October 2007
Breaking In: Your Game Career, from the Beginning Onwards
This event is open to the general public, to anyone who has a desire to get into the growing video game industry here in Austin, TX. So if you have any questions on how to enter the gaming business, join us on Tuesday, November 6, at Midway Austin.
Hosted By: Austin IGDA
Location: Midway Austin
11400 Burnet Road, Building 2 Suite 2110, Austin, TX US
When: Tuesday, November 6, 7:00PM
Agenda:
- 7:00pm - Food, Drinks, and Guitar Hero III on the Dell XPS M1730
- 7:15pm - Dell discussion on the gaming eco system
- 7:30pm - Panel begins
- 8:30pm - Q&A
- 9:00pm - Halo 3 tournament
Warren Spector's Master Class in Game Development
Quick update on Master Class sessions:
- Next week's guest (10/29) is Tim Willits (Lead Designer, id Software).
- The week after (11/5) is Seamus Blackley ("Father of the Xbox" and game agent at the Creative Artists Agency)
Other sessions are still being soldified (though Richard Garriott is scheduled for 11/26, barring unforeseen circumstances).
Scrum Best Practices Writeup
IGDA - October 23rd Meeting; Texas State Capitol, Room E2.012
By: Tracie Cook
It was a cold and stormy evening; too stormy for a SCRUM panel discussion some would have said…but they didn't, because it wasn't. It was actually a crisp, cool fall evening; perfect for a SCRUM panel.
Scrum Best Practices Event Tonight (Developer Only)
Agenda for tonight's event:
6pm - Informal Discussion
7pm - SCRUM Best Practices
NOTE: This event is for professionals' only.
Driving directions after the cut.
Total Immersion Software Seeks Graphics and Engine Programmers
Total Immersion Software is rapidly expanding its office in Austin, Texas. We are looking for highly skilled Graphics & Engine Programmers to help build our next generation technology and product offerings.
We are a tools innovator and a games developer focused on the entertainment, training, simulation, and mission rehearsal markets. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or a seasoned vet, we want to discuss how you can become part of our growing team!
Total Immersion Software Seeks Office Assistant
Total Immersion Software is rapidly expanding its office in Austin, Texas (near Steck & MoPac) and we are looking for a highly skilled Office Assistant to help us grow!
We are a tools innovator and a games developer focused on the entertainment, training, simulation, and mission rehearsal markets. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or a seasoned vet, we want to discuss how you can become part of our growing team.
We are currently looking for a part-time Office Assistant (~20 hours per week) with the opportunity of becoming full-time, with continued career growth towards the role Office Manager.