G.A.M.E.S. Synergy Summit 2005™ Recap
Here are some links to various Information/Media from last years event
GSS '05 Program
Companies and Organizations that attended GSS '05
| 3D Perception |
| AcuSoft, Inc. |
| Advanced Interactive Systems |
| AFAMS |
| AIS/Reality Response |
| Aisling |
| Aldo Ventures Inc. |
| AMA global |
| American Systems Corporation |
| Army Research Institute |
| Asset Management Advisors |
| Atari |
| Atomic Games |
| Babson College |
| BBN Technologies |
| Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies |
| BraveTree Productions |
| BreakAway Ltd. |
| British Consulate-General |
| CAE USA MS&T |
| CBS News |
| CHI Systems |
| Commander Naval Air Forces |
| Create Magazine |
| Critical Mass Interactive |
| Cyberlore Studios |
| Destineer Studios |
| Digital Media and Production |
| Digital Medial Alliance Florida |
| DiGRA |
| Disney Imagineering |
| Dynamic Animation Systems |
| Electronic Arts |
| Engineering & Computing Simulations, Inc. |
| ESS |
| Evolution Entertainment |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Boston |
| Force Protection Battlelab |
| Full Sail |
| GameDev.net |
| GamePipe Laboratory, USC VSOE |
| GarageGames |
| General Dynamics |
| Halldale Media Group |
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| Halldale -Vistech |
| Harris/ImageLinks |
| Hi-Rez Studios |
| HoloDek Gaming Inc. |
| I D A |
| i.d.e.a.s. |
| I/ITSEC |
| IADT |
| Idol Minds Digital Entertainment |
| IDSI |
| Indiana University |
| Industrial Planning Technology Inc |
| Information in Place Inc. |
| Institute for Defense Analyses |
| Instructional System Specialist |
| International Game Developers Association |
| It Ain't Shakespeare Inc. |
| JHT Inc. |
| Joint ADL Co-Lab |
| Kube Quest Inc. |
| Kuju Entertainment Ltd. |
| Langent Interactive |
| Lauer Learning |
| Link Simulation & Training |
| Lockheed Martin STS |
| Mad Doc Software |
| MAK Technologies |
| Mary-Margaret.com |
| MediaSpark Inc. |
| Metro Orlando EDC |
| Motorola |
| MOVES Institute at the Naval Postgraduate School |
| MultiGen-Paradigm |
| Muzzy Lane Software |
| National Center for Simulation |
| National Center for Simulation |
| NAVAIR Battle Stations 21 |
| NAVAIR Orlando TSD |
| Naval Education & Training Command |
| Naval Postgraduate School |
| Next Level Games Inc. |
| North Star Leadership Group |
| Northrop Grumman Information Technology |
| Numerical Design Ltd. |
| ODU |
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| ODURF |
| Orlando Science Center |
| Orlando Sentinel |
| Orlando Tech |
| Orlando Television |
| Paramount Parks |
| Planet Digital Inc. |
| Raydon Corporation |
| Raytheon |
| Red Storm Entertainment - Ubisoft |
| Registration Desk, Ltd. |
| Rival Interactive |
| Saab Training Systems |
| SAIC ASSET Group |
| Sherpa Games Inc. |
| SIGGRAPH |
| Simulation Entertainment Group |
| Solo Creative Media |
| Southwest Research Institute |
| Sparta Inc. |
| StackFrame LLC |
| Steve Hall & Associates |
| STS International |
| Team Play Learning Dynamics Ltd |
| The DAVE School |
| The Freeman Group |
| The Inspiracy |
| ThoughtLink Inc. |
| U.S. Air Force |
| U.S. Army |
| U.S. Army, PEO STRI |
| U.S. Army, RDECOM |
| U.S. Marine Corps |
| U.S. Navy |
| UIC-SPH |
| United Space Alliance |
| University of California - Irvine |
| University of Central Florida |
| University of Genoa |
| University of Illinois Chicago |
| University of Southern California |
| University of Texas |
| University of Wisconsin |
| VMASC |
| Zeitgeist Games, Inc. |
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PowerPoint Presentations from GSS '05
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Plenary Keynote of GSS05
Capturing the Value of the Gamer Generation - by John Beck, Ph.D of Organizational Behavior, Harvard Univ.
Dr. John C. Beck, co-author of “Got Game: How the Gamer Generation is Reshaping Business Forever”, was the keynote of last year's GSS05. His in-depth analysis of the gap between the gamer generation and their predecessors shows that interactive entertainment is reshaping how the youth of tomorrow think and act.
Learning Theory and Education Panel
Interactive Stories: Melting the Boundaries of the real and virtual - by Chris Stapleton, B.F.A. of Theater, M.F.A. of Film, NYU
Christopher Stapleton, Director of Media Convergence Laboratory at UCF, demonstrates how to create a truly immersive and interactive story experience by melting the boundaries between the real and the virtual. His expertise in producing experienced-based media through training has given him insight of the importance of interactive story development.
G.A.M.E.S. Synergy Plenary Panel
Modeling and Simulation Projects - by Prof. Agostino Bruzzone, Ph.D of Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Genoa
Prof. Agostino Bruzzone, President of Liophant Simulation and Director SCS International, highlights the different modeling and simulation projects that are available in the European markets. The DIP-University of Genoa and Liophant Simulations help facilitate a reference point for users and providers in the simulation arena.
Exploiting Commercial Games for Military Use - by Cpt. Erik W. Jilson, US Marine Corp.
Captain Erik W. Jilson provides a detailed example of how commercial games are becoming applicable for training and simulation use by the World's militaries. This presentation elaborates on the different international methodologies for the use and the benefits of virtual combat.
Working Groups Summaries from GSS '05
Here you can find the representative reports from a few of the many working groups from 2005's G.A.M.E.S. Synergy Summit. These working groups took place on the afternoon of the second day of the GSS05.
Topic: Assessment Methodologies for Game-Based Learning
Moderated by: Tamir Nadav
Facilitated by: A. Walton
Topic: Department of Defense & Gaming Joint Development
Moderated by: Mark Stoklosa (US Army RDECOM)
Topic: Future Directions of Game Development Curricula
Participants: Dr. Peter Raad, SMU Guild Hall; Jay Moore, Garage Games; Michael Kappers, SCC
Facilitated by: Sheryl Olguin, S.O.L.O. Creative Media
Pictures from GSS '05
