DA devs at PAX West September 2-5
Aug 26, 2016 15:15:47 GMT
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Post by originofwaves on Aug 26, 2016 15:15:47 GMT
there will probably be a blog post about this but, few DA top devs will have panels at PAX West. Happening form September 2nd to the 5th.
HIPPOGRIFF THEATRE SATURDAY 9/3 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Making and Promoting Non-Traditional Characters in Games
Games are finally starting to reflect their diverse players with more types of characters, scenarios, and approaches to gameplay. Whether it's writing a one-eyed pansexual bull and his trans lieutenant; featuring non-white main characters; showcasing the female option in marketing; creating an entire cast caught in a web of gender, sexuality, and ability; acquiring unusual indie titles; or keeping the conversation going; it's crucial. Hear from those who did it and how they'll do it again.
PANELISTS:
Patrick Weekes [Lead Writer, BioWare], Hilary Heskett Shapiro [Sr. Brand Manager, Bethesda Softworks], Miellyn Fitzwater Barrows [Creative Director, Gorgeous Robot], Arden Ripley [Writer / Developer, Date or Die], Steve Gee [Senior Manager, Developer Relations, Adult Swim Games], Tanya DePass [Freelance Critic and Diversity Consultant, #INeedDiverseGames]
HIPPOGRIFF THEATRE SATURDAY 9/3 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Foreplay: Romance in Games
So, what's it like to be in the business of making gamers fall in love with characters that aren't real? With a growing diversity of games, we have a broader spectrum of romances than ever. But what makes you fall in love with your favorite in-game paramour? Hitting the right balance of writing, artwork, voice acting and music is complicated. How do the pros do it? And what could the future hold? Come cuddle up as we turn down the lights and turn down the bed on modern, digital romance.
PANELISTS:
Mike Laidlaw [Creative Director, BioWare], Sean Baptiste [Community Manager, Adult Swim], Miellyn Fitzwater Barrows [Writer / Creative Director, Gorgeous Robot], Judy Tyrer [Founder, 3 Turn Productions LLC], Cissy Jones [Voiceover Actor, Abrams Artists Agency], Hilary Heskett Shapiro [Sr. Brand Manager, Bethesda Softworks]
AUTOGRAPH AREA SUNDAY 9/4 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Autograph Session: Maestros of Video Games
After the panel with the similar name be sure to head over to the queue room to meet up with the musical masterminds behind some of your favorite games like the Abzû, Assassin's Creed, The Banner Saga, Borderlands, Call of Duty, Deus Ex, Dragon Age, Fallout, Journey, Mass Effect, Prince of Persia, Thomas Was Alone, Tron, Volume, and Quake!
John Epler also tweeted that he'll be at PAX West.
HIPPOGRIFF THEATRE SATURDAY 9/3 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Making and Promoting Non-Traditional Characters in Games
Games are finally starting to reflect their diverse players with more types of characters, scenarios, and approaches to gameplay. Whether it's writing a one-eyed pansexual bull and his trans lieutenant; featuring non-white main characters; showcasing the female option in marketing; creating an entire cast caught in a web of gender, sexuality, and ability; acquiring unusual indie titles; or keeping the conversation going; it's crucial. Hear from those who did it and how they'll do it again.
PANELISTS:
Patrick Weekes [Lead Writer, BioWare], Hilary Heskett Shapiro [Sr. Brand Manager, Bethesda Softworks], Miellyn Fitzwater Barrows [Creative Director, Gorgeous Robot], Arden Ripley [Writer / Developer, Date or Die], Steve Gee [Senior Manager, Developer Relations, Adult Swim Games], Tanya DePass [Freelance Critic and Diversity Consultant, #INeedDiverseGames]
HIPPOGRIFF THEATRE SATURDAY 9/3 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Foreplay: Romance in Games
So, what's it like to be in the business of making gamers fall in love with characters that aren't real? With a growing diversity of games, we have a broader spectrum of romances than ever. But what makes you fall in love with your favorite in-game paramour? Hitting the right balance of writing, artwork, voice acting and music is complicated. How do the pros do it? And what could the future hold? Come cuddle up as we turn down the lights and turn down the bed on modern, digital romance.
PANELISTS:
Mike Laidlaw [Creative Director, BioWare], Sean Baptiste [Community Manager, Adult Swim], Miellyn Fitzwater Barrows [Writer / Creative Director, Gorgeous Robot], Judy Tyrer [Founder, 3 Turn Productions LLC], Cissy Jones [Voiceover Actor, Abrams Artists Agency], Hilary Heskett Shapiro [Sr. Brand Manager, Bethesda Softworks]
AUTOGRAPH AREA SUNDAY 9/4 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Autograph Session: Maestros of Video Games
After the panel with the similar name be sure to head over to the queue room to meet up with the musical masterminds behind some of your favorite games like the Abzû, Assassin's Creed, The Banner Saga, Borderlands, Call of Duty, Deus Ex, Dragon Age, Fallout, Journey, Mass Effect, Prince of Persia, Thomas Was Alone, Tron, Volume, and Quake!
John Epler also tweeted that he'll be at PAX West.