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Here’s your chance at learning more about getting into the business of game development as an entrepreneur! On the 16th of this month, the North Texas Enterprise Center for Technology (NTEC), will be hosting a breakfast to discuss some of the many business opportunities that the gaming industry presents. Speakers include: Covera Ventures Managing Director, Jeff Williams; Robot Entertainment CEO, Patrick Hudson; and Gearbox Software Vice President of Product Development, Aaron Thibault. Cost is $20 and promises to be a very educating experience for those who attend.

For more information on this event, please view the following link: http://www.ntec-inc.org/news–events/entreprenerurial-opportunities-series-2012/program1.aspx

Also, check out this other upcoming entrepreneurial event here: http://igdadallas.com/career-advancement/business-of-animation-new-tax-incentives-panels/

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A Bunch of Short Guys

10-noon
The Business of Animation
Panel discussion with local experts in entertainment law, freelance and contract employment, taxes, tips and tricks:

• All professional animators
• Freelancers
• Students

Solid ground information needed after the initial starry eyed dream begins.

Dallas IGDA

2-4:00

Big changes in State and City Incentives
Learn about the increase in money for you and decrease in effort on your part

• Evan Fitzmaurice, Director Texas Film Commission, Office of the Governor
• Trish Avery, Executive Director of Screen Actors Guild For Houston and DFW
• Janis Burkland, Director of the Dallas Film Commission

RSVP for the event here: Eventbrite

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Looking for money? (Who isn’t?) Come out for a discussion about new funding methods from Kickstarter to the promise of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. There’s no shortage of opportunities here, if you understand how to leverage them. Dallas IGDA President and attorney Mark Methenitis will lead the discussion. It should be an interesting discussion, so come out and join in the conversation!

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Come join the Dallas IGDA at the Global Game Jam in Plano, Texas, this weekend! The event, organized by a Bunch of Short Guys’, Adam Hill and J. Marshall Pittman, will be held at Collin County College off Spring Creek Parkway.

Global Game Jam is all about teamwork and creating the most innovative game in just 48 hours!

Individuals who wish to participate must first register with the Global Game Jam here
…and then at the Plano event here.

Some of last year’s Global Game Jam participants!

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3315 Daniel Avenue,
Dallas, TX 75205

The International Summit on the Law and Business of Video Games is at it’s fourth year and coming quickly! The Summit features numerous key note speakers to speak on their area of expertise in the video game industry which make up developers, publishers, lawyers and more! The “Forums are designed to facilitate discussion and provide practical approaches for success in the continually-evolving games business.” This year’s speaker line-up includes Insomniac Games’ President and CEO, Ted Price, Capcom’s Vice President, Business Development & Digital Platforms, Zack Karlsson, X-Play’s Host, Adam Sessler, and more! (Click here for a full list of this year’s speakers.)

Check out this link for more information.

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So keep watching here and our facebook page for more details on all that will be happening at this year’s party!

The 2011 Dallas IGDA Christmas Party is possible in part by our awesome sponsors listed below!

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Local game developer, Zynga Dallas (formerly Bonfire Studios) is about to make their mark. The Dallas studio is directly behind the helm of CastleVille, Zynga’s most highly-anticipated game to date. CastleVIlle is the next game in the line of the wildly popular “-ville” titles, such as FarmVille and CityVille, and looks to build upon that success with its upcoming release.

Click here to find out more about Zynga’s next big game!

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Don’t forget that today is the Orcs Must Die! post mortem at the Main Event in Plano! Robot Entertainment CEO, Patrick Hudson, will be talking about their newest IP and answering questions from those attending. Drinks, games and other fun will be available at the event. So make a note on your calendar and check out the RSVP page below.

Click here to RSVP for tonight’s event.

We’ll see you there!

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Do you have a hatred for orcs? Do you like awesome video games that let you vanquish them? Do you like things like drinks, arcades, bowling and more? (If not, you’ve likely come to the wrong site.) But if so—you won’t want to miss our awesome new event, the post mortem for Robot Entertainment’s new hit IP, Orcs Must Die! It’ll be an exciting get-together as Robot’s CEO, Patrick Hudson, talks all things Orcs Must Die! with drinks and fun to follow afterwards.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the RSVP page on our Facebook page here!

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The end of the year is fast approaching and that means that we’re gearing up for another amazing Christmas Party! For those who made it out last year, you know how much fun the socializing, games, drinks and more was. For those who weren’t as privileged, well, you’ll just have to make it out this time as we try to top last year’s party!

So grab a marker and circle the following date on your calendar: Saturday, December 3, 2011 – 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Stay tuned for details on this exciting event. We look forward to seeing you there!

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