A Side Quest at the Gaming Showcase
Disclaimer: Everything below is a mix of what I observed and heard during the event. The goal isn’t to pinpoint "who exactly said what," but to share (usually) an outsider's view and overall perspective on these industries. I’m not here to act as a definitive firsthand source—readers should do their own research. I hope this inspires you to attend events, explore new industries, and hear what leaders are presenting. These notes combine my observations with thoughts on how things could run smoother and how ideas connect (IMO). I’m not an expert, you know? Just hanging out in the room with them. Enjoy!
Topics: Video Games, RPG, Gamification, Board Games, Conventions, Energy Preservation, Time Allocation, Brands, Partnerships, Game Industry, GameStop, News, Latest Trends, Perception
Head downtown and get ready for a side-quest to the big gaming convention going on downtown. We’ll stop by the indie game developer’s arena and see what they’re offering. Anything familiar? New? Impressive? Making me do a double-take? Whats the latest’s in entertainment, (anything with some education), and maybe even reconnect with some familiar faces - if I happen to know anyone.
Why Attend: Lately, I want to keep myself moving forward, socializing - and researching industries. One industry I’m deeply invested in is the “video game” industry. While I’m not playing many games these days, they’re always nice to have around. Also, “video games” were a HUGE partner in building my personality, knowledge, and my foundational skills as a kid/teen. I’d like to check back into the industry (espcially now that I’m completely tuned-out of all social media) and see what’s the latest, greatest, and debatablest going on these days. Normally, I wouldn’t go to this event, cause last year I remember thinking all the game-themes were not ones i’d want to play - and a few other things… but, now I really want to use it as a information/news gathering portal :)
Overall Event Review: Venue: (/5), Food: (/5), Speaker Content (/5), Networking (/5), Likeliness to Return (/5)
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Until next time, I wish you the motivation and success to search for opportunities around your area. Search and explore: Who is out there giving talks? There are new things happening all of the time.
Find relatable or interesting topics you like and check them out! Maybe even something hosted at a cool venue, if there’s no other reason to go. Let’s see what you can learn and discover not too far from home. 😊
