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The Video Game Expo 2008, is one of the biggest video game conventions of the year, next to maybe E3.
And XG will be there.
The event is being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
It spans over 3 days, from the 21st, to the 23rd (Of November)
Xiled Gaming is a possible sponsor/affiliate for the event, which means a link to the site as well as our logo, will be posted on the VGXPO website.
I will be attending the event as a press reporter, and as a volunteer for the event. (As a referee, A/V crew, Videographer, LAN Center Staff, Photographer, and Web Content Staff, yes I know, a lot of stuff)
I encourage any XG members who can make it to the event to do so!
I cannot arrange hotel rooms because I won't be staying in one, I'm within driving (hour or so) distance from the convention center, so I will be commuting to the venue.
The events scheduled for the three day expo include:
.:THE VGXPO CONFERENCE:.
Panels, presentations and discussions on everything gaming.
.:'BREAKING IN' - THE GAME CONFERENCE:.
Each year VGXPO hosts 'Breaking In' - The Game Conference, a 2-day, one-track event, for folks that would like to make videogames for a living.
Co-sponsored by GameJobs.com, at this unique event, you'll be provided with everything you need to know to find education and job opportunities in the games industry.
.:EXPO HALL - GAMING COMPANIES:.
In the VGXPO Expo Hall you'll find many game companies displaying the latest and greatest games. In past years groups like DELL Computer, EA's Rock Band, NVIDIA, ATARI, NUBY, NBC-Universal, Ziff Davis, Tips and Tricks, Red Octane, Video Games Live, EB Games, Game Crazy, Patriot Memory, the PMS Girls, Panasonic, Phillips, Virtual Rush, and many, many others have been part of VGXPO.
.:COSPLAY COSTUME COMPETITION:.
Animation conventions are not the only place you see COSPlayers! For the fourth year in a row, VGXPO will play host to a huge COSPlay competition. Over 50 people participated in last year's competition - don't be left out, start working on this year's costume now!
.:VGXPO ARCADES:.
VGXPO is famous for the Videotopia Arcade and in 2008 we're going crazy, bringing even more arcade games to the expo... Expect over 100 arcade machines all set on free play.
.:GAMING COMPETITIONS:.
Videogame Competitions are a hallmark of VGXPO. Last year we held over 30 cash=prize competitions on console, PC and retro platforms. Expect more of the same in 2008!
.:THE VIDEOGAME MUSEUM:.
This history museum is growing and will be back showcasing games and systems from days gone past. In addition, the museum will be taking your donations again this year - if you have old games or systems that you want to donate to the museum bring them along with you to the expo.
.:VIDEOGAME CELEBRITIES:.
VGXPO provides visitors with the opportunity to meet some of the videogame industries living legends. In past year's we've hosted gaming greats like Lorne Lanning, Tommy Tallarico, Bill Kunkel and Ralph Baer. We even had controversial folks like the infamous Jack Thompson attend VGXPO.
This year we'll be expanding our celebrity guest list to include even more legendary game makers. Keep an eye on VGXPO.com for updates on the celebrities that will attend VGXPO in 2008.
.:BATTLE OF THE VIDEOGAME BANDS:.
Games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band have proved to be HUGE hits with gamers and at VGXPO we take music and gaming very seriously. The 2008 Battle of the VideoGame Bands is sure to be a big event at VGXPO
.:Win $80,000 at the Intel Extreme Masters Tournament:.
We proudly announce the Continental Finals Americas of the third Intel Extreme Masters Season! The best American teams in Counter-Strike 1.6 and World of Warcraft will compete from 21st until 23rd of November in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 80,000USD prize money and two slots in CS and WoW each for the Global Finals. The hottest eSports action in America!
.:The VGXPO Games Summit:.
The biggest video game conference in America, Big-Time developers and indie developers meet, and discussions are made about upcoming developments, and lectures are made for aspiring game developers.
Schedule (videogame.net)
THE GAME CONFERENCE AT VGXPO
To serve our professional colleagues in the game industry, as well as those interested in starting a career in games or just curious about the business of games, the VGXPO Games Summit offers a wide range of programming for all of our attendees.
Summit tracks include "Pitch You Game Idea", a session for would-be game entrepreneurs to present their game concepts to game industry leaders; "Scrum Deconstructed," a hands-on workshop for game industry management and technologists; "Breaking In" conference for students and others interested in making a career out of games; and keynotes and panels sessions on hot topics in the game industry. The VGXPO Games Summit conference tracks are "free" to attend if you are a registered VGXPO attendee.
GAMES SUMMIT SCHEDULE - SATURDAY
Industry Session: Pitch Your Game Idea!
Saturday, 10am - 12pm
Join our panel of respected game industry decision-makers for a special games pitch session. Session participants will be invited to provide a 10-minute presentation on their original game concept and receive a constructive critique from our panelists. Based on their vast years of experience in reviewing and developing game ideas, our panel will provide insightful and supportive advice, designed to help a game developer of tomorrow reach their creative goals.
"Scrum Deconstructed: Workshop for Game Industry Management" Hosted by GameRecruiter
Saturday, 1pm - 4pm
Game industry career consultant and team management expert Marc Mencher hosts an executive workshop on Agile project management in game development, with specific focus on Scrum implementation, which is one of the most commonly accepted of the Agile methods in the games industry. Scrum software development is a production methodology which focuses on an iterative and incremental approach to the creation of games and software development. Scrum emphasizes close collaboration between various teams and the management, with face-to-face communication (as more efficient than written documentation) and tight, self-organizing teams.
For those studio managers not yet applying Scrum methods to the game development process, there are common misunderstandings of these methodologies. With the aid of skilled industry experts working with these methodologies, Mencher will assist in 'deconstructing' Scrum methodologies in game development that increase overall efficiency, communication and product delivery for game studios. The workshop will provide an overview of Scrum methodology and the process for implementation into the development team. Attendees will discover techniques to implement Scrum methodology as well as how to transition their staff to incorporate these methods.
Plus more content to be announced.
GAMES SUMMIT SCHEDULE - SUNDAY
Breaking In - co-hosted by GameJOBS.com & GameRecruiter
Keynote: The Changing roles of a Game Designer
Sunday, 10am - 11am
Presented by: Dave Warfield, Head of Game Design at the Vancouver Film School
Since the 80's a game designers role has changed considerably... The depth of the games, and the impact and individual has on the games continues to evolve. As part of this presentation I would discuss just how those roles have changed, and what today's Game designers are expected to do.
Tips and Tricks - Breaking into the Game Industry
Sunday, 11am - 12pm
Tips and tricks from working veterans in the game industry on how to get attention to either get into the business or transition from one development community to another.
How to get an education in gaming
Sunday, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
An agnostic look at the courses and direction interested individuals should consider in any discipline if they plan on making game development their career.
Women in Games - Hosted by IGDA Women in Games Special Interest Group
Sunday, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
How has the game industry evolved in the last 5 years in terms of women on the job and women playing games? What we should expect over the next 5-10 years for women in the workplace and the marketplace? While women continue be a slim minority in the game industry workplace, the player populace is demonstrating a significant increase in female players. This session will explore the strides that have been made and the possible challenges ahead for women who make and play games.
Nexon Publishing
Sunday, 3pm - 4pm
Details to be announced
Portfolio/Resume Reviews
Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
During this seminar hour, HR managers and education recruiters will be on hand to evaluate your portfolios and resumes. These reviews will provide you with candid one-on-one assessments of your work and give you tips on what you can do to make improvements.
I hope you all can attend this monumental event, because I'll be there, and wearing my custom XG T-shirt with pride (contact me if you're going, so I can get a set of T-Shirts made, and ready for XG Attendees of the event)
Sources: www.videogames.net ; KoG Cheddar XM
And XG will be there.
The event is being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
It spans over 3 days, from the 21st, to the 23rd (Of November)
Xiled Gaming is a possible sponsor/affiliate for the event, which means a link to the site as well as our logo, will be posted on the VGXPO website.
I will be attending the event as a press reporter, and as a volunteer for the event. (As a referee, A/V crew, Videographer, LAN Center Staff, Photographer, and Web Content Staff, yes I know, a lot of stuff)
I encourage any XG members who can make it to the event to do so!
I cannot arrange hotel rooms because I won't be staying in one, I'm within driving (hour or so) distance from the convention center, so I will be commuting to the venue.
The events scheduled for the three day expo include:
.:THE VGXPO CONFERENCE:.
Panels, presentations and discussions on everything gaming.
.:'BREAKING IN' - THE GAME CONFERENCE:.
Each year VGXPO hosts 'Breaking In' - The Game Conference, a 2-day, one-track event, for folks that would like to make videogames for a living.
Co-sponsored by GameJobs.com, at this unique event, you'll be provided with everything you need to know to find education and job opportunities in the games industry.
.:EXPO HALL - GAMING COMPANIES:.
In the VGXPO Expo Hall you'll find many game companies displaying the latest and greatest games. In past years groups like DELL Computer, EA's Rock Band, NVIDIA, ATARI, NUBY, NBC-Universal, Ziff Davis, Tips and Tricks, Red Octane, Video Games Live, EB Games, Game Crazy, Patriot Memory, the PMS Girls, Panasonic, Phillips, Virtual Rush, and many, many others have been part of VGXPO.
.:COSPLAY COSTUME COMPETITION:.
Animation conventions are not the only place you see COSPlayers! For the fourth year in a row, VGXPO will play host to a huge COSPlay competition. Over 50 people participated in last year's competition - don't be left out, start working on this year's costume now!
.:VGXPO ARCADES:.
VGXPO is famous for the Videotopia Arcade and in 2008 we're going crazy, bringing even more arcade games to the expo... Expect over 100 arcade machines all set on free play.
.:GAMING COMPETITIONS:.
Videogame Competitions are a hallmark of VGXPO. Last year we held over 30 cash=prize competitions on console, PC and retro platforms. Expect more of the same in 2008!
.:THE VIDEOGAME MUSEUM:.
This history museum is growing and will be back showcasing games and systems from days gone past. In addition, the museum will be taking your donations again this year - if you have old games or systems that you want to donate to the museum bring them along with you to the expo.
.:VIDEOGAME CELEBRITIES:.
VGXPO provides visitors with the opportunity to meet some of the videogame industries living legends. In past year's we've hosted gaming greats like Lorne Lanning, Tommy Tallarico, Bill Kunkel and Ralph Baer. We even had controversial folks like the infamous Jack Thompson attend VGXPO.
This year we'll be expanding our celebrity guest list to include even more legendary game makers. Keep an eye on VGXPO.com for updates on the celebrities that will attend VGXPO in 2008.
.:BATTLE OF THE VIDEOGAME BANDS:.
Games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band have proved to be HUGE hits with gamers and at VGXPO we take music and gaming very seriously. The 2008 Battle of the VideoGame Bands is sure to be a big event at VGXPO
.:Win $80,000 at the Intel Extreme Masters Tournament:.
We proudly announce the Continental Finals Americas of the third Intel Extreme Masters Season! The best American teams in Counter-Strike 1.6 and World of Warcraft will compete from 21st until 23rd of November in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 80,000USD prize money and two slots in CS and WoW each for the Global Finals. The hottest eSports action in America!
.:The VGXPO Games Summit:.
The biggest video game conference in America, Big-Time developers and indie developers meet, and discussions are made about upcoming developments, and lectures are made for aspiring game developers.
Schedule (videogame.net)
THE GAME CONFERENCE AT VGXPO
To serve our professional colleagues in the game industry, as well as those interested in starting a career in games or just curious about the business of games, the VGXPO Games Summit offers a wide range of programming for all of our attendees.
Summit tracks include "Pitch You Game Idea", a session for would-be game entrepreneurs to present their game concepts to game industry leaders; "Scrum Deconstructed," a hands-on workshop for game industry management and technologists; "Breaking In" conference for students and others interested in making a career out of games; and keynotes and panels sessions on hot topics in the game industry. The VGXPO Games Summit conference tracks are "free" to attend if you are a registered VGXPO attendee.
GAMES SUMMIT SCHEDULE - SATURDAY
Industry Session: Pitch Your Game Idea!
Saturday, 10am - 12pm
Join our panel of respected game industry decision-makers for a special games pitch session. Session participants will be invited to provide a 10-minute presentation on their original game concept and receive a constructive critique from our panelists. Based on their vast years of experience in reviewing and developing game ideas, our panel will provide insightful and supportive advice, designed to help a game developer of tomorrow reach their creative goals.
"Scrum Deconstructed: Workshop for Game Industry Management" Hosted by GameRecruiter
Saturday, 1pm - 4pm
Game industry career consultant and team management expert Marc Mencher hosts an executive workshop on Agile project management in game development, with specific focus on Scrum implementation, which is one of the most commonly accepted of the Agile methods in the games industry. Scrum software development is a production methodology which focuses on an iterative and incremental approach to the creation of games and software development. Scrum emphasizes close collaboration between various teams and the management, with face-to-face communication (as more efficient than written documentation) and tight, self-organizing teams.
For those studio managers not yet applying Scrum methods to the game development process, there are common misunderstandings of these methodologies. With the aid of skilled industry experts working with these methodologies, Mencher will assist in 'deconstructing' Scrum methodologies in game development that increase overall efficiency, communication and product delivery for game studios. The workshop will provide an overview of Scrum methodology and the process for implementation into the development team. Attendees will discover techniques to implement Scrum methodology as well as how to transition their staff to incorporate these methods.
Plus more content to be announced.
GAMES SUMMIT SCHEDULE - SUNDAY
Breaking In - co-hosted by GameJOBS.com & GameRecruiter
Keynote: The Changing roles of a Game Designer
Sunday, 10am - 11am
Presented by: Dave Warfield, Head of Game Design at the Vancouver Film School
Since the 80's a game designers role has changed considerably... The depth of the games, and the impact and individual has on the games continues to evolve. As part of this presentation I would discuss just how those roles have changed, and what today's Game designers are expected to do.
Tips and Tricks - Breaking into the Game Industry
Sunday, 11am - 12pm
Tips and tricks from working veterans in the game industry on how to get attention to either get into the business or transition from one development community to another.
How to get an education in gaming
Sunday, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
An agnostic look at the courses and direction interested individuals should consider in any discipline if they plan on making game development their career.
Women in Games - Hosted by IGDA Women in Games Special Interest Group
Sunday, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
How has the game industry evolved in the last 5 years in terms of women on the job and women playing games? What we should expect over the next 5-10 years for women in the workplace and the marketplace? While women continue be a slim minority in the game industry workplace, the player populace is demonstrating a significant increase in female players. This session will explore the strides that have been made and the possible challenges ahead for women who make and play games.
Nexon Publishing
Sunday, 3pm - 4pm
Details to be announced
Portfolio/Resume Reviews
Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
During this seminar hour, HR managers and education recruiters will be on hand to evaluate your portfolios and resumes. These reviews will provide you with candid one-on-one assessments of your work and give you tips on what you can do to make improvements.
I hope you all can attend this monumental event, because I'll be there, and wearing my custom XG T-shirt with pride (contact me if you're going, so I can get a set of T-Shirts made, and ready for XG Attendees of the event)
Sources: www.videogames.net ; KoG Cheddar XM
