Dissecta and the State Library of Victoria Present
The Business of Games - Part 2
with Bill McIntosh from Torus games
Sponsored by the International Digital Entertainment Festival 2009 featuring eGames Expo and Film Victoria's Digital Distribution Summit
Tuesday 29th September 2009. A free event from 6:30pm to 8pm. At the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne.
Dissecta is pleased to present Bill McIntosh, founder of local game developer Torus Games. After 15 years in the industry, Torus have developed a wide variety of games over a large number of hardware platforms. Bill will be discussing the founding and running of such a successful games development company, as well as answering your questions.
Booking: this is a free event but booking is essential via the State Library Booking Link. For booking enquiries please call 03 8664 7099. Join us for coffee and nibbles after the presentation thanks to the State Library of Victoria and sponsor, Passion Pictures Australia.
Venue: Experimedia, State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
Sponsor info
The International Digital Entertainment Festival (iDEF 2009) will be held this year at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton from 30 October to 1 November with an exciting program also running at the State Library of Victoria during iDEF. Featuring the eGames Expo, the Digital Lifestyle Show and the Develop ICT Skills and Careers Expo there will be plenty to do and see during iDEF. For more details go to www.idef.com.au
The Digital Distribution Summit will be held in Melbourne on September 29, 2009. The event will bring together industry leaders, developers, publishers and enthusiasts to address the changing nature of games development in a climate rapidly shifting from physical towards digital distribution.
Over the course of the day speakers from leading international developers, publishers and publications will share their insights into the opportunities created by this major industry shakeup. For more detals go to ddsummit.com
A SPECIAL NOTE
As most of you will be aware the Founder and Convenor of Dissecta, Tim Richards passed away on the 21st of October 2008. Tim lost his battle with severe pulmonary hypertension due to congenital heart disease shortly after receiving a transplant but not without putting up a strong fight which was true testiment to his character. Tim will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the games industry as a whole.
It is on this note that we ask for your continued support through donations to the Alfred Foundation which can be made during the Dissecta event. We are working to further establish facilities to recognise Tim Richard's extensive work in promoting and supporting the local games industry and his dedication to supporting the organ donar campaign. Please check back soon as we will be posting updates.