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Jaffe Keynoting GDC Career Seminar
Posted by Brian Crecente at 9:00 AM on February 5, 2008
The Game Developers Conference folks emailed to let us know that David Jaffe will be keynoting the Game Career Seminar, giving a talk entitled "From Grunt to God to Startup: Career Lessons from the Edge of Game Development."
Jaffe plans to talk about his career path which lead him from Twisted Metal to God of War to Indie start-up. Full release on the jump.
LEGENDARY "GOD OF WAR" DEVELOPER DAVID JAFFE TO KEYNOTE GAME CAREER SEMINAR AT 2008 GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE
Creator of Kratos to Share Lessons Learned on the Journey from Grunt to "God" to Startup; Seminar to also Feature Guidance from Execs at Microsoft, Sony, EA, Pandemic, Orbus and More
SAN FRANCISCO - Feb. 4, 2008 - God of War game developer David Jaffe is set to keynote the Game Career Seminar, the single-track event at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) programmed by the GDC in association with GameCareerGuide.com for individuals interested in learning how to build a career in the videogame industry. In his talk, "From Grunt to God to Startup: Career Lessons from the Edge of Game Development," Jaffe will give attendees a realistic view of his career path which has spanned a vehicular combat franchise, a breakthrough mythological action franchise, and his own indie startup. The Game Career Seminar takes place at GDC on Thursday, February 21 from 5:30-6:30 and Friday, February 22 from 10:30am -5pm at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco.
Veteran developer David Jaffe has had to make difficult choices over the years between design and production in order to excel and advance his career, while still satisfying his creativity. He will speak about the pros and cons of his experience creating his own startup, as well as other insights from the edge of game development.
"By launching two blockbuster franchises and then going indie, Jaffe has a wealth of insights on how to advance your career in the game industry," said Jamil Moledina, Executive Director of GDC, "Given his outspoken views on game design, attendees can expect nothing less than the unvarnished truth behind career development both inside and outside the traditional development landscape."
The Game Career Seminar provides opportunities for individuals to meet with HR executives from leading game companies, network with industry professionals and learn how to begin or advance their careers in the videogame industry. The speaker lineup includes top game and industry experts willing to share their experience and expertise with attendees. In addition to the keynote by David Jaffe, the Game Career Seminar content includes the following sessions:
Networking 201: Navigating Corporate Culture (Thursday, Feb 21, 5:30-6:30)
Darius Kazemi of Orbus Gameworks breaks down tips and tricks to being a successful and helpful networker
A Leap of Faith: When to Leave your Job and go Independent. (Friday, Feb 22, 12-1)
A panel of indie developers discuss striking out on their own.
All About Art (Friday, Feb 22, 2:30-3:30)
Carey Chico of Pandemic discusses where we came from and where we need to be to lead the next generation of art within games
Hottest Jobs at the Hottest Companies (Friday, Feb 22, 4-5)
A panel of game industry professionals including Jason Pankow, Microsoft, Sylvia A. Trammel, SCEA, and Matthew Jeffery, EA discuss various jobs within the gaming industry
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myxylplyx
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
He's the Johnny Rotten of video games.
myxylplyx
Witzbold
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
@Roto13: Because hes that fucking cool. ;D
Witzbold
discipleofjamzy
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
@king0v10GU: Lolwut? That was really random, but I laughed really hard. You should go to GDC and ask him that!
discipleofjamzy
Jacktherip
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Hmm this would be a key note I would go watch, just to see the reactions of people who aren't used to Jaffe.
Jacktherip
Roto13
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Why is this man in gaming news so much?
Roto13
king0v10GU
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
I hopes he brings up why some copies of GOW 1 had the manual covered in herpes and crabs I know i am not the only one who received an std from that game >_<
king0v10GU
Sentry459
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Time to get the F-Bomb calculator at the ready.
Sentry459
sascha23
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
This could be a really good talk.
sascha23
robbotron
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
With all do respect, Twisted Metal: Black and God of War are both really great games.
Jaffe is just... kind of a douche. ;_____;
robbotron
BloodStainedVendetta
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
I really like Jaffe, but is he really a "legendary" developer? That's stretching it. While he did develop God of War, it certianly isn't a "legendary" game and God of War 2 topped it in every single way, which had Barlog heading it. I wouldn't say God of War or Twisted Metal were/are "legendary".
BloodStainedVendetta
ncsbert
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Firestorm of f-bombs to ensue?
You have to respect Jaffe for never taking BS from anyone I guess. His thoughts are often illuminating. Looking forward to the keynote.
I disagree with the "Legendary" descriptor though.
ncsbert
el goose
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Men wear your parkas, it's gonna be a slaughter and there will be blood everywhere.
el goose
Irenicus-the one and only
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Atleast something fun will come out of the mosty dull keynotes :)
Irenicus-the one and only
LordChris915
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
@Maniclysane: i am a lord too, its says it in my name. :)
LordChris915
LordChris915
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
@Sparx88: havent you heard, thinking inside the box is the new thinking outside the box.
Now on three everyone close your minds.
1 2 3 GO
LordChris915
Maniclysane
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Jaffe is a lord. D:
Maniclysane
LordChris915
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
@Sparx88: Is he going to burn me? it wouldnt be the first time...
LordChris915
LordChris915
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Ill listen to anyone who promises not to hit me....i was awfuly bullied as a child...i dont own "canis canem edit"
Bad memories..
Should be a good lecture, in interested in all aspects of game design ....so Kotaku if you are listening to my feeble plee oh mighty ones, please grant my humble wish and post his video when its avaliable.
LordChris915
DARK DVNT [XBL];8908-2379-8728-6953 [Wii]
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
@omnibot2000XL: That would just kill some people. It's so brutal it works.
DARK DVNT [XBL];8908-2379-8728-6953 [Wii]
Tzero7
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
This should be good.
Tzero7
Nirolak
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
@omnibot2000XL: Someone has a death wish...
Nirolak
ForwardInReverse
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right!
ForwardInReverse
Pombar
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
I regularly find his 'intelligent insights' ridiculous, his appeals of frankness anything but and his games dull - but he's definitely an entertaining guy. He doesn't mince words, and isn't afraid to have an opinion about competitor's games beyond just "it's good and all but my game is gonna do THIS". Should be a good keynote.
Pombar
Maleficence
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
I wouldn't expect too much, it'll be a straight forward auto biography regarding his career, I doubt he'll swear either. If he doesn't, really what is the point? ;)
Maleficence
omnibot2000XL
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
New Jaffe drinking game... 1 shot every time he says "fuck" in an interview or speech.
omnibot2000XL
El Patricko
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
@Daomao: Everyone in that godamn room, that's who.
El Patricko
Witzbold
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Ooo this should be fun to watch.
Jaffe aint so bad of a guy. :D
Witzbold
Sparx88
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Quite possibly the best seminar ever. I mean Jaffe isn't going to recycle all those stupid jargons like "think outside the box", no, hes going to cuss up a storm and light a fire under people
Sparx88
Daomao
Posted 1:04 PM 5/2/08
Who's he going to own this time...?
Daomao
PSN: Lp47
Posted 3:04 PM 5/2/08
Maybe Jaffe will announce his current game under development.
PSN: Lp47
myxylplyx
Posted 3:04 PM 5/2/08
@SeeOne:
He's the Squiggy of life.
myxylplyx
SeeOne
Posted 3:04 PM 5/2/08
He's the Squiggy of video games
SeeOne
joelface
Posted 2:04 PM 6/2/08
haha, personally i think jaffe RULES.
anyone here this:
SAN FRANCISCO - Feb. 4, 2008 - God of War game developer David Jaffe is set to keynote the Game Career Seminar, the single-track event at the Game Developers Conference (GDC)
and think hey, SingleTrac, the company that Jaffe worked for when he made Twisted Metal and Twisted Metal 2!
wow, nobody?
joelface
Voteforme2020
Posted 2:04 PM 6/2/08
So, this will be the keynoted rated "M" for mature audience only?
Voteforme2020