A few months ago, in conjunction with Indie City Games, we held the first successful Chicago Games Showcase. Here’s some video from the event:
Thanks to everyone who came out, and especially to Indie City Games for organizing this event with us!
Upcoming Panel Topics
Josh Tsui talks Robomodo
The IGDA Chicago is proud to announce an evening at NoiseFloor (308 W Erie St #600, Chicago, IL) with Josh Tsui of Robomodo (Mortal Kombat, Fight Night, Tony Hawk). The mixer/talk starts at 6:30pm on June 23rd; Josh will be discussing the story behind Robomodo and the obstacles he’s had to overcome to date. Light snack food and drinks will be provided. Meetup.
MORE ABOUT the IGDA
The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals who create video games. We bring together developers at conferences, in local chapters and in special interest groups to improve their lives and craft.
MORE ABOUT NOISEFLOOR
At NoiseFloor, we get it. Every sound tells a story.
It might be creating just the right footstep with baking soda and glass to make a video game feel more realistic. Pumping up the bass in a scene to create more tension. Panning a spaceship around a movie theater. Or finding just the right musical accent to make a TV audience cry.
We’ve got the ear. We’ve got the technology. We’ve got the space.
MORE ABOUT JOSH TSUI
As president of Robomodo, Josh Tsui overseas all functions of the studio, liaisons with publishers, and has input into internal operations. With eighteen years of AAA game production experience, Joshua has directed and managed large teams for publishers such as Electronic Arts, Microsoft, THQ and Midway Games. From the Mortal Kombat series to Fight Night Round 3 to the Tony Hawk® franchise, Josh has helped to give each project the competitive edge to stand out in a crowd and become hit games. With his experience as both a former co-owner of Studio Gigante, Inc., and a senior manager for Electronic Arts, Josh has the unique insight from both a developer and a publisher point-of-view.
IGDA Scrum Certification Class
IGDA is hosting a Scrum Certification class in Chicago this Thursday. Take a look!
Chicago Games Showcase is Tomorrow!
Saturday’s almost here, and that means the IGDA Chicago/Indie City Games “Chicago Games Showcase” is upon us! Here are the details:
ATTENDEES
It costs nothing to attend the Chicago Games Showcase. Just show up at 12pm, take a seat, and enjoy the show. We’re expecting a full house. We’ll have a 15 minute break around half way through the showcase where everyone can mingle.
PRESS
No press badges are necessary, however, we’d appreciate it if you came and said hello to the organizers when you come in! We’ll all be wearing name badges, so we’ll be easy to pick out.
DEVELOPERS
Plan to make your presentation about 10 minutes, and be sure to bring your computer with a local copy of your game or project (just in case internet access is spotty.) Also note, the projector in the room uses a vga connection. Depending on attendance, we’ll organize for Q&A either after each presentation, or after everyone’s done showing. We’re also planning on taking video of your presentations, so if you’d like us to withhold publishing anything on the internet, let us know.
If you haven’t registered to show your game, please do so in the following link so we can better organize the event.https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHJCREZuQnY2ZEdyQzNxV25DcEZJZGc6MQ&ndplr=1
On behalf of both of our organizations, we look forward to seeing you at the event. We’re truly excited to help bring the Chicago game developer community together, and hope you enjoy the show!
CHICAGO GAMES SHOWCASE
Date:
Saturday, May 28
12pm-3pm
Location:
DePaul University
243 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL
room 924
Games Showcase – Call for Chicago Area Developers
IGDA Chicago is co-sponsoring a games showcase with Indie City Games! This is a great opportunity for game companies and developers to show off what they’re working on, and for journalists and gamers to see some of the newest games in Chicago.
Are you a Chicago-area developer interested in showing off your game (finished or otherwise) at an IGDA/Indie City Games sponsored event? Contact us at info@www.igdachicago.com, or fill out our form.
Quick Pic
From the IGDA Chicago suburban event (with EGS Chicago) at Game Pazzo. We had a great time talking shop!
IGDA Chicago Suburban Event
We’ll be holding our second event, and first suburban event, at the brand new Game Pazzo in Downer’s Grove, IL on Sat April 30 starting at 6pm. Drop on by for a night of industry talk, gaming, and drinks. Special thanks to EGS Chicago for co-sponsoring this event with us! Hope to see you there.
Success! IGDA Chicago Reboot
The IGDA Chicago Reboot event went off last night without a hitch at Dave & Buster’s! We had over 60 people in attendance, from developers to students to educators, and got some great ideas for the next event that we’ll be holding next month. More details to come soon, but here are some pictures from last night.
Thanks to everyone who came; we had a really great time, and look forward to working with you/seeing you again.
IGDA Chicago Reboot – Press Release
The International Game Developer’s Association (IGDA) Chicago is back! We’re rebooting the chapter, and we’re looking for your help! If you’re a game developer, a student interested in getting into the industry, or a gamer who just wants to talk games with other like-minded people, come check us out. Join us as we host meet & greets, industry panels, game jams, and even classes.
Our first meetup starts this Tuesday, April 19 at Dave & Busters in Chicago (1030 North Clark, Chicago, IL). Visit our Meetup group to let us know you’re interested.
Why join the IGDA:
– Participate in local problem-solving, inspirational lectures and chapter run events available throughout the U.S. and Internationally
– Member Only discounts to leading game industry events including the IGDA’s Leadership Forum and IGDA @ GDC and access to special networking roundtables, workshops and receptions
– Access thousands of extremely talented members in various arenas of the game development industry
And many other benefits! For more information, visit http://www.igda.org/join
About IGDA
The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals who create video games. We bring together developers at conferences, in local chapters and in special interest groups to improve their lives and craft.
Welcome to IGDA Chicago!
Greetings, stranger! Welcome to the IGDA Chicago’s new website, a place for you to keep up to date on our latest meetups, game jams, and classes. We’re just getting the chapter off the ground, so please feel free to provide suggestions for what you think would be great event ideas. If you’re interested in joining or checking us out (doesn’t matter if you’re a game developer, student, or gamer!), visit this link and fill out our quick form (should take less than a minute).