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PC AND VIDEO GAME INSIDERS
DISCUSS
“HOW TO BREAK INTO
THE GAME INDUSTRY” ON NOVEMBER 15, 2003
New Educational Event From
The Game Initiative for Professionals and Students
AUSTIN, Texas, October
20, 2003 – The Game Initiative (TGI), producers of September's Austin
Game Conference, today announced a new event that will discuss how
professionals and students can get a career in the thriving video game
industry - either at the ground floor or by transferring their existing
skills and experience. The half day event - How to Break Into The Games
Industry - will take place at the Commons Center on the JJ Pickle Research
Campus in Austin on November 15 from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Professionals will
learn how their experience and transferable skills can gain them rapid entry
into this industry. Students will find out how to build a professional road
map to a career in the game industry. Attendees are invited to bring their
resumes. The comprehensive
program will provide an overview of the industry, identify technology trends
and requirements as well as the qualifications and skill-sets that are in
demand. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with industry insiders,
including recruiter Mary-Margaret.com, hiring managers from local game
companies and faculty from The Guildhall at SMU as well as network and meet
with industry veterans. Attendees will learn what employers are looking for
now and in the future. Full details of the program can be found at
http://www.austingame.com/breakin/
"With over 35 studios in the
region and 50 companies involved in the game industry there is a great
demand for talent to grow this highly competitive industry," said Chris
Sherman, Executive Director of The Game Initiative, "This event will
help people looking to break into an exciting and growing market by giving
them the information they need to position themselves for success. It will
also provide a great opportunity for local companies to meet potential new
recruits." How to Break
Into The Games Industry - Event Agenda
8:30am - 9:00am
Registration and Networking
9:00am - 9:45am
Industry Overview
10:00am - 10:45am
Getting in at the Ground Floor
11:00am - 12:00pm
Applying Transferable Skill Sets
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Networking
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Resume Workshop
The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Registration is available
online at
http://www.austingame.com/breakin/
The seminar is sponsored by The
Guildhall at SMU in Dallas, which offers an 18-month game development
education program designed by industry professionals. The TGI event is also
supported by leading game industry recruiter Mary-Margaret.com, game studio
Critical Mass Interactive and Austin Community College.
About The Game Initiative
The Game Initiative (TGI) is chartered
with the growth of the computer and video game industry in Austin, Texas,
thereby increasing its overall contribution to the economic development of
the region. Austin is the # 3 location in the U.S. for game development with
more than 50 companies making major contributions to the game industry,
including game development, publishing, tools and middleware and chips and
hardware. Industry leaders in the area include more than 35 game studios
producing both top hit franchises and original titles. Nintendo, Microsoft,
Motorola, Dell, Electronic Arts, Criterion Software, Sony Online
Entertainment and dozens of other companies maintain offices in the region.
The TGI is dedicated to serving the needs of companies involved in producing
interactive entertainment software and hardware for video game consoles,
handheld devices, personal computers and the Internet. More information
about the TGI and Austin’s game industry can be found at
http://www.austingame.com.
The 2004 Austin Game Conference will be held September 9-10, 2004.
For more information:
Steve Farrer
Heavy Metal Marketing
(512) 415-8300
steve@heavymetalmarketing.com
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