https://youtu.be/Fmamqrrml2Y A lot of our friends are checking out Aurion: Legend of the Kori-Odan. Check out this review by The Grim Phreaker, originally posted on YouTube, reshared with permisssion. Published on Apr 20, 2016 Aurion: Legacy of the Kori- Odon tells the tale of Enzo Kori-Odon, a prince who has some serious doubts on … Continue reading Review of @AuriontheGame
@BlackGirlNerds is now on Patreon- Signal Boost!
Jamie Broadnax is pleased to announce the launch Black Girl Nerds on Patreon We are officially now on Patreon! The crowdfunding space is one that has been a long time coming for BGN. Many fans and followers of Black Girl Nerds have asked us if we have a Patreon and I personally have been dragging … Continue reading @BlackGirlNerds is now on Patreon- Signal Boost!
Support Clique on Kickstarter!
“Clique” is a top-down action adventure game and also a first person adventure game. “Clique” is a dual story told through the perspectives of the young teenage girl and the avatar character within the game she is playing. Players will explore environments, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies to build trust with the world’s unwelcoming characters. We hope to give the player a connection of relatability and a better insight into African American culture.
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Clique is a game that will provide you with a unique emotional experience. By adding a dual story told through the perspectives of the young teenage girl and the avatar character within the game we hope to give the player a connection of relatability and a better insight into African American culture.
Winning over the trust of NPC’s to further progress in the game
- Some characters are not that welcoming in this world but…
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We finally visited Zama & met Enzo
https://youtu.be/7tcGmxvYZOc Thank you to everyone who came by & hosted our stream of @Aurionthegame today! Thank you to @Aurionthegame & @KIROOGames for dropping by the chat! We love when devs come in to say hi & answer viewer questions! We've got a couple quick thoughts on @Aurionthegame while the video uploads. 1) The controls … Continue reading We finally visited Zama & met Enzo
CHICAGO Video Game Law Summit 2016
Reminder! CVGLS is Saturday, April 16th! Schedule here:
Panels
The Changing Scene of eSports and GamblingThis panel will explore whether or not eSports are subject to existing gambling regulations, and will discuss recent legislative steps taken to clarify this issue. Topics to be discussed include: the current legal status of eSports in the United States and abroad, recently proposed eSports regulations, existing gambling regulations as applied to eSports, and the inherent difficulties in regulating evolving technologies.
Jason Greenglass, Robert Morris University
Ryan Morrison, Morrison & Lee LLP
Lydia Picknell, PARADIGM
Marc Whipple, Tech Industry GC
(Moderator) Ross A. Hersemann, Loading LawRecent Developments in Video Game Law
This panel will explore recent litigation, legislation, and transactions in video game law. Topics to be discussed include: changing copyright fair use standards, the public relations risks of aggressive trademark filing, crowdfunding issues, FTC related advertising issues, and generally, the legal specialization of video game law itself.
S. Gregory Boyd, Frankfurt Kurnit
Ryan Morrison, Morrison & Lee LLP
Patrick Sweeney, IE Law Group
Marc Whipple, Tech Industry GCPrivacy, Harassment, and Free Speech in Virtual Worlds
This panel will address the unique difficulties involved in preventing harassment in video games and social media, while still protecting privacy and free speech. Topics to be discussed include: content regulation for minors and relevant legislation, industry efforts to ensure compliance and safety for all persons, and recent impactful litigation in the field.
Dona Fraser, Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
Lydia Picknell, PARADIGM
S. Gregory Boyd, Frankfurt Kurnit
(Moderator) Sarah Sexton, MicrosoftVideo Games and the Right of Publicity
This panel will explore the right of publicity and how it has been inconsistently applied to video games. As video game graphics become increasingly realistic and the use of personal likenesses in games becomes more prevalent, the issue of when personal likenesses can be used is a heated debate. Topics to be discussed include: recent litigation and an overview of seminal cases in the field.
Frank Goldberg, Zynga Inc.
Gilbert Lee, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Frederick J. Sperling, Schiff Hardin LLP
(Moderator) William K. Ford, The John Marshall Law SchoolThe History of the Video Game Industry in Chicago
This panel will highlight how the city of Chicago has been a hub for the video game industry since its very inception. Topics to be discussed include: Chicago-made games from past and present, the rise, fall, and resurgence of the city’s arcade scene, and Chicago’s enduring and evolving status as a platform for video game development.
Brian Colin, Game Refuge, Inc
Jeff Lee, D. Gottlieb and Company
Martin Goldberg, Video Game Historian
Josh Tsui, Robomodo
(Moderator) Doc Mack, Galloping Ghost Arcade
The Chicago Video Game Law Summit is Chicago’s premiere video game law related event. It is a day of academic panels devoted to the nuanced way video games require unique legal protections from a myriad of diverse legal disciplines. Game developers, industry representatives, legal experts, and many other professionals will explore, explain, and debate the latest issues in video game law.
APRIL 16, 2016 SATURDAY
THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION
321 S PLYMOUTH CT, CHICAGO
321 S PLYMOUTH CT, CHICAGO
General Registration // Attorney Registration
About CVGLS
The law is always a step behind technology. In particular, the legal profession has expressed extreme difficulty in addressing the technical and expressive qualities present in video games. Video games are subtly complex by their very nature, and do not seem to fit completely into any singular field of law. The fields of copyright, trademark, patent, constitutional, and business law have all been applied to video games in…
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Internship announcement – Jackbox Games Engineering Intern
Jackbox Games Engineering Intern 2016 About Us Jackbox Games is a small game development studio located in the North/Clybourn area of Chicago. We are best known for the twisted trivia game YOU DON’T KNOW JACK and our collections of party games: The Jackbox Party Pack and The Jackbox Party Pack 2. We make party games that bring … Continue reading Internship announcement – Jackbox Games Engineering Intern
Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan released today!
Happy Release Day! Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is now available from Kiro'o Studios in Cameroon! Learn more about the game at Aurion's site Buy the game on Steam!
I Need Diverse Games is joining Slack!
So we're getting our wee Slack channel ready to go! However, because rando's will rando given a quarter of a chance we're going to have a sign up form. Please fill out this brief Google Form, and allow us three business days to respond to your request. Upon approval to join the INDG Slack, you'll … Continue reading I Need Diverse Games is joining Slack!
15% off your #INeedDiverseGames goods through 12 April
There's still plenty of time to get a tee, tank or hoodie for a chilly spring night before all the conventions are upon us. Right now take 15% off your full order with code HAPPYAPRIL, apply at check out in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop through 12 April.
Why Does Diversity Make You Angry?
Thank you Eric for a great post and for hopping into the frying pan for INDG.
Three things have happened in the last few days to remind me just how incredibly bitter some people become at the suggestion that we need to include a wider range of voices in gaming.
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