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Online Games SIG/Conference Calls/November 18, 2009

DuninElonka — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:57:52 GMT

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==Notes from Conference Call 10/21/2009 4 p.m. EST==

Call organized via http://www.freeconference.com

==Attendance==
===Present===
*[[User:DuninElonka|Elonka Dunin]], Simutronics
* Erin Hoffman, HumanNature
* Terri Perkins, Funcom

===Apologies===
* [[User:Jnusser|Jeremy Nusser]], Vindicia
*[[User:WaltonGordon|Gordon Walton]], Bioware

===Absent===
* Anthony Castoro, Heatwave Interactive
* Steven Davis, Secureplay

==Next call==
* Third Wednesday of the month, December 16, 2009, 3 p.m. EST

==Minutes==
* IGDA website
* Upcoming conferences, including GDC 2010
* 2010/2011 leadership

[[Category:OGSIG conference calls|2009 October]]

Online Games SIG/Conference Calls/October 21, 2009

DuninElonka — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:54:57 GMT

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==Notes from Conference Call 10/21/2009 4 p.m. EST==

Call organized via http://www.freeconference.com

==Attendance==
===Present===
*[[User:DuninElonka|Elonka Dunin]], Simutronics

===Apologies===
* Erin Hoffman, HumanNature
* Terri Perkins, Funcom
* [[User:Jnusser|Jeremy Nusser]], Vindicia
*[[User:WaltonGordon|Gordon Walton]], Bioware

===Absent===
* Anthony Castoro, Heatwave Interactive
* Steven Davis, Secureplay

==Next call==
* Third Wednesday of the month, November 18, 2009, 3 p.m. EST

==Minutes==
* IGDA website appears to be live, but is buggy. Logins have been turned off to both website and wiki, since at least October 15
* Elonka moved to adjourn. All attending members were in unanimous agreement.

[[Category:OGSIG conference calls|2009 October]]

Online Games SIG/Conference Calls

DuninElonka — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:53:00 GMT

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	==2009==		==2009==
		+	* [[/November 18, 2009/]]
		+	* [[/October 21, 2009/]]
	* [[/September 23, 2009/]]		* [[/September 23, 2009/]]
	* [[/August 19, 2009/]]		* [[/August 19, 2009/]]

Game Writers SIG/Meetings

CorvusE — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:24 GMT

Easy Methods:

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-	1. Go to http://~~www~~.~~mibbit~~.~~com~~/~~chat~~	+	1. Go to http://webchat.quakenet.org/
-	2. ~~Select '''QuakeNet''' from the IRC: dropdown~~	+	2. Type in a User Name
-	~~3. Enter your name~~ in ~~the '''Nick:''' field.~~	+	4. Enter 'IGDA-WSIG' (without the quotes) in the '''Channels''' field.
-	4. Enter '#IGDA-WSIG' (without the quotes) in the '''~~Channel:~~''' field.	+	5. Click the '''Connect''' button
-	5. Click the '''Go''' button	+

	== "Advanced Methods" ==		== "Advanced Methods" ==

Localization SIG

Englobe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:37:56 GMT

How to Join and Get Involved:

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	First and foremost, we encourage everyone who's interested in the SIG to first join the IGDA as a paying member - more information is available here: http://www.igda.org/join/. Your paid membership and affiliation with the Localization SIG will help support the SIG's activities.		First and foremost, we encourage everyone who's interested in the SIG to first join the IGDA as a paying member - more information is available here: http://www.igda.org/join/. Your paid membership and affiliation with the Localization SIG will help support the SIG's activities.

-	At the ~~moment~~, ~~there is no formal process for joining~~ the Localization SIG ~~but there will be once the IGDA website revisions are complete. In lieu~~ of ~~that~~, you ~~can~~ join the SIG and ~~start getting involved by doing any (or all) of~~ the ~~following:~~	+	Once you have a profile on the IGDA website, you can go to My Groups and edit your affiliations, make sure you make the "Localization" SIG one of them. Next, you need to join the official Loc SIG mailing list, indicated below. You can also join the Facebook and LinkedIn groups, but the mailing list will be the primary channel for ALL SIG-related communication.

	<ul>		<ul>
-	<li> ~~Email~~ the Loc SIG ~~Chair [Tom Edwards, tomedw at englobe dot com] with a request to be added to the SIG member list.~~	+	<li> '''Join the Official Loc SIG Mailing List''': http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/locsig.
-	~~<li> For Yahoo users, join the "IGDA-LocSIG" group, found at this link~~: http://~~groups~~.~~yahoo~~.~~com~~/~~group~~/~~igda-~~locsig.	+
	<li> For Facebook users, join the "IGDA - Localization SIG" group, with more information found here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5617301247.		<li> For Facebook users, join the "IGDA - Localization SIG" group, with more information found here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5617301247.
	<li> For LinkedIn users, join the "IGDA Game Localization Group", located here: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1046127.		<li> For LinkedIn users, join the "IGDA Game Localization Group", located here: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1046127.
	</ul>		</ul>

-	Feel free to introduce yourself, send ideas, and/or express your thoughts on game localization! Also, we have a Loc SIG Survey in place to gather your opinions on the SIG's goals, etc.: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6ibhvNIKtilcOdyPwzwWnA_3d_3d.	+	Feel free to introduce yourself on the SIG mailing list, send ideas, and/or express your thoughts on game localization! Also, we have a Loc SIG Survey in place to gather your opinions on the SIG's goals, etc.: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6ibhvNIKtilcOdyPwzwWnA_3d_3d.

	[[Category:Special Interest Groups]]		[[Category:Special Interest Groups]]
	[[Category:Localization SIG]]		[[Category:Localization SIG]]

Localization SIG/LocSummit2010

Englobe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:31:32 GMT

Localization SIG Past Events

Englobe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:29:43 GMT

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	== Past Events ==		== Past Events ==
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		+	'''20 October, 2009 - Games Localization Roundtable @ Localization World (Santa Clara):'''
		+	Another edition of the Game Localization Round Table took place at the [http://www.localizationworld.com Localization World event] in Santa Clara, California. This intimate and specialised forum was targeted at game loc. professionals from the development, publishing and vendor side of the industry.

	'''6 Sept., 2009 - Localization Talk @ PAX 2009:''' ''Game Localization: A Behind-the-Scenes Look'': The localization team of Alexander O. Smith and Joseph Reeder, known for their work on Final Fantasy XII, presented a behind-the-scenes look at the game localization process. How long does it take to localize a mega-RPG? How does ADR (writing for lip sync) work and not work? What makes a localization not suck? Actual scripts, video clips, and a Q&A session followed.		'''6 Sept., 2009 - Localization Talk @ PAX 2009:''' ''Game Localization: A Behind-the-Scenes Look'': The localization team of Alexander O. Smith and Joseph Reeder, known for their work on Final Fantasy XII, presented a behind-the-scenes look at the game localization process. How long does it take to localize a mega-RPG? How does ADR (writing for lip sync) work and not work? What makes a localization not suck? Actual scripts, video clips, and a Q&A session followed.

Localization SIG

Englobe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:29:07 GMT

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-	''Last Update: ~~15 October~~, 2009''	+	''Last Update: 16 November, 2009''

	'''Welcome to the Game Localization SIG of the IGDA!'''		'''Welcome to the Game Localization SIG of the IGDA!'''
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	== Localization Summit @ GDC 2010 ==		== Localization Summit @ GDC 2010 ==

-	'''Loc Summit Returns to GDC 2010 - Call for Speakers NOW ~~OPEN~~!'''	+	'''Loc Summit Returns to GDC 2010 - Call for Speakers NOW CLOSED!'''

	The Game Localization Summit will return to GDC in 2010, taking place on '''Tuesday, March 9, 2010''', with Tom Edwards and Miguel Bernal-Merino serving once again as Summit Advisors. We received a lot of excellent feedback for improving the focus and depth of the Summit's content, building upon the inaugural Loc Summit in 2009.		The Game Localization Summit will return to GDC in 2010, taking place on '''Tuesday, March 9, 2010''', with Tom Edwards and Miguel Bernal-Merino serving once again as Summit Advisors. We received a lot of excellent feedback for improving the focus and depth of the Summit's content, building upon the inaugural Loc Summit in 2009.
	<br>		<br>
-	The Call for Speakers is now ~~open~~ - [http://igda.org/wiki/Localization_SIG/LocSummit2010 CLICK HERE TO VIEW]. ~~You - the SIG members - can submit ideas for lectures~~ and ~~panel sessions, which will be reviewed by the SIG Steering Committee. If you~~'re ~~interested in speaking at~~ the ~~Loc Summit, please view the [http://igda~~.~~org/wiki/Localization_SIG/LocSummit2010 Call for Speakers] and follow~~ the ~~instructions~~. ~~Also~~, we are ~~always~~ interested in obtaining corporate sponsors for the Loc Summit, so if any company is interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact the SIG leadership ASAP.	+	The Call for Speakers is now CLOSED - [http://igda.org/wiki/Localization_SIG/LocSummit2010 CLICK HERE TO VIEW]. We received a great batch of proposals and we're starting the process of review. The goal is to inform the final chosen speakers ASAP, but hopefully by early December. Lastly, we are still interested in obtaining corporate sponsors for the Loc Summit, so if any company is interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact the SIG leadership ASAP.

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	== Events ==		== Events ==
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-	~~'''20 October, 2009 - Games Localization Roundtable at Localization World (Santa Clara):'''~~
-	Another edition of the Game Localization Round Table took place at the [http://www.localizationworld.com Localization World event] in Santa Clara, California. This intimate and specialised forum was targeted at game loc. professionals from the development, publishing and vendor side of the industry.
-
-	~~'''12-13 November, 2009 - IGDA Leadership Forum (San Francisco):'''~~
-	Join top leaders in the game development industry as they outline their personal framework for successfully advancing game production. The IGDA Leadership Forum program features an exiting lineup of highly respected speakers, like Noah Falstein, John Northan, Michael John, Michael Saladino, David Steele, Clinton Keith, Kane Minkus, Don Daglow, David Edery, and Heather Chandler�among other prominent insiders and is focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in game production and management. Discounted rates are available for groups of three or more. For more information and a special discount code contact Joe Sapp: joda@igda.org

	'''9 March, 2010 - Localization Summit @ GDC 2010 (San Francisco):'''<br>		'''9 March, 2010 - Localization Summit @ GDC 2010 (San Francisco):'''<br>
-	The Loc SIG is already in the early stages of organizing activity for GDC 2010, once again in San Francisco. As mentioned above, a Call for Speaker Submissions for the Loc Summit ~~will be issued shortly~~. We hope to see you at the Localization Summit, as well as at the annual Loc SIG meeting (time/date to be determined).	+	The Loc SIG is already in the early stages of organizing activity for GDC 2010, once again in San Francisco. As mentioned above, a Call for Speaker Submissions for the Loc Summit ended on 15 November, 2009. We hope to see you at the Localization Summit, as well as at the annual Loc SIG meeting (time/date to be determined).

	'''''Note: all information about Past Events can be found here:''''' [http://igda.org/wiki/Localization_SIG_Past_Events Localization SIG Past Events]		'''''Note: all information about Past Events can be found here:''''' [http://igda.org/wiki/Localization_SIG_Past_Events Localization SIG Past Events]

Memorials/Scott Heckenlively

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:41:08 GMT

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	=== Biography ===		=== Biography ===

-	''To be ~~completed~~''	+	I got a call this evening from Mike McLaughlin. He told me that Scott Heckenlively has passed away and there was an obit in the newspaper today. He was a noted computer game artist and a local favorite with the fan community. He adored his new family and always had great things to say about them. He was a good friend.
		+
		+	We were for a brief time coworkers along with Mike, and Mark at Accolade. He was the sort of coworker you wanted to have your cube next too, go to lunch with. He loved art, illustration and was always curious about the nature of things.
		+
		+	He had only words of support for me when Dann and I were putting Silicon together. I found the e-mails he sent me after one SiliCon. He said so many good things that I had to close it up. Can't write this and cry at the same time. Time and circumstances made it impossible to stay closer connected. Conventions were the only times we could get together.
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		+	I was so happy to buy one of his prints from SiliCon's art show and he scolded me. Saying he would have given me the print. I told him it was the principle of the thing and I should buy it. Anyway, I could always get an original from him, later. He chuffed at me and smiled. That was our last conversation.
		+
		+	This SiliCon will be a little sad knowing he won't be there but still expecting him to show. He will be missed.
		+
		+	''~ By [http://maurinestarkey.livejournal.com/21693.html Maurine Starkey]''

	=== Works ===		=== Works ===
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	* [http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=5574996693063&cid=full Legacy.com Messages]		* [http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=5574996693063&cid=full Legacy.com Messages]
-	* [http://maurinestarkey.livejournal.com/21693.html Maurine Starkey Comment]

Memorials/Alphabetical

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:30:23 GMT

reordered correctly, additional 2 added

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-	* [[Memorials/Dave Arneson\|Dave Arneson]] ''(d 2009-04-07)''
	* [[Memorials/Christopher Allen\|Christopher Allen]] ''(d 2008-05-11)''		* [[Memorials/Christopher Allen\|Christopher Allen]] ''(d 2008-05-11)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Dave Arneson\|Dave Arneson]] ''(d 2009-04-07)''

	==== B ====		==== B ====
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	* [[Memorials/Bobby Fischer\|Bobby Fischer]] ''(d 2008-01-17)''		* [[Memorials/Bobby Fischer\|Bobby Fischer]] ''(d 2008-01-17)''
	==== G ====		==== G ====
-	* [[Memorials/Gary Gygax\|Gary Gygax]] ''(d 2008-03-04)''
	* [[Memorials/Laura Genender\|Laura Genender]] ''(d 2008-4-17)''		* [[Memorials/Laura Genender\|Laura Genender]] ''(d 2008-4-17)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Armin Gessert\|Armin Gessert]] ''(d 2009-11-08)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Gary Gygax\|Gary Gygax]] ''(d 2008-03-04)''
	==== H ====		==== H ====
	* [[Memorials/Mark Haigh-Hutchinson\|Mark Haigh-Hutchinson]] ''(d 2008-01-15)''		* [[Memorials/Mark Haigh-Hutchinson\|Mark Haigh-Hutchinson]] ''(d 2008-01-15)''
	* [[Memorials/Kentaro Haneda\|Kentaro Haneda]] ''(d 2007-06-02)''		* [[Memorials/Kentaro Haneda\|Kentaro Haneda]] ''(d 2007-06-02)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Scott Heckenlively\|Scott Heckenlively]] ''(d 2009-06-26)''
	* [[Memorials/Frank Herman\|Frank Herman]] ''(d 2009-03-30)''		* [[Memorials/Frank Herman\|Frank Herman]] ''(d 2009-03-30)''
	* [[Memorials/William (Willy) A. Higinbotham\|William (Willy) A. Higinbotham]] ''(d 1994-11-10)''		* [[Memorials/William (Willy) A. Higinbotham\|William (Willy) A. Higinbotham]] ''(d 1994-11-10)''

File:Armin Gessert.jpg

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:23:29 GMT

uploaded "[[File:Armin Gessert.jpg]]" Armin Gessert picture. Most suitable colour one I could find, from MVC's news piece on him.

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Memorials/Armin Gessert

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:23:04 GMT

Armin Gessert profile

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{{infobox memorial
|name=Armin Gessert
|image=Armin_Gessert.jpg
|birthdate=1963
|deathdate=November 8th, 2009
|mobylink=http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,35317/
|wikipedia=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armin_Gessert
|personal=
|memorial=
}}
Armin Gessert, creator of The Great Giana Sisters (Commodore 64, 1987), passed away on November 8th from a heart attack.

=== Biography ===

With a career spanning 25 years in the industry, Gessert began designing games for Rainbow Arts, starting with ''Street Gang'' for Rainbow Arts (Commodore 64, 1984). He later created ''The Great Giana Sisters'' (1987), which became an instant classic. Shortly after, he began freelance work for Gütersloh to Kehl until joining Blue Byte in 1988, where he produced the highly successful ''Great Court'' (1989). In 1994, he went independent after founding Spellbound Studios with his friend Jean-Marc Haessig. Spellbound produced many strategy games such as ''Robin Hood - Legend of Sherwood'' (2002) and ''Airline Tycoon'' (1998), along with other action titles such as ''Extreme Assault'' (1997).

Gessert's most famous title is ''The Great Giana Sisters'', which he produced with Chris Huelsbeck and Manfred Trenz for the Commodore 64. ''The Great Giana Sisters'' was an instant classic for the C64 and developed a strong following among fans. However, the game's similarities with Super Mario Bros. caused Nintendo to force the game to be pulled from store shelves, but illegal copying quickly vaulted the title to cult status. Gessert had been working on a Nintendo DS version of the game when he passed away.

Gessert and ''The Great Giana Sisters'' had a strong following, and his passing was marked by many websites, both fan-based and industry.

''~ Written by Devin Monnens''

=== Works ===

==== Video games ====

* ''Giana Sisters DS'' (2009), dtp entertainment AG
* ''Helldorado'' (2007), dtp entertainment AG
* ''Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge'' (2006), Atari Europe S.A.S.U.
* ''Airline Tycoon Deluxe'' (2003), Spellbound Entertainment AG
* ''Chicago 1930'' (2003), Wanadoo Edition
* ''Cultures: Die Saga'' (2003), Funatics Software GmbH
* ''Smoking Guns: Shooting Gallery!'' (2003), Spellbound Studios
* ''Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood'' (2002), Strategy First, Inc., Wanadoo Edition
* ''Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive'' (2001), Infogrames Europe SA
* ''Cultures'' (2000), THQ Inc.
* ''Airline Tycoon'' (1999), Infogrames Multimedia SA
* ''Airline Tycoon'' (1998), Infogrames Europe SA
* ''Perry Rhodan: Operation Eastside'' (1998), Fantasy Productions Verlags- und Medienvertriebsgesellschaft mbH
* ''Extreme Assault'' (1997), Blue Byte Software GmbH
* ''Dr. Drago's Madcap Chase'' (1995), Blue Byte Software GmbH
* ''Historyline: 1914-1918'' (1992), Blue Byte Studio GmbH
* ''Great Courts 2'' (1991), Blue Byte Software GmbH
* ''Tom and the Ghost'' (1990), Ubi Soft Entertainment Software
* ''The Great Giana Sisters'' (1987), Rainbow Arts Software GmbH
* ''In 80 Days Around the World'' (1987), Rainbow Arts Software GmbH

=== Links ===

* [http://www.linkedin.com/in/armingessert LinkedIn Profile], [http://www.facebook.com/gessert Facebook profile]
* [http://www.spellbound.de/?idcat=10&idart=284 Obituary] (German)
* [http://www.develop-online.net/news/33226/Industry-veteran-Gessert-dies-after-fatal-heart-attack Develop news] (first published the news in English)
* [http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=26008 Gamasutra News]
* [http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2009/11/giana_sisters_cocreator_armin.php GameSetWatch News] (Mirror of Gamasutra)
* [http://www.remix64.com/armin_gessert_deceased.html Remix 64]
* [http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36443/Veteran-dev-Armin-Gessert-dies MCV UK]
* [http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,699174/Armin-Gessert-Spellbound-Schoepfer-der-Great-Giana-Sisters-verstorben/Spiele/News/ PC Games Hardware] (German)
* [http://www.metafilter.com/86532/Armin-Gessert-passed-away MetaFilter]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Giana_Sisters Article on The Great Giana Sisters]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1597788/ IMDB page]
* [http://www.giantbomb.com/armin-gessert/72-55061/ GiantBomb page]

=== Comments ===

* [http://www.pouet.net/topic.php?which=6945 Pouet user comments]

Videogame Museums, Archives, Displays and Collections

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:11:57 GMT

moved [[Videogame Museums, Archives, Displays and Collections]] to [[Game Preservation SIG/Videogame Museums, Archives, Displays and Collections]] Should be subpage

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Game Preservation SIG

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:11:33 GMT

fixed link

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	* [http://www.archive.org/details/gamevideos Internet Archive Videogames Collection] - ''Ongoing''. Work to preserve videogame related videos. Contributions always welcome. Run primarily by Simon Carless and Andrew Armstrong.		* [http://www.archive.org/details/gamevideos Internet Archive Videogames Collection] - ''Ongoing''. Work to preserve videogame related videos. Contributions always welcome. Run primarily by Simon Carless and Andrew Armstrong.
	* [[Image:IGDA memorials 512.png\|16px]] [[Memorials]] - ''Ongoing''. A set of obituaries, biographies and information on developers and related people who have passed away. Run by Devin Monnens.		* [[Image:IGDA memorials 512.png\|16px]] [[Memorials]] - ''Ongoing''. A set of obituaries, biographies and information on developers and related people who have passed away. Run by Devin Monnens.
-	* [[Videogame Museums, Archives, Displays and Collections]] - ''Not started''. In depth reference pages for museums, archives and collections of videogames and computers, past and present. Contains information on what is in a collection, how it is accessed (if at all) by historians, how to donate, and where it is located. Will also include yearly updates collected from each organisation for ongoing information. Will also include information on displays of videogames in non-videogame museums. Run by Andrew Armstrong.	+	* [[/Videogame Museums, Archives, Displays and Collections\|Videogame Museums, Archives, Displays and Collections]] - ''Not started''. In depth reference pages for museums, archives and collections of videogames and computers, past and present. Contains information on what is in a collection, how it is accessed (if at all) by historians, how to donate, and where it is located. Will also include yearly updates collected from each organisation for ongoing information. Will also include information on displays of videogames in non-videogame museums. Run by Andrew Armstrong.
	* [[/Oral Histories\|Oral Histories]] - ''Not started''. Interviews with industry people related to their past works. Brought up at GDC 2008, but currently has no assigned project lead. Run by Dean O’Donnell.		* [[/Oral Histories\|Oral Histories]] - ''Not started''. Interviews with industry people related to their past works. Brought up at GDC 2008, but currently has no assigned project lead. Run by Dean O’Donnell.
	* [[/White Paper\|White Papers]] - ''Ongoing''. A effort to get a yearly white paper completed before GDC to advocate preservation, provide guidelines or help to preservationists or research the area. See the page for information on the past, current and future white papers. Run by Henry Lowood.		* [[/White Paper\|White Papers]] - ''Ongoing''. A effort to get a yearly white paper completed before GDC to advocate preservation, provide guidelines or help to preservationists or research the area. See the page for information on the past, current and future white papers. Run by Henry Lowood.

Memorials/Scott Heckenlively

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:44 GMT

Basic Scott page. NB: No picture.

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{{infobox memorial
|name=Gerald Scott Heckenlively
|image=
|birthdate=1964
|deathdate=June 26th, 2009
|mobylink=http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,75935/
|wikipedia=
|personal=
|memorial=
}}
Science Fiction artist, Gerald Scott Heckenlively passed away at his home in San Jose, California on June 26, 2009. He was 45.

=== Biography ===

''To be completed''

=== Works ===

==== Video games ====

* ''Barkley: Shut Up and Jam!'' (1994), Graphic Art
* ''Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind'' (1993), Additional Animation, Additional Backgrounds

=== Links ===

* [http://www.sfwa.org/archive/news/2009/gsheckenlively.htm Obituary News]
* [http://www.asfa-art.org/gallery/heckenlively.html G. Scott Heckenlively at ASFA]

=== Comments ===

* [http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=5574996693063&cid=full Legacy.com Messages]
* [http://maurinestarkey.livejournal.com/21693.html Maurine Starkey Comment]

Memorials

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:48:54 GMT

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	== Recently Added Memorials ==		== Recently Added Memorials ==

		+	* [[Memorials/Armin Gessert\|Armin Gessert]] ''(d 2009-11-08)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Scott Heckenlively\|Scott Heckenlively]] ''(d 2009-06-26)''
	* [[Memorials/Dave Szulborski\|Dave Szulborski]] ''(d 2009-04-23)''		* [[Memorials/Dave Szulborski\|Dave Szulborski]] ''(d 2009-04-23)''
	* [[Memorials/Theresa Duncan\|Theresa Duncan]] ''(d 2007-07-10)''		* [[Memorials/Theresa Duncan\|Theresa Duncan]] ''(d 2007-07-10)''

Memorials/Dave Szulborski

AndrewArmstrong — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:46:02 GMT

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File:IGDA QualityOfLife WhitePaper.pdf

AndrewArmstrong — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:28:54 GMT

uploaded "[[File:IGDA QualityOfLife WhitePaper.pdf]]" Quality of Life in the Games Industry: Challenges and Best Practices. April 20, 2004. http://www.igda.org/qol

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-	* [[Memorials/Dave Arneson\|Dave Arneson]] ''(d 2009-04-07)''
	* [[Memorials/Christopher Allen\|Christopher Allen]] ''(d 2008-05-11)''		* [[Memorials/Christopher Allen\|Christopher Allen]] ''(d 2008-05-11)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Dave Arneson\|Dave Arneson]] ''(d 2009-04-07)''

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	* [[Memorials/Bobby Fischer\|Bobby Fischer]] ''(d 2008-01-17)''		* [[Memorials/Bobby Fischer\|Bobby Fischer]] ''(d 2008-01-17)''
	==== G ====		==== G ====
-	* [[Memorials/Gary Gygax\|Gary Gygax]] ''(d 2008-03-04)''
	* [[Memorials/Laura Genender\|Laura Genender]] ''(d 2008-4-17)''		* [[Memorials/Laura Genender\|Laura Genender]] ''(d 2008-4-17)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Armin Gessert\|Armin Gessert]] ''(d 2009-11-08)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Gary Gygax\|Gary Gygax]] ''(d 2008-03-04)''
	==== H ====		==== H ====
	* [[Memorials/Mark Haigh-Hutchinson\|Mark Haigh-Hutchinson]] ''(d 2008-01-15)''		* [[Memorials/Mark Haigh-Hutchinson\|Mark Haigh-Hutchinson]] ''(d 2008-01-15)''
	* [[Memorials/Kentaro Haneda\|Kentaro Haneda]] ''(d 2007-06-02)''		* [[Memorials/Kentaro Haneda\|Kentaro Haneda]] ''(d 2007-06-02)''
		+	* [[Memorials/Scott Heckenlively\|Scott Heckenlively]] ''(d 2009-06-26)''
	* [[Memorials/Frank Herman\|Frank Herman]] ''(d 2009-03-30)''		* [[Memorials/Frank Herman\|Frank Herman]] ''(d 2009-03-30)''
	* [[Memorials/William (Willy) A. Higinbotham\|William (Willy) A. Higinbotham]] ''(d 1994-11-10)''		* [[Memorials/William (Willy) A. Higinbotham\|William (Willy) A. Higinbotham]] ''(d 1994-11-10)''

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	'''''Greetings!'''''		'''''Greetings!'''''

-	The '''Game Localization Summit''' at the 2010 Game Developers Conference is ~~now~~ soliciting session proposals from speakers with industry expertise and a fresh and unique perspective on localization, globalization, culturalization, and/or internationalization of videogame content for the global market. ~~If you share our passion and commitment~~ for ~~game localization, please submit your proposal by~~ '''11:59pm (PST) on Sunday, 15 November, 2009'''. All proposals will be compiled and reviewed by the IGDA Localization SIG steering committee and selected speakers will be notified in December. Speakers that are accepted and confirmed will receive an All Access Pass for GDC 2010.	+	The '''Game Localization Summit''' at the 2010 Game Developers Conference is no longer soliciting session proposals from speakers with industry expertise and a fresh and unique perspective on localization, globalization, culturalization, and/or internationalization of videogame content for the global market. The deadline for speaker proposals was '''11:59pm (PST) on Sunday, 15 November, 2009'''. All proposals will be compiled and reviewed by the IGDA Localization SIG steering committee and selected speakers will be notified in early December. Speakers that are accepted and confirmed will receive an All Access Pass for GDC 2010.

	'''What type of content are we seeking for the Localization Summit?'''		'''What type of content are we seeking for the Localization Summit?'''
	<ul>		<ul>
-	<li>Talks should contain practical, applicable, ~~�nuts~~ and ~~bolts�~~ content intended for experienced game localization and development personnel.	+	<li>Talks should contain practical, applicable, �nuts and bolts� content intended for experienced game localization and development personnel.
	<li>Presentations can be 30-minute lectures, 60-minute lectures, or panel sessions. Lectures can involve up to 2 speakers.		<li>Presentations can be 30-minute lectures, 60-minute lectures, or panel sessions. Lectures can involve up to 2 speakers.
	<li>New approaches and solutions to old or ongoing localization problems.		<li>New approaches and solutions to old or ongoing localization problems.
	<li>Case studies and demos of specific localization projects.		<li>Case studies and demos of specific localization projects.
	<li>New technologies and/or tools with universal application.		<li>New technologies and/or tools with universal application.
-	<li>''Note'': Proposals which appear to over-promote a specific ~~company�s~~ products will not be accepted.	+	<li>''Note'': Proposals which appear to over-promote a specific company�s products will not be accepted.
	</ul>		</ul>

	== What information do you need to submit? ==		== What information do you need to submit? ==

-	Please submit the following details to both Localization Summit advisors, [mailto:m.bernal@roehampton.ac.uk m.bernal@roehampton.ac.uk] & [mailto:tomedw@englobe.com tomedw@englobe.com]. Please do NOT send any presentations or supporting documents � we only need the information below. You will be contacted if we require any clarification, but please ensure that you are as clear as possible.	+	Please submit the following details to both Localization Summit advisors, [mailto:m.bernal@roehampton.ac.uk m.bernal@roehampton.ac.uk] & [mailto:tomedw@englobe.com tomedw@englobe.com]. Please do NOT send any presentations or supporting documents - we only need the information below. You will be contacted if we require any clarification, but please ensure that you are as clear as possible.

	''Speaker(s) Information:''		''Speaker(s) Information:''

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	:Dave passed away in April of 2009 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his son Tyler, nearly two years old, and his wife, Marianne Sands. The ARG community is devastated at his loss.		:Dave passed away in April of 2009 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his son Tyler, nearly two years old, and his wife, Marianne Sands. The ARG community is devastated at his loss.

-	:Donations in lieu of flowers are requested for ~~Tyler�s~~ education. Please send to:	+	:Donations in lieu of flowers are requested for Tyler's education. Please send to:

	:Tyler D. Szulborski Scholarship Fund		:Tyler D. Szulborski Scholarship Fund
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	=== Biography ===		=== Biography ===

-	David S. ~~�Dave�~~ Szulborski, 51, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009, in St. ~~Luke�s~~ Hospital, Fountain Hill. He and his wife Marianne Sands were married nearly 2 years.	+	David S. "Dave" Szulborski, 51, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He and his wife Marianne Sands were married nearly 2 years.

-	Born in McAllen, Texas, he was the son of Richard A. Szulborski of Allentown and the late Margaret M. (Sheese) Szulborski. He was a graduate of Parkland High School, class of 1975 and Penn State University. For the past 7 years, Dave worked as a writer of computer games and was formerly a master plumber technician and designer for of SubMicron Systems and Akrion of the Lehigh Valley. For many years he played guitar in local bands including ~~�Scorpio�~~. He was a member of St. ~~John�s~~ Windish Lutheran Church of Bethlehem.	+	Born in McAllen, Texas, he was the son of Richard A. Szulborski of Allentown and the late Margaret M. (Sheese) Szulborski. He was a graduate of Parkland High School, class of 1975 and Penn State University. For the past 7 years, Dave worked as a writer of computer games and was formerly a master plumber technician and designer for of SubMicron Systems and Akrion of the Lehigh Valley. For many years he played guitar in local bands including "Scorpio". He was a member of St. John's Windish Lutheran Church of Bethlehem.

	Survivors: The greatest joy of his life was his young son, Tyler. Dave is lovingly remembered by his family, wife; father; son, Tyler D. Szulborski, at home; step-children, Emily and Corey Novak, at home; brother, Robert Szulborski and his wife Debra Serfass of Shavertown; sister, Michelle Zenie and her husband Karl of Allentown; 14 nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his brother Rick Szulborski, who is survived by his wife Patricia of East Texas, PA.		Survivors: The greatest joy of his life was his young son, Tyler. Dave is lovingly remembered by his family, wife; father; son, Tyler D. Szulborski, at home; step-children, Emily and Corey Novak, at home; brother, Robert Szulborski and his wife Debra Serfass of Shavertown; sister, Michelle Zenie and her husband Karl of Allentown; 14 nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his brother Rick Szulborski, who is survived by his wife Patricia of East Texas, PA.
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	====Alternate Reality Games====		====Alternate Reality Games====

-	* 2001: ''Majestic'' � beta tester, content creator through BIOS program � Electronic Arts	+	* 2001: ''Majestic'' - beta tester, content creator through BIOS program - Electronic Arts
-	* 2001: ''ChangeAgents � Creative Chip'' - independent	+	* 2001: ''ChangeAgents - Creative Chip'' - independent
-	* 2001: ''ChangeAgents � Operation Mindset'' - independent, done as part of ~~Majestic�s~~ BIOS Program and featured on their website and in their newsletter	+	* 2001: ''ChangeAgents - Operation Mindset'' - independent, done as part of Majestic's BIOS Program and featured on their website and in their newsletter
-	* 2002: ''ChangeAgents � Out of Control'' - independent	+	* 2002: ''ChangeAgents - Out of Control'' - independent
-	* 2003: ''Chasing the Wish'' � independent	+	* 2003: ''Chasing the Wish'' - independent
	* 2004: ''Urban Hunt (Dread House)'' - independent		* 2004: ''Urban Hunt (Dread House)'' - independent
	* 2005: ''ARGTalk'' - independent		* 2005: ''ARGTalk'' - independent
-	* 2005: ''Art of the Heist'' � for Audi, McKinney-Silver, Chelsea Digital, GMD Studios	+	* 2005: ''Art of the Heist'' - for Audi, McKinney-Silver, Chelsea Digital, GMD Studios
-	* 2006: ''Who is Benjamin Stove?'' � for General Motors, Campbell-Ewald, GMD Studios	+	* 2006: ''Who is Benjamin Stove?'' - for General Motors, Campbell-Ewald, GMD Studios
-	* 2006: ''Catching the Wish'' � independent	+	* 2006: ''Catching the Wish'' - independent
-	* 2007: ''Unnatural Selection (Monster Hunter Club)'' � for ''The Host'' movie, ARGStudios, Magnolia Pictures	+	* 2007: ''Unnatural Selection (Monster Hunter Club)'' - for ''The Host'' movie, ARGStudios, Magnolia Pictures
	* 2007: ''Helical Training program'' - an ARG based training program for BBN Technologies and the U.S. military (DARPA and JFCOM)		* 2007: ''Helical Training program'' - an ARG based training program for BBN Technologies and the U.S. military (DARPA and JFCOM)
-	* 2008: ''Holomove'' � for Microsoft Visual Studio	+	* 2008: ''Holomove'' - for Microsoft Visual Studio
	* 2008: McCann Erickson, @radicalmedia		* 2008: McCann Erickson, @radicalmedia

	====Books====		====Books====
	* 2005: Wrote and published ''This Is Not A Game: A Guide to Alternate Reality Gaming''		* 2005: Wrote and published ''This Is Not A Game: A Guide to Alternate Reality Gaming''
-	* 2006: Wrote and published ''Through the Rabbit Hole: A ~~Beginner�s~~ Guide to Playing Alternate Reality Games''	+	* 2006: Wrote and published ''Through the Rabbit Hole: A Beginner's Guide to Playing Alternate Reality Games''
	* 2007: Contributor to book ''Space, Time, Play''		* 2007: Contributor to book ''Space, Time, Play''
	* 2008: Contributor to books ''Digital Storytelling: A Creator's Guide To Interactive Entertainment, Volume 2'' and ''Branding Only Works on Cattle''		* 2008: Contributor to books ''Digital Storytelling: A Creator's Guide To Interactive Entertainment, Volume 2'' and ''Branding Only Works on Cattle''
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	====Non-ARG Marketing Campaigns and Online Games====		====Non-ARG Marketing Campaigns and Online Games====
-	* 2006: ''Hedgegames'' � for HP and Dreamworks for ''Over the Hedge'' film � Campfire Media	+	* 2006: ''Hedgegames'' - for HP and Dreamworks for ''Over the Hedge'' film - Campfire Media
	* 2006: Santa Barbara International Film Festival Podcasting official website design		* 2006: Santa Barbara International Film Festival Podcasting official website design
-	* 2006: ''The Missing Gnome'' interactive components for Travelocity � McKinney-Silver	+	* 2006: ''The Missing Gnome'' interactive components for Travelocity - McKinney-Silver
-	* 2007: ''Fairy Tale Ransom'' � M&~~M�S~~ and Dreamworks for ''Shrek the Third'' � G2 Interactive	+	* 2007: ''Fairy Tale Ransom'' - M&M'S and Dreamworks for ''Shrek the Third'' - G2 Interactive
-	* 2007: ''Rise of the Chevy Autobots'' � Chevrolet, Dreamworks, and Paramount for the 2007 ''Transformers movie'' - Campbell-Ewald	+	* 2007: ''Rise of the Chevy Autobots'' - Chevrolet, Dreamworks, and Paramount for the 2007 ''Transformers movie'' - Campbell-Ewald
-	* 2007: ''The President's Book Blog'' � Disney for the 2007 film ''National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets''	+	* 2007: ''The President's Book Blog'' - Disney for the 2007 film ''National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets''
-	* 2008: ''Starburst Brand And Skittles Brand "Summer Fever Search Party"'' � for G2 Interactive and Skittles	+	* 2008: ''Starburst Brand And Skittles Brand "Summer Fever Search Party"'' - for G2 Interactive and Skittles
-	* 2008: ''Vroengard Academy'' � Random House and Deep Focus for the 2008 book release ''Brisingr''	+	* 2008: ''Vroengard Academy'' - Random House and Deep Focus for the 2008 book release ''Brisingr''
-	* 2008: ''Red Seal puzzle'' � HBO and Campfire for the HBO TV series ''True Blood''	+	* 2008: ''Red Seal puzzle'' - HBO and Campfire for the HBO TV series ''True Blood''
-	* 2008: ''No Known Survivors'' � Electronic Arts and Deep Focus for the 2008 video game ''Dead Space''	+	* 2008: ''No Known Survivors'' - Electronic Arts and Deep Focus for the 2008 video game ''Dead Space''

	=== Links ===		=== Links ===