Thursday, March 29, 2007

The Future of Downloadable Games

So next week, we'll be ending the term with a bang:

Jim Sink, the BizDev Manager for Backbone Vancouver, will be dropping by to talk about the future of downloadable games. He gave a similar talk at last year's Game Design Expo - here is the synopsis:

"Where we’ve been and where we’re headed: detailed analysis of current trends in downloadable content, different strategies for bringing downloadable games to the marketplace, and how Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo’s contrasting strategies will change how we buy and sell games. "

Jim's bio is as follows:

"Jim is a game designer and the business development manager for Backbone Entertainment, the most prolific developer for Xbox Live Arcade. He is currently involved with a number of
unannounced Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 downloadable titles. His credits include the Xbox Live
Arcade games Contra, Frogger, Yie Ar Kung Fu and Rush ‘n Attack, as well as Sonic Rivals PSP."

Not to be missed - bring some good questions.

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