports:
- Austin had another great meeting and played games:
http://www.austingamedevelopers.org/2002-9-17/index.html
- Chicago heard from Midway Games:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chicago/chicago_summary_Sep02.htm
- Detroit held their first meeting:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/detroit/Oct02/report.htm
- The Lyon (France) Chapter is having their first meeting:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/lyon.htm
- A Midlands UK chapter is also prepping for their first:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/midlands.htm
- Montreal enjoyed socializing:
http://www.igda.org/montreal/reports/summary_Oct02.htm
- The North Carolina Triangle Chapter will have their first meeting
end of October:
http://www.igda.org/nctriangle/
- The North West UK Chapter had a great turnout in Liverpool:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/northwestuk.htm
- Orange Country had a successful first gathering:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/orangecounty/oc_summary_Oct02.htm
- Paris discusses survival in France:
http://igda.paris.free.fr/paris/chapter_report_sep02.htm
- Toronto hooked up for drinks:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/toronto/toronto_summary_Oct3_2002.htm
- A new chapter has started in Vancouver:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/vancouver.htm
Many chapters (San Jose, Austin, Miami, Atlanta, Midlands UK, Boston and
others) will meet in coming weeks. Check the Chapter Calendar for dates and
details:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chapters_calendar.htm
===============
2 From the Wire
===============
GDC 2003 Registration Launches
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=451
SIGGRAPH 2003 Call for Participation
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=437
Call for Proposals: AI Game Programming Wisdom 2
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=438
New Game Career Book
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=440
Reprieve for Greek Gamers
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=441
Gaming our Way to a Better Future
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=442
The Future of Game Development
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=444
UK Group "Fair Play" Organizing Game Boycott to Protest Pricing
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=445
ESA Annual Charity Event for Kids
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=446
Weapons of Mass Distraction
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=448
Retailers Reject New XXX Video Game
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=449
Game Addictions Getting Attention
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=450
Vice, Violence and Games
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=452
====================================
3 Events, Benefits & Services Update
====================================
3.1 GDC Member Discount
-----------------------
All IGDA members enjoy a $50 discount on GDC registration. The Gama Network
recently announced the opening of registration for the Game Developers
Conference, which will be held in San Jose, CA from March 4-8, 2003. The
preliminary conference schedule is available, and conference classes will
continue to be added over the coming months. Early registration prices are
currently in effect. Discounted prices end on February 5th.
http://www.gdconf.com/
3.2 Upcoming Events
-------------------
Mobile Entertainment & Gaming Expo
http://www.megexpo.com/
21-24 October, Hollywood, CA
Mobile Games Convention
http://www.ef-telecoms.co.uk/mgames/igda
21-23 October, Barcelona, Spain
Challenge of Computer Games
http://free.art.pl/ktltf/Gry-info.html
25-27 October, Lodz, Poland
IndieGamesCon
http://www.indiegamescon.com/
1-3 November, Eugene, Oregon
Dust or Magic
http://www.childrenssoftware.com/dustormagic
3-5 November, Lambertville, NJ
Opening Pandora's Toolbox
http://www.nestafuturelab.org/events/events_rev02.htm
6-7 November, Bradford, UK
International Contents Trade Show
http://www.diconexpo.com/
6-8 November, Seoul, Korea
NASAGA Annual Conference
http://www.nasaga.org/conference2002.htm
6-9 November, San Diego, CA
Game On Learning Conference
http://www.nms.ac.uk/gameon/events.html
20-21 November, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Dynamics of Games & Mobile Games
http://www.ibctelecoms.com/games?src=igda
26-27 November, London, UK
GAME-ON
http://biomath.rug.ac.be/%7Escs/conf/gameon2002/index.html
29-30 November, London, UK
=================
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
Gamasutra.com
Gama Network
GameDev.Net
Game Developer magazine
Game Developers Conference
GIGnews.com
Intrinsic Graphics
Jostick101.org
Mary-Margaret.com
Microsoft Research
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/join
Or refer a friend 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 - October 2002
==============================
=============================
0.0 A Word From Graeme Devine
1 IGDA News
1.1 Volunteers Needed for Business Best Practice Roundtables at GDC
1.2 IGDA Brief Filed Against St. Louis Video Game Ordinance
1.3 IGDA Growing in Tokyo
1.4 Charne on Getting Paid
1.5 Chapter Updates & News
2 From the Wire
- GDC 2003 Registration Launches
- SIGGRAPH 2003 Call for Participation
- Call for Proposals: AI Game Programming Wisdom 2
- New Game Career Book
- Reprieve for Greek Gamers
- Gaming our Way to a Better Future
- The Future of Game Development
- UK Group "Fair Play" Organizing Game Boycott to Protest Pricing
- ESA Annual Charity Event for Kids
- Weapons of Mass Distraction
- Retailers Reject New XXX Video Game
- Game Addictions Getting Attention
- Vice, Violence and Games
3 Events, Benefits & Services Update
3.1 Updated Member 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 Graeme Devine
=============================
Dear IGDA Members and friends,
Lots of good stuff going on this month IGDA-wise!
For starters, I was out at the University of Utah meeting with the student
chapter folks there. The people I met and talked to out there will be the
lifeblood of the game industry in just a few years, and it was really
exciting to see and hear their points of view.
The IGDA filed a brief against the St. Louis video game ordinance, the text
of which is available via link below. I strongly recommend reading this and
being aware of this action, it's important that you know how we represent
you, our members.
Finally, check out those Japanese chapter links! Wow!
Graeme Devine
Chairperson, IGDA
===========
1 IGDA News
===========
1.1 Volunteers Needed for Business Best Practice Roundtables at GDC
-------------------------------------------------------------------
The newly formed Business Committee of the IGDA is hosting a series of
"best practice" roundtables at the 2003 Game Developers Conference. Topics
include: Human Resources, Resource Management/Scheduling,
Promotion/Marketing, QA/Testing and Finance. The IGDA is seeking motivated
volunteers, with proven expertise, to either moderate or take notes at
these roundtables.
http://www.igda.org/Committees/business/biz_roundtables.htm
1.2 IGDA Brief Filed Against St. Louis Video Game Ordinance
-----------------------------------------------------------
The IGDA has filed an amicus brief in support of the ESA's appeal against
the St. Louis ordinance to legislate video game sales. The brief can be
downloaded in pdf format. The brief argues that games are indeed an
expressive medium capable of conveying ideas. The Free Expression Policy
Project filed a brief as well, with scholars arguing against the
misconceptions over the effect of violent media.
http://www.igda.org/Committees/IGDA_StLouis_Brief_20020925.pdf
http://www.fepproject.org/courtbriefs/stlouis.html
1.3 IGDA Growing in Tokyo
-------------------------
The IGDA's Tokyo chapter has been growing steadily over the past few
months. In large part, this has been due to the passion and dedication of
Kiyoshi Shin, an industry veteran and book author. Last month, the Tokyo
chapter held a meeting and party in conjunction with the Tokyo Game Show.
They welcomed IGDA board member Rob Huebner and other guest speakers
(Seamus Blackley for one) who came to share their knowledge with Japanese
developers. The Xbox sponsored chapter party was good fun, made even more
interesting with the introduction of the male synchronized swimmers.
The following reports are currently Japanese only, but are full a great pics:
http://www.igda.jp/seminar/3rdmeeting_party.htm
http://www.igda.jp/seminar/3rdmeeting.htm
1.4 Charne on Getting Paid
--------------------------
Jim Charne has updated his "Famous Last Words" column with comments on the
timing of royalty payments and the need to factor this into cash flow.
http://www.igda.org/Services/Legal/lastwords/lastwords.htm
1.5 Chapter Updates & News
--------------------------
Many IGDA chapters held meetings recently, and several provided great
summary reports:
- Austin had another great meeting and played games:
http://www.austingamedevelopers.org/2002-9-17/index.html
- Chicago heard from Midway Games:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chicago/chicago_summary_Sep02.htm
- Detroit held their first meeting:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/detroit/Oct02/report.htm
- The Lyon (France) Chapter is having their first meeting:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/lyon.htm
- A Midlands UK chapter is also prepping for their first:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/midlands.htm
- Montreal enjoyed socializing:
http://www.igda.org/montreal/reports/summary_Oct02.htm
- The North Carolina Triangle Chapter will have their first meeting
end of October:
http://www.igda.org/nctriangle/
- The North West UK Chapter had a great turnout in Liverpool:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/northwestuk.htm
- Orange Country had a successful first gathering:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/orangecounty/oc_summary_Oct02.htm
- Paris discusses survival in France:
http://igda.paris.free.fr/paris/chapter_report_sep02.htm
- Toronto hooked up for drinks:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/toronto/toronto_summary_Oct3_2002.htm
- A new chapter has started in Vancouver:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/vancouver.htm
Many chapters (San Jose, Austin, Miami, Atlanta, Midlands UK, Boston and
others) will meet in coming weeks. Check the Chapter Calendar for dates and
details:
http://www.igda.org/Chapters/chapters_calendar.htm
===============
2 From the Wire
===============
GDC 2003 Registration Launches
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=451
SIGGRAPH 2003 Call for Participation
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=437
Call for Proposals: AI Game Programming Wisdom 2
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=438
New Game Career Book
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=440
Reprieve for Greek Gamers
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=441
Gaming our Way to a Better Future
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=442
The Future of Game Development
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=444
UK Group "Fair Play" Organizing Game Boycott to Protest Pricing
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=445
ESA Annual Charity Event for Kids
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=446
Weapons of Mass Distraction
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=448
Retailers Reject New XXX Video Game
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=449
Game Addictions Getting Attention
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=450
Vice, Violence and Games
http://www.igda.org/About/Press/news_item.php?nid=452
====================================
3 Events, Benefits & Services Update
====================================
3.1 GDC Member Discount
-----------------------
All IGDA members enjoy a $50 discount on GDC registration. The Gama Network
recently announced the opening of registration for the Game Developers
Conference, which will be held in San Jose, CA from March 4-8, 2003. The
preliminary conference schedule is available, and conference classes will
continue to be added over the coming months. Early registration prices are
currently in effect. Discounted prices end on February 5th.
http://www.gdconf.com/
3.2 Upcoming Events
-------------------
Mobile Entertainment & Gaming Expo
http://www.megexpo.com/
21-24 October, Hollywood, CA
Mobile Games Convention
http://www.ef-telecoms.co.uk/mgames/igda
21-23 October, Barcelona, Spain
Challenge of Computer Games
http://free.art.pl/ktltf/Gry-info.html
25-27 October, Lodz, Poland
IndieGamesCon
http://www.indiegamescon.com/
1-3 November, Eugene, Oregon
Dust or Magic
http://www.childrenssoftware.com/dustormagic
3-5 November, Lambertville, NJ
Opening Pandora's Toolbox
http://www.nestafuturelab.org/events/events_rev02.htm
6-7 November, Bradford, UK
International Contents Trade Show
http://www.diconexpo.com/
6-8 November, Seoul, Korea
NASAGA Annual Conference
http://www.nasaga.org/conference2002.htm
6-9 November, San Diego, CA
Game On Learning Conference
http://www.nms.ac.uk/gameon/events.html
20-21 November, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Dynamics of Games & Mobile Games
http://www.ibctelecoms.com/games?src=igda
26-27 November, London, UK
GAME-ON
http://biomath.rug.ac.be/%7Escs/conf/gameon2002/index.html
29-30 November, London, UK
=================
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
Gamasutra.com
Gama Network
GameDev.Net
Game Developer magazine
Game Developers Conference
GIGnews.com
Intrinsic Graphics
Jostick101.org
Mary-Margaret.com
Microsoft Research
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/join
Or refer a friend 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
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