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IGDA Chicago AMA: with Josh Tsui
May
19
7:00 PM19:00
Educational, Presentation, Professional, Workshop, AMA

IGDA Chicago AMA: with Josh Tsui

Join IGDA Chicago for our AMA Speaker Series that allows you to ask those burning questions you have always wanted to ask to industry veterans!

This event will be held Tuesday, May 19th with very special guest Josh Tsui!

Josh is a graduate of Columbia College's film program,and became known in the video game industry for his work at Midway Games. He went on to work at Electronic Arts, and cofounded two studios in Chicago, Studio Gigante and Robomodo. His upcoming documentary film Insert Coin, chronicles the rise and fall of industry giant Midway Games and was set to World Premiere at SXSW this Spring.

Attend this live event by logging on to the IGDA Discord Server and join the conversation!

Login Instructions:

  1. Join the IGDA Chicago Discord Server

  2. On May 19th, you can navigate to the AMA section of the IGDA Discord Server

  3. Connect to the AMA voice channel to hear the conversation

  4. Use the text channel to post questions to our guest

  5. The channels will be open one hour prior to the event

IGDA Chicago is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free
experience for everyone. Our Anti-Harassment policy can be found at:
http://igdachicago.com/code-of-conduct/

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IGDA Chicago AMA: with Susan Gold
Apr
21
7:00 PM19:00
Educational, Presentation, Professional, Workshop, AMA

IGDA Chicago AMA: with Susan Gold

Join IGDA Chicago for a new AMA Speaker Series that allows you to ask those burning questions you have always wanted to ask to industry veterans!

Our first installment will be held Tuesday, April 21st with very special guest Susan Gold!

Susan Gold is an American scholar with an academic career that spans 20 years in higher education. She is a proven leader, facilitator, collaborator and activist. She is the creator of the much loved Global Game Jam®, the annual event that brings together over 40k game developers from around the world for one creatively explosive weekend of fun and innovation.

In July of 2018, Susan launched a new extension of the event called GGJNEXT®, a game jam and curriculum for young creators age 12-17. She is widely regarded for her expertise in the areas of game education & game design, game jams, community development and large scale collaborative projects.

Attend this live event by logging on to the IGDA Discord Server and join the conversation!

Login Instructions:

  1. Join the IGDA Chicago Discord Server by clicking here.

  2. On April 21st, you can navigate to the AMA section of the IGDA Discord Server

  3. Connect to the AMA voice channel to hear the conversation

  4. Use the text channel to post questions to our guest

  5. The channels will be open one hour prior to the event

IGDA Chicago is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free
experience for everyone. Our Anti-Harassment policy can be found at:
http://igdachicago.com/code-of-conduct/

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Spooky Game Jam 2019
Oct
18
to Oct 20
Game Jam, Social, Workshop

Spooky Game Jam 2019

It's time for a Spooky Game Jam once again!

Supporters of diversity in technology, come celebrate a spooky game jam with IGDA Chicago, Sugar Gamers, and The Voxel Collective! 

Game Developers of all abilities in the greater Chicago area will gather at Ignite Gaming Lounge - Skokie to produce their own original games inspired by a to-be-announced theme. 

The event will begin with a brief orientation at 7pm on Friday evening. Participants are invited to jam at Ignite Gaming Lounge - Skokie until the facility closes Friday night. Participants can then jam from home/remotely on Saturday, as we will not have access to Ignite's event space during that time. On Sunday, participants are invited to return to Ignite to complete their work, submit their games to our itch.io page, and present their games to the group for feedback. 

For the latest event updates and discussion, check out our Facebook event page here.

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Schedule: (Subject to Change)

Friday at Ignite
Friday 6-7pm  - Check-in and Setup
Friday 7-7:30pm - Orientation & Explanation of Jam Rules
Friday 7:30pm-3am - Jamming

Saturday - Work from home

Sunday at Ignite
Sunday 12:00pm-3pm Jamming
Sunday 2-3pm - Branding Workshop with Jamie Sanchez
Sunday 3-4:30pm Game uploads and playtesting
Sunday 4:30 - 5:30pm Game presentations 

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What to Expect and What to Bring

Ignite Gaming Lounge is a HUGE space dedicated to all things gaming. There are VR lounges, rhythm game recording studios, and rows and rows of gaming pcs running everything from kart racers to competitive esports titles. There is also a full kitchen and bar! It is loud, crazy, and fun!

We will have a private space to work adjacent to the main game floor. You should bring whatever you need to design and build a game from start to finish. We HIGHLY recommend bringing a laptop with all your software pre-installed. Headphones, especially noise cancelling ones, are also recommended. We have plenty of power and internet connections. There is food and drink available on site for purchase while you're jamming. 

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Transportation:

Ignite Gaming Lounge is conveniently located at 8125 Skokie Blvd · Skokie, IL across the street from the Oakton-Skokie Yellow Line CTA Stop. From there riders can connect to Red and Purple Line trains and several bus lines.

-IMPORTANT - THE LAST TRAIN FRIDAY NIGHT DEPARTS AT 11:22PM- 

A full schedule of Yellow Line trains is available here so plan accordingly. If you miss the last train you will have to rely on rideshare, taxis, or other transportation to reach your final destination. 

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Thanks to our partners the Sugar Gamers and The Voxel Collective for helping us bring you this event. 

Sugar Gamers specializes in tech advocacy and inclusivity in gaming, geek and tech spaces. Founded as a community for female gamers, Sugar Gamers has evolved into a diverse group of trendsetters and aficionados within the worlds of technology, gaming, and the arts. Sugar Gamers was founded in 2009 when Keisha Howard went on a quest to find other women with geeky interests and ideas similar to her own. After developing a community for gals like her, Keisha found that Sugar Gamers appealed to underrepresented geeks and gamers from all walks of life.

The Voxel Collective is a Chicago-based organization fostering gender diversity in the video games industry. We’re creating positive change through a variety of events, workshops, and advocacy programs. Join us and other like-minded friends for networking, panels, game jams, and more!

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Special Thanks to Ignite Gaming Lounge, our gracious host for this event.

Ignite is Chicagoland’s premiere gaming experience. With locations in Chicago and Skokie, Ignite is the perfect place to game, eat, and drink with old friends while playing the newest games. Both locations feature the latest gaming technologies and extensive collections of the newest games. Plus, visitors have access to high quality food and drinks, delivered right to their seats.

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IGDA Chicago is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free experience for everyone. Our Anti-Harassment policy can be found at: http://igdachicago.com/code-of-conduct/

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Chimirus presents Demolition Night featuring PixelSquid
Sep
26
6:30 PM18:30
Educational, Professional, Workshop

Chimirus presents Demolition Night featuring PixelSquid

Do you design in Photoshop? Is getting usable stock images into Photoshop a huge chore? Are you looking to take your digital illustration skills to the next level?

Join Chimirus for their next Demolition Night featuring advanced Photoshop design techniques with PixelSquid! PixelSquid is a new tool used by award-winning concept artists, illustrators and designers all over the world.

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