About GIG
The Go Into Games Series will bring games industry professionals into classrooms across Ontario. The purpose of GIG is to provide students who are studying video game development an opportunity to connect with professionals currently working in the industry. It also allows business leaders to form relationships with students who will become their future employees and educates students about the types of employment opportunities that may exist with Ontario game studios upon graduation.

The Presentation
Topics will include:

• Talking about the Industry
• Anatomy of a Studio - Bedlam
• Concept to Execution- Iterative Process
  • Design
  • Environments
  • Concept\ Characters
• How Can You Break In?
  • Design
  • Environments
  • Concept\Characters

Bedlam Games:
Bedlam Games Inc. is an independent, venture capital backed developer of next generation console video games located in Toronto Canada. Bedlam's mission is to deliver original AAA titles borne of exceptional design, fostered by meticulous planning, and realized by a world-class team. The studio was formed in 2006 by a seasoned group of industry professionals from top-tier companies such as Rockstar, Electronic Arts and Ubsoft who are united in their belief that games can be developed differently. (www.bedlamgames.com)

The GIG series is part of a larger "GameON" (GameOntario) effort by Interactive Ontario to connect and promote the Educational and Games Industries in Ontario. GameON is made possible through the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund, administered by the OMDC, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture.