GamingSPARK to Highlight the Community's Video Game Designers and Developers
RALEIGH (September 3, 2009) Local students and video game developers will show off their latest projects for the first ever gamingSPARK. The list includes a broad range of categories including Serious, Casual, Mobile, and Student. These games will all take the spotlight September 18 at 5 p.m. at Urban Design Center located in downtown Raleigh on the corner of Fayetteville and Hargett Street.
Attendees will also be able to enjoy an exclusive demonstration on Alii Motion Technology presented by Alex Lian of Duke University. This cross-platform technology has the capability to turn any standard webcam into a motion controller for a casual, fun, real-action gaming experience.
The featured designers and developers are:
Serious Games:
"DARTT: During Action Review Tactical Trainer" Submitted by: Chris Hazard of Hazardous Software Inc.
"Virtual Peace" Submitted by: Patrick Herron
"Neotokyo" Submitted by: Studio Radi-8
"Venuegen" Submitted by: The Venue Network
Casual Games:
"DQ Tycoon" Submitted by: Spark Plug Games
"Creeper World" Submitted by: Virgil Wall of Knuckle Cracker
Student Games:
"Alii Motion Technology" Submitted by: Alex Lian of Duke University
"Spectral Assult" Submitted by: PiRadical Stuidios (A group of 9 NC State students)
"Quark" Submitted by: Mitch Johnson of Wake Tech
Mobile Games:
"StickWars" Submitted by: John Hartzog
"Aya Go" Submitted by: Spark Plug Games
"Witch's Workshop" Submitted by: Spark Plug Games
"Hyper Word" Submitted by: Bee Appi
GamingSPARK was coordinated by Megan Wood, with support from local game industry professionals Christy White, Steve Greene, Troy Knight, Jeff Palumbo, Jason Sponaugle, Meghan Murphy, and Alexander Macris. Event sponsored by The Escapist, Triangle Game Initiative, GameFrog, Integrated Audio Video at Southpoint, Spark Plug Games, and Funcom.
About SPARKcon:
SPARKcon showcases local creative talent in the NC Triangle. For four days, Raleigh's Fayetteville St, public spaces, clubs and stages will be filled with art, music, dance, film, fashion, design, proposals, video games, and more.
Celebrating local cultural richness and empowering action through an open-source approach to collaboration and cross-pollination, SPARKcon is not a funded city program or an economic development stunt. It's completely grassroots and by the people for the people! Join us as we explore the creative spirit of the Triangle!
For further information contact:
Megan Wood
919-806-4209
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