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Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.™
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Electronic gaming is a bigger entertainment industry than the global box office for movies, and is expected to surpass television in 2020 as well. This huge and growing industry offers entertainment ranging from simple games on smartphones to massively multiplayer online games in virtual worlds with millions of players. In gaming, there is something for everyone and for every situation, made possible by ever-increasing technology--processors, displays, networking, consoles, PCs, GPUs, servers, data centers, and more--and a creative industry that is innovating in content and playability as much as devices and form factors.
We're at a unique time when technology can now enable realistic shared, collaborative and immersive experiences for diverse types of gamers and contexts. Gaming is increasingly bringing people together for shared entertainment and experiences, with communication and social tools becoming key technologies. And it’s only going to get better, more innovative, and more compelling! Join us as gaming innovator, creator, and industry leader Patrick Curry discuss how technology has enabled an amazing variety of gaming possibilities, fueled an explosive industry, and entertained massive numbers of people and players--and now audiences, through e-sports. What's the state of the art? What comes next? How can you hop on board and find your 'fun' in this new gaming landscape? Join us--and plan to stay after the presentation for demos and some gaming options for all skill levels and interests. We welcome your participation! Please email us with your questions, answers and prognostications in advance.
Admission to the Austin Forum is always free. The Austin Forum accepts donations of used smart phones, tablets, and computers at all our events. Since the events are no online, please let us know via the ‘chat’ window during the event if you have devices to donate. All devices will have a factory reset and be set up as new by the team at Austin Pathways’ nationally-recognized “Unlocking the Connection” initiative, which will connect every public housing resident with a digital device, digital literacy, and a free or very low-cost internet connection. Your donated devices can change lives and help close Austin’s digital divide, thanks to Austin Pathways. |
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Patrick Curry
FarBridge |
Patrick Curry is CEO of FarBridge, a software and game development studio in Austin, TX. Patrick has helped ship over 30 games and VR/AR experiences, including senior roles on Stubbs the Zombie, John Woo’s Stranglehold, Disney’s Guilty Party, Avengers Initiative, and MasterWorks: Journey Through History. He also serves as mentor and advisor to multiple startups, indie game developers, and the VR Austin community.
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