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SUMMARY:Don't Waster Your Time - Know What Game To Build\, Geoffrey Zatkin
DESCRIPTION:GUEST BIOGRAPHY \nGeoffrey “GZ” Zatkin is a game designer\, industry executive\, and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the video game industry. One of the original designers of EverQuest\, co-founder of game data giant EEDAR and game development studio Experiment 7\, Geoffrey is also Extra Credits studio director and game designer in residence. \n  \nIn 2018 Geoffrey joined Extra Credits as a board member\, severing as senior leadership for the creative staff and directing channel strategy before becoming Extra Credits studio director in late 2019. He has overseen channel growth taking Extra Credits from 1.4 to 2.6 million subscribers. \n  \nIn 2015 Geoffrey co-founded Experiment 7\, a video game studio focused on creating virtual reality strategy games with broad audience appeal. Experiment 7’s best-selling VR games are partnerships with popular brands including Catan (Asmodee) and Dungeons and Dragons (Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast). \n  \nIn 2006 Geoffrey co-founded EEDAR\, the video game industry’s premier market research and business-intelligence firm\, which was acquired by NPD in 2016. He directed the development of EEDAR’s data classification and products & services infrastructure\, and later served on its board of directors and as an evangelist-at-large. \n  \nGeoffrey’s first decade in the video game industry was as a game designer\, where he served in senior and lead design roles for numerous video game titles generating over $1 billion in combined revenue. He was an integral part of the original EverQuest design team and helped pioneer the rise of MMO games. \n  \nGeoffrey is a frequent contributor to game industry development as a presenter at GDC\, PAX\, and various other conferences and collegiate game courses. He has been interviewed for numerous publications\, is a patented inventor\, and currently lives in San Diego with his wife and three cats. \nABOUT THESE EVENTS \nThe International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Central Virginia chapter hosts events in and around the area to connect\, promote\, and educate our local video game development industry\, towards developing the industry locally\, and supporting the careers of all involved.
URL:https://igda.org/event/dont-waster-your-time-know-what-game-to-build-geoffrey-zatkin/
LOCATION:Richmond\, VA\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Share your Multiplayer World with millions on ZEPETO
DESCRIPTION:Enter the realm of innovation and creativity with the ZEPETO World Jam Fall 2023 beginning October 30th through December 11th. Prize pools range from $2\,000 to $10\,000\, so be sure to register today for the jam here. \nThe ZEPETO team is hosting a webinar for the IGDA community to help build awareness of the jam and the platform. \nThis is a perfect opportunity to meet the team\, learn more about ZEPETO\, and ask any questions you might have. \n Sign-Up Today\n  \n*This is a webinar brought to you by an IGDA Partner.
URL:https://igda.org/event/share-your-multiplayer-world-with-millions-on-zepeto/
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SUMMARY:Extra Life Stream with Mothership!
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Join us for an EPIC 24-hour Fundraiser Stream for Mothership on Twitch! 🎮🌟 \n📅 Date: 11/11 \n🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 12:00 PM (Yes\, you read that right!) \nWe’re on a mission to make a HUGE difference in the lives of children\, and we need YOUR help! 🏥✨ \n🌟 Event Details: \n\n🎮 24-Hour Fundraiser Stream for Extra Life\n💰 Raising money for Wisconsin Children’s Hospital\n👩‍🏫 Some of our awesome teachers will be joining the gaming fun too!\n🙌 Open to EVERYONE – you don’t need to be a club member!\n\n🎯 Our Goal: $150 🎯 \n🏁 Incentive Milestones: \n\n🥳 As we reach our goal\, we’ve got some exciting surprises in store!\n\n📺 Watch the stream on Twitch and be part of this incredible cause- the fun begins at 12:00 PM sharp!  \n\n➡️ https://www.twitch.tv/matcmothership/about\n\n🌟 To Make a Donation: \n\n🙌 Support this incredible cause by donating to our Extra Life page. \n➡️https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Mothership\n\n💖 Let’s come together as a community\, play games\, and make a positive impact on the lives of these young superheroes. Every dollar counts! \nSpread the word\, invite your friends\, and help us make a real difference! See you there! 🌌✨
URL:https://igda.org/event/extra-life-stream-with-mothership/
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SUMMARY:ICE - The 3D Environment Creation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event: ICE – The 3D Environment Creation Conference\nWhen: 14\, 15\, 16 November 2023\, 5pm (CEST) / 11pm (EDT)\nWhere: Online\, Free\nWebsite: https://www.ice.art/ \nICE is a conference dedicated to the disciplines encompassing all creative processes around 3D environments\, from concept and design to final result. The emerging line-up features exciting speakers from games and film\, including Martin Hall (Armageddon\, X-Men\, Venom movies\, etc.) and procedural content generation specialist Adam Goodrich\, to name a few. ICE is free for all participants and the conference’s Discord platform will allow for networking and Q&A. Register here: https://www.ice.art/
URL:https://igda.org/event/ice-the-3d-environment-creation-conference-2/
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SUMMARY:WE CREATE ANDROID GAME JAM
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Android developers for the WE CREATE ANDROID GAME JAM! \nIn collaboration with the Global Game Jam\, International Game Developers Association (IGDA)\, and IGDA Foundation\, and in partnership with Google Play\, we are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for game developers in Asia and Latin America – WE CREATE ANDROID GAME JAM.  \nThis game jam initiative celebrates innovation\, creativity\, and empowerment of women within the Asia and Latin Americas regions. We invite all eligible participants to create or join teams that will craft exceptional Android game prototypes inspired by the selected theme (to be revealed on November 16th). \nTeams will have the chance to enhance their Android game development skills\, meet and collaborate with other game creators\, connect with games industry mentors\, and potentially win prizes ranging from $1\,000 to $5\,000 for your team’s game following judging by a panel of industry experts. \nKey Dates\n\nOctober 23: Sign-ups open\nNovember 16 – 27: Game Jam\n\nNov 16 @9:00 AM PST: Game Jam Theme Announced\nNov 27 @11:59 PM PST: Deadline to submit project/team\n\n\nDecember 15: Winning Games Announced\, Prizes Awarded\n\nJoin Discord \nJoin the Global Game Jam Discord \n\nFind team members\nRequest help\nConnect with other professionals\nMake new friends\n\nSign-up Your Team\nWhether you are new or an experienced team\, we can’t wait to see what you create! \nTo ensure you have your game judged\, please ensure each member signs up by November 27 @11:59 PM PST. \nGo Create\nAll games must be designed for Android platform \n\nTheme: Announced November 16 @ 9:00AM PDT on Discord as well in  Itch.io Game Jam Page for Asia and Itch.io Game Jam Page for Latin America\nDeadline to submit project: November 27 @11:59PM PST on your respective Itch.io Game Jam Page region\n\nJudging Criteria\nProjects will be judged off the following elements: \n\n25 points for Gameplay\n25 points for Theme\n25 points for Graphics\n15 points for Audio\n10 points for Reviewer’s Discretion\n\nPrizes\nAs this Game Jam is sponsoring two regions\, Latin America and Asia\, each region will have the following prizing available to be awarded: \n\n1st Prize: $5\,000\n2nd Prize: $3\,000\n3rd Prize: $1\,000\nSpecial Category: Fan Favorite: $1\,000\n\nFor more information\, please reference the Itch.io Game Jam Page for Asia and Itch.io Game Jam Page for  Latin America and our Terms & Guidelines. \n\nSeeking Game Jam Mentors & Judges\n\nIf you are unable to join the game jam as a developer but want to support this Game Jam in another capacity\, we are seeking judges and mentors. If this is of interest\, please sign up here. \n\nPartners of WE CREATE ANDROID GAME JAM\nThe International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers\, promoting professional development\, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. \nLearn more about all of the partners: \nGlobal Game Jam : https://globalgamejam.org/ \nIGDA Foundation : https://www.igdafoundation.org/ \nGoogle Play: https://play.google.com/store/games?device=windows
URL:https://igda.org/event/2023-women-empowerment-android-game-jam/
ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA HQ":MAILTO:jakin@igda.org
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SUMMARY:ThanksGaming Live: Celebrating Women-led Indies
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 25 November\, 2023 from 9am-1pm PST for this women indies showcase on Twitch! \nMarginalized developers are often left out when it comes to the mentorship and guidance crucial to generating discoverability. The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and Women in Games International (WIGI) are running a live stream event celebrating and amplifying women-led games\, devs\, and studios.\n \nThis four-hour live stream will spotlight: \n\n\n6 Women-led Games – newly released game content within the last year\n6 Women Game Devs – each showcasing gameplay and content\n6 Pro Streamers – each facilitating audience engagement with a developer\n2 Fierce Hosts – driving the entire program\, commentary\, and panel\nGlobal Industry Support – backed by the IGDA and WIGI\n\n\n\nThe stream will close with a panel discussion among several women studio leaders.\n \nSchedule\n\nSaturday\, November 25\, 2023 (All times in PST). \n\n\n9:00 AM: Opening Ceremonies\n9:10 AM: Showcase 1 – Willow Guard\n9:40 AM: Showcase 2 – Perfect Gold\n10:10 AM: Showcase 3 – Potions: A Curious Tale\n10:40 AM: Showcase 4 – Long Gone Days\n11:10 AM: Showcase 5 – The Sacred Acorn\n11:40 AM: Showcase 6 – Sweetcore Brews\n12:15 PM: That Boss Life: Women CEOs & Industry Leaders Panel moderated by Natasha Skult (MiTale).\n\nSteam Sale\nVisit the Steam sale event page and wishlist or buy your favorite showcased games! \n  \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/thanksgaming-live-celebrating-women-led-indies/
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