What's On : BAF Game
Talks, discussions, screenings, workshops, late-night gaming: explore the overlaps between the worlds of video games, animation, and film at BAF Game. This dedicated two-day strand is led by industry experts, and organised in strong partnership with the University of Bradford and Screen Yorkshire’s Game Republic.
Ian Livingstone, Eidos Interactive
A leading pioneer in interactive entertainment, Ian Livingstone co-founded Games Workshop in 1975, then went on to develop world conquering franchises Tomb Raider and Hitman.
"I remember spending hours reading the Fighting Fantasy books as a youngster, so I’m interested to see Ian speak. Fingers crossed he’ll talk about the new Fighting Fantasy iPhone app."
Tom Woolley, BAF Game Programmer
Tue, 4.20pm More about Ian Livingstone, Eidos Interactive
Tara Saunders and Masami Kochi
Sony London Studios' Art Manager and Art Director will talk about developing EyePet for the PlayStation3 - an interactive virtual pet that reacts to the player through the EyeToy camera.
Neil Thompson, Bizarre Creations
Art director at Bizarre Creations and industry veteran, Neil Thompson has been working in the games business since 1987. His past credits include Wipeout, Motorstorm and F1 Championship Edition.
Wed, 3.20pm More about Neil Thompson, Bizarre Creations
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BAF Game diary
Tue 10 Nov 2009
| Time | Film/Event | Venue | Buy tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | Amanita Design, Machinarium | P | Pass | Call |
| 12:00 | Sony London Studios, Sony EyePet | P | Pass | Call |
| 14:00 | Alien Breed Evolution, Team 17 | P | Pass | Call |
| 14:45 | Neil Holmes, Blitz 1>UP | P | Pass | FP only |
| 15:30 | Game Republic and Rockstar Student Showcase | P | Pass | FP only |
| 16:20 | Ian Livingstone OBE, Eidos Interactive | P | Pass | FP only |
| 17:45 | BAF preview screening | P | Pass | Call |
| 19:30 | Big Screen Gaming & Networking Night | P | Pass | FP only |
Wed 11 Nov 2009
| Time | Film/Event | Venue | Buy tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 | Tuna Technologies Model Making Workshop | AZ 1 | Pass | Call |
| 11:00 | Stuart Varrall, Fluid Pixel Studios | UB | Pass | FP only |
| 11:50 | Broken Sword: The Director’s Cut | UB | Pass | FP only |
| 13:30 | David Surman, The Future of Gaming | UB | Pass | FP only |
| 14:15 | Erik Svedang, Blueberry Garden | UB | Pass | FP only |
| 15:20 | Neil Thompson, Bizarre Creations | UB | Pass | Call |
| 16:20 | Start your own games studio: discussion panel | UB | Pass | Call |
