GaymerX's GX3: Full Schedule

We’re excited to have you all for the biggest and best GaymerX event! This year has more programming than ever before so make sure you fill your schedules so that you don’t miss a thing!

For more info, check out www.gaymerx.com

1:00pm PST

Introduction to Unity Game Development

Have you ever wanted to create your own games, but don’t know where to start? In this workshop we’ll teach you everything you need to know to create (and publish!) your first game using the popular Unity game engine. No experience required!

Moderators

Tobiah Zarlez

Game Evangelist, Microsoft

Tobiah Zarlez has been an independent game developer since 2009, and is most famous for the physics based puzzle game "Blast Monkeys". Tobiah started working for Microsoft in 2013 as a Game Evangelist, helping developers make better games.

Speakers

Kat Harris

Technical Evangelist, Microsoft

Kat is a Technical Evangelist with expertise in game, AR/VR/MR development based out of Los Angeles. She is the co-host of ImagineThis, a web series for students to learn about the tech industry, and The Game Dev Show on MSDN’s Channel9 network. Kat was the first woman in the world... Read More →

Adina Shanholtz

Technical Evangelist, Microsoft

Adina Shanholtz (aka the Fey Technologist) is a Technical Evangelist for Microsoft based out of New York City. She uses her passions for Virtual/Mixed Reality, Game Development, and Wearable Technology to empower others through programming. Adina has spoken in front of thousands of... Read More →

Friday December 11, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
GX Workshop Marriott - Salon VI

Game Dev Workshop

Tags AAA Games, Game Design, Games DIY, Indie Games, Programming

2:00pm PST

Make Your Body The Controller

This workshop teaches developers how to use Microsoft Kinect as a controller in their games as well as touch on VR UX with Kinect.

Moderators

Kat Harris

Technical Evangelist, Microsoft

Speakers

Adina Shanholtz

Technical Evangelist, Microsoft

Tobiah Zarlez

Game Evangelist, Microsoft

Friday December 11, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
GX Workshop Marriott - Salon VI

Game Dev Workshop

Tags AAA Games, Game Design, Games DIY, Indie Games, Programming

3:00pm PST

Cherry's Triple-Glazed Donut Jam with Sprinkles, Part II

Come have fun and create a li'l game with us while we snack on some delicious donuts. Computers will be available and will have Twine installed, but please feel free to bring your own laptop or other game-making supplies. I'll be there to help you learn Twine or assist with other game creation tools, including Unity, GameMaker, Flash, and more.

contains 2384732% of daily recommended sugar intake

Speakers

Cherry Cupid

I love teaching and helping others! (◕‿‿◕｡)

Friday December 11, 2015 3:00pm - 6:00pm PST
GX Workshop Marriott - Salon VI

Game Dev Workshop

Tags Game Design, Games DIY, Indie Games

6:00pm PST

Building Inclusive Gaming Communities On & Offline

Community is the most important thing. But how do you build a community and make sure it is a healthy and welcoming one? Join us as we talk about building communities both online and offline around the things we love the most. Because we know how important it is to find like minded people who understand what we go through. Let us show you how to make sure that happens by giving you the tools and knowledge to create it yourself.

Speakers

Robyn Exton

CEO, Her

Sean Howell

CEO, Hornet Gay Social Network

Sean is a coffee addict from Seattle working in tech in San Francisco. He is the CEO of Hornet gay social network with over 8 million users, and number one market share in countries like France, Brazil, Russia, Thailand, & Turkey. Sean spent is formative years building alliances... Read More →

Alan Patrick

Associate Community Manager, D&D Adventurers League

While it's true that I'm not very photogenic, I do have a huge passion for community building. Whether playing Dungeons & Dragons, Uno, or any other game it all comes down to spending time with friends (even if they're not friends of mine yet) and swapping good stories. I've been... Read More →

Donna Prior

Executive Director, OrcaCon

OrcaCon is a tabletop games convention, which includes board and card games, role-playing games, and miniatures games. OrcaCon is focused on creating a safe and welcoming space for promoting the tabletop games hobby, supporting diversity in tabletop games, and building a community... Read More →

Friday December 11, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
GX Workshop Marriott - Salon VI

Industry

11:00am PST

Beginners Guide to Queer Game Making

Introduction to digital game design with the goal of exploring what it means to make queer games.

Please come prepared with a Windows PC with (free) GameMaker: Studio Standard software installed and registered! No programming experience necessary, just bring your imagination!

Moderators

Veve Jaffa

Veve is an international tran of mystery building and touring experimental installations and playful experiences. Anywhere tahina is in abundance, Veve will surely be found.

Allan Keith

Producer, Peardrum

Hi! I am Allan 'Offal' Keith, independent game developer, educator, and critical theorist.

Saturday December 12, 2015 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
GX Workshop Marriott - Salon VI

Game Dev Workshop

Tags Game Design, Games DIY, Indie Games

10:00am PST

GM Skills For Immersive Role Playing

System agnostic, this interactive workshop will develop your skills as a Game Master to create and present game content that players will connect to on a deep level. You will come away with not only "tricks of the trade", but the tools to jump start your own creativity to design original material that engages emotions and imagination.

Speakers

Joe Carriker

Developer: Blue Rose, Green Ronin Publishing

Joseph Carriker is a game developer for Green Ronin, responsible for the Blue Rose AGE line, as well as working on other games such as Fantasy AGE and the Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting books. He has worked in the gaming industry for over eighteen years, including doing... Read More →

Steve Kenson

Designer, Green Ronin Publishing

Steve has been a professional tabletop RPG writer and designer since 1995, working on games such as Shadowrun, Aberrant, Mutants & Masterminds, and Icons Superpowered Roleplaying. He has written nine RPG tie-in novels, including three with a gay male protagonist. An advocate of inclusion... Read More →

Wesley Schneider

Sunday December 13, 2015 10:00am - 1:00pm PST
GX Workshop Marriott - Salon VI

Hobby

Tags Tabletop, Writing

1:00pm PST

I Wanna Be A Producer!

When it comes to creating games everyone already know about the programmers, designers, and artist. But what about the leading power behind the game creation? The unsung heroes who make sure everything comes together, that everyone is on the same page, and that the vision of the game comes to fruition. Come hear from those who proudly call themselves Producers and learn from them not only what it means to become one, but what it means to be a queer one in the gaming world. Hear their stories, learn from their experiences, and find out about the life of a leader.

Speakers

Lauren Comp

Associate Producer, Voltage Entertainment USA

Lauren "Sailor Scooby" Comp. Associate Producer at Voltage Entertainment USA Inc. Hella Queer. All about Story and Character driven narratives.

John Faciane

Localization Producer, Voltage Entertainment USA, Inc.

John Faciane, Localization Producer at Voltage Entertainment USA Inc. I am bilingual in English and Japanese and I recently relocated from Tokyo to San Francisco. I previously worked on the CGI television series Pac Man and the Ghosty Adventures as a Production Coordinator. In... Read More →

Christopher Spivey

Game Producer

Christopher Spivey is a game producer and project manager. Working primarily in internet applications and game development he’s made innovative and accessible products for Facebook, mobile, and the web for clients including Disney, Maxis, Ubisoft, CBS, NBCUniversal, Discovery Networks... Read More →

Sunday December 13, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
GX Workshop Marriott - Salon VI

Industry