http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1550947927
Video Games are amazing to behold. Huge, strong and dominating the entertainment industry. And they are evolving. They have to: the technology, culture and business of games is changing at breakneck speeds. Consoles Are Dinosaurs is a one night forum for discussion between leading minds in the city who both actively agree and passionately disagree...
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http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1550947927
Video Games are amazing to behold. Huge, strong and dominating the entertainment industry. And they are evolving. They have to: the technology, culture and business of games is changing at breakneck speeds. Consoles Are Dinosaurs is a one night forum for discussion between leading minds in the city who both actively agree and passionately disagree that consoles will soon be extinct. Come out for an evening of brilliant insights, cheap drinks, and speakers that don't suck!
Topics for the night include:
Gamification * Metrics Driven Design * Location Based Games * Games for Good * Why you're all ridiculous and consoles aren't going anywhere * Virtual Goods are Valuable * Dinosaurs are hard to hunt, and will eat you" - why life is better for programmers in the post console world
* Many more unannounced *
Also to be Discussed
Mobile games are annoying gnats that pester you and social games are giant jellyfish with no substance.
Who
Mack Flavelle: CEO Compass Engine
Michael Fergusson: CEO Ayogo
J.Joly: CEO DimeRocker
Taber Voyer: Producer DES Games
Josh Nilson: Studio Manager DES Games
John Stroppa: Executive Producer Overinteractive Media
Kenshi Arasaki: Co-founder A Thinking Ape
Tom Schulz: Lead Developer AppsKicker
This list will likely grow/evolve.
When
Thursday May 12
7:00 - 10:00pm
Where
The Gallery @ Artech
336 East 1st Avenue
East Van
Cost
5$ admission includes a free beverage.
