Industry insiders getting Xfired from their jobs

by: Randy - posted: 9/10/2007 9:53:00 PM

Okay, it's time to get an inside scoop on this whole gaming industry thing, and Xfire is here to hand you that scoop.  This week, Xfire features a huge guest lineup of industry insiders like Michael Zenke (Slashdot), Michael Verrette (Harmonix), and Chris Taylor (Gas Powered Games).  Also, a series of "A Day In The Life Of" blogs are lined up.  And a big ol' debate is the culmination of this week's events.  Go to xfire.com/careers to sign up for "Xfire Careers in Gaming Week," and hit the jump for a complete list of participants.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ XFIRE ANNOUNCES NEW THEMED WEEK: CAREERS IN GAMING WEEK - September 10-14 Log on to Xfire.com for Exclusive Events With Top Industry Professionals And Tips on How to Land a Job in Gaming ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

WHAT:   

Xfire, the 8 million strong gaming community announces their latest themed week: "Xfire Careers in Gaming Week," which brings largest line-up of guests to date.

For one full week, Xfire users have the opportunity to confer with industry professionals such as Michael Zenke (Slashdot), Michael Verrette (Harmonix) and Chris Taylor (Gas Powered Games) about careers in the video game industry including development, media, production, pro gaming and more.

An exclusive series of "A Day In The Life Of" blogs - detailing the ups and downs of careers in gaming - will also be showcased.

The week culminates in an industry-wide debate that looks at the past, present and future of gaming.  Journalist and author Dean Takahashi, author of Opening the Xbox: Inside Microsoft's Plan to Unleash an Entertainment Revolution, will moderate the debate.

To join in, head to http://xfire.com/careers, and sign up for "Xfire Careers in Gaming Week" now.


WHO:

"Xfire Careers in Gaming Week" guests:
·    Jen Bolton, EU Community Management, NCSoft
·    Check Six, E-sports Professional Gaming Organization
·    Jason Choi, Machinima Maker
·    Charlie Cleveland, Video Game Designer and Programmer, Unknown Worlds
·    Vladimir Cole, Business Development Manager, Microsoft Xbox
·    Shane Cousins, Professional Gamer, Team HOT
·    Alan Crosby, Director of Global Relations, Sony Online Entertainment
·    Jim Derrick, 20ID team
·    Ryan and John Ebenger, Machinima Makers, Red Sky Foundry
·    ESEA, Videogame Solutions Provider
·    Jasmin Kassner, Co-Founder and Lead Developer, Pixeltamer
·    Chris Kirmse, VP of Engineering, Xfire
·    Chris Lemly, Professional Gamer, Team Pandemic
·    Paul Levy, Marketing Manager, Gas Powered Games
·    Henry Lowood, Curator, History of Science and Technology Collection, Stanford
·    Max McGuire, Developer, Unknown Worlds
·    Russ Pitts, Writer, The Escapist
·    Stuart Roch, Executive Producer, Activision
·    Christian Schuett, Lead Game Master, Reakktor Media
·    Andrew Sega, Lead Designer and CEO, Diffusion Games
·    Dean Takahashi, Writer, San Jose Mercury News
·    Chris Taylor, Founder and CEO, Gas Powered Games
·    Tara Teich, Lead AI Engineer for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, LucasArts
·    Jordan Toor, Head Developer, Xfire Plus!
·    Michael Verrette, Producer, Harmonix
·    Michael Zenke, Editor, Slashdot Games


WHY:   

"As video games move into the mainstream, we're excited to bring some of the top industry players together to discuss the wide range of careers available in the gaming industry, and give a candid look at what those careers entail." said Frederic Descamps, senior director of marketing, Xfire.

WHEN:

September 10-14, 2007*
*Please visit the website for specific times

WHERE:   

Via Xfire chat, http://xfire.com/careers