From chriscow at bakedon.com  Wed Jul  1 13:27:25 2009
From: chriscow at bakedon.com (Chris Cowherd)
Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:27:25 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Hey Everyone... Sound Off will ya? ^_^
In-Reply-To: <17025ae50906170746j3f5ecfdcj9f935ee228002817@mail.gmail.com>
References: <17025ae50906170746j3f5ecfdcj9f935ee228002817@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7f9be3b10907011027l6b1b0f99k7d54d01d8857d3c9@mail.gmail.com>

Hi everyone! My name is Chris Cowherd. I'm currently developing a platform
for real time Flash MMORPGs. Our first game on the platform is a Halloween
RPG called Ghostees <http://www.ghostees.com>.
I joined this list to network and learn from others doing similar things.


On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 7:46 AM, oscar is oscar <oscar.oscar.oscar at gmail.com
> wrote:

> Hey guys, maybe its just me but this discussion list has been idle for a
> while....
>
> Let's all just say "Hi, my name is _____________ I joined this list because
> ______________."
>
> Hi, my name is Oscar, I joined this list because I'm a designer who is
> looking for new associates in the industry. I also have interests in
> utilizing games for social purposes.
>
> Oscar
>
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>
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From acuppajoe at gmail.com  Wed Jul  1 20:07:06 2009
From: acuppajoe at gmail.com (Joseph Grossmann)
Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:07:06 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Hey Everyone... Sound Off will ya? ^_^
In-Reply-To: <7f9be3b10907011027l6b1b0f99k7d54d01d8857d3c9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <17025ae50906170746j3f5ecfdcj9f935ee228002817@mail.gmail.com> 
	<7f9be3b10907011027l6b1b0f99k7d54d01d8857d3c9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <68dd7be10907011707j2804f0fexa4dcab1b53db03a7@mail.gmail.com>

Hi, my name is Joe Grossmann and I joined this list because I wanted to
learn more about the casual games market and look for opportunities.
-------------------------------------------
Joe Grossmann
3D Character Artist
acuppajoe at gmail.com
http://www.acuppajoe.com


On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Chris Cowherd <chriscow at bakedon.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone! My name is Chris Cowherd. I'm currently developing a platform
> for real time Flash MMORPGs. Our first game on the platform is a Halloween
> RPG called Ghostees <http://www.ghostees.com>.
> I joined this list to network and learn from others doing similar things.
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 7:46 AM, oscar is oscar <
> oscar.oscar.oscar at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey guys, maybe its just me but this discussion list has been idle for a
>> while....
>>
>> Let's all just say "Hi, my name is _____________ I joined this list
>> because ______________."
>>
>> Hi, my name is Oscar, I joined this list because I'm a designer who is
>> looking for new associates in the industry. I also have interests in
>> utilizing games for social purposes.
>>
>> Oscar
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Casual_Games mailing list
>> Casual_Games at igda.org
>> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
>> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
>> Archive Search:
>> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
>> List FAQ:
>> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>>
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>
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From chris at avocado-inc.com  Thu Jul  2 01:38:48 2009
From: chris at avocado-inc.com (chris)
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:38:48 +0900
Subject: [casual_games] Do you guys have a plan upcoming Casual connect in
	Seattle?
Message-ID: <2AE576BFDB0B4716A671BE76C9ADC274@admin>

Hi there,

I'm Chris from Avocado entertainment in Korea. 

Currently we are developing flash based virtual
world(http://www.dinokids.com) and casual games designed to be played on
social platforms such as facebook, myspace, twitter.

We will be attending Casual Connect Seattle, Jul 21~23 with small meeting
table, so anyone who wants to meet up, please feel free to email me.

 

Best,

Chris
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Avocado Entertainment Inc.
 
E-mail : chris at avocado-inc.com
Phone : +82-2-555-2250(Ext.110)
Mobile : +82-11-432-1004

Twitter : http://twitter.com/chrispark116

Linkedin : http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispark116
DinoKidsTM : http://www.dinokids.com
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From d.utian at unsw.edu.au  Thu Jul  2 01:55:27 2009
From: d.utian at unsw.edu.au (Dean Utian)
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:55:27 +1000
Subject: [casual_games]  Hey Everyone... (In Australia)
Message-ID: <47BE5C4BED19C24BA2224372DA4684BA2EF6B86CFC@INFPWEC001.ad.unsw.edu.au>

Hi all,

The 'Sound Off' thread was a great idea. So, good on ya Oscar for initiating it.

I saw a few replies mentioning Australia. Is anyone here in Sydney? I'm teaching a course starting in a few weeks that has a games component. Would be great too have a games person as a guest speaker to one of my classes.

regards
Dean

From bcain at criticalmassinteractive.com  Thu Jul  2 11:37:48 2009
From: bcain at criticalmassinteractive.com (Billy Cain)
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:37:48 -0400
Subject: [casual_games] Hey Everyone... Sound Off will ya? ^_^
In-Reply-To: <68dd7be10907011707j2804f0fexa4dcab1b53db03a7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <17025ae50906170746j3f5ecfdcj9f935ee228002817@mail.gmail.com>
	<7f9be3b10907011027l6b1b0f99k7d54d01d8857d3c9@mail.gmail.com>
	<68dd7be10907011707j2804f0fexa4dcab1b53db03a7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4af27ce20907020837k4ac1bc3eqb040fba34991de1e@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Casual Game Tribe!

My name is Billy Cain and I am here to continually update my knowledge of
the Casual Game market. I've worked on casual titles before and I have been
implementing casual game ideas into ridiculously complicated games and
focusing overly obscure game designs so more players can easily get into
those games. Over the years I have done consulting on a large number of
games to provide clarity on ease of use. Casual is the front line of ease of
use.

Secondly I am very interested in watching trends of business models evolve.
Casual again is on the front line of this effort. Mainly because development
is SO rapid and success is SO easy to measure.

Finally, this group is a really important part of the game development
community because there are serious developers that share WAY more than
other developers because they are directly involved with where the money
goes. I am SO interested in being transparent (I do all I am allowed to) and
participating here has really helped me with data that is available nowhere
else.

That said, I spend a lot of time lurking here and when I have anything to
say... I'll continue to say it.

If I can help anyone with anything, I will be happy to. Feel free to contact
me directly as well. :)
bjc

-- 
Billy Cain
Geek / Catalyst

http://twitter.com/billycain
http://www.facebook.com/billyjoecain
IGDA - Austin: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55276414674
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From colin at 3rdsense.com  Fri Jul  3 01:13:44 2009
From: colin at 3rdsense.com (Colin Cardwell)
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:13:44 +1000
Subject: [casual_games] Hey Everyone... (In Australia)
In-Reply-To: <47BE5C4BED19C24BA2224372DA4684BA2EF6B86CFC@INFPWEC001.ad.unsw.edu.au>
References: <47BE5C4BED19C24BA2224372DA4684BA2EF6B86CFC@INFPWEC001.ad.unsw.edu.au>
Message-ID: <ef8e8f70907022213i5e324a45u930233fc977d1814@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Dean
I'm in Sydney. I run 3RD sense Australia and would be happy to have a chat
about speaking. Done a fair bit in my time.

More about 3RD sense at www.3rdsense.com

and I was on the ABCs Good Game a couple of weeks ago talking Casual games

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/goodgame/stories/s2604894.htm


Cheers

Colin

2009/7/2 Dean Utian <d.utian at unsw.edu.au>

> Hi all,
>
> The 'Sound Off' thread was a great idea. So, good on ya Oscar for
> initiating it.
>
> I saw a few replies mentioning Australia. Is anyone here in Sydney? I'm
> teaching a course starting in a few weeks that has a games component. Would
> be great too have a games person as a guest speaker to one of my classes.
>
> regards
> Dean
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>



-- 
Colin

WE HAVE MOVED > PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS



Colin Cardwell
CEO
m +61 (0) 401 888 322
p +61 2 8923 1200
f +61 2 8904 9966

3RD sense Australia Pty Ltd
Ground Floor
65 Walker Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
www.3rdsense.com


Have you been to Fizzy today?
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From Dennis at isioux.nl  Fri Jul 10 03:51:02 2009
From: Dennis at isioux.nl (Dennis - I Sioux)
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:51:02 +0200
Subject: [casual_games] Hey Everyone... Sound Off will ya? ^_^
In-Reply-To: <17025ae50906170746j3f5ecfdcj9f935ee228002817@mail.gmail.com>
References: <17025ae50906170746j3f5ecfdcj9f935ee228002817@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B4314E8F11604ED8AFE13714DEBFC0E0@Dennis>

Hey,

My name is Dennis Korf and i'm a game developer for Youdagames.
We make and showcast casual games in every genre.

I joined this list to stay in contact with developments in the casual game market.
And to look out for any opportunities for showcasting our games.

With kind regards,

Dennis Korf
YoudaGames
Isioux

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: oscar is oscar 
  To: IGDA Casual Games SIG Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:46 PM
  Subject: [casual_games] Hey Everyone... Sound Off will ya? ^_^


  Hey guys, maybe its just me but this discussion list has been idle for a while....  

  Let's all just say "Hi, my name is _____________ I joined this list because ______________." 

  Hi, my name is Oscar, I joined this list because I'm a designer who is looking for new associates in the industry. I also have interests in utilizing games for social purposes. 

  Oscar



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From g at soundmindz.com  Wed Jul 15 16:59:56 2009
From: g at soundmindz.com (Greg Rahn)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:59:56 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Hey Everyone... Sound Off will ya? ^_^
In-Reply-To: <17025ae50906170746j3f5ecfdcj9f935ee228002817@mail.gmail.com>
References: <17025ae50906170746j3f5ecfdcj9f935ee228002817@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E3435B14-93AD-4B13-B56F-89C215D7AEF3@soundmindz.com>

Hi All,
My name is Greg Rahn and I joined this list to expand my knowledge of  
the Casual Game industry beyond my audio experience (I have been  
composing music and sound for games since 1994).
After working on so many games, I have come up with a handful of  
unique game ideas that I would like to eventually bring to market.  
Hoping to learn more about the biz end of things.

Greg
????????????????????????????????????????????????
SOUNDMINDZ
Music & Sound Design
www.GregRahn.net
Greg Rahn
707-643-8519
cell 707-246-4922
Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/GregRahnMusic

On Jun 17, 2009, at 7:46 AM, oscar is oscar wrote:

> Hey guys, maybe its just me but this discussion list has been idle  
> for a while....
>
> Let's all just say "Hi, my name is _____________ I joined this list  
> because ______________."
>
> Hi, my name is Oscar, I joined this list because I'm a designer who  
> is looking for new associates in the industry. I also have interests  
> in utilizing games for social purposes.
>
> Oscar
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search: http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ: http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ


From universedave at gmail.com  Thu Jul 16 05:16:41 2009
From: universedave at gmail.com (Dave Rohrl)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:16:41 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] New Steering Committee members needed
Message-ID: <91a814620907160216s18c60f08l9aebfee07d70430e@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all!
Every year, the Steering Committee of the IGDA Casual Games SIG is elected
at Casual Connect in Seattle.  The IGDA is the world's largest network of
independent game developers.  IGDA works to advance the careers and enhance
the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers,
promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the
developer community.  The Casual Games SIG is an independent and balanced
resource that:

   - facilitates the sharing of knowledge and ideas among developers to help
   create better games;
   - helps developers better understand their customers and how to market to
   them; and
   - promotes initiatives on behalf of developers that encourage the growth
   of the entire casual games space.


The SIG's initiatives depend on a group of willing volunteers to move them
forward and a Steering Committee to help organize them.  This year the SIG

   - published a 200-page white paper on the casual game space
   - published two excellent free newsletters including post-mortems and
   independent analysis
   - began work on establishing standards for giving developers proper
   credit on download portals
   - began work on setting up monthly voice chats on areas of common
   interest

If you care about the casual game community and would like an opportunity to
work with some of the best and brightest in the space, please consider
joining the Steering Committee.  As a committee member, you will:

   - Participate in a 30-minute monthly status conference call
   - Spend a small amount of time (typically 2-3 hours per month) driving or
   volunteering on a SIG initiative.

It's a great way to give back to the community and do some great networking
at the same time.

If you are interested in serving on the 2009-2010 steering committee, please
send a brief email to universedave at gmail.com and let me know:

   - Your name
   - Your company and title
   - A brief statement of your experience in casual games (or games in
   general)
   - Why you're interested in serving on the steering committee
   - Any initiatives you're particularly excited about

The current Steering Committee will get back to all candidates shortly after
Casual Connect.

Thanks for your time and interest,
Dave Rohrl
Chair, IGDA Casual Game SIG 2008-2009
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From universedave at gmail.com  Thu Jul 16 05:06:31 2009
From: universedave at gmail.com (Dave Rohrl)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:06:31 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] SIG Meeting at Casual Connect
Message-ID: <91a814620907160206k28947f80h37995cbb6023d10c@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,
You are invited to a meeting of the SIG at Casual Connect in Seattle.
 Please join us on Thursday June 23 at 9 AM in the Founders' Room at
Benaroya Hall to meet the Steering Committee, give us feedback on this
year's initiatives, give input on what we should be working on next year,
and just meet some of the other folks who are interested in supporting and
protecting the interests of independent game developers in the casual space.

I'll look forward to seeing you there!

Dave Rohrl
IGDA Casual Games SIG Chair 2008-2009
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From brian-l at dubane.com  Sat Jul 18 01:55:35 2009
From: brian-l at dubane.com (Brian Robbins)
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:55:35 -0600
Subject: [casual_games] Corvus Elrod's Petition to Call a Member Vote
Message-ID: <7097421f0907172255n7ee1f44dhafda3bfe45e309ac@mail.gmail.com>

One of the more vocal members of the IGDA community, Corvus Elrod, has
started a petition to call a member vote of the IGDA. You can read more
about his petition here:
http://corvus.zakelro.com/2009/07/its-fun-to-stay-at-the-igda/

with further insightful commentary from Darius Kazemi:
http://www.dariusforigda.org/2009/07/corvus-elrods-petition-to-call-a-member-vote/


I don't believe that this list is the best place to get into more discussion
and debate over the underlying issues, as those have already been hashed out
quite well in other places (
http://tigsource.com/articles/2009/07/15/tim-langdell-and-edge-games-still-at-it).
That said, I do think that it's important for all IGDA members to be aware
of a significant membership call to action, whether you support it or not.

One of the biggest issues with the IGDA over the years has been member
apathy and at the very least, I think everyone should know what the issues
are within the IGDA and the industry abroad. So take a few minutes and dive
in!

-- 
Brian Robbins
Studio Head, Fuel Games Denver - www.fuelgames.com
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From corvus.elrod at zakelro.com  Sat Jul 18 08:12:00 2009
From: corvus.elrod at zakelro.com (Corvus Elrod)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:12:00 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Corvus Elrod's Petition to Call a Member Vote
In-Reply-To: <7097421f0907172255n7ee1f44dhafda3bfe45e309ac@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7097421f0907172255n7ee1f44dhafda3bfe45e309ac@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <bf69f7150907180512g260269f5t90cf584265106bba@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you Brian. I very much agree with the sentiments Darius expresses in
his post.

"Regardless of how you feel about the Tim Langdell
issue<http://tigsource.com/articles/2009/07/15/tim-langdell-and-edge-games-still-at-it>,
please remember that signing the petition means that you support the
membership *voting* on the issue ? you are not saying anything about the
issue itself."

--
Corvus Elrod, Zakelro Story Studio
Studio: www.zakelro.com, Blog: corvus.zakelro.com
www.linkedin.com/in/corvuse, twitter.com/CorvusE



On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM, Brian Robbins <brian-l at dubane.com> wrote:

> One of the more vocal members of the IGDA community, Corvus Elrod, has
> started a petition to call a member vote of the IGDA. You can read more
> about his petition here:
> http://corvus.zakelro.com/2009/07/its-fun-to-stay-at-the-igda/
>
> with further insightful commentary from Darius Kazemi:
>
> http://www.dariusforigda.org/2009/07/corvus-elrods-petition-to-call-a-member-vote/
>
>
> I don't believe that this list is the best place to get into more
> discussion and debate over the underlying issues, as those have already been
> hashed out quite well in other places (
> http://tigsource.com/articles/2009/07/15/tim-langdell-and-edge-games-still-at-it).
> That said, I do think that it's important for all IGDA members to be aware
> of a significant membership call to action, whether you support it or not.
>
> One of the biggest issues with the IGDA over the years has been member
> apathy and at the very least, I think everyone should know what the issues
> are within the IGDA and the industry abroad. So take a few minutes and dive
> in!
>
> --
> Brian Robbins
> Studio Head, Fuel Games Denver - www.fuelgames.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>
>
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From thb at gameattorney.com  Sat Jul 18 11:56:42 2009
From: thb at gameattorney.com (Thomas H. Buscaglia)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:56:42 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Corvus Elrod's Petition to Call a Member  Vote
In-Reply-To: <bf69f7150907180512g260269f5t90cf584265106bba@mail.gmail.co
 m>
References: <7097421f0907172255n7ee1f44dhafda3bfe45e309ac@mail.gmail.com>
	<bf69f7150907180512g260269f5t90cf584265106bba@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200907181558.n6IFwLA03380@dev-biz.com>

Unfortunately,  the survey title "IGDA Removal of 
Tim Langdell" and the question itself "

I request that the IGDA Board of Directors call a 
special meeting of the membership to remove Tim 
Langdell from his position on the IGDA board."

do not make the fact that the petition is to call 
a vote on the removal at all clear and probably .

Tom B

At 05:12 AM 7/18/2009, you wrote:
>Thank you Brian. I very much agree with the 
>sentiments Darius expresses in his post.
>
>"Regardless of how you feel about 
><http://tigsource.com/articles/2009/07/15/tim-langdell-and-edge-games-still-at-it>the 
>Tim Langdell issue, please remember that signing 
>the petition means that you support the 
>membership voting on the issue ? you are not 
>saying anything about the issue itself."
>
>--
>Corvus Elrod, Zakelro Story Studio
>Studio: <http://www.zakelro.com>www.zakelro.com, 
>Blog: <http://corvus.zakelro.com>corvus.zakelro.com
>www.linkedin.com/in/corvuse, <http://twitter.com/CorvusE>twitter.com/CorvusE
>
>
>
>On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM, Brian Robbins 
><<mailto:brian-l at dubane.com>brian-l at dubane.com> wrote:
>One of the more vocal members of the IGDA 
>community, Corvus Elrod, has started a petition 
>to call a member vote of the IGDA. You can read more about his petition here:
><http://corvus.zakelro.com/2009/07/its-fun-to-stay-at-the-igda/>http://corvus.zakelro.com/2009/07/its-fun-to-stay-at-the-igda/
>
>with further insightful commentary from Darius Kazemi:
><http://www.dariusforigda.org/2009/07/corvus-elrods-petition-to-call-a-member-vote/>http://www.dariusforigda.org/2009/07/corvus-elrods-petition-to-call-a-member-vote/
>
>
>I don't believe that this list is the best place 
>to get into more discussion and debate over the 
>underlying issues, as those have already been 
>hashed out quite well in other places 
>(<http://tigsource.com/articles/2009/07/15/tim-langdell-and-edge-games-still-at-it>http://tigsource.com/articles/2009/07/15/tim-langdell-and-edge-games-still-at-it). 
>That said, I do think that it's important for 
>all IGDA members to be aware of a significant 
>membership call to action, whether you support it or not.
>
>One of the biggest issues with the IGDA over the 
>years has been member apathy and at the very 
>least, I think everyone should know what the 
>issues are within the IGDA and the industry 
>abroad. So take a few minutes and dive in!
>
>--
>Brian Robbins
>Studio Head, Fuel Games Denver - <http://www.fuelgames.com>www.fuelgames.com
>
>
>_______________________________________________
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>List FAQ: 
><http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ>http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>
>
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>List FAQ: 
>http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ

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that becomes a historical anecdote instead of the way we do business.?
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From d.utian at unsw.edu.au  Sat Jul 18 09:48:57 2009
From: d.utian at unsw.edu.au (Dean Utian)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:48:57 +1000
Subject: [casual_games] Corvus Elrod's Petition to Call a Member Vote
In-Reply-To: <bf69f7150907180512g260269f5t90cf584265106bba@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7097421f0907172255n7ee1f44dhafda3bfe45e309ac@mail.gmail.com>,
	<bf69f7150907180512g260269f5t90cf584265106bba@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47BE5C4BED19C24BA2224372DA4684BA2EF862CB39@INFPWEC001.ad.unsw.edu.au>

I'm not a member of IGDA. I have an interest in games but not a direct involvement. I do believe organisations like IGDA play an impontant role for the community. I feel like I should be a a member right now to participate in this petition. Corvus, I think you're doing a great service to the members in your leadership on this issue. I congratulate you and wish you all the best.

Dean

From wchan at adobe.com  Mon Jul 20 12:22:49 2009
From: wchan at adobe.com (Wilson Chan)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:22:49 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Looking for Game and Virtual World Developers for
 Adobe Research Study
Message-ID: <A951DAD206DB29418E52E4D34FD33887130BE53A75@nambx04.corp.adobe.com>

Hi,

The Adobe User Research Team is interested in talking to game developers and virtual world developers to better understand the development process, the tools/technologies used, and the development/business challenges.  Your insights will help us improve our platform and tools as well as develop new solutions.  You do not need to be Flash developers to participate.

The research study will be a 2-hour one-on-one phone interview.  As a token of appreciation, interview participants will receive a $150 American Express Gift Check.

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please fill out our short preliminary screener here:
http://www.adobe.com/go/gamedevscreener 

If the study is a good match, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule a time.

Thank you for your interest!

Wilson 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wilson Chan (wchan at adobe.com)
Sr. User Research Specialist
Adobe Systems Incorporated

From austin at pettomato.com  Mon Jul 20 17:15:58 2009
From: austin at pettomato.com (Austin Haas)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:15:58 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Insurance companies for casual game developers
Message-ID: <20090720211557.GA16886@bean.chicago>


Can anyone recommend an insurance company that works with casual game developers? I'm looking for Commercial General Liability Insurance and Errors & Omissions Insurance, specifically.

As game developers, we seem to fall into the high-risk category and I'm having difficulty finding a provider.

Thanks.

-austin

-- 
Austin Haas
Pet Tomato, Inc.
http://pettomato.com



From thb at gameattorney.com  Tue Jul 21 10:27:26 2009
From: thb at gameattorney.com (Thomas H. Buscaglia)
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:27:26 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Do you guys have a plan upcoming Casual connect
 in Seattle?
In-Reply-To: <2AE576BFDB0B4716A671BE76C9ADC274@admin>
References: <2AE576BFDB0B4716A671BE76C9ADC274@admin>
Message-ID: <200907211429.n6LETJX44162@dev-biz.com>

When and where is the Casual SIG  meeting at Casual Connect?

Tom B

At 10:38 PM 7/1/2009, you wrote:
>Hi there,
>I?m Chris from Avocado entertainment in Korea.
>Currently we are developing flash based virtual 
>world(<http://www.dinokids.com>http://www.dinokids.com) 
>and casual games designed to be played on social 
>platforms such as facebook, myspace, twitter.
>We will be attending Casual Connect Seattle, Jul 
>21~23 with small meeting table, so anyone who 
>wants to meet up, please feel free to email me.
>
>Best,
>Chris
>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Chris Park / Chief Product Manager of DinoKidsTM
>Avocado Entertainment Inc.
>
>E-mail : <mailto:chris at avocado-inc.com>chris at avocado-inc.com
>Phone : +82-2-555-2250(Ext.110)
>Mobile : +82-11-432-1004
>Twitter : <http://twitter.com/chrispark116>http://twitter.com/chrispark116
>Linkedin : 
><http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispark116>http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispark116
>DinoKidsTM : <http://www.dinokids.com>http://www.dinokids.com
>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>_______________________________________________
>Casual_Games mailing list
>Casual_Games at igda.org
>http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
>Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
>Archive Search: 
>http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
>List FAQ: 
>http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ

???`???,??,???`??????`???,??,???`???
Tom Buscaglia, Esquire
The Game Attorney
T. H. Buscaglia and Associates
Miami, Florida and Vashon, Washington - USA
Tel (888)848-GLAW
Chair IGDA Foundation
Chair IGDA ECQC Taskforce
Member, IGDA Board of Directors  
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From universedave at gmail.com  Tue Jul 21 12:08:39 2009
From: universedave at gmail.com (Dave Rohrl)
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:08:39 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Casual SIG Meeting at Casual Connect
Message-ID: <91a814620907210908r4f6de66t21edcf2bbcc9e6d1@mail.gmail.com>

Quick reminder: The Casual SIG meeting is this Thursday at 9 AM in the
Founders' Room at Benaroya Hall in Seattle.  I'll hope to see you all there.

On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:27 AM, Thomas H. Buscaglia
<thb at gameattorney.com>wrote:

>  When and where is the Casual SIG  meeting at Casual Connect?
>
> Tom B
>
>
> At 10:38 PM 7/1/2009, you wrote:
>
> Hi there,
> I?m Chris from Avocado entertainment in Korea.
> Currently we are developing flash based virtual world(http://www.dinokids.com)
> and casual games designed to be played on social platforms such as facebook,
> myspace, twitter.
> We will be attending Casual Connect Seattle, Jul 21~23 with small meeting
> table, so anyone who wants to meet up, please feel free to email me.
>
> Best,
> Chris
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Chris Park / Chief Product Manager of DinoKidsTM
> Avocado Entertainment Inc.
>
> E-mail : chris at avocado-inc.com
> Phone : +82-2-555-2250(Ext.110)
> Mobile : +82-11-432-1004
> Twitter : http://twitter.com/chrispark116
> Linkedin : http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispark116
> DinoKidsTM : http://www.dinokids.com
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
>  http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>
>  ???`???,??,???`??????`???,??,???`???
> Tom Buscaglia, Esquire
> The Game Attorney
> T. H. Buscaglia and Associates
> Miami, Florida and Vashon, Washington - USA
> Tel (888)848-GLAW
> Chair IGDA Foundation
> Chair IGDA ECQC Taskforce
> Member, IGDA Board of Directors
>
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
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From walterreid at gmail.com  Tue Jul 21 14:53:33 2009
From: walterreid at gmail.com (walter reid)
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:53:33 -0400
Subject: [casual_games] Insurance companies for casual game developers
In-Reply-To: <20090720211557.GA16886@bean.chicago>
References: <20090720211557.GA16886@bean.chicago>
Message-ID: <cf6e36be0907211153k77880d3fye2de0e17e5408af9@mail.gmail.com>

We had this issue before - I think the whole package cost around $1600 a
year for both General and Errors and Omissions.

This is the people we used - I would be interested to find out if anyone had
a better deal elsewhere:

Techinsurance
1301 Central Expy South, Suite 115
Allen, TX 75013
http://www.techinsurance.com/
general office hours: 8:00am-5:30pm Central

- Walter Reid


On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 5:15 PM, Austin Haas <austin at pettomato.com> wrote:

>
> Can anyone recommend an insurance company that works with casual game
> developers? I'm looking for Commercial General Liability Insurance and
> Errors & Omissions Insurance, specifically.
>
> As game developers, we seem to fall into the high-risk category and I'm
> having difficulty finding a provider.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -austin
>
> --
> Austin Haas
> Pet Tomato, Inc.
> http://pettomato.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>
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From austin at pettomato.com  Tue Jul 21 15:20:39 2009
From: austin at pettomato.com (Austin Haas)
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:20:39 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] Insurance companies for casual game developers
In-Reply-To: <cf6e36be0907211153k77880d3fye2de0e17e5408af9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20090720211557.GA16886@bean.chicago>
	<cf6e36be0907211153k77880d3fye2de0e17e5408af9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20090721192039.GA17902@bean.chicago>


Thanks, Walter. I actually filed an application with Techinsurance but my request was denied because their carrier does not insure game developers.

Their exact reply:

Thank you for contacting Techinsurance.com.  Unfortunately our insurance carrier will not permit us to offer Liability Coverage to firms engaged in the services indicated in your
application:  (DECLINED:  Unfortunately, game development is an ineligible classification for your program.).  Therefore we will not be able to provide the insurance quote you
requested.

-austin

-- 
Austin Haas
Pet Tomato, Inc.
http://pettomato.com

On Tue Jul 21 14:53 , walter reid wrote:
> We had this issue before - I think the whole package cost around $1600 a
> year for both General and Errors and Omissions.
> 
> This is the people we used - I would be interested to find out if anyone had
> a better deal elsewhere:
> 
> Techinsurance
> 1301 Central Expy South, Suite 115
> Allen, TX 75013
> http://www.techinsurance.com/
> general office hours: 8:00am-5:30pm Central
> 
> - Walter Reid
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 5:15 PM, Austin Haas <austin at pettomato.com> wrote:
> 
> >
> > Can anyone recommend an insurance company that works with casual game
> > developers? I'm looking for Commercial General Liability Insurance and
> > Errors & Omissions Insurance, specifically.
> >
> > As game developers, we seem to fall into the high-risk category and I'm
> > having difficulty finding a provider.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -austin
> >
> > --
> > Austin Haas
> > Pet Tomato, Inc.
> > http://pettomato.com
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Casual_Games mailing list
> > Casual_Games at igda.org
> > http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> > Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> > Archive Search:
> > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> > List FAQ:
> > http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
> >

> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search: http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ: http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ



From sprice at textuality.org  Tue Jul 21 16:02:19 2009
From: sprice at textuality.org (Scott Price)
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:02:19 -0400
Subject: [casual_games] Insurance companies for casual game developers
In-Reply-To: <20090721192039.GA17902@bean.chicago>
References: <20090720211557.GA16886@bean.chicago>
	<cf6e36be0907211153k77880d3fye2de0e17e5408af9@mail.gmail.com> 
	<20090721192039.GA17902@bean.chicago>
Message-ID: <870697fb0907211302h49083e7fs2ffa252ce5f6274b@mail.gmail.com>

Taking the wording of their reply very literally, it sounds not like they're
refusing insurance to game developers, but that they're refusing to
recognize you as a game developer.

That might be reading too much into a potentially automated response, but it
would explain why they'd support one developer and not another.

--Scott

On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 3:20 PM, Austin Haas <austin at pettomato.com> wrote:

>
> Thanks, Walter. I actually filed an application with Techinsurance but my
> request was denied because their carrier does not insure game developers.
>
> Their exact reply:
>
> Thank you for contacting Techinsurance.com.  Unfortunately our insurance
> carrier will not permit us to offer Liability Coverage to firms engaged in
> the services indicated in your
> application:  (DECLINED:  Unfortunately, game development is an ineligible
> classification for your program.).  Therefore we will not be able to provide
> the insurance quote you
> requested.
>
> -austin
>
> --
> Austin Haas
> Pet Tomato, Inc.
> http://pettomato.com
>
> On Tue Jul 21 14:53 , walter reid wrote:
> > We had this issue before - I think the whole package cost around $1600 a
> > year for both General and Errors and Omissions.
> >
> > This is the people we used - I would be interested to find out if anyone
> had
> > a better deal elsewhere:
> >
> > Techinsurance
> > 1301 Central Expy South, Suite 115
> > Allen, TX 75013
> > http://www.techinsurance.com/
> > general office hours: 8:00am-5:30pm Central
> >
> > - Walter Reid
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 5:15 PM, Austin Haas <austin at pettomato.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Can anyone recommend an insurance company that works with casual game
> > > developers? I'm looking for Commercial General Liability Insurance and
> > > Errors & Omissions Insurance, specifically.
> > >
> > > As game developers, we seem to fall into the high-risk category and I'm
> > > having difficulty finding a provider.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > -austin
> > >
> > > --
> > > Austin Haas
> > > Pet Tomato, Inc.
> > > http://pettomato.com
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Casual_Games mailing list
> > > Casual_Games at igda.org
> > > http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> > > Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> > > Archive Search:
> > > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> > > List FAQ:
> > >
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
> > >
>
> > _______________________________________________
> > Casual_Games mailing list
> > Casual_Games at igda.org
> > http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> > Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> > Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> > List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Casual_Games mailing list
> Casual_Games at igda.org
> http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive: http://www.igda.org/casual-subscribe
> Archive Search:
> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010373383720242846960%3Az3tdwggxil8
> List FAQ:
> http://www.igda.org/wiki/index.php/Casual_Games_SIG/Casual_Games_List_FAQ
>
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From thb at gameattorney.com  Thu Jul 23 13:49:48 2009
From: thb at gameattorney.com (Thomas H. Buscaglia)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:49:48 -0700
Subject: [casual_games] IGDA Get Together @ Casual Connect
In-Reply-To: <870697fb0907211302h49083e7fs2ffa252ce5f6274b@mail.gmail.co
 m>
References: <20090720211557.GA16886@bean.chicago>
	<cf6e36be0907211153k77880d3fye2de0e17e5408af9@mail.gmail.com>
	<20090721192039.GA17902@bean.chicago>
	<870697fb0907211302h49083e7fs2ffa252ce5f6274b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200907231752.n6NHqca41360@dev-biz.com>

Hey all

The Local IGDA Seattle chapter will be hosting a 
get together at the Triple Door for those in attendance at Casual Connect

4-8 today!

Tom B

???`???,??,???`??????`???,??,???`???
Tom Buscaglia, Esquire
The Game Attorney
T. H. Buscaglia and Associates
Miami, Florida and Vashon, Washington - USA
Tel (888)848-GLAW
Chair IGDA Foundation
Chair IGDA ECQC Taskforce
Member, IGDA Board of Directors  
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From alex.ionescu at eprize.com  Fri Jul 24 13:11:30 2009
From: alex.ionescu at eprize.com (Alex Ionescu)
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:11:30 -0400
Subject: [casual_games] Casual Connect: Top 12 Social Gaming Trends
Message-ID: <C68F6382.547C%alex.ionescu@eprize.com>

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24575

What are the past year's 12 most interesting and ground-breaking trends in
social games? At a Casual Connect panel, Playdom's Steve Meresky and David
Rohrl, plus Hit Detection's N'Gai Croal, gave a round-up.

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