Focusing on Player Fantasy: What it Means and How to Use It
This talk goes step by step through a number of core player fantasies that make people want to play games, analyzing popular games and what fantasies they fulfill.
Read MoreRichard Rouse III
Richard Rouse III is a creative director, designer, writer and consultant with a history as a Director/Lead at Microsoft Studios, Ubisoft Montreal, THQ …
Read MoreMassively Multi-writer Games
This talk appeals to writers as well as anyone who may work with a community of writers, building from experiences including being creative director for When Rivers Were Trails and a writer …
Read MoreBeth LaPensee
Elizabeth LaPensée, Ph.D. is an award-winning designer, writer, artist, and researcher who creates and studies Indigenous-led media such as games and comic …
Read MoreMaking Game Music: Beginners On a Tight Budget
My talk will discuss the crucial importance that music has on games and how to begin approaching the process of making music if you are a beginner (composer or game designer) and on a tight budget.
Read MoreMatthew Hodge
Matthew Hodge is an award-winning composer, award-winning bestselling author, and collegiate professor for 10+ years at multiple universities. His scoring …
Read MoreCreating Your Own Game Design Pattern Language
Pattern Theory has been applied to many fields. Learn how to examine the games you know and love to uncover the patterns that make them great. Connect your patterns together to form a Pattern Language …
Read MoreChristopher Barney
Chris has spoken at conferences all over the world. He contributed his game design and programming skills to Pearson’s web based MMO, Poptropica …
Read MoreBreaking into the Video Game Industry & Getting Hired
Paxton will discuss how to get hired, how people can brand themselves, how to navigate different studios, what to expect during the interview …
Read MorePaxton Galvanek
Paxton Galvanek is the General Manager at Funcom NC. Paxton oversees Funcom’s Operations, Administration, and Human Resources specifically its recruiting/talent acquisition, talent management, and all general HR activities.
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