IGDA Newsletter - October 2004
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IGDA Newsletter - October 2004
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Table of Contents
===========================
0: A Word From Jesse Schell
1: IGDA News
- New Women SIG References and Resources
- IGDA Event Participation
- Columns Update
2: Chapter Meetings/Reports
3: From the Wires
- BioWare named in key Canadian business award lists
- Game over? Not if preservationists have their way
- The Evolution of Mario
- Latest Leisure Suit Larry banned
- Thompson links GTA with US school murder plot
- Parents Favor New Limits on TV Content in Early Evening Hours
- Reality Bytes: Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked
- Defanged California game bill becomes law
- Video game legislation stirs debate
- The Media War
- Tony Blair okays UK game industry
- Videogames' culture of fear: An interview with Emily Newton Dunn
- EA Ranked Number One (Again), MS Steps Up to No. 2
- Quirky Titles Can Succeed...Moderately
- The Games Industry Needs B-Sides
- Kids, Play With Your Food
- Virtual Worlds Meet the Real One
- DiGRA 2005: Call for Papers
- Playing 'Boy' Games Helps Girls, and Vice Versa
- There's No Excuse for Bad Localizations
4: Logistical Bits
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0: A Word From Jesse Schell
===========================
Dear Members and friends,
Undoubtedly, many of us are busy crunching away on holiday deadlines,
making this a relatively quiet past month of news. That said, the IGDA has been
racking up the flyer miles in order to visit our chapters (and related conferences)
in "far off places", namely Ireland, Germany and Japan of late (see trip reports
below).
What's most encouraging is that we see the same passion for games across the
globe. We also see the unique challenges present in each development community
(eg, closed nature of Japanese studios, embryonic industry in Ireland, etc).
It is refreshing to see how each local chapter is working to address those issues
most relevant to its members. In all locations, communication and the ability
to connect with each other are fundamental, and it is nice to know that IGDA
chapters are serving in that critical role.
Be sure to visit your local chapter to help unwind from your crunch and
connect with peers:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/
- Jesse Schell
Chairperson, IGDA
Professor of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University
CEO, Schell Games
=================================================
AD: Game Tech - Register by Oct 29th to Save $400
=================================================
Attention top programmers and technical directors: announcing Game Tech
Game Tech is an intense, focused event that tackles the challenges of
shipping technically innovative games on next-generation platforms.
We bring together the top researchers and developers to provide a
uniquely rigorous and collaborative technical environment across two
programs:
Creating Believable Characters Seminar, Nov 30-Dec 1
Game Tech Leadership Summit, Dec 2-3
Program chairs: Jonathan Blow and Jeff Lander
IGDA member discount $35
Additional $50 off with this code: GDA010
http://www.game-tech.com/
=====================================
============
1: IGDA News
============
New Women SIG References and Resources
--------------------------------------
The Women in Game Development SIG has updated their web site to include an extensive
list of women/gender related resources and reference materials. Of special interest
are the recently published, extensive white papers on girl gamers and women in
the industry.
http://www.igda.org/women/references.htm
IGDA Event Participation
------------------------
For summary reports and pics on recent events in which the IGDA
participated, visit our website:
- Awakenings - Irish Game Developers Conference
http://www.igda.org/blogs/realitypanic/archives/000229.html
- Tokyo Game Show
http://www.igda.org/blogs/realitypanic/archives/000226.html
The IGDA will be participating in the following upcoming events:
- Montreal Game Summit: The Summit will be a targeted event with a limited size
to create an environment where learning and networking are facilitated. The IGDA's
Montreal chapter will be hosting the developer party. Jason Della Rocca, Program
Director for the IGDA, will be lecturing on game IP.
http://www.montrealgamesummit.com/
- International Workshop in Computer Game Design and Technology: A two-day event
of lectures, tutorials and exhibitions on computer games research and development.
IGDA chairperson, Jesse Schell, will be giving a keynote speech.
http://www.cms.livjm.ac.uk/gdtw/
- Nordic Game Potential: This conference aims at formulating common ideas, strategies
and points of action for Nordic computer games, for industry, research, education
and government. Several of the IGDA's Nordic-based chapters are involved...
http://nordicgame.net/
Check online for further details on these upcoming events and the IGDA's participation:
http://www.igda.org/events/
Columns Update
--------------
Monthly columns updated for this month:
- The Ivory Tower:
From Middle-Earth to Arden
http://www.igda.org/columns/ivorytower/
- Famous Last Words:
Take it or Leave it Dev Contract
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/
- Culture Clash:
Cerebral Studies - Institutionalizing theory and criticism
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/
- The Games Game:
Can't Get No Respect
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/
===========================
2: Chapter Meetings/Reports
===========================
Complete list of chapter reports and upcoming meetings:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/updates.php
Guildford
Meeting, November > Meet on the 1st Wed of each month @ George Abbott
http://www.igda.org/guildford
Seattle
Meeting, October > Amazon.com: Life after Gaming?
http://www.igda.org/seattle/meet.htm
Montreal
Meeting, October > Roundtable Discussions
http://www.igda.org/montreal/index_e.htm#next
Ottawa
Meeting, October > Business Meeting
http://www.igda.org/ottawa/
New Jersey North
Report, October > September Meeting
http://blender.rutgers.edu/~njigda/meetings/200409.php
Colorado
Report, October > 3D Web Game Technology Review
http://www.coloradogamedev.org/20041004.html
Japan
Report, September > Jason and Gonzalo spoke about the relation between the industry
and Academics
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2004/09/28/103,1096339074,31602,0,0.html
Japan
Report, September > CEDEC Premium Half-Life 2 vs. Resident Evil 4 in TGS Report
http://arena.nikkeibp.co.jp/game/news/20040924/109568/
=================
3: From the Wires
=================
News stories and articles from around the web...
BioWare named in key Canadian business award lists
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=4769
Game over? Not if preservationists have their way
http://tinyurl.com/3j8c8
The Evolution of Mario
http://nfg.2y.net/games/mariosprites/
Latest Leisure Suit Larry banned
http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/news.asp?aid=21935&cid=76&sid=28&pid=1
Thompson links GTA with US school murder plot
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=4843
Parents Favor New Limits on TV Content in Early Evening Hours
http://www.kff.org/entmedia/entmedia092304nr.cfm
Reality Bytes: Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/myths.html
Defanged California game bill becomes law
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/21/news_6108135.html
Video game legislation stirs debate
http://www.smdailyjournal.org/article.cfm?issue=09-23-04&storyID=35059
The Media War
http://tinyurl.com/65yoe
Tony Blair okays UK game industry
http://joystiq.com/entry/4351459602513336/
Videogames' culture of fear: An interview with Emily Newton Dunn
http://tinyurl.com/6jl5v
EA Ranked Number One (Again), MS Steps Up to No. 2
http://biz.gamedaily.com/features.asp?article_id=8045§ion=feature
Quirky Titles Can Succeed...Moderately
http://biz.gamedaily.com/features.asp?article_id=8057§ion=toppers
The Games Industry Needs B-Sides
http://www.corante.com/gotgame/archives/006154.html
Kids, Play With Your Food
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,64593,00.html
Virtual Worlds Meet the Real One
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,64380,00.html
DiGRA 2005: Call for Papers
http://www.digra.org/article.php?story=20040917201442528
Playing 'Boy' Games Helps Girls, and Vice Versa
http://tinyurl.com/3v3hs
There's No Excuse for Bad Localizations
http://biz.gamedaily.com/features.asp?article_id=8046§ion=myturn
==================
4: Logistical Bits
==================
Thanks to our Partners!
-----------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our Partners! Especially those whojust
joined us, or recently renewed their commitment to support the game developmentcommunity:
- Alias
- Avid Alienbrain
- Criterion Software
- Metrowerks
- Microsoft Research
- MobyGames
- VxO Networks
- University of Abertay Dundee
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 Membership
---------------
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.
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 - October 2004
==============================
===========================
Table of Contents
===========================
0: A Word From Jesse Schell
1: IGDA News
- New Women SIG References and Resources
- IGDA Event Participation
- Columns Update
2: Chapter Meetings/Reports
3: From the Wires
- BioWare named in key Canadian business award lists
- Game over? Not if preservationists have their way
- The Evolution of Mario
- Latest Leisure Suit Larry banned
- Thompson links GTA with US school murder plot
- Parents Favor New Limits on TV Content in Early Evening Hours
- Reality Bytes: Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked
- Defanged California game bill becomes law
- Video game legislation stirs debate
- The Media War
- Tony Blair okays UK game industry
- Videogames' culture of fear: An interview with Emily Newton Dunn
- EA Ranked Number One (Again), MS Steps Up to No. 2
- Quirky Titles Can Succeed...Moderately
- The Games Industry Needs B-Sides
- Kids, Play With Your Food
- Virtual Worlds Meet the Real One
- DiGRA 2005: Call for Papers
- Playing 'Boy' Games Helps Girls, and Vice Versa
- There's No Excuse for Bad Localizations
4: Logistical Bits
===========================
===========================
0: A Word From Jesse Schell
===========================
Dear Members and friends,
Undoubtedly, many of us are busy crunching away on holiday deadlines,
making this a relatively quiet past month of news. That said, the IGDA has been
racking up the flyer miles in order to visit our chapters (and related conferences)
in "far off places", namely Ireland, Germany and Japan of late (see trip reports
below).
What's most encouraging is that we see the same passion for games across the
globe. We also see the unique challenges present in each development community
(eg, closed nature of Japanese studios, embryonic industry in Ireland, etc).
It is refreshing to see how each local chapter is working to address those issues
most relevant to its members. In all locations, communication and the ability
to connect with each other are fundamental, and it is nice to know that IGDA
chapters are serving in that critical role.
Be sure to visit your local chapter to help unwind from your crunch and
connect with peers:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/
- Jesse Schell
Chairperson, IGDA
Professor of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University
CEO, Schell Games
=================================================
AD: Game Tech - Register by Oct 29th to Save $400
=================================================
Attention top programmers and technical directors: announcing Game Tech
Game Tech is an intense, focused event that tackles the challenges of
shipping technically innovative games on next-generation platforms.
We bring together the top researchers and developers to provide a
uniquely rigorous and collaborative technical environment across two
programs:
Creating Believable Characters Seminar, Nov 30-Dec 1
Game Tech Leadership Summit, Dec 2-3
Program chairs: Jonathan Blow and Jeff Lander
IGDA member discount $35
Additional $50 off with this code: GDA010
http://www.game-tech.com/
=====================================
============
1: IGDA News
============
New Women SIG References and Resources
--------------------------------------
The Women in Game Development SIG has updated their web site to include an extensive
list of women/gender related resources and reference materials. Of special interest
are the recently published, extensive white papers on girl gamers and women in
the industry.
http://www.igda.org/women/references.htm
IGDA Event Participation
------------------------
For summary reports and pics on recent events in which the IGDA
participated, visit our website:
- Awakenings - Irish Game Developers Conference
http://www.igda.org/blogs/realitypanic/archives/000229.html
- Tokyo Game Show
http://www.igda.org/blogs/realitypanic/archives/000226.html
The IGDA will be participating in the following upcoming events:
- Montreal Game Summit: The Summit will be a targeted event with a limited size
to create an environment where learning and networking are facilitated. The IGDA's
Montreal chapter will be hosting the developer party. Jason Della Rocca, Program
Director for the IGDA, will be lecturing on game IP.
http://www.montrealgamesummit.com/
- International Workshop in Computer Game Design and Technology: A two-day event
of lectures, tutorials and exhibitions on computer games research and development.
IGDA chairperson, Jesse Schell, will be giving a keynote speech.
http://www.cms.livjm.ac.uk/gdtw/
- Nordic Game Potential: This conference aims at formulating common ideas, strategies
and points of action for Nordic computer games, for industry, research, education
and government. Several of the IGDA's Nordic-based chapters are involved...
http://nordicgame.net/
Check online for further details on these upcoming events and the IGDA's participation:
http://www.igda.org/events/
Columns Update
--------------
Monthly columns updated for this month:
- The Ivory Tower:
From Middle-Earth to Arden
http://www.igda.org/columns/ivorytower/
- Famous Last Words:
Take it or Leave it Dev Contract
http://www.igda.org/columns/lastwords/
- Culture Clash:
Cerebral Studies - Institutionalizing theory and criticism
http://www.igda.org/columns/clash/
- The Games Game:
Can't Get No Respect
http://www.igda.org/columns/gamesgame/
===========================
2: Chapter Meetings/Reports
===========================
Complete list of chapter reports and upcoming meetings:
http://www.igda.org/chapters/updates.php
Guildford
Meeting, November > Meet on the 1st Wed of each month @ George Abbott
http://www.igda.org/guildford
Seattle
Meeting, October > Amazon.com: Life after Gaming?
http://www.igda.org/seattle/meet.htm
Montreal
Meeting, October > Roundtable Discussions
http://www.igda.org/montreal/index_e.htm#next
Ottawa
Meeting, October > Business Meeting
http://www.igda.org/ottawa/
New Jersey North
Report, October > September Meeting
http://blender.rutgers.edu/~njigda/meetings/200409.php
Colorado
Report, October > 3D Web Game Technology Review
http://www.coloradogamedev.org/20041004.html
Japan
Report, September > Jason and Gonzalo spoke about the relation between the industry
and Academics
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2004/09/28/103,1096339074,31602,0,0.html
Japan
Report, September > CEDEC Premium Half-Life 2 vs. Resident Evil 4 in TGS Report
http://arena.nikkeibp.co.jp/game/news/20040924/109568/
=================
3: From the Wires
=================
News stories and articles from around the web...
BioWare named in key Canadian business award lists
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=4769
Game over? Not if preservationists have their way
http://tinyurl.com/3j8c8
The Evolution of Mario
http://nfg.2y.net/games/mariosprites/
Latest Leisure Suit Larry banned
http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/news.asp?aid=21935&cid=76&sid=28&pid=1
Thompson links GTA with US school murder plot
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=4843
Parents Favor New Limits on TV Content in Early Evening Hours
http://www.kff.org/entmedia/entmedia092304nr.cfm
Reality Bytes: Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/myths.html
Defanged California game bill becomes law
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/21/news_6108135.html
Video game legislation stirs debate
http://www.smdailyjournal.org/article.cfm?issue=09-23-04&storyID=35059
The Media War
http://tinyurl.com/65yoe
Tony Blair okays UK game industry
http://joystiq.com/entry/4351459602513336/
Videogames' culture of fear: An interview with Emily Newton Dunn
http://tinyurl.com/6jl5v
EA Ranked Number One (Again), MS Steps Up to No. 2
http://biz.gamedaily.com/features.asp?article_id=8045§ion=feature
Quirky Titles Can Succeed...Moderately
http://biz.gamedaily.com/features.asp?article_id=8057§ion=toppers
The Games Industry Needs B-Sides
http://www.corante.com/gotgame/archives/006154.html
Kids, Play With Your Food
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,64593,00.html
Virtual Worlds Meet the Real One
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,64380,00.html
DiGRA 2005: Call for Papers
http://www.digra.org/article.php?story=20040917201442528
Playing 'Boy' Games Helps Girls, and Vice Versa
http://tinyurl.com/3v3hs
There's No Excuse for Bad Localizations
http://biz.gamedaily.com/features.asp?article_id=8046§ion=myturn
==================
4: Logistical Bits
==================
Thanks to our Partners!
-----------------------
The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our Partners! Especially those whojust
joined us, or recently renewed their commitment to support the game developmentcommunity:
- Alias
- Avid Alienbrain
- Criterion Software
- Metrowerks
- Microsoft Research
- MobyGames
- VxO Networks
- University of Abertay Dundee
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 Membership
---------------
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.
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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