Genese Davis's Blog, page 10
July 16, 2014
The Evolution of the Action-RPG | San Diego Comic-Con
Friday, 7/25/14, 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m., Room: 9
David Brevik (CEO Gazillion, visionary behind Diablo and Diablo II) sits down with fellow industry professionals and discusses the evolution of the action-RPG genre. From turn-based to real-time action, hear from the movers and shakers on how far the action-RPG genre has come and where it will be going in the future. Don’t miss this chance to ask those burning questions you have in the Q&A session moderated by Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer in You).
David Brevik
David Brevik is a video game designer and producer known as the co-founder and president of Blizzard North (Condor Inc.), the highly successful video game company behind titles such as the Diablo series. His prior position was lead technical director at Iguana Entertainment. GameSpot named him as 1996′s fourth most influential person in computer gaming for his role in the inception and development of Diablo. Brevik co-founded Flagship Studios (in 2003) as well as Ping0 (in 2006), a sister company to Flagship Studios. Brevik went on to become the new creative director for Turbine and its new West coast studio. In 2009, David Brevik began at Gazillion Entertainment in San Mateo, California working in the Gargantuan Studio. In 2011, Gargantuan became Secret Identity Studios and David Brevik was named president and chief operating officer of Gazillion Entertainment.
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative.
Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Flickr
July 15, 2014
San Diego Comic-Con Video Games Panel
What Video Games Can Teach
Thursday, 7/24/14, 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m., Room: 4
Join this high-powered panel divulging how much of an impact video games can have on people’s lives in-game as well as offline. Parents advocating for a learner-centered approach often bring up the question, “Won’t my kids just play video games all day?” Although the answer to that is multi-faceted, we know that no experience is devoid of learning. And, in fact, some may have more opportunities for development than we first believe. Join our featured panelists Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer In You) Stephan Frost (Game Design Producer - Carbine Studios) Kate Edwards (Executive Director - International Game Developers Association) and Justin Burnham (Director of Operations - Devolver Digital; Project Manager – South by Southwest) as they discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks to video games and how to navigate both. This high-powered panel will plunge into video game culture and its social development divulging how video games affect our lives and education.
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Flickr
Kate Edwards
Kate Edwards is the Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), appointed in December 2012. She is also the founder and principal consultant of Geogrify, a Seattle-based consultancy for content culturalization, and a unique hybrid of an applied geographer, writer, and corporate strategist, built upon a passion for global cultures and media technologies. Formerly as Microsoft’s first Geopolitical Strategist in the Geopolitical Strategy team she created and managed, Edwards was responsible for protecting against political and cultural content risks across all products and locales. In the Microsoft Game Studios, she implemented a “geopolitical quality” review process and was personally responsible for identifying potential issues in all 1st party games between 1995 and 2005. Since leaving Microsoft, she has provided guidance to many companies on a wide range of geopolitical and cultural issues, and she continues to work on games such as the Dragon Age series, Modern Warfare 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dance Central series, Mass Effect 3, Halo 4 and Ryse. Edwards is also the founder and former chair of the IGDA’s Localization Special Interest Group, a former board member of IGDA Seattle, the co-organizer of the Game Localization Summit at GDC, and is a regular columnist for MultiLingual Computing magazine. In October 2013, Fortune magazine named her as one of the “10 most powerful women” in the game industry.
Justin Burnham
Justin Burnham left top positions in the investment world behind back in 2008 to follow what he really had a passion for: the video game industry. Starting with the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences working on the DICE Summit, then continuing on in various roles within the industry at Mike Reagan Music, Binary Hammer, Critical Mass Interactive, Migration.mobi and now leading the development of a full on gaming department within South by Southwest, a world renowned entertainment festival, and handling operations over at Devolver Digital, a highly respected game publisher and film distributor. His love and knowledge of the gaming world, along with the respect he has for the creative minds within it, knows no bounds.
Stephan Frost
Born and raised by Vikings in southern California, Stephan Frost got his start in games at Disney Interactive Studios. Frost has worked with Konami, Warner Bros. Interactive, THQ, and Midway in either a design or production capacity. At Carbine Studios, Frost is the Design Producer and also narrates the quirky Wildstar “Dev Speak” videos. Because of his background in design and production, Frost was brought on to work with the design team to ensure a solid development and communication pipeline.
July 14, 2014
GENESE DAVIS SPEAKING AT WIZARD WORLD SAN ANTONIO
Friday, August 1st
5:00 – 5:45PM
ROOM 212
WHAT’S THE STORY? CREATING STORIES THAT CAPTIVATE
Whether you are a seasoned writer or a brand new one, the journey of writing a compelling story is a tumultuous one. It is often time ladened with all kinds of discouraging land-mines or creative dead-ends. Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Adam Simon (Man Down, Synapse,) Aaron de Orive (Writer and Producer - Cloak and Dagger Studios,) and J.R. Knoll (The Chronicles of Brawrloxoss; Hope, Last Year’s Model) as they discuss the essentials to writing captivating stories on this one-of-a-kind panel. This experienced team of writers, directors, and producers will share their secrets to not only completing a compelling story but developing habits to be a more effective content creator.
Saturday, August 2nd
1:00 – 1:45PM
ROOM 214
CREATIVITY THAT LASTS
As an artist, writer, actor, musician or creator, there is nothing more challenging than the development of the creative process. Is art birthed from the spontaneous or is it a result of a carefully crafted rhythm and structure? In this panel, esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Rob Prior (Spawn; Deep Space 9; Evil Ernie; Heavy Metal,) Aaron de Orive (Writer and Producer - Cloak and Dagger Studios,) and Erik Reeves (Hoodratz In Space; Peacekeeper; Throwd comic series) will describe how to overcome creative obstacles and share their keys to unleashing creativity.
Saturday, August 2nd
2:00 – 2:45PM
ROOM 210
WONDER WOMEN OF THE 21st CENTURY: FEMALE PROTAGONISTS
We couldn’t imagine our favorite comic book, TV show, novel, or film without our beloved super heroines. However, the journey for them has not been easy. Whether it’s cultural barriers or societal sexism, super women have had to fight more than just crime in order to survive. Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch,) Adam Simon (Man Down, Synapse,) and surprise guest speakers discuss the challenges and obstacles to creating relevant female protagonists, the influence female heroes possess in pop culture, and how the entertainment industry is evolving at large.
Saturday, August 2nd
3:30 – 4:15PM
ROOM 212
VIDEO GAMES AND OUR FUTURE: WE’RE ALL GAMERS
Giants of the video game industry join forces for this highly anticipated panel. Don’t miss Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer In You) Antonia “Toni” Phillips (Live Producer - Bioware) Billy Joe Cain (Wing Commander: Prophecy) and Joe Currivan (Producer - BattleCry Studios) give their insight on everything ranging from creating futuristic video games to delving into themes that span the most prevalent elements of pop culture. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at video game story details, gameplay features, and the influence video games possess in both video game culture and pop culture at large. These high-power panelists will discuss the past of video game culture as it compares to today and how “gamification” is making it possible for everyone to become a gamer.
Sunday, August 3rd
12:00 – 12:45PM
ROOM 212
BUILDING YOUR CREATIVE PLATFORM: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SELF PROMOTION
As an artist, writer, producer, designer, actor, musician or creator, self-promotion is an important part of building a career. However, if poorly executed, self-promotion can do more harm than good. How is the conventional wisdom wrong? What are the more advisable but underrated neglected approaches? Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You) Mike Wilson (Founder - Devolver Digital) Adam Simon (Man Down; Synapse) and surprise guest speakers discuss this pivotal topic including what promotional techniques they use, have seen, or have adopted, and their personal experiences building a business, an online presence, and best practices to utilize in every entertainment industry.
Sunday, August 3rd
2:00 – 2:45PM
ROOM 212
WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH
Join this high-powered panel divulging how much of an impact video games can have on people’s lives in-game as well as offline. Parents advocating for a learner-centered approach often bring up the question, “Won’t my kids just play video games all day?” Although the answer to that is multi-faceted, we know that no experience is devoid of learning. And, in fact, some may have more opportunities for development than we first believe. Join our featured panelists Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion, MMORPG.com, The Gamer In You,) Robert Bell (Minister of Games - Enspire,) Billy Joe Cain (Wing Commander: Prophecy,) and surprise guest speakers discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks to video games and how to navigate both. This high-powered panel will plunge into video game culture and its social development divulging how video games affect our lives and education.
SHOW HOURS
Friday, August 1, 2014 – 3pm – 8pm
Saturday, August 2, 2014 – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, August 3, 2014 – 11am – 5pm
LOCATION:
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 E Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com.
Don’t Miss Genese Davis’s High-Powered Panels!
July 13, 2014
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON ESPORTS PANEL
E-SPORTS – HOW TO BECOME A PRO COMPETITOR
Saturday, 7/26/14, 4:30p.m. – 5:30p.m., Room: 26AB
We’re seeing a groundbreaking evolution happening in e-Sports as pro players become recognized as professional athletes who are awarded visas and salaries. However, the journey for them has not been easy. Join esteemed panelists Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer in You) Ryan “Fwiz”Wyatt (VP of Programming and eSports Commentator - Major League Gaming) Sam “Samzorz” Hall (Pro Gamer - Mortality eSports; Twitch; Founder - CODpedia) and John “ZeRo4″ Hill (Pro Gamer – World Champion: Quake) as they discuss the opportunities and obstacles players face when seeking viable careers as e-Sports competitors. This high-powered panel will divulge exactly what it takes to become a pro gamer and how the e-Sports evolution is impacting the video game industry at large.
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative.
Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Flickr
Ryan “Fwiz” Wyatt
Ryan Wyatt began his career with MLG and returned in April 2014 as VP of Programming. Wyatt is one of the most recognized broadcast personalities in eSports and as VP of Programming, he works directly with MLG.tv’s fast growing roster of eSports leagues and personalities and MLG’s own production studio to develop premium MLG.tv programming for its growing global audience.
After getting his start with MLG as the Head of Online Tournaments on GameBattles and as an MLG event referee, Wyatt has become one of the most prolific personalities in competitive gaming and the growing digital streaming space with hundreds of thousands of fans and followers via social media. Most recently, he served as head of live and eSports for Machinima helping to create and launch the Machinima Network which became one of You Tube’s top gaming channels. During his three years with Machinima he also launched and managed the eSports vertical known as Machinima VS. which focuses on creating original eSports programming and covering the largest eSports competitions in the world such as the MLG Pro Circuit. In addition to his development position, Wyatt has become a leading eSports commentator casting all major Call of Duty events since 2009 and joining Chris Puckett to offer play by play for MLG Pro Circuit competitions.
Sam “Samsorz” Hall
Samuel Hall, also known as ‘Samzorz,’ is a 22 year-old competitive Call of Duty (COD) player from Phoenix, Arizona. Hall is well known in the COD community as one of the pioneers of COD eSports. Like most competitive players, he has played video games his entire life, however, his own decision to take competitive gaming seriously came after seeing Halo 2 being played on national television. Hall reached the original pinnacle of his professional career in 2011 when he competed in several national level COD competitions, culminating in an eighth place world ranking. Following this milestone, he retired from professional play to pursue a full-time living as a live streamer on Twitch.tv. During this time, Hall also founded the widely acclaimed best resource for community and competitive information in Call of Duty, The CODpedia.
Despite being a very successful live streamer who averages 10 to 12 hours of live-streaming each night, Hall has recently returned to the competitive scene as part of the Mortality eSports COD team. At this point in his career, Hall admits to being more eager to succeed than ever. With his Twitch.tv stream following and CODpedia community watching his every move, Hall receives the support of thousands in his pursuit to return to professional playing. In addition to striving every day to maximize his potential as a Mortality eSports player, Hall prepares himself for a long-term career in eSports through various industry volunteer endeavors and the continuous management of the CODpedia.
John “ZeRo4″ Hill
As a repeat World Champion Quake pro gamer, John Hill has been a revolutionary player in e-sports for over a decade. With his extensive experience, and having earned thousands of dollars in tournament winnings from around the world, Hill has become a world-renowned player. In his off-time, Hill still manages to find the time to mentor and train current and future pro gamers to unlock their peak ability. He recently attended Quakecon 2014 and looks forward to his continual participation in the First Person Shooter (FPS) community.
July 12, 2014
Ladies of the Round Table Interview Genese Davis
Rebecca Rothschild - LADIES OF THE ROUND TABLE – Interview Quote:
“Genese Davis is a hard-working powerhouse blossoming in the video gaming, literary and entertainment industries. She is an author (The Holder’s Dominion), and an overall strong personality in her fields. I was able to send a few questions her way to get a better understanding on what it takes to be as busy as she is and maintain her level of passion.
“Women in the geek and gaming field are taking center stage at the moment. How do you feel about this surge in female presence?”
See Genese Davis’s answer and catch the full interview here: Ladies of the Round Table Interviews Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Flickr
July 11, 2014
Genese Davis, Adrianne Curry, Michele Wells, Adam Simon at San Diego Comic-Con
WONDER WOMEN OF THE 21st CENTURY: FEMALE PROTAGONISTS
WONDER WOMEN OF THE 21st CENTURY: FEMALE PROTAGONISTS
Friday, 7/25/14, 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., Room: 9
We couldn’t imagine our favorite comic book, TV show, novel, or film without our beloved super heroines. However, the journey for them has not been easy. Whether it’s cultural barriers or societal sexism, super women have had to fight more than just crime in order to survive. Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer In You) Adrianne Curry (Reality TV personality; Spokeswoman; Model; Winner - America’s Next Top Model) Michele R. Wells (Disney Publishing Worldwide; DK Publishing; Penguin) and Adam Simon (Man Down; Synapse) as they discuss the challenges and obstacles to creating relevant female protagonists, the influence female heroes possess in pop culture, and how the entertainment industry is evolving at large.
Genese Davis
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit GeneseDavis.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Flickr
Adrianne Curry
Adrianne Curry is an American model, reality TV personality and spokeswoman. As the first winner of the reality television series America’s Next Top Model, she has modeled for several magazines, including Life & Style Weekly, Us Weekly, Star, OK!, Stuff, People, Maxim, Spanish Marie Claire, Von Dutch, Von Dutch Watches, Salon City, Macy’s, Famous Stars and Straps, Lucky, Ed Hardy, Kinis Bikinis, Beverly Hills Choppers, and Merit Diamonds. Curry was a co-host on the television game show Ballbreakers. In 2006, she appeared on Gameshow Marathon as a celebrity panelist on the Match Game episode. Curry hosted live coverage of Blizzcon for Direct TV in 2011, as well as Hosting live from E3 for Namco Bandai in both 2011 and 2012. Most recently, Curry has teamed up with comic book legend Stan Lee to create her show “Superfans” for his new YouTube channel, Stan Lee’s World of Heroes. “Superfans” began airing each week on YouTube in October 2012. In her off time, Curry enjoys Star Wars, cosplay, Game of Thrones and World of Warcraft. To learn more, visit AdrianneCurry.com
Michele R. Wells
Michele R. Wells is a versatile editor and writer with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, both in multimedia and in print. An expert in conceptualizing and developing content, she has edited illustrated content for DK Publishing, lifestyle nonfiction (entertainment/pop culture, foreign language, travel, film, food/wine, diet, self-help, music, humor, technology, and light reference) for Penguin, and business self-help for McGraw-Hill, as well as educational nonfiction for children and young adults for Pearson, The Princeton Review, and others. She is currently a senior digital media editor at Disney Publishing Worldwide, where she has written scripts for numerous award-winning apps and interactive products. The author of several nonfiction books for children and young adults, she now lives in Los Angeles–but her heart remains in Brooklyn. To learn more, visit michelerwells.com
Adam Simon
Adam Simon is a native Californian that began acting at an early age. Fresh out of college minoring in theater Simon began working as a Close Protection Specialist. While training as an actor, Simon offered protective services to business professionals and celebrities all around the world. In 2010 Simon was hired as a 3D technical assistant at Cameron/Pace Group LLC in Burbank California (founded by legendary directors and cinematographers James Cameron and Vince Pace). He worked as a Sales Producer for Cameron/Pace while attending the Joanne Baron D.W. Brown School of acting in Santa Monica California to further develop his craft. While attending their two year intensive Meisner Program, he continued to write and sell scripts. Simon acts in film and television productions and continues to develop his innate talent as an actor and screenwriter. Simon wrote and starred in “Synapse,” a Sci Fi thriller which is produced by Hollywood Locations and L.A. Center Studios with Kenlon Clark Directing. He is also the writer of “Man Down,” a film in pre production with Stephen Mceveety and Mpower Pictures producing and Dito Monteil directing. To learn more, visit SynapseTheFilm.com
July 10, 2014
Rick Dawson Interviews Renegade Author/Video Game Aficionado: Genese Davis
Rick Dawson (Tech Warriorz) Interview Quote:
“Many of us get cash thrown in front of us and all artistic integrity gets thrown out the window, fortunately for the artistic community, there are a select few individuals who don’t fold under the pressure of publishing companies that want silly changes (for the sake of what they feel will “SELL”) to be made, just so that they can try to play the Twilight Angle.
“Genese Davis (Author of The Holder’s Dominion and Contributor to MMORPG.com) is an Author, Host, Columnist, and International Speaker who is truly passionate about gaming and didn’t act as one of 400 other women who tried to make Twilight Rip-offs. She wrote a very entertaining book entitled The Holder’s Dominion (details are in the interview), and on top of that she is a long time contributor for MMORPG.com, where she has written some very entertaining/top notch articles. Here is my interview with Genese Davis:
“1) Thank you very much for doing this interview, as you are one of the Titans in the literary and video game industry.
First off, the million-dollar question…”- See more at: Tech Warriorz – Interview with Renegade Author/Video Game Aficionado: Genese Davis
July 9, 2014
GENESE DAVIS SPEAKING AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Author, Celebrity Host, International Media Personality | iGR Woman of the Year | Publishers Weekly featured novelist | Award Winner: THE HOLDER’S DOMINION
GENESE DAVIS WILL BE SPEAKING ON VIDEO GAMES, WRITING, E-SPORTS, CREATIVITY AND MORE:
WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH
Thursday, 7/24/14, 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m., Room: 4
Join this high-powered panel divulging how much of an impact video games can have on people’s lives in-game as well as offline. Parents advocating for a learner-centered approach often bring up the question, “Won’t my kids just play video games all day?” Although the answer to that is multi-faceted, we know that no experience is devoid of learning. And, in fact, some may have more opportunities for development than we first believe. Join our featured panelists Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer In You) Stephan Frost (Game Design Producer - Carbine Studios) Kate Edwards (Executive Director - International Game Developers Association) and Justin Burnham (Director of Operations - Devolver Digital) as they discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks to video games and how to navigate both. This high-powered panel will plunge into video game culture and its social development divulging how video games affect our lives and education.
WONDER WOMEN OF THE 21st CENTURY: FEMALE PROTAGONISTS
Friday, 7/25/14, 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., Room: 9
We couldn’t imagine our favorite comic book, TV show, novel, or film without our beloved super heroines. However, the journey for them has not been easy. Whether it’s cultural barriers or societal sexism, super women have had to fight more than just crime in order to survive. Join esteemed creators Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer In You) Adrianne Curry (Reality TV personality; Spokeswoman; Model; Winner - America’s Next Top Model) Michele R. Wells (Disney Publishing Worldwide; DK Publishing; Penguin) and Adam Simon (Man Down; Synapse) as they discuss the challenges and obstacles to creating relevant female protagonists, the influence female heroes possess in pop culture, and how the entertainment industry is evolving at large.
EVOLUTION OF THE ACTION-RPG
Friday, 7/25/14, 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m., Room: 9
David Brevik (CEO Gazillion, visionary behind Diablo and Diablo II) sits down and discusses with his friends in the industry the evolution of the action-RPG genre. From turn-based to real-time action, hear from the movers and shakers on how far the action-RPG genre has come and where it will be going in the future. Don’t miss this chance to ask those burning questions you have in the Q&A session moderated by Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer in You)
E-SPORTS – HOW TO BECOME A PRO COMPETITOR
Saturday, 7/26/14, 4:30p.m. – 5:30p.m., Room: 26AB
We’re seeing a groundbreaking evolution happening in e-Sports as pro players become recognized as professional athletes who are awarded visas and salaries. However, the journey for them has not been easy. Join esteemed panelists Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer in You) Ryan “Fwiz”Wyatt (VP of Programming and eSports Commentator - Major League Gaming) Sam “Samzorz” Hall (Pro Gamer - Mortality eSports; Twitch; Founder - CODpedia) and John “ZeRo4″ Hill (Pro Gamer – World Champion: Quake) as they discuss the opportunities and obstacles players face when seeking viable careers as e-Sports competitors. This high-powered panel will divulge exactly what it takes to become a pro gamer and how the e-Sports evolution is impacting the video game industry at large.
VIDEO GAMES AND OUR FUTURE: WE’RE ALL GAMERS
Saturday, 7/26/14, 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m., Room: 24ABC
Giants of the video game industry join forces for this highly-anticipated panel. Don’t miss Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer In You) Ryan “Morello” Scott (League of Legends) Kate Edwards (Executive Director - International Game Developers Association) and Jennifer Zhang (Twin Galaxies) give their insight on everything ranging from creating futuristic video games to delving into themes that span the most prevalent elements of pop culture. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at video game story details, gameplay features, and the influence video games possess in both video game culture and pop culture at large. These high-power panelists will discuss the past of video game culture as it compares to today and how “gamification” is making it possible for everyone to become a gamer.
Genese Davis is an American author, host, columnist and media personality. She is the author of The Holder’s Dominion, a next-generation thriller heralded as a breakthrough novel by Publishers Weekly. Davis is the founder of The Gamer In You and was recently awarded iGR Woman of the Year. Her writing expertise expands across various literary genres including thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, gamer-lit, new adult, and young adult, along with screenplay, playwriting, video game lore, characterization, and narrative. Davis is an in-demand host, speaker, and moderator, appearing internationally for TV, web-series, conventions, academic fairs, publishing workshops, as well as literary and entertainment expos. In addition, she is a featured columnist at MMORPG.com. Residing in Irvine, CA, Davis advocates for her other passion, animal rescue. To learn more, visit Genese Davis official sites: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Flickr
FANBOY TV Geeks Out With Genese Davis
The long-awaited interview by Fanboy TV featuring Genese Davis is here! Click this link and hear Davis discuss The Holder’s Dominion, gaming culture, and answer the incredible Fanservice Gauntlet Of Doom questionnaire!
July 4, 2014
Genese Davis To Write for McFarland
Author Genese Davis is collaborating with Dr. Urbanski writing a collection on the complex role of rhetorical and social memory in science fiction/fantasy, fandom, and online gaming for McFarland Publisher.
Keep a lookout for more exclusive updates!
Pending her schedule, Genese Davis is available for literary and entertainment contracts
Projects such as but not limited to:
Writing:
Literary Writing
Fantasy
Sci-fi
New Adult
Young Adult
Action/Adventure
Thriller
Gamer-lit
Video Game |Transmedia Writing
Overarching Story Lines & Lore
Narrative Design
Characterization
Species Design & Bestiaries
World-building
Story Design / Arcs
World Building
Weapon Design
Screenplays
Theater Plays
Columns
Host:
TV Shows
Web series
Talk Shows
Podcasts
Moderating | Appearances:
All types of topics:
Writing
Video Games
Creativity
Promotion
E-Sports
Female Protagonists
Storytelling
Much more!
FAQs: http://genesedavis.com/faq/
