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Evolution of Austin Game Development: A Micro-Talks Journey

Dive into the dynamic world of Austin game development through Kain Shin's eyes, exploring the past, present, and future of the industry. Learn how the landscape has evolved, from the golden age to today's highly competitive meritocracy.

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Evolution of Austin Game Development: A Micro-Talks Journey

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  1. May 19th, 2010 Austin Game DevMicro-Talks v1.0: The Quickening In a bar

  2. What's a Micro-talk? • Inspired by the GDC Micro-talks • 10 presentations x 5 minutes each • My name is Kain Shin • Games Programmer for 10+ years • Arkane Studios • Events coordinator for IGDA-Austin • This is my last event • IGDA-Austin is looking for replacements

  3. Do You Belongin this Room? • What's an Austin Game Developer supposed to be? • What's YOU?

  4. In the Beginning... • Nobody belonged in this room • Except for 2 brothers who made games in a garage

  5. The Origin Days(through Kain's Perception) • 1983 – (2004) • Work Hard, Play Hard • Socially Complex • Time of Their Lives • Overworked and Underpaid • making art! • paving roads! • Getting a chance to matter • STRONG sense of Community • Mountain Dew Game Development EXTREME!

  6. The Golden Age

  7. And Then... • Global Competition • Changing Industry • Changing Standards of Design • Changing Production Requirements • Changing Technology • Changing Publisher Landscape

  8. The Fallen

  9. After The Layoffs

  10. The Survivors(and the newly Risen)

  11. Austin GameDevelopment 2010 • Smaller Studios • Not just about AAA games • Indie, Casual, and Serious Games • More hats per person • Greater fear of being shut down • Gamers of a wider spectrum • Highly Competitive Meritocracy • Highly experimental with new markets • Result of a maturing industry

  12. Intent of these Microtalks

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