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The Making of ModNation Racers

TaraZM — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:10:12 +0000

Come along to the Vancity Theatre on Tuesday the 29th of June to find out how Vancouver’s own United Front Games went about creating ModNationRacers. Visit SIGGRAPH for more details and to purchase tickets.

WIGeh GDC Canada 2010 Mixer

TaraZM — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:30:40 +0000

What: Women in Games GDC Canada 2010 Mixer

Where: Century Restaurant and Bar

432 Richards St

Vancouver BC

After an informative and through provoking day at GDC Canada, wander a few blocks in our direction, to talk, meet and mingle with fellow GDC Canada attendees and Vancouver industry professionals.

Come and find out what Women in Vancouver Canada (WIGeh) are about, and participate in our topic of the month, what is the Future of Gaming?

Many thanks to Annex Pro http://www.annexpro.com/ for their involvement!

RSVP on Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/wigehmixer

The Olympic Gaming Mixer

TaraZM — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:44:18 +0000

More info on the one and only Olympic Gaming Mixer!

http://tinyurl.com/OlympicGamingMixer

Game Developers Conference San Francisco 2010

Michelle — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:31:40 +0000

Title: Game Developers Conference San Francisco 2010
Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco
Link out: Click here
Description: The Game Developers Conference® (GDC) is the world’s largest professionals-only game industry event. Presented every spring in San Francisco, it is the essential forum for learning, inspiration, and networking for the creators of computer, console, handheld, mobile, and online games.

The GDC attracts over 17,000 attendees, and is the primary forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, business decision-makers and others involved in the development of interactive games gather to exchange ideas and shape the future of the industry. The GDC is produced by the Think Services Game Group, a division of United Business Media, LLC.
Start Date: 2010-03-08
End Date: 2010-03-13

Game Design Expo, April 10-11 2010

Michelle — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:00:59 +0000

Title: Game Design Expo
Location: Vancouver International Film Centre 1181 Seymour Street (@ Davie)
Link out: Click here
Description: For game industry pros, students of game design, and everyone passionate about games, Vancouver Film School’s Game Design program will be hosting the fourth annual Game Design Expo in Vancouver, BC, on April 10 and 11, 2010. This event will feature guest speakers and panels with the leading minds in game design and development, representing some of the industry’s top companies.

Public ticket sales and Open House registration will begin Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
Start Date: 2010-04-10
End Date: 2010-04-11

WIGeh Networking Event, Feb. 3 2010

Michelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:00:58 +0000

Title: WIGeh Networking Event
Location: Steamworks Wine Room, 375 Water Street, Vancouver
Description: WOMEN IN GAMES VANCOUVER (WIGEH) will be hosting a socializing and networking event at the Steamworks Wine Room in Gastown from 7-9pm on Wednesday, February 3rd. Join us as we celebrate women in the video game industry. There’s no better time than now to get involved.

Your participation is paramount to the growth of this industry – YOU can make a difference by contributing to one of the following committees (attend on Feb. 3rd to learn more):

-Education (Scholarship & Awareness)

-Formal Mentorship & Professional Development

-Recruiting & Career (Informal Mentorship & Advocacy)

-Sponsorship & Partnership

-Networking & Events

-Online Community Management

-PR/Mktg/Recruiting

Look forward to seeing you there!

Event sponsored by:

Steamworks Wine Room
375 Water Street, Vancouver
Ph : 604.689.2739

Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-02-03
End Time: 21:00

The 2010 Global Game Jam, Jan. 29-31 2010

Michelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:35:52 +0000

Title: The 2010 Global Game Jam
Location: Two Vancouver locations: UBC and Vancouver Hack Space
Link out: Click here
Description: The Global Game Jam (GGJ) was founded in 2008 as an IGDA event to broaden the outreach of the organization while giving the world an opportunity to create games in the world’s largest Game Jam to date. The 1st Annual Global Game Jam was held January 30-Feburary 1, 2009 to much critical acclaim and success. With over 1600 participants in 23 countries, the GGJ produced 370 games.
-http://globalgamejam.org/jam

Registration for the 2010 GGJ is now closed.
Start Date: 2010-01-29
Start Time: 04:00
End Date: 2010-01-31
End Time: 20:00

Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH presents: SPARK FX 10 Animation Festival

Michelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:34:06 +0000

Title: Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH presents: SPARK FX 10 Animation Festival
Location: Vancity Theatre @ VIFC 1181 Seymour Street (@ Davie)
Link out: Click here
Description: 8 films, more than 30 speakers taking part in 17 presentations, a party, a mixer, hundreds of industry attendees and, of course, T-Shirts! SPARK FX 2010 is helping to start the year off with a bang (along with that other winter party).

We have an unbelievable line-up of industry speakers led by ILM veteran John Knoll. We’ve got film makers talking about their work on virtually every big effects film of the past year including Avatar, District 9, Transformers 2, GI Joe and half a dozen more. If you’re eager, you can buy a pass now for full access to all the main speaking sessions. The pass is $250 for the full 3-day conference, 2 party tickets and a T-shirt – a fantastic deal for the high calibre speakers we’re bringing to town!

If you’re coming from out of town, please take a look at the deal we’ve arranged for you to stay at the Sheraton Wall Centre, a 3 minute walk from the theatre. Mark your calendars and break out your sci-fi costumes – the party starts January 27, 2010. See you there!
Start Date: 2010-01-27
End Date: 2010-01-31