Gamesblog Live: Meet The Brains Behind EA's Most Anticipated Titles
dmcdonagh
2011-01-27
In the first of a new series of Gamesblog Live events, the Guardian's Keith Stuart interviews some of EA Games' hottest designers and producers.
Guests can also attend exclusive hands-on sessions to try out EA titles Crysis 2, Shift 2: unleashed and Dragon Age 2.
Join Keith at the first Gamesblog Live event on Saturday 19 February where he will be meeting some of EA's hottest talent and getting to grips with topics such as narrative and storytelling in games, the importance of art and design and creating realism in games.
Running Order:
- 10.30 - Arrival
- 11.00 - BioWare: Mike Laidlaw, Lead Designer, Dragon Age 2. The importance of narrative and storytelling in gaming
- 11.30 - Hands on with the game in break out room and open discussion over refreshments
- 12.00 - Crytek: Nathan Camarillo, Executive Producer, Crysis 2. Creating stunning graphics and expanding into the multiplayer universe
- 12.30 - Hands on with the game in break out room and open discussion over refreshments
- 13.00 - Slightly Mad Studios: Andy Tudor, Lead Designer, SHIFT 2. Creating realism and simulation in Games
- 13.30 - Hands on with the game in break out room and open discussion over refreshments
About The Speakers:
Nathan Camarillo, Executive Producer, Crysis 2- Crytek
Nathan is executive producer of the Crysis Franchise at Crytek GmbH, a leading interactive entertainment development company. His focus is on expanding the franchise into new territories including multi-platform development and Crysis products of the future.
Nathan began his career in development in North America before relocating to Germany in 2008. He has gained numerous credits throughout his career working on titles for Volition, Inc. and Electronic Arts in roles in art, design and production.
Andy Tudor, Lead Designer, SHIFT 2 Unleashed - Slightly Mad Studios
Andy has worked in the industry for 10+ years in prominent roles on AAA titles for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. He's currently working at Slightly Mad Studios. Andy has a broad background in areas of environment, art, cinematics, UI and graphic design. He is design lead on Need For Speed's SHIFT franchise.
Mike Laidlaw, Lead Designer, Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2
Mike Laidlaw has been with BioWare since 2003, after beginning his career in gaming journalism as a console editor for a popular gaming website. Laidlaw joined BioWare as lead writer on the award-winning martial arts RPG, Jade Empire and acted as a senior writer on the award winning sci-fi epic, Mass Effect.
Mike is the lead designer on Dragon Age: Origins where he and his team are ensuring BioWare's dark heroic fantasy meets BioWare's standard of excellence by delivering an amazing game.
Make sure you secure your tickets for this amazing event.
