APPENDIX
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Game Writing Groups and Other Useful Resources
Game Writing Groups
IGDA Writing SIG
A special interest group of the IGDA (International Game Developers Association) focused on all things related to game writing and stories. It contains several subgroups and features a group blog, online chat sessions, and an email discussion list.
LinkedIn Game Writing Group
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=89330
LinkedIn is a business-focused social networking site used by many in the game industry. Its game writing group features discussion boards and job listings. Note that you need to join the group before you can access its home page.
Additional Resources
Gamasutra
Featuring articles, blogs, news, and special features covering every aspect of the game industry, Gamasutra is an excellent resource for anyone who is or wants to be part of the industry. It also features an extensive job board with listings from many top game developers and publishers.
The Game Developers Conference is a yearly gathering focusing on the creation and advancement of video and computer games. Key features include a large number of lectures, presentations, and roundtables by notable industry figures, an expo showcasing the latest game-related technology, and a career fair. Aside from the main conference in San Francisco, California, the GDC also hosts yearly conferences in Austin, Texas (which features the annual Game Narrative Summit), Canada, Europe, and China.
IGDA
The International Game Developers Association is a nonprofit, membership-based group for people in the game industry. It hosts local meetings in many cities, contains numerous special interest groups, and publishes various game-related articles and white papers. Its mailing lists and meetups are excellent opportunities to get to know other people in the industry.
The Interactive Storytelling for Video Games Website
http://www.StorytellingForGames.com
The official companion site of this book. Features include a complete classroom-ready Microsoft PowerPoint lecture for every chapter, additional research data, links to movies and demos of many of the games discussed, and links to other useful sites and resources.