http://www.siegecon.net/SIEGE2011/

Announcing the 5th annual Southern Interactive Entertainment and Game Expo (SIEGE) hosted by the Georgia Game Developers Association (GGDA). Scheduled for Oct. 7 – 9, 2011, at the Atlanta Marriott NW – Atlanta, GA, SIEGE focuses on the fast-growing video game industry in the southeast.

As the South’s leading gaming and interactive conference, SIEGE brings together professionals, academics, executives, government officials and more from across the region to celebrate the world of gaming. SIEGE’s speakers include leading figures from a wide spectrum of the industry, including artists, programmers, designers, writers, teachers and business executives. Special events include keynote speeches, dynamic panels, a mini-incubator, parties, networking events, and a student fair for high school students and others looking for colleges. 

For more information, please contact: info@siegecon.net

We are combining all the future Global Game Jam in Georgia to one central location. This year’s location is Southern Polytechnic State University. There will be transportation to pick up participants from the SCAD-Atlanta building.

For details and to register please go to this link: http://www.globalgamejam.org/sites/2011/georgia-spsu

For those who don’t know about Global Game Jam please visit: http://www.globalgamejam.org/jam (in short, it’s a huge event and lots of fun)

This event is for everyone who is interested in making a game with other game dev enthusiasts in 48 hours. No experience is necessary.

I gave a talk about the AR Game Studio (a collaboration between Qualcomm/Georgia Tech/SCAD and my professional work at Nohero Interactive and Aura Interactive at Montreal International Game Summit 2010. The room was packed and I got almost 3 times audience from my talk at GDC 2010! The audience was one of the most amazing crowds I ever encountered. I am really glad that AR has gradually getting the popularity (and recognition) it deserves over the last two years. See you again soon beautiful Montreal!

For more info about Montreal International Game Summit 2010: http://sijm.ca/2010/?language=en

I’ll be giving a talk and participating the educational panel at SIEGE 2010:

About SIEGE: SOUTHERN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT & GAME EXPO [SIEGECON.NET] is the definitive center of gravity for knowledge exchange among video game industry professionals and students in the southeastern U.S. This year, the show will host 600-650 attendees who will enjoy up to 2 keynotes, 60 break-out sessions, and 15 social/networking events over a 3-day weekend!
The convention provides well-structured meet-and-greet sessions, hands-on technical demos and crash-courses, advanced seminars for business executives, access to capital advisors, individual interviews, new studio showcases, and other ground-breaking opportunities to advance your career or business, at a price affordable to both professionals and college students. The show includes special events, such as parties, music concerts, game competitions, award ceremonies, etc.

For more info: http://www.siegecon.net/SIEGE2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=28

I’ll be giving a talk at GDX 2010:

The Game Developers eXchange (GDX), sponsored by the Savannah College of Art and Design and now in its sixth year, brings together game developers, educators and students. Game development experts share their behind-the-scenes knowledge of the game industry. Participants choose from a variety of sessions in which professionals share what goes into the creation of games.
GDX 2010 offers a mix of game art and game design sessions.

Game art sessions focus on the purely aesthetic angle of game development. Sessions range from the role of cinematic sequences, to the pre-visualization process, to the importance of editing and post-production in games.
Game design sessions focus on entertainment-based technology start-up, designing virtual worlds, augmented reality and immersion, and social platforms. Game writers chime in with the importance of story, script, setting and themes.

For more info: http://www.scad.edu/experience/events/gdx/

Friday, April 9th, 7pm

Earl Smith Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA

Tickets are available at the door and online:  http://www.earlsmithstrand.org/
$8 General Public, $5 Students, $2 SCAD students (with valid ID).

Note: Screening is not rated, some animated material may not be suitable for children below the age of 14.

For a complete list of films and more information visit: http://blog.scad.edu/atlantamation/

We are having a screening of our animated shorts called "Atlantamation".  The animation screening is a culmination of top undergraduate and graduate work from SCAD Atlanta.  The animated shorts will feature the world premier of “Jaguar McGuire (and his Cat)”, a four-minute short film that will have the audience roaring with laughter. The screening will be followed by Q&A with the film makers.

It is a special evening for us, since it is the first time the SCAD Atlanta animation department has screened our work. The feature animated short itself is a HUGE feat, since it has taken a year and over 40 students.  In the hectic student life schedule – this completed work shows their dedication and love of their craft.

GDC was as usual, tons of fun and super informative! It’s a full week of new knowledge, new friends and open bars. Coming back from GDC, I feel rejuvenated and ready for more exciting projects.

I gave a presentation at the Mobile/Handheld panel this year:

https://www.cmpevents.com/GD10/a.asp?option=G&V=3&id=674730

You can download my presentation slides here (PDF file – 12MB):

http://www.tonytseng.com/share/GDC2010_Presentation_TonyTseng.pdf

(right mouse click the link above and save as)

I received some wonderful feedback from numerous fellow developers including folks from Sony, Qualcomm, Unity, and Dassault Systèmes, etc. Thanks for your interest & feedback and I look forward to collaborating with you in the near future.  

Art History of Games Conference Feb. 4-6

The Savannah College of Art and Design, in conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology Digital Media program, will host the first Art History of Games conference Feb. 4-6.

The three-day public symposium will bring together experts in game studies, art history and related areas of cultural studies to investigate games as an art form.
The conference will be held at the Woodruff Arts Center’s Rich Auditorium in midtown Atlanta, courtesy of the High Museum of Art.

For complete info please visit: http://www.arthistoryofgames.com/

To register, click this link: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=188321

or follow the instructions below:
1. Go to: http://www.arthistoryofgames.com/
2. Click on the Registration tab
3. Click on Register Online Now

Global Game Jam 2010: January 29-31, 2010

SCAD-Atlanta and Georgia Tech will be co-hosting the SCAD-Atlanta jam site

SCAD-Atlanta: 1600 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta 30309

REGISTER NOW via email: ttseng@scad.edu

(Free Parking, or Marta station within 3 minutes of walking distance)

This GGJ site is open to anyone 18 and older. Entrance fee is $15. You must pre-register for the event. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Great location in the heart of midtown Atlanta – easy access to all.

Global Game Jam: http://www.globalgamejam.org/

SCAD-Atlanta location: http://globalgamejam.org/sites/scad-atlanta-georgia-tech

Click this link for more photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2031536&id=1123797785&l=3568ca0e15