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ScreenBurn Arcade
Saturday, March 8th · Sunday, March 9th, 2008
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The ScreenBurn Arcade will take place on the first floor of the Austin Convention Center, located at the 4th Street & Trinity entrance on Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9th. The ScreenBurn Arcade, an open platform of exhibitors and game tournaments, is free to the public and connects consumers, independents, developers, and soon to be masters of the game world. In the Arcade, companies will display their newest game developments or other gaming-related innovations, and there will be a tournament space for consumers and pro gamers to demo and compete on the latest games.
What else happens at ScreenBurn?
ScreenBurn features 20 gaming-related panels and is scheduled Saturday, March 8th through Tuesday, March 11th in Austin, Texas on the third floor of the Austin Convention Center.
How do I register to attend ScreenBurn?
Admission to attend the ScreenBurn panels comes with your SXSW Interactive, Gold, or Platinum Badge. ScreenBurn panels will be held on Saturday, March 8th through Tuesday, March 11th. You can register here to attend SXSW Interactive + ScreenBurn 2008. Admission to the ScreenBurn Arcade is free to the public.
How does my company sign-up to be represented in the ScreenBurn Arcade?
Download the 2008 ScreenBurn Marketing PDF (2.4 MB) and contact lindsay@sxsw.com to discover the brightest opportunities in the industry.
ScreenBurn Special Events: Stay tuned to this space for complete info on competition, tournaments, give-aways and other special events related to ScreenBurn 2008.
Demos and competitions in the 2008 ScreenBurn Arcade:
Championship Gaming Series is the only worldwide professional video gaming league. A joint venture among BSkyB, DIRECTV and STAR, CGS is broadcast to more than 350 million viewers and features teams of the world’s best gamers from five continents.
CGS will hold its 2008 North American Combine and Draft at ScreenBurn Arcade. Top gamers from the U.S. and Canada will vie for one of ten spots on six teams: L.A. compLexity, Chicago Chimera, Carolina Core, San Francisco Optx, New York 3D, and Dallas Venom. For more info, go to www.thecgs.com.
Photos of CGS pro gaming tournaments.
Seagate is the world’s leading hard disc drive manufacturer, its HDDs are integrated into products by the most recognizable consumer and technology brands, and makers of game consoles PCs.
Visit www.seagate.com for more information.
Seagate will be hosting game tournaments with the Frag Dolls throughout the two day Screenburn event on a custom-made gaming stage. The Frag Dolls that will be present to compete against in the 2008 Arcade include: Alyson Craghead “Calyber,” Amy Brady “Valkyrie,” Alexis Hebert “Mischief,” Marcella Luke-Fernandez “Pyra.” Those who are willing to challenge the Frag Dolls are invited to come by and try…You can also win a prize ranging from T-shirts to stickers to portable external hard drives.
Photos of Seagate gaming kiosk available for demos and Frag Doll competitions in the ScreenBurn Arcade.
Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is considered the global leader in hobby gaming; developing and publishing game based and other entertainment products celebrated the world over.
Visit the Wizards of the Coast booth (A2) and check out our games. Whether you want to learn how to play Maplestory, reacquaint yourself with Magic: The Gathering, or learn more about our digital offerings through Gleemax, there is something for everyone from games demos to raffles and giveaways.
Check out the Glitch Gaming Apparel booth on March 8-9 at the Screenburn Arcade. Glitch is an Orlando based gaming apparel company that specializes in t-shirts for gamers by gamers.
Glitch will showcase their newest line of gamer t-shirts and give gamers a sneak peak at upcoming Glitch products. Gamers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite Glitch t-shirt to be released in summer of 2008. All attendees will have a chance to win a FREE Glitch t-shirt by entering Glitch contests and Screenburn Gaming tournaments. To learn more about Glitch Gaming Apparel visit them on the web at www.glitchgear.com.
DeVry University offers flexible scheduling and the convenience of studying at 80+ locations, online or both. Earn a respected associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university. Turn your passion into purpose at DeVry University.
Stop by the DeVry University booth to register for the Earnest W. Adams Workshop Saturday, April 19, 2008.
Often described in the press as the “Miramax of videogames,” Gamecock provides independent game developers with the distribution and marketing muscle of huge publishers/franchises while maintaining a focus on originality, artistic freedom and ownership of intellectual property.
Gamecock is providing a “chill area” for the Screenburn Arcade, where attendees can play with the company’s first two games released, Insecticide and Dementium: The Ward, both for the Nintendo DS, or can just sit back and enjoy video from the companies widely varied offerings.
The ACC Video Game Development program is designed and developed by leaders in the Austin video game development industry under the direction of the ACC Video Game Advisory Board. Courses are taught by industry video game developers for those who want to become video game developers. The program offers a comprehensive approach towards learning what’s needed to be successful in video game development.
Information brochures, course descriptions, video game seminar schedule, description of the new degree plans for art, programming and design will be available.
Wikia attracts over 20M readers per month and is home to over one thousand communities of passionate gamers ranging from popular PC and console franchises and hits in development to more fringe gaming communities.
Wikia will lead a scavenger hunt through popular and fringe wikis. Users will be able to walkthrough some of our most popular wikis with a guide in search of clues for a chance to win prizes.
GameCamp! is an intensive summer camp for high school and middle school students interested in careers in the video game industry. Taught by REAL game developers, students learn the world of video game creation from start to finish.
Screenburn will serve as a tool for us to market the camp and inform the public about Gamecamp’s goals and involvement in the community. We will have Wii gaming systems set up, as well as staff on hand to talk with participants about the game industry in Austin.
The Austin chapter of the IGDA is a non-profit advocacy group for the video games industry in Austin, Texas. We strengthen professional game development in the Austin area by fostering a sense of community among game developers, attracting and retaining talent in Austin, and showcasing Austin as an excellent game development community.
The Computer Science Technology Department offers an A.A.S. degree in gaming and simulation for both programmers and artists. Our intensive two years of training prepares students for employment in all areas of computer game development.
The Computer Science Technology Department of TSTC Waco will be displaying various 2D and 3D student game projects utilizing multiple hardware devices which include: VRX® Racing Simulation Chair, Nintendo® WiiMote, Logitech® Momo Steering Wheel and Matrox® TripleHead2Go. Material and information on program cost and requirements will be available.
Austin Green Art’s mission is to envision, inspire and manifest the Sustainability Revolution. Learn about issues, engage your neighbors, and express yourself using our proven model. Fundamentally, it’s a FUN game.
Our exhibit installation features a fifteen foot tall art piece comprised of chainlink fence and thousands of plastic bags. Our 2007 Year-in-Review video documents our award-winning programming bringing creative expression to the service of environmental and community groups.
Dell’s gaming team is dedicated to creating the most immersive gaming experience available, delivered by award-winning Dell XPS and Alienware gaming desktops and notebooks. Dell is committed to passionate innovation in PCs that will take gamers to new frontiers. Our engineering team works with developers of leading titles to help ensure that all Dell and Alienware systems deliver the full-throttle power and sensory impact required for the most anticipated PC games. Additionally, Dell creates unique customer experiences like the Dell Lounge that celebrate creation, discovery and sharing within the gaming community.
Come see the latest and greatest Dell and Alienware gaming desktops and laptops! Show us how skilled you are at the Dell Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock contest. Attendees will have the chance to win a full size Peavey Dell Lounge AG RiffMaster Guitar Controller and a Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock PC game.
Sprint offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users.
Sprint Nextel is proud to offer the First Month Free and No Activation Fee (bill credit in the amount of one month’s regular service charge and activation fee) to all visitors of the Screen Burn Arcade who activate new wireless service with a two-year agreement.
cdv Software Entertainment USA is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Germany-based, publicly-traded cdv Software Entertainment AG. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, cdv USA has published a number of acclaimed and commercially successful titles, including Blitzkrieg, Sudden Strike, Codename Panzers, DarkStar One, City Life and Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened. Upcoming titles include Sudden Strike 3, a as-of-yet unannounced strategy title for the Nintendo DS, and the highly anticipated Action RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for PC and console.
We will be showing the Action RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel and providing hands-on demos for our WW2 RTS Sudden Strike 3.
GameTap is the leader in digital game distribution and broadband entertainment. It delivers more than 900 authentic versions of the greatest console, computer and arcade games including original and exclusive episodic properties. Through its website, GameTap.com, visitors can play over 60 free games and watch GameTap TV with more than 600 videos of original programming.
Calling ALL GAMERS to SXSW! Visit GameTap’s booth at ScreenBurn and play FREE games like Hitman, Tomb Raider, Metal Slug and more! Then party with us on Saturday March 8th 10pm to 1am on the balcony at Parkside! It’s right on 6th Street about 3 blocks from the Austin Convention Center.
The Voodoo Business Unit (VBU) is dedicated to creating gaming and high-performance hardware that deliver the ultimate combination of performance, design, customer experience, and customization. Founded in 2006, VBU is comprised of gaming enthusiasts from within HP and world-famous custom PC experts from VoodooPC, which was acquired by HP in 2006. VBU products are built using the best of HP’s industry-leading PC technology, infused with the award-winning craftsmanship of the Voodoo team. The HP Blackbird 002 is the Business Unit’s flagship product. The team also creates a full range of high-performance desktops and laptops under the HP and Voodoo brands. More information about each can be found at www.hp.com/blackbird and www.voodoopc.com.
Austin Laser Art provides you with custom etched designs on your laptop, cell phone, or other devices. Personalize your technology. Excite your life.
Austin Laser Art will be providing free technology laser etching for your devices during the event. We will also have a limited number of giveaways and samples.
The Entertainment Consumers Association is a member based non-profit organization that works on behalf of gamers’ rights. The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit membership organization established to serve the needs of those who play computer and video games.
Along with our grassroots advocacy efforts on behalf of gamers, the ECA is dedicated to providing a wealth of community benefits to our members. With membership, you can connect with like-minded gaming fans, explore career and educational opportunities in gaming, and more.
Creative is the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer (PC) and the Internet. Creative was founded in Singapore in 1981 with the vision that multimedia would revolutionize the way people interact with their PCs.
Famous for its Sound Blaster sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed ZEN line of digital audio players. The company’s innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services enable consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment-anytime, anywhere.
Past demos and competitions from the 2007 ScreenBurn Arcade.