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Midwest Game Developers Choice Awards

The Midwest Game Developers Choice Awards are the premier accolades for peer-recognition in the digital games industry, celebrating creativity, artistry and technological genius. Industry professionals from around the world nominate for the awards, free of charge, ensuring that the recipients reflect the community's opinions.

Awards in thirteen categories will be given at a ceremony produced by the Game Developers Conference (MGDC) on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 at MGDC.

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Midwest Game Developers Choice Awards

Who’s Speaking

A wide array of industry experts will be speaking at this event.

Amahad DoiesLead Visual Effects Artist, Infinityward

Presenting: PLAYING THE MIDDLE: BALANCING TRUST, CREATIVITY, AND BUSINESS IN THE SCIENCE OF EXPERIENCE

Amahad DoiesLead Visual Effects Artist, Infinityward

Presenting: PLAYING THE MIDDLE: BALANCING TRUST, CREATIVITY, AND BUSINESS IN THE SCIENCE OF EXPERIENCE

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Kim MonotainCreative Director, Playlines

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, late 2004

Presenting: 'LINE WOBBLER' & 'BEASTS OF BALANCE': TWO ROUTES TO CUSTOM HARDWARE GOODNESS

Kim MonotainCreative Director, Playlines

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, late 2004

Presenting: 'LINE WOBBLER' & 'BEASTS OF BALANCE': TWO ROUTES TO CUSTOM HARDWARE GOODNESS

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John SmithGame Designer and Media Artist, Independent

Presenting: ADVANCED GRAPHICS TECH: "D3D12 AND VULKAN DONE RIGHT" & "WAVE PROGRAMMING IN D3D12 AND VULKAN"

John SmithGame Designer and Media Artist, Independent

Presenting: ADVANCED GRAPHICS TECH: "D3D12 AND VULKAN DONE RIGHT" & "WAVE PROGRAMMING IN D3D12 AND VULKAN"

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Stacie HammermallEngine Director, Insomniac Games

Presenting: ANIMATION BOOTCAMP: ANIMATION MICROTALKSA

Stacie HammermallEngine Director, Insomniac Games

Presenting: ANIMATION BOOTCAMP: ANIMATION MICROTALKSA

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Bob MurphySenior Narrative Designer, Eidos-Montreal

Presenting: ART DIRECTION BOOTCAMP: PANTALONES! THINGS I WISHED SOMEONE TOLD ME PRIOR TO BECOMING AN ART DIRECTOR

Bob MurphySenior Narrative Designer, Eidos-Montreal

Presenting: ART DIRECTION BOOTCAMP: PANTALONES! THINGS I WISHED SOMEONE TOLD ME PRIOR TO BECOMING AN ART DIRECTOR

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John KirkGraphics Architect, Oxide Games

Presenting: CRAFTING PROMOTIONS THAT WORK, AND HOW I CREATED ONE THAT DIDN'T (PRESENTED BY AMAZON)

John KirkGraphics Architect, Oxide Games

Presenting: CRAFTING PROMOTIONS THAT WORK, AND HOW I CREATED ONE THAT DIDN'T (PRESENTED BY AMAZON)

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Mariel CartwrightArt Director, Lead Animator and Head of Story, Lab Zero Games

Presenting: CREATING MIXED REALITY TRAILERS AND LIVESTREAMS

Mariel CartwrightArt Director, Lead Animator and Head of Story, Lab Zero Games

Presenting: CREATING MIXED REALITY TRAILERS AND LIVESTREAMS

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Chae Dickie-ClarkAI Programmer, Ubisoft

Presenting: FROM RATIONAL TO EMOTIONAL: DESIGNS THAT INCREASE PLAYER RETENTION

Chae Dickie-ClarkAI Programmer, Ubisoft

Presenting: FROM RATIONAL TO EMOTIONAL: DESIGNS THAT INCREASE PLAYER RETENTION

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Jeff CasperPresident, Mind Bullet Games

Presenting: MATH FOR GAME PROGRAMMERS: SOLVING NINTENDO'S CODINGAME CHALLENGE

Jeff CasperPresident, Mind Bullet Games

Presenting: MATH FOR GAME PROGRAMMERS: SOLVING NINTENDO'S CODINGAME CHALLENGE

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Stahl CookSenior Manager. Global R&D, Capcom

Presenting: ANIMATION BOOTCAMP: CUPHEAD PROCESS AND PHILOSOPHY

Stahl CookSenior Manager. Global R&D, Capcom

Presenting: ANIMATION BOOTCAMP: CUPHEAD PROCESS AND PHILOSOPHY

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William SmithSenior Software Engineer II, Blizzard Entertainment

Presenting: REINVENTING A MOBILE DEVELOPER: FROM EARLY HITS TO ENDURING SUCCESS

William SmithSenior Software Engineer II, Blizzard Entertainment

Presenting: REINVENTING A MOBILE DEVELOPER: FROM EARLY HITS TO ENDURING SUCCESS

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Sydney HallSenior Analytical Lead, Mobile Apps, Google

Presenting: ANIMATION BOOTCAMP: A STUDY OF CREATURE ANIMATION IN FILM AND GAMES

Sydney HallSenior Analytical Lead, Mobile Apps, Google

Presenting: ANIMATION BOOTCAMP: A STUDY OF CREATURE ANIMATION IN FILM AND GAMES

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