Second Annual Independent Game Conference Announces "Back to Basics" Agenda for Developers.

How to Survive the Technology and Business Challenges Facing Game Developers Today

Austin Convention Center Austin Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center located in Austin, Texas, USA. The building is also home to the Austin Toros basketball team with a seating capacity of 3,200. November 29/30 2007

AUSTIN, Texas -- Now in its second year in Austin, the Independent Game Conference (IGC (Integrated Graphics Controller) The inclusion of the video display circuitry on the motherboard. An IGC is typically contained in the chipset, such as the Northbridge. See integrated graphics and IGP.

IGC - Institute for Global Communications ) will turn its attention to the critical issues affecting the survival and growth of independent game developers - how to make best use of emerging technologies and take advantage of market opportunities to run a successful business. The two-day, two-track program will include emerging development platforms, prospects in mobile and casual games, IP protection, marketing games and recruiting vs. outsourcing. The conference will include the hugely successful Game Demo A game demo is a freely distributed demonstration or preview of an upcoming or recently released computer or video game.

Demos are typically released by the game's publisher to help consumers get a feel of the game before deciding whether to buy the full version. Night where developers show off their latest games to their peers.

A Keynote Address keynote address
n.
An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech.

Noun 1. will be given by Mike Wilson Mike Wilson could refer to the following people:

Mike Wilson (filmmaker), director of the 2004 documentary Michael Moore Hates America
Mike Wilson (racing), six times winner of the Karting World Championship in the late 1980s and early 1990s

, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Harry Miller, President and Chief Development Officer of Gamecock Media Group Gamecock Media Group is an Austin, Texas-based video game publisher founded by video game industry veterans Mike Wilson, Harry Miller and Rick Stults who all launched Gathering of Developers. , a well-funded, independent, artist-driven game publishing company, which offers titles across every platform. Wilson's video gaming history began at id Software where, as vice president of marketing, he helped make the DOOM 2 and Quake properties net-propagated global phenomena. In 1996, he left id to help form ION Storm with some of the industry's top game designers and took on the role of CEO. Miller served as CEO of Ritual Entertainment, where he helped launch successful properties such as SiN and Heavy Metal FAKK FAKK Federation Assigned Ketogenic Killzone (computer game) 2. In 1998, Wilson and Miller banded together with other industry stars to form an artist-driven video and computer game publisher, Gathering of Developers (a.k.a. G.O.D. Games). The company was known for the innovative nature of its products, for its risk-taking approach to new intellectual property, and for producing amazing marketing and PR programs to drive sales at a fraction of the marketing expense of most of the major labels. They founded Gamecock Media Group in 2007 with the aim of helping independent studios bring their titles to market while retaining control over their development vision.

"We are delighted to have Mike and Harry open the Conference," said Steve Farrer, Executive Director of the IGC, "their experience and innovative approach to business will set the tone for the event. The IGC will deliver practical insights and techniques that game developers can implement immediately to help them survive and thrive in an increasingly competitive market."

The IGC has moved to the Austin Convention Center to accommodate the increased numbers expected to attend, but the basic philosophy of keeping the event cost effective and value driven for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors has not changed.

The IGC is seeking more speakers to add to the program and more information is available at www.independentgameconference.com.

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