Upcoming Events in June

Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 7:00 - 9:00PM
IGDA Philly Chapter Meeting
at Drexel University

This month we'll take a look at the development and launch of ToonUp's Facebook game, "A Better World". From the initial inception of a non-traditional game for non-gamers, adjustments that had to be made because of schedule, and the evolution of the game post launch. Members of the design, art, and production teams will be on hand to answer questions.

AGENDA
- 6:45 - 7:15 :: Socializing
- 7:15 - 7:20 :: Opening Announcements / Introduction of Leadership Additions
- 7:20 - 7:35 :: Around the World Introductions
- 7:35 - 8:35 :: Bringing "A Better World" to life
- 8:35 - 8:50 :: Q&A w/ Presenters
- 8:50 - 9:00 :: Closing Remarks / Socializing

Friday, 3 June, 5:00PM - Sunday, 5 June 2011, 11PM
GameArtisans 3D Weekend Jam
at GameArtisans Montréal
366 Mayor St. Suite 102, Montréal, QC H3A 1N7

In Brief, artists must register as a 2-3 man and/or woman named team. Name examples include, Team Triumph, Pixel Pixies, etc. Once enrolled, artists can then bring in their personal computers and set their work areas up on Friday June 3rd. Artist with desktop computers who require transportation assistance, we can help! Simply give us a call to arrange a pickup.

Friday Evening, June 3rd, at 5pm, on the 8th floor of Game Artisans Workshop, the first intensive 3D Weekend Jam begins! A challenge theme is given and each team has until Sunday June 5th, 11pm, to complete the character topic plus a small supporting environment. All art must be done within Game Artisans Workshop. Only concept art, texture sheets and models must be submitted by 11pm Sunday. After Sunday, artists may no longer modify textures or models, however, artists have until Wednesday morning to pose, light, print and mount their work for judging. Some industry pros will be on hand during the challenge for advice and for help.

Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 7:00 - 10:00PM
IGDA Philly Art SIG Meeting
at Cipher Prime Studios, Inc.
239 Chestnut St. Suite 2A, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Guest speaker, William Stallwood, Creative Director at Cipher Prime, will present on the design behind their latest release, Pulse. He will also discuss the integration of Unity in the game.

Saturday, 11 June 2011, 3:00 - 6:00PM
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Philly
at World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104

Thursday & Friday, 16 & 17 June 2011
LEEF: Forum on Serious Games for Learning
at Harrisburg University of Science & Technology

326 Market St.,Harrisburg, PA 17101

The Learning and Entertainment Evolution Forum (LEEF) brings together learning professionals, game designers and developers, to explore and experiment with the evolving use of games, simulations and virtual worlds for learning and performance.