State of the Game: A Cultural Overview on Games
Date & Time: Thu, Oct 17, 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Venue: UTS Building 8, Chau Chak Wing - Level 3
About
Games are one of the most influential and culturally impactful contemporary media platforms, but it is no secret that the games industry is undergoing extreme uncertainty and radical, unsustainable shifts. Hosted at the UTS House, this panel will delve into the current state of the industry and examine the representation of identity, culture and history of First Nations, women and student game makers. From getting into the industry to navigating the indie space during economic uncertainty, join us to gain valuable insights and profound advice from industry expertise as we dissect the state of the game. Powerhouse x UTS gaming panel Moderator – Chloe Appleby (Program Curator, Powerhouse) Dr Jaime Garcia (Senior Lecturer, School of Computer Science; Course Director, Bachelor of Games Development Ben Armstrong (Independent) Ally McLean-Hennesy (Mystiques) Lauren Szmandiuk (UTS student, Game creator)
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Date and time
Thu, Oct 17, 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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