[casual_games] Virtual mini conferences

[Donald Bahlman]

[casual_games] Virtual mini conferencesCool!  I'm headed out the door right now but can get more info for you later this evening.

Thanks, Ben.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ben Lewis 
  To: IGDA Casual Games SIG Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 12:49 PM
  Subject: [casual_games] Virtual mini conferences


  I'm 100% interested in having some roundtable industry discussions in Second Life. These things go on constantly in SL, like this one:

  http://www.vedrashko.com/advertising/2006/06/panel-on-marketing-to-virtual-avatars.html

  As Jónas said, this would be a cheap and quick way to exchange ideas and promote ourselves, our companies, and the casual game industry as a whole. It would be a snap to get some recognition on influential blogs and in the SL community.

  Anyone else interested? A basic account in Second Life is free and the learning curve is minimal.


  Ben Lewis
  Yatec Games
  Marketing and Sales
  (225)274-1550
  www.yatecgames.com

   -----Original Message-----
  From: Jónas Antonsson [mailto:jonas at gogogic.com]
  Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 4:51 PM
  To: 'IGDA Casual Games SIG Mailing List'
  Subject: RE: [casual_games] Conferences for Casual Games

  This might be a little off topic but I think it would be interesting to

  explore the possibility of a virtual casual games conference supported by a

  virtual world environment like "Second Life" (http://secondlife.com/). 

  We might even be looking at a series of mini conferences which could take

  place quarterly each year, for example. Participants could set up showrooms

  and meeting rooms could easily be set up. A schedule for lectures and

  workshops could be planned ahead. The format is certainly casual, access is

  easy and the whole event planning, scheduling and setup would require

  minimum work. It would still create a livid social experience, promotional

  opportunities and an excellent forum for education and interaction.

  This idea is based on the concept of making it easier for smaller companies

  to easily participate in conferences. This would cut down travel costs and

  companies from both sides of the Atlantic would have equal opportunity to

  represent themselves and participate.

  Anyway, I'm just throwing this out there. I would be glad to help set this

  up if people would be interested in seeing this happen.

  Jónas B. Antonsson

  COO (Chief Operating Officer)

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  -----Original Message-----

  From: casual_games-bounces at igda.org [mailto:casual_games-bounces at igda.org]

  On Behalf Of Steve Meretzky

  Sent: 18. ágúst 2006 20:31

  To: 'IGDA Casual Games SIG Mailing List'

  Subject: RE: [casual_games] Conferences for Casual Games

  I should add that the GDC management has given the verbal approval for

  expanding the Casual Games Summit at the GDC from a one-day to a two-day

  event, with the first day geared toward relatively newbies and the second

  day geared toward veterans.

  --Steve

  -----Original Message-----

  From: casual_games-bounces at igda.org [mailto:casual_games-bounces at igda.org]

  On Behalf Of Rob C

  Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 4:00 PM

  To: casual_games at igda.org

  Subject: RE: [casual_games] Conferences for Casual Games

  I would say for the shear size, value and networking opportunities my money

  would be on GDC. For around $1000 you get four days of great talks, an

  informative exhibit hall and some very nice parties afterwards ;)

  Rob Carroll

  TableStar Games

  >Hi

  >

  >I was wondering what people think are the best conferences for casual 

  >game developers to attend, both from a viewpoint of product development 

  >information and tips, and networking with (i.e. making) business contacts ?

  >

  >Thanks,

  >

  >Paul



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