Perspectives on Computer Gaming
November 1, 2008
, 2008
Play retro and current games, meet other gamers and hear different perspectives on computer gaming at this daylong event presented by Dimensions of El Centro.
Guest lectures include:
*Evan Brown, Monster Games: “Game Design and Development on the Nintendo Wii: a Second Party Perspective”
Don Bittinger, El Centro College: “Game Artwork and Design”
Mike McCoy, The Guildhall at SMU: “Breaking into the Game Development Industry”
Tim Christopher, Arts and Technology Program, The University of Texas at Dallas “Games as Educational Tools”
Monica Evans, Arts and Technology Program, The University of Texas at Dallas “What Do You Do With a Degree in Gaming? Academics, Industry and the Purpose of Gaming Education”
*Jeremy Roden, Richland College “Richland Students Present The Valve Game Engine”
Special events include:
PS2 Guitar Hero Showdown: Bring Your Own Guitar Challenge: Prizes in the contest include El Centro gear, bookstore gift cards and game gear.
PC Games Timeline Demo and Play: Come play 10 different games that represent the evolution of computer video games (available all day).
FRAG, Professional Gaming Documentary: This documentary made its debut at the 2008 Dallas AFI Film Festival. Panel discussion with the film’s director, gamers and participating faculty will follow the showing of the film.
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Places to eat:
Drink Specials:
- Ten Sports Grill: 11 am - 7 pm: $3 top ten martinis / $2 mimosa / $2.50 frozen margaritas
- Gilley's Dallas: 6 pm - 10 pm: $3 wells, wine, and domestics
- Morton's, The Steakhouse: 5 pm - 6 pm: Power Hour - $5 select wines by glass, $4 select beers, special cocktail of the day
- T.G.I. Friday's: 4 pm - 7 pm: $4 Long Island Iced Tea & signature margaritas, $3 premium pint features, $2 domestic pint features, $1 premiums / 11 am - 12 am: $2 Red Stripes
- Fuse Restaurant and Lounge: 4 pm - 7 pm: $3 domestics, $3 frozen drinks, $3 white wine, $3 red wine, $1 sake / $1 sushi
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Travis Bush says:
Hey guys, I have emailed about the formatting problems, but apparently it still isn't fixed. Do I need to resubmit the text without formatting?
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Alex Bentley says:
Travis, I'm not sure what was going on, but it seems like I was able to fix it for you. Thanks for the heads-up.
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Travis Bush says:
Thanks for fixing that. Oh and funny thing. While I was browsing for my event listing, I found the article about Tech Camp and Rafik Bryant. After a very nice conversation with his father, it looks like they both might come down for our event. Rafik is a big part of the documentary we will be showing. Thanks Peg News!
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Travis Bush says:
Times & Room Assignments Updated
Evan Brown, Monster Games: “Game Design and Development on the Nintendo Wii: a Second Party Perspective” El Centro Performance Hall 10:AM
Don Bittinger, El Centro College: “Game Artwork and Design” El Centro Food Service Dining Room 11:AM
Mike McCoy, The Guildhall at SMU: “Breaking into the Game Development Industry” Room B265 1:PM
Tim Christopher, Arts and Technology Program, The University of Texas at Dallas “Games as Educational Tools” Room B266 1:PM
Monica Evans, Arts and Technology Program, The University of Texas at Dallas “What Do You Do With a Degree in Gaming? Academics, Industry and the Purpose of Gaming Education” Room B265 2:PM
*Jeremy Roden, Richland College “Richland Students Present The Valve Game Engine” Room B266 2:PM
Special events include:
PS2 Guitar Hero Showdown: Bring Your Own Guitar Challenge: Prizes in the contest include El Centro gear, bookstore gift cards and game gear. Student Center 10:AM-3:PM
PC Games Timeline Demo and Play: Come play 10 different games that represent the evolution of computer video games (available all day). Student Center 10:AM-6:PM
FRAG, Professional Gaming Documentary: This documentary made its debut at the 2008 Dallas AFI Film Festival. Panel discussion with the film’s director, gamers and participating faculty will follow the showing of the film. El Centro Performance Hall 3:15PM
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Travis Bush says:
Bumping for Pavel and the rest of the miscreants that I spoke to at Pearl last night.
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Travis Bush says:
Shameless self promotional bump!
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Scott Doyle says:
Not only did I entirely forget about this, I missed the initial miscreant bump! Going to at least try and make it out for FRAG.
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Travis Bush says:
That would be great Doyle. One can never has too many miscreants at an event.
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Travis Bush says:
Shameless self promotional bump!
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Travis Bush says:
WoW! I just got a huge box of stuff from Cohesion Productions, the people who created FRAG. We'll be giving it all away right after the film so come on down tomorrow!
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ch0 says:
Hey, this sounds hot... too bad I gotta work. Good luck Trav, have fun!
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alexander troup says:
They are dumb, you need ....Robs Chip Addiction help to combat this kind of hang up, A.T, X.. addict to computer gaming.
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