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IndieCade: The International Festival of Independent Games @ Open Satellite

IndieCade: The International Festivals of Independent Games @ Open Satellite will feature more than two-dozen games selected by a prestigious international jury. These games will be displayed in an interactive exhibition and will be complemented by a sequence of speakers, master classes by industry leaders, artist talks and ongoing open game play. The event also includes intimate evening entertainment programs and an award reception.

Friday, October 10 2008

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Master Class: A Strategic Approach to Game Design
There are many ways to approach the design of a new game but not all of them give your team the same chances for success. Geoffrey Zatkin, veteran game designer and President of Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR), explores best practices in game design from the concept phase through to production. In addition to examining current approaches, this class outlines means to optimize the development cycle by showing how to identify key elements of a game early and incorporate the use of data driven decision making in order to better maintain the high level strategic game vision. This master class is appropriate for both new and experienced game designers and game management, as well as members of the game community interested in design and production processes.

12:00 Noon -- Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Preview Reception and Artist Talks
The preview reception for this groundbreaking event is hosted by the City of Bellevue. Enjoy exploring the IndieCade exhibition of artwork and top video game finalists with hands-on gameplay and intimate, insightful discussions with the artists.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sneak Preview of thatgamecompany's "Flower"
Jenova Chen and Kellee Santiago of thatgamecompany, the successful developers of flow, present their current game, Flower.

8:00 PM Closing
VIP Opening Reception
Hosted by IDG World Expo, a VIP Reception for the IndieCade 2008 finalists will follow Flower and include an evening of open play and creative entertainment by local talents.

Saturday, October 11 2008

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Master Class: From Indie to Mainstream?
Your indie game is a bit hit, and now you've got a publishing deal! Now what? What does it take to turn your funky art or garage game hack into the realm of commercial publishing? How can you best take advantage of the expertise publishers have to offer while at the same time maintaining your creative vision? Hear from Kellee Santiago and Jenova Chen the successful developers of fl0w, a master's thesis game that won GDC's Top Downloadable Game of the Year Award, and the upcoming Flower, and a guest discussant to be announced about how to safely and successfully navigate the waters from indie to mainstream. This master class is appropriate for new and aspiring game designers, as well as more experienced designers moving into independent game development.

12:00 Noon -- Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Play Reception and Artists Talks
Enjoy exploring the IndieCade exhibition of artwork and top video game finalists with hands-on gameplay and intimate, insightful discussions with the artists.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Roundtable: The Need for Innovation
Increasingly the videogame industry has been turning to indie developers for innovation. But why is innovation important? The game industry does just fine making billions of dollars a year selling mainstream blockbuster hits. Why do they even need innovation? And what will it take for the industry overall to innovative more? One of the pioneers of gaming, creator of location-based entertainment centers and alternate reality games, this discussion focuses on the importance of innovation to both the culture and business of gaming. This master class is appropriate for new and experienced game designers, as well as publisher and developer decision-makers and marketing executives. Also recommended for investors.

7:00 Closing
Play and Awards Ceremony
An evening of open play, live entertainment and an awards ceremony celebrating the IndieCade 2008 finalists and awardees.

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Open Satellite
989 112 Ave NE, Suite 102
Bellevue, WA 98004
United States

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