Please join the International Game Developers Association - Los Angeles (IGDA-LA) on the second Thursday of each month as we explore current industry topics, connect with our professional peers and foster the advancement of the video game industry. All events are free and open to the public.

Topic
"Game Audio Trends: 2010 & Beyond"
Join our panel of experts as they sound off on current trends and predict the future of game audio. Topics include: game audio tools and techniques; how audio fits into the production cycle; the evolving role of music, sound effects, and voiceover in games; how game design shapes the creative process; and career opportunities for audio professionals in the game industry.

Panelists:
* John Byrd - Founder, Gigantic Software
* Vincent Diamante - Composer, Flower (winner, Best Interactive Score, Game Audio Network Guild [GANG])
* David Javelosa - Composer; former Senior Sound Designer, SEGA
* George "The Fat Man" Sanger - Composer; Author, The Fat Man on Game Audio: Tasty Morsels of Sonic Goodness
* Melanie Thomas - Interactive Voice Over Agent, Abrams Artists [reps lead voices in Socom 4, Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed II and Splinter Cell]

There is ample parking available in the building's parking lot. Light refreshments will be provided.

We hope to see you there!