David Kramer of VideoGame.net sat down with us to discuss his upcoming VIDEO GAME EXPO (VGXpo).
Holy Shit! Our first interview!
Super Dudes Power Squad: So, what makes this gaming expo stand out?
David Kramer: It’s the only one on the east coast. Any other significant-sized video game expo is either on the West Coast or over the pond in Japan or Korea. We have a couple seminars, “East Coast Games Summit” and “Breaking In: The Game Conference.” Kids coming out of school who want to get into the industry can really benefit from these seminars. Experts at the seminars will be able to tell you how to set up your portfolio and what to know to get into the business.
SDPS: Can we expect to see any famous faces at VGXpo?
DK: Absolutely. Last year we had Lorne Lanning, the creator of the award-winning Oddworld Inhabitants. He debated Jack Thompson, who everyone knows as the anti-video game guy. This year we have David Jaffe, who not only created God of War but also the Twisted Metal series. Our entire guest list is on the website. If you know the industry, you’ll know their names. If you’re not in the industry, you’ll definitely know their work.
SDPS: Is it safe to assume that you're a pretty big gamer?
DK: Oh, yes. I grew up with the traditional old school stuff. My very first system was an Intellevision, so we’re talking REALLY old. I got my first NES system in middle school. From there, I was just hooked. I got every new system as it came out. Between me and my younger brothers, we have all the newest systems. My younger brother has a PS3 and I have an Xbox360 that I absolutely love.
SDPS: It hasn't crashed yet?
DK: No, actually! I have my fingers crossed that I will never have to see that red ring of death.
SDPS: Do you think games have transcended from a passive experience to an art form?
DK: Definitely. The old games used to be very linear: one guy, one objective, a handful of levels and you’re done. Now it’s about story-telling, character development and really having an interactive experience. Modern games are along the same lines as movies. Professional actors are recording thousands of hours of dialogue for every conceivable situation within the game. Games can be graded and rated like movies.
SDPS: What can hardcore gamers expect to get out of VGXpo?
DK: Fun, lots of fun with a large community of fellow gamers, meet and greets and seminars with some of the top people in the field. It's important for us to show the rest of the world that Philadelphia and the East Coast has just as large of a gaming audience as anywhere else. The VGXpo is local gamers' chance to have some fun with the convenience of a huge gamer convention in their back yard.
VGXpo is being held from Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
David Kramer: It’s the only one on the east coast. Any other significant-sized video game expo is either on the West Coast or over the pond in Japan or Korea. We have a couple seminars, “East Coast Games Summit” and “Breaking In: The Game Conference.” Kids coming out of school who want to get into the industry can really benefit from these seminars. Experts at the seminars will be able to tell you how to set up your portfolio and what to know to get into the business.
SDPS: Can we expect to see any famous faces at VGXpo?
DK: Absolutely. Last year we had Lorne Lanning, the creator of the award-winning Oddworld Inhabitants. He debated Jack Thompson, who everyone knows as the anti-video game guy. This year we have David Jaffe, who not only created God of War but also the Twisted Metal series. Our entire guest list is on the website. If you know the industry, you’ll know their names. If you’re not in the industry, you’ll definitely know their work.
SDPS: Is it safe to assume that you're a pretty big gamer?
DK: Oh, yes. I grew up with the traditional old school stuff. My very first system was an Intellevision, so we’re talking REALLY old. I got my first NES system in middle school. From there, I was just hooked. I got every new system as it came out. Between me and my younger brothers, we have all the newest systems. My younger brother has a PS3 and I have an Xbox360 that I absolutely love.
SDPS: It hasn't crashed yet?
DK: No, actually! I have my fingers crossed that I will never have to see that red ring of death.
SDPS: Do you think games have transcended from a passive experience to an art form?
DK: Definitely. The old games used to be very linear: one guy, one objective, a handful of levels and you’re done. Now it’s about story-telling, character development and really having an interactive experience. Modern games are along the same lines as movies. Professional actors are recording thousands of hours of dialogue for every conceivable situation within the game. Games can be graded and rated like movies.
SDPS: What can hardcore gamers expect to get out of VGXpo?
DK: Fun, lots of fun with a large community of fellow gamers, meet and greets and seminars with some of the top people in the field. It's important for us to show the rest of the world that Philadelphia and the East Coast has just as large of a gaming audience as anywhere else. The VGXpo is local gamers' chance to have some fun with the convenience of a huge gamer convention in their back yard.
VGXpo is being held from Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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