What is CaseModding? CaseModding is where hardware and video game enthusiasts modify a computer or console case to show off the internal components, improve hardware performance, and/or redesign the look and theme of the case. These hobbyist turn computers into art and make consoles in center pieces. Join a panel of Modding Pros as they talk about their cases, methods, worklogs, techniques, water cooling and tools. Time will be made available for Q&A.
Special thanks to Pcjunkiemods for recording this back in the day.
Etiquette and gamers go together like oil and water, Mario and turtles, FPS gaming and dial-up modems...right? Does your RPG group have its own code of conduct? What are the actual expectations of behavior within different arenas of gaming? Join our panel of experts as we tackle the topic of bringing not just order, but civility to the gaming table and the greater community of geeks! From the infamous overly-flirty GM to policing behavior standards within the LoL community, etiquette and social norms are an often unspoken backbone of geek culture. Bring your thoughts, questions, and experiences as we hash out just what makes for a truly refined gamer.
Special thanks to the mmoreportnetwork for recording this back in the day.
Who needs a job anyway? In the age of independence, game journalists are creating unique and interesting content away from the constraints of the traditional press model. This panel will discuss the opportunities, methods, and benefits of breaking away from the system and producing profitable works without the need for an established outlet.
Special thanks to HipHopGamer for recording this back in the day.
Nerds making music, and making a living off of it? See how these geeks have managed to captivate popular culture. Hear how Nerdcore Hip-Hop began from its godfather himself, MC Frontalot. Video games, movies and music combine to form Nerdcore.
Special thanks to Nerd Caliber for recording this back in the day.
Jeff Pobst looks back over the decision to launch a Kickstarter to fund video game development for the Defense Grid franchise and the education process that Hidden Path went through before launching and the approaches they took to differentiate their offer.
Listen as Jeff examines their attempts to stand out, the partnerships they built, the skills they had in-house and those they needed from outside, the launch of the Kickstarter, and finally what the thought process was as the campaign progressed day by day.
Special thanks to Hidden Path Entertainment for recording this back in the day.
From the architects of the PAX Rumble comes the next step in e-sports entertainment: PAXAMANIA! An all-star assortment of games industry superstars, fan favorites as well as promising newcomers, will face off for fame, fortune, and Twitter bragging rights. Witness first hand the evolution of the PAX Rumble storylines, as developers and press battle it out across 3 different wrestling video games in 3 epic matches in a card SO stacked you'll tell your grandchildren about it.
Special thanks to League of Heels for recording this back in the day.
Jersey Jack with Butch Peel talk about what is new with 2018 with their brand new game, Pirates of the Caribbean. Jack also talks a bit about their future title as well.
Special thanks to Pintastic for recording this panel back in the day.