Battling Analysis Paralysis and Obstructed Views in Choppy Copies: A Post-Mortem
This session will discuss the origin, design pillars, and challenges involved in the creation of the VR sculpting game Choppy Copies.
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
Country: US
Moderator: Juan Gril
Guest Presenter:
Jonah Warren
Jonah is a creative technologist, game designer, and educator who specializes in the design and creation of playful interactive systems.
What I Learned at Clown School: A short talk by Alistair Aitcheson, the creator of Artholomew Video’s Game Challenge
“What I Learned at Clown School” – a short talk about how my game-making process has been influenced by the theatre forms of Clown and Fooling. It’ll be an introduction to what these forms are and how they work, and how their philosophy informed the creation of Artholomew Video’s Stream Challenge and my alt-ctrl game The Book Ritual.
Time: 11:00 – 11:30 AM PST
Country: UK
Guest (sorta) Presenter:
Alistair Aitcheson
Alistair Aitcheson is a British indie developer who specialises in playful installations, custom-made game hardware, and interactive performances. He sees his games as a springboard for real-world social interaction, and loves to encourage players to bend rules and make the technology their own. His work has been nominated for awards at A MAZE and Alt.Ctrl.GDC, and won awards at the IndieCade Festival in 2015 and 2017.
Special Session: Master Class Panel with USC Games
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Country: US
A talk by the creators of the Nominated game Ghost on the Shore
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island’s tragic secret.
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Country: Belgium
Guest Presenter:
Dagmar Blommaert
