Archive for February, 2008

Keynote speakers announced

Friday, February 8th, 2008

We are proud to announce our keynote speakers for Games edu 08.  At the Northern event, Matt Southern (SCEE), Producers of Burnout Paradise, Rockstar North (TBC) and Mike Reddy (newport).  The Brighton event will feature Jonathan Blow, Mark Morris (Introversion), Toby Allen (sumo), Nick Burton (Rare), Blitz Games, and Abertay Univesrity.

We couldn’t be happier with the inclusion of an exclusive talk by Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid, and Introversion will show some of the research they have been doing for subversion.  In Manchester not only will two of the biggest games of the year be showcased by Matt Southern will be spedning 2 hours looking at how education needs to step up to keep abreat with the golden age of games.