What is going on at GDC 2008?: Fable 2 Dev Blog

[Albion Knight]

What is going on at GDC 2008?: Fable 2 Dev Blog

The Game Developers Conference is taking place next week from February 18-22. There are some really interesting sessions, tutorials and workshops on the menu, most of it very specific to game developers' needs and work. One of our own, Andrew Lindsay, will be talking at the (102) Staging Workshop: Visual storytelling Masterclass. It's actually a workshop that we've had in Guildford too, developers from Rare came down to join us and with a bunch of actors, Mark Travis (Theatre and Film Director) acted out some Fable 2 scenes, and he discussed film as a story telling device. The man certainly talks the talk! I can recommend attending this one, they're planning to have a big screen up so that everyone can see exactly what's going on at the stage.

Peter has one session (of one hour long) entitled FABLE 2 –The Big Three Features Revealed where he will talk about a really important feature. And this is a really big one. However, there are more than three features, so it should have been called "Three Big Features Explained". Or they should have left out the H so it said "Big Tree Features". Anyway, he's also up as part of a panel during the Are Games Essentially Superficial? Exploring the Positive Impact Model of Design session. There are some community specific sessions to which I'll go to, a 'drinks reception' with the founders of Wikia Gaming which is pretty exciting and then also several breakfasts of significance.

Peter Moore also started a blog, just a shame I'm not really into sports games. It would be interesting to read him post gossip about his coworkers; "Esmeralda from accounts has been giving me that dirty look again. I think she wants it."

More about GDC 2008 maybe this week, but most certainly next!

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Here is the Specific info on Peter's talk

FABLE 2 –The Big Three Features Revealed
Speaker: Peter Molyneux (Head of Studio, Lionhead Studios)
Date/Time: Friday (February 22, 2008) 2:30pm — 3:30pm
Location (room): Room 135, North Hall
Track: Game Design
Experience Level: All

Session Description
Peter Molyneux's stated ambition as a designer is to make FABLE 2 a landmark game. In order to achieve this three big design features have been added. The inspiration and rational behind these features will be discussed along with their evolution throughout the development process. The wider context of their impact and influence on the RPG genre with also be examined as the ambition is also to evolve the genre itself. The talk will be supported by retrospective videos as well as live game examples.

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[Raiyell]

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Maybe I'm taking it too literally, but no matter what, I think that it is going to be about the environment and just the world in general. We have seen some clips of people running around and heard about the open world, but have never really gotten to see it and get an idea of what it is like. I really hope this is it.

 

[Dark Drakan]

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Be good to see anything new and i look forward to hearing about it. +rep

 

[sabre3993]

Re: What is going on at GDC 2008?: Fable 2 Dev Blog

yep, been waitin on this one for awhile, i hope its a really big feature... +rep

 

[weirdkidinabox]

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Seriously cant wait for the GDC, its going to be so awesome to hear even the smallest tidbit of new information, personally though I think this will be a damn big announcement in terms of game world and possibly content etc etc.

 

[Albion Knight]

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Seriously cant wait for the GDC, its going to be so awesome to hear even the smallest tidbit of new information, personally though I think this will be a damn big announcement in terms of game world and possibly content etc etc.

You and me both

Off topic: You're Back!!! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

 

[weirdkidinabox]

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You and me both

Off topic: You're Back!!! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

If the release date is late 2008, as is rumoured, this announcement will have to be the one they rely on to drag in a load of interest. Well imo anyway. Where is GDC this year or is it always in the same place?

OT: I never really left, I just lurked alot when I wasnt logged in lol. My spirit is always here though

 

[Albion Knight]

Re: What is going on at GDC 2008?: Fable 2 Dev Blog

Where is GDC this year or is it always in the same place?

Also check my sig for release date info :ninja:

Edit/Update
Microsoft Bringing Virtual GDC Access To Xbox Live

Soucre

 

[weirdkidinabox]

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SQUEE!! Fancy buying my a ticket mate lol

 

[ashinator]

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were is gdc and how do u get entry

 

[weirdkidinabox]

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were is gdc and how do u get entry

Not sure if there is proper tickets available, its a game developers conference (GDC) so I dont even know if there is tickets available to the general public. Its in San Francisco, says so at the very top, I overlooked it too lol.

 

[FableFreak]

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Once again, the GDC taunts me with how close it is... Wish I could get a press pass, do an interview with PM just for ProjectEgo.

 

[Albion Knight]

Re: What is going on at GDC 2008?: Fable 2 Dev Blog

were is gdc and how do u get entry

The GDC is in San Francisco as it shows it the graphic in the first post in this thread.

Not sure if there is proper tickets available, its a game developers conference (GDC) so I dont even know if there is tickets available to the general public. Its in San Francisco, says so at the very top, I overlooked it too lol.

GDC IS open to the public you just have to Pay.
In order to see PM's speach I think you would need the at least get the Main Conference Pass
$1395 :O

Once again, the GDC taunts me with how close it is... Wish I could get a press pass, do an interview with PM just for ProjectEgo.

To Qualify as a Member of the Press you need the following

REQUIRED MATERIALS TO QUALIFY AS GDC08 PRESS: Please be certain that you are able to supply the following before you submit your application for registration.
1. An official business license for your website or magazine.
2. Examples of three published website or magazine pieces on the game industry in the last year - with links to URLs or copies of the articles.
3. EITHER An assignment letter on letterhead from your editor/producer OR your business card at the media outlet you are representing.
4. IF YOUR OUTLET IS A WEBSITE, BLOG OR PODCAST: Information on the amounts of monthly website visitors or podcast listeners.

Check out all the details at Game Developers Conference 2008: February 18-22, 2008 San Francisco

 

[weirdkidinabox]

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The GDC is in San Francisco as it shows it the graphic in the first post in this thread.


GDC IS open to the public you just have to Pay.
In order to see PM's speach I think you would need the at least get the Main Conference Pass
$1395 :O



To Qualify as a Member of the Press you need the following

Check out all the details at Game Developers Conference 2008: February 18-22, 2008 San Francisco

In that case me thinks its about time for me to take my badass onto Photoshop and create me some forged documents about projectego.net and how I am their leading journo in the field of Fableness lol. Get me a press pass. Hell yeah baby