Meet The Guild Cast Members
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Super Art Fight
Super Art Fight is self described as the “Greatest Live Art Competition in The Universe.” Mixing live art with the competitive nature of shows like Iron Chef and over-the-top antics of pro wrestling for a live experience unlike any other, prepare to be amazed as two (or more) artists attack the canvas and attempt to win the audience’s hearts. Stand in awe as an artistic masterpiece is made before your eyes, and cheer your favorites on to victory!
Live Comedy Improv from X-Strike Studios
X-Strike Studios is an independent film company and improv troupe based out of Buffalo. X-Strike Studios will be both playing in a video game-themed improv comedy show, and presenting their latest feature, "Resident Horror."
Voice of the Gamers
Join us for a no-holds barred games journalism panel session where speakers Russ Pitts (The Escapist), Yahtzee Croshaw (Zero Punctuation), Ben Gilbert (Joystiq), Chris Grant (Joystiq) and Graham Stark (Unskippable / Escapist News Network), talk about bringing gamer culture to new media. Moderated by Alexander Macris (The Escapist).
Live Action Role Play Immersion
Learn about immersive role playing from 4 members of the staff of Seventh Kingdom IGE(Interactive Gaming Environment), an interactive game based in South Jersey. Live action role playing (LARP) offers a social, physically active role playing platform. It presents an immersive world for players to explore in a reactive story and environments.
What is Steampunk?
A primer for curious individuals on steampunk as a genre, aesthetic and Sensibility, presented by crew at Steam Gear Lab. The aim is to introduce steampunk in broad strokes and get people excited!
GameX Cosplay |
Learn more about cosplay here: www.gamexpo.us/expo/cosplay |
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PA Jedi
Come see the PA Jedi as “Masters of the art” perform their amazing light saber choreography. Bring your younglings to attend the Padawan Academy and learn about the Jedi's weekly light saber classes! Children and adult of ALL ages are welcome to join in and learn from the Masters!
Garrison Carida®
Imperial stormtroopers to set up military outpost at GameX! Garrison Carida® will be setting up a temporary base at GameX 2009, portraying the nefarious characters (or Dark Side characters) of the Star Wars films. Civilians are invited to introduce themselves to the troops for pictures and non-combat activities.
GameX Robo Show |
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More than 70 robots will be on display at GameX, as four independent robotics groups join forces at GameX to demo their inventions and technology. Hands-on demonstrations will enable guests to experience the fun of robotics!
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GameX Animation Festival |
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GameX Animation Festival will screen in the GameX Theater on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, and is included in price of admission. Featured films include "La Main des Maîtres,” an instant steampunk classic directed at Georges Méliès School in France, plus a sneak peek screening of "War of the Worlds: Goliath", a 90-minute animated steampunk epic sequel to the classic novel by H.G. Wells, due out in 2010.
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GameX Steampunk Fair & Art Competition |
Steampunk is a science fiction-fantasy theme based on Victorian-era aesthetic and culture. GameX is featuring a Steampunk Fair presented by show partner Steam Gear Lab. Following are Steampunk Fair demos and events…Steampunk Costume Ball – Friday, October 23, 7 pm to midnight
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Steampunk Meet-up – Saturday, October 24, 1 pm to 3 pm
Modeled after the yearly Steampunk Meet-up at San Diego Comic Con, this largely informal gathering is an opportunity to come together and ask questions, show off what you're working on and generally be friendly.
The Steampunk Toolbox
An overview of the tools we use for making objects of the fantastic! Includes a handy dandy toolbox checklist, discussion of safety and tips on how to get ideas from your head into your hands.
Sculpting Materials
Part of the Steampunk programming series. A focused discussion and demonstration of sculpting materials used to create and embellish. From Sculpey to plastilina and everything in between.
Toy Modification and Customizing
Part of the Steampunk programming series. Demonstration of the how's and why's of raiding your action figure collection and making something cool even cooler with a special focus on steampunk items, accessories and mods.
Paint, paint and more paint!
Part of the Steampunk programming series. Paint is one of the easiest ways to get something to look like something else. Demo and review of brands, techniques and how to avoid pit falls in this essential area.
Casting and Mold-Making
Part of the Steampunk programming series. Whether you are looking to make one copy of your masterpiece or one hundred, we will show you how! Topics will include working with silicone, resin, clay and plaster.
Steampunk Art Competition
The GameX Steampunk Art Competition is a one-of-a-kind art contest designed for artists of all levels, featuring an all-star line-up of industry judges in film, animation, games and comics from Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Studios, 2K Boston, Ubisoft and Turbine. Winning entries will be on display in the Artist Market area at GameX. Four finalists will receive $10,000-worth of art tools, software and technology.
Artist Market at GameX |
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The Artist Market features artists of all levels, from professionals to students, showcasing, demonstrating and selling their original artwork! Comic book art, 3-D graphics, fantasy and sci-fi paintings, sculptures, props, costume designs, whatever your interest, you can find it at the Artist Market! If you want to participate in the Artist Market, contact us at art@gamexpo.us.
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GameX Career Forum |
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As part of your GameX one-day or 3-day pass, high school and college students can attend the GameX Career Forum, a one-day conference for young people and industry newcomers to learn the ropes from industry experts and educators. Representatives from leading game companies, game production schools and game education programs are conducting hands-on workshops, lectures and roundtables with GameX attendees interested in learning more about game industry careers.
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Philly Game Jam |
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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Philly Game Jam – Philadelphia’s premier game building event. The Philly Game Jam is a 48-hour game building marathon where professionals, students and amateurs alike can compete to build new game concepts based on a theme announced at the start of the contest. Philly Game Jam begins at 12 pm on Friday, October 23 and end at 12 pm on Sunday, October 25. GameX attendees can observe and ask questions of game developers.
The event returns in 2009, this time as part of GameX Industry Summit, October 24-25. Hosted by IGDA Philadelphia, Philly Game Jam invites game developers from all over the Northeast to bring together teams of 3 – 10 developers for 48 hours of game building excitement. Teams must register online by Thursday, October 15; fee required. All this for one low price of $15 for one-day pass or $27 for 3-day pass (youth)…register online today! www.gamexpo.us/summit/gamejam.html |
Our Sponsors and Partners |
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GameX sponsors and partners include NBC Local Media, GameX sponsors and partners include QVC, A-List Promotions, Arnold’s Family Fun Center, CD Baby, Creative Talent Network, Dave & Buster’s, Disc Makers, Entertainment Consumer Association, GameDev.net, Half Off Depot, Hoopla Marketing & Public Relations, Innovation Philadelphia, MAGFest, PR Newswire, Steam Gear Lab, Weston Mason and 93.3 WMMR, with significant game media support from The Escapist.
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