[casual_games] Virtual mini conferences

Wed Aug 23 14:11:19 EDT 2006

I'm becoming more and more attached to the idea. I propose we do this. Set this up and try it out. I think 4-5 people should be able to pull it of. Ben? Anyone else?

The first step would be to create a more established concept and a description of the venue, what it would be used for and how. We could then submit this work here to get some response.

Is this something that IGDA should get directly involved with?

Regards,
Jónas B. Antonsson
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
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From: casual_games-bounces at igda.org on behalf of Ben Lewis
Sent: mið. 23.8.2006 17:49
To: IGDA Casual Games SIG Mailing List
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 <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 <http://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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Gogogic ehf.

Fákafen 9, 108 Reykjavik, Iceland 

Mail jonas at gogogic.com

Mob +354 664 8600

Tel +354 534 7700

Fax +354 534 7701

Web www.gogogic.com

blog www.jonasantonsson.com 

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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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