Game Design Expo 2008

Announcing the second annual Game Design Expo featuring some of the leading minds in video game design and development, to be held in Vancouver, B.C. on January 19th and 20th, 2008, and hosted by Vancouver Film School (VFS).

Game Design Expo is thrilled to name its keynote speakers for 2008: Jay Weinland and CJ Cowan, two of the team leads behind Bungie Studios' blockbuster Halo 3, the fastest selling video game of all time. Bungie's Weinland (Audio Lead) and Cowan (Director of Cinematics) will discuss the tools and processes that helped create the sound and visuals for Halo 3, which was released in September to rave reviews and first-day sales in the U.S. that reached a record-breaking $170 million.

Compared to last year's sold-out event, Game Design Expo 2008 event is bigger in every way, with two days of lectures and panels by the designers, producers, and CEOs behind some of the biggest games of yesterday and today. Speakers from top companies like Activision, BioWare, Eidos, EA, and Stormfront Studios are coming to present topics ranging from the Console Wars to Digital Acting & Interactive Narrative to Game Audio.

Game Design Expo and its Event Partners G4TechTV, EA, CAEAA, Annex Pro, Crystal Dynamics, Radical Entertainment, Big Fish Games, Next Level Games, Metropolitan Hotel, and The Province are looking forward to another fantastic event.

General ticket sales for Game Design Expo 2008 begin on November 21st, 2007. Check gamedesignexpo.com for detailed information, schedules, and up-to-the-minute news.

Date, Time & Location:

Saturday, January 19th, 9:00am – 7:30pm
Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St.

Sunday, January 20th, 10:30am – 5:00pm
Vancouver Film School, 420 Homer St.

Organized by:

Vancouver Film School

Tickets:

$80 for both days, $50 for Saturday, and $35 for Sunday.

More information:

gamedesignexpo.com

Contact:

Sarah Richards
Event Manager, Game Design Expo
Public Relations Specialist, Vancouver Film School
T. 604.631.3562
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