SUNDAY, MARCH 15
9:30 AM Hyatt: Zilker Ballroom 4
World War Cyber: Global Conflict Beyond SonyHack
The so-called Year of the Hack, from the breach at JPMorgan to the Sony hacking
crisis and the ensuing international fallout, gave rise to new questions about cy-
ber-disputes: What constitutes cyber-terrorism versus cyber-vandalism? What is the
proportionate response? What are the rules in times of cyber war and peace? Explore
the future of international cyber relations in the 21st century.
James Stavridis, Kate Edwards, Peter Singer
Panel // Intermediate // #WorldWarC
9:30 AM Long: AT&T Education Room
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time. We bet it'll be something really cool that you won't want to miss, whatever it is!
To Be Announced
Session // Beginner // #SXSWGaming
9:30 AM Long: Kodosky
Monetizing Kids Games: Should There Be Limits?
In 2014, Amazon and Apple both refunded tens of millions of dollars the FTC alleged
as unauthorized in-app purchases by children, while the UK introduced some of the
first required standards for children's in-app purchases. Has the tide now turned, with
protection growing for children using digital media, or must more be done to protect
and regulate the monetization of children?
Denise Tayloe, Jim Bower, Lee Wilson, Ramin Shokrizade
Panel // Beginner // #sellkids
11:00 AM Hyatt: Zilker Ballroom 4
You Make the Game: UGC and the Next Wave of Play
With games like ROBLOX, Minecraft and Project Spark rising to prominence in the gam-
ing community, user-generated content has proven itself the vanguard of the next
phase of game development, earning substantial attention and income. Join ROBLOX
CEO David Baszucki and members of the UGC space to discuss how UGC has propelled
their indie development efforts.
Chris Hunter, David Baszucki, Saxs Persson
Panel // Beginner // #UGC
11:00 AM Long: AT&T Education Room
1st Game Ever: Pro Devs Show Off Their First Games
A group of pros show off the first games they ever developed, so you can learn from
their successes, failures, and hilarious life advice. These brave souls will bare all and
give live demos of the games that got them started. They will tell tales of late nights,
show off stupid mistakes, share lessons learned and answer questions about how they
earned their place in the industry.
Alex Schwartz, Chelsea Howe, David Bisceglia, Trent Polack
Panel // Beginner // #FirstGames
11:00 AM Long: Kodosky
Crowd Sharing: Crowd Funding and Sourcing in Games
Crowd sharing is the attempt to turn crowd funding into an ecosystem of development
where the crowd is sharing, not just funding and sourcing. Crowd sharing starts with
crowd funding, then adds the layer of crowd sourcing where the community can con-
tribute content to the game. The final step is an attempt to turn the entire process into
a loop.
Starr Long
Solo // Intermediate // #crowdshare
12:30 PM Hyatt: Zilker Ballroom 4
Arcades Are Dead! Or Are They?
It's remarkable how many people are certain that video game arcades died in the
80s. Or at least the 90s. But the reality is that today's arcades are bigger and better
than they ever were. Some of the leading designers and developers of modern arcade
games and attractions will describe the reality of out-of-home gaming in the US and
abroad and give a glimpse into the future of attractions.
Kevin Bachus, To Be Announced
Panel // Beginner // #SXSWGaming
12:30 PM Long: AT&T Education Room
Building Better Beat 'Em Ups
Beneath the exterior of multiple heroes beating their enemies to beat some big bad
boss in the end are complex and nuanced enemy interactions that vary from game
to game. Using a mix of video, images and music from both games and greater pop
culture this talk will examine a history of game design and cultural influences of the
beat 'em up genre in order to create better games overall.
Shawn Allen
Solo // Intermediate // #AllenGames
12:30 PM Long: Kodosky
Build First, Fund Later
Before, investors paid you to make the game of your dreams. Now, you have to make
a game before any hope of attracting the investment to pay for it. So, you have to be
great at creating game prototypes quickly and cheaply, and finding sources of user
acquisition that are efficient and unique. This session will describe this industry evolu-
tion and share tips on these two core skills.
JJ Richards
Solo // Advanced // #indieGame
3:30 PM Hyatt: Zilker Ballroom 4
Gaming's Next Frontier: Between AAA and Indie
The last wave of innovation in the games industry was driven by the rise of indepen-
dent games. The next cycle will see the emergence of content combining AAA produc-
tion values with indie creativity. We will explore how game developers can seize this
opportunity to not only satisfy core gamers with new intellectual properties but also
expand the reach of the games industry.
Alexis Garavaryan, Jack Mathews, Kynan Pearson
Panel // Advanced // #SXSWGNF
3:30 PM Long: AT&T Education Room
Future of Games: Trends and Growth Opportunities
We're not in pong-land any more. Gaming has grown from the basement, to the living
room, and beyond. Where will it go next? Industry experts will talk about the chal-
lenges game developers face today, about the merging of gaming into the larger
entertainment industry, and where the gaming landscape is heading into tomorrow.
Christian Svensson, Drew Johnston, Matt Ployhar, Patrick Sweeney
Panel // Advanced // #GameMatter
3:30 PM Long: Kodosky
All Your Gov Are Belong To Us: Gaming 4 Gov Impact
Government faces complex challenges that demand critical decision-making in the
face of risk. These skills can be costly and time-consuming to hone. What if we could
use gaming to unlock these skills in an affordable, safe, fun way? Which games best
answer public challenges? Come see examples and dive into deeper mysteries like
the difference between persuasive play and game-based learning.
Christian Doolin, Lindsay Grace
Dual // Intermediate // #gaming4gov
5:00 PM Hyatt: Zilker Ballroom 4
Gaming in Education, Education in Gaming
Video games are increasingly used as a point of entry for learning new and complex
skills for today's students. In education, games increase student engagement, critical
thinking, and allow students to be critical evaluators and creators of content. Join a
panel of experts to explore how students are playing and designing games for learn-
ing in traditional and nontraditional educational settings.
Erik Martin, Gary Hoover, Idit Harel, Lonny Stern
Panel // Beginner // #GamingEd
5:00 PM Long: AT&T Education Room
Gaming for Good: Using Games to Create Change
We know that many nonprofits typically don't have big budgets to make elaborate
games nor do they have the expertise to make games that are both educational and
fun. This panel will provide case studies of what works and what doesn't, discussion
around the pros and cons of re-skinning existing game engines, and how to do more
with less. We will also cover game promotion and evaluation.
Anastasia Goodstein, Fred Dillon, Jamin Warren, Kellian Adams
Panel // Intermediate // #games4good
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