2016 SXSW Interactive

2016 SXSW Interactive Program Guide

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SXSW Gaming brings together the gaming industry into one chaotically fun experience that only the legendary SXSW can provide. It's a unique combination of all things geek, nerd and gaming that takes place in an environment where creativity thrives. Gaming has a heavy influence in almost everything, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the programming you'll find at SXSW Gaming. These ses- sions – including panels, solo talks and dual presentations – focus on the core industry-related issues in professional game development and gaming culture. Unlike similar gaming conferences, SXSW Gaming is positioned at the nexus of the converging Music, Film and Interactive festivals that are found exclusively at SXSW. SXSW Gaming program runs Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19. Austin Convention Center 500 East Cesar Chavez Street 3rd Floor: Room 4abc, Room 5abc Can We Just Play? The Legality of Let's Play Video Angelo Alcid, Teri Karobonik, Art Neill, Jacob Rogers Thursday, March 17 • 2: 00pm • Austin Convention Center: 5abc Let's play videos are more popular than ever – however, for many creators what's legally okay and what isn't is more unclear than ever. Come learn the basics of copyright and trademark law that you need to know to keep your videos and streams up. Also get a chance to hear from legal experts and video creators about hot topics like Easter egg videos, esports and using in-game music. Can Games Equal Profit Plus Impact? Abby Speight, Erik Huey, Michelle Miller, Susana Pollack Thursday, March 17 • 3 :30pm • Austin Convention Center: 4abc If games are to realize their full potential to change lives, commercial game companies will be major players. Yet how the 95 billion dollar commercial gaming industry views games for impact is unclear. Do companies that apply their best talent to improve learning, health and society view those efforts as charity, corporate responsibility, smart business strategy or all of the above? Place Your Bets: Esports and Pay-to-Play Gaming Sarah Chambless, Matthew Pierce, Jamison Selby, Jason Xu Friday, March 18 • 12:30pm • Austin Convention Center: 5abc Esports are one of the fastest growing segments of the entertainment industry, and the laws governing online gam- bling are still being written. From skill-based mobile gaming to massive online tournaments to pay-to-play contests of your favorite games, hear how companies are dealing with players, developers and regulators all over the world. Anywhere, Anytime: The Future of Esports Is Mobile Clinton Foy, Koh Kim, Ann Lai, Gary Gattis Friday, March 18 • 3 :30pm • Austin Convention Center: 5abc Since the launch of modern app stores, mobile games have taken the 1.9 billion smartphone users by storm while, at the same time, the global popularity of esports has sky- rocketed. By embracing touch controls, intense multiplayer competition, community and team building and structured global tournaments, the future of mobile esports is here. Designing Games From a New Perspective Sherida Halatoe, Roy van der Schilden Saturday, March 19 • 12:30pm • Austin Convention Center: 5abc Through case studies, two game developers will show how making a game centered on topics outside of their own expe- rience in a respectful manner made them not only better designers but taught them something very valuable about themselves in the process. A personal method to designing new and innovative – but authentic and relevant – stories and concepts, while also learning more about yourself. 9a 9 bc Atrium Palazzo Trinity Street Red River Street East Cesar Chavez (1st) Street East 4 th Street Austin Convention Center, Level 3 4abc 6ab 5abc Austin Suite Lounge 7 10c 10b 10a 8ab 8c SX Bookstore Info Desk Concessions ATM Smoking Deck MAP KEY Credential Access Music and Platinum Badges & Artist Wristbands Free and Open to the Public with SXSW Guest Pass Escalator Restroom Elevator Stairs SXSW GAMING Roy van der Schilden Koh Kim Jamison Selby Teri Karobonik FESTIVAL SESSIONS 1 9 7 2 0 1 6 S X S W I N T E R A C T I V E P R O G R A M G U I D E S X S W G A M I N G

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