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Sandbox, an ACM Videogame Symposium

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the scholars-like-fun-too dept.

drew writes "ACM is hosting a two-day videogame symposium on July 29-30 in 2006, co-located with SIGGRAPH 06 in Boston, MA, USA. The symposium will consist of keynotes, panels and papers. In addition, a 'Hot Games' session will preview unreleased titles from major game companies and indie developers."

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  1. I just want to know... by dewboy · · Score: 1, Funny

    ...who's signed up to give the talk on the "Duke Nukem Forever" approach to game development!

  2. Re:I'd have some Q's for this symposium by beoswulf · · Score: 2, Funny

    True, but imagine a MMORPG sandbox game. You and your best friend could melt your sister's barbies and blame each other for it when you get caught. An expansion pack could add a kiddie pool until the sequel, Sandbox 2: The Beach is out out of beta.