Previous Speakers
Richard A. Bartle, Ph.D.
co-wrote the first virtual world, MUD, in 1978; he has thus been at the forefront of the MMO industry from its very inception.
Gordon Walton
has been building computer games for 30 years and MMOs for 13 years. He is currently co-Studio Director at BioWare Austin.
Peter Freese
is currently Lead Programmer at Hidden Path Entertainment, and Conference Director and visionary for the Online Game Development Conference (OGDC)
Brian Green
is an experienced online game developer. He worked on Meridian 59 in 1998 at 3DO and later started a company, Near Death Studios, Inc.
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The Independent MMO Game Developers Conference experienced tremendous growth in its second year with over 80% increase in paid attendance and over 70% increase in sponsorship revenue. IMGDC 3.0 is just around the corner and we're going bigger and broader to ensure continued growth. With a new year comes new focus and new objectives. We're expanding our reach into all virtual world, MMOG, and online gaming arenas. With this change comes time for a new site and community focus, which you'll notice throughout.
There has never been a better time for Indie online developers as now. With new middlewear popping up each year and better tools than ever for developing online games, the time is NOW. Indie dreamers have always been the innovators in the industry and will continue to push their passions to new heights and achieve incredible advancements in gaming.
IMGDC is a venue for Independent game developers to come together to share ideas and learn in all areas related to MMOGs, virtual worlds, and online games. IMGDC 3.0 has exploded into five tracks over three days which will take place in Las Vegas on April 17th - 19th, 2009. The most passionate conference meets the most sinful city. This will be an event you'll never forget!
WHAT'S NEW WITH IMGDC 3.0
9-25-2008 - IMGDC 3.0 receives a face lift!
The IMGDC website has undergone a dramatic change to help visitors better navigate the information as well as to focus on the community portal being installed. IMGDC fans can expect speaker blogs, advisor blogs, and forums which will go live over the next couple weeks. The IMGDC logo has also undergone redesign, so we hope everyone enjoys the new look!
9-24-2008 - IMGDC 3.0 Call for Speaker Submissions!
IMGDC 3.0 opens call for speakers! We're now accepting speaker submissions for IMGDC 3.0. The five tracks speakers can submit talks for include Design & Development, Business & Legal Art & Music, Console & Mobile, and Educational & Casual. With each version of IMGDC, more and more speaker submissions are received, so please submit your talks early to ensure a spot at the premiere Indie event of 2009.
9-23-2008 - IMGDC 3.0 Announced!
IMGDC 3.0 has been announced and is going to be bigger than ever! With five, yes FIVE, incredible tracks over three days of pure Indie bliss! Last Straw announces a broadened focus of all online games, including mobile and console, to ensure all virtual worlds and MMOGs are covered at the event. With the new year, IMGDC is also taking place in a new city. Las Vegas, NV has been chosen to give everyone a chance to be apart of the Indie Revolution. The passion is growing, will you be apart of it?
IMGDC 3.0 IN THE PRESS
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