Dragon Age Creative Director, Mike Laidlaw and guests from Dark Horse Comics and Treehouse Brand Stores discuss how partners bring you the coolest tie-ins to BioWare games. Panelists: Alex Frostwolf [Social Media Manager, Twitter ], Jed Seigle [VP of eCommerce, The Crafter's Box], Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], Jake Bartok [Freelance Illustrator, Twitter ], Ben Gelinas [Writer, Twitter ], David Gaider [Co-Founder/Creative Director, Twitter ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, podcast, panel, bioware base, bioware, rated na
Embark on a quest through over a decade of BioWare games with the people who have been there from the beginning. Listen to this panel to hear stories from games like Jade Empire, Baldur’s Gate, and even the present day’s Dragon Age: Inquisition. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Mark Darrah [Youtuber, Twitter ], Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], Luke Kristjanson [Senior Writer, Moby Games ], Steve Gilmour [Senior Technical Lead, Instagram ], Matt...
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, bioware base, rated na, history, bioware
Join special guest Raphael Sbarge, voice of Mass Effect’s Kaidan Alenko and Knights of the Old Republic’s Carth Onasi, and the BioWare team to find out more about voice acting in video games. Moderator: "Evil" Chris Priestly [Senior PR Specialist, Twitter ] Panelists: Raphael Sbarge [Actor, Website ], Preston Watamaniuk [Game Director, Moby Games ], Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], John Dombrow [Senior Writer/Narrative Designer, Moby Games ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, bioware base, voice acting
Mass Effect Senior Creative Director, Preston Watamaniuk, members of the Mass Effect team, and special guest Raphael Sbarge, voice of Kaidan Alenko, provide behind-the-scenes insight into the trilogy. Moderator: Ryan Warden [ Moby Games ] Panelists: Raphael Sbarge [Actor, Website ], Preston Watamaniuk [Game Director, Moby Games ], Parrish Ley [Creative Director, Website ], Dusty Everman [Principal Narrative Designer, Twitter ], John Dombrow [Senior Writer/Narrative Designer, Moby Games ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, bioware base, bioware, mass effect
Take a step behind the curtain as the BioWare team talks about what it’s like working at the Edmonton and Montreal studios. Moderator: "Evil" Chris Priestly [Senior PR Specialist, Twitter ] Panelists: Parrish Ley [Creative Director, Website ], John Dombrow [Senior Writer/Narrative Designer, Moby Games ], Dusty Everman [Principal Narrative Designer, Twitter ], Preston Watamaniuk [Game Director, Moby Games ], Mesa Calhoun (Senior Recruiter, Bioware Montreal), Chris Pangrass [Human...
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, bioware base, podcast, rated na, game development, career
Beautiful worlds and interesting characters set BioWare games apart. Join this interactive discussion about the process by which the pros at BioWare discuss everything from color pallets to level design, and how everything fits together. Moderator: Hillary Heskett [Narrative Producer, Twitter ] Panelists: Steve Gilmour [Senior Technical Lead, Instagram ], Michael Liaw [Senior Game Designer, Twitter ], Joshua Stiksma [Principal Engineer/Design Director, Twitter ], Matt Rhodes [Art Director,...
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, bioware base, art, game design
Dragon Age Executive Producer, Mark Darrah and members of the Dragon Age team as well as special guests dive into the Dragon Age franchise. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Nick Thornborrow [Story Artist, Twitter ], Stacy Hague-Hill [Editor], Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], Mark Darrah [Youtuber, Twitter ], David Gaider [Creative Director, Twitter ], Ben Gelinas [Writer, Twitter ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, bioware base, dragon age, bioware, rated na, podcast
Listen to this episode to hear how BioWare hiring managers, including a couple members of the HR team, recruit talented folks to join the BioWare family. Moderator: "Evil" Chris Priestly [Senior PR Specialist, Twitter ] Panelists: Mesa Caloughan (Senior Recruiter, Bioware Montreal), Chris Pangrass [Human Resources Director, Moby Games ], Ben Gelinas [Writer, Twitter ], Nick Thornborrow [Story Artist, Twitter ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, bioware base, game industry, career
Dragon Age Creative Director, Mike Laidlaw, members of the Dragon Age team as well as special guests give an entertaining look into the vibrant world of Thedas. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], Ben Gelinas [Writer, Twitter ], Nick Thornborrow [Story Artist, Twitter ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, dragon age, bioware, bioware base
BioWare is known for developing rich, complex characters which inspire a connection with the player. This includes representing diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. Join key members of the BioWare team as they talk about inclusiveness in character portrayals. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Ann Lemay [Narrative Director, Moby Games ], Karin Weekes [Editor, Twitter ], Patrick Weekes [Writer, Twitter ], Luke Kristjanson [Senior Writer, Moby...
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Separate viewing perspectives and a choice in how you map out the battlefield is a leading feature in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Join the game leads as they discuss tactical combat in the next Dragon Age game. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], Sebastian Hanlon [Technology/Development Lead, Twitter ], Cameron Lee [Production Vice President, Moby Games ], Joshua Stiksma [Principal Engineer/Design Director, Twitter ], Matt...
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, bioware base, combat, dragon age
Ever wonder what it would be like to work at BioWare? Meet some of BioWare's HR pros and select hiring managers to learn more about finding a position in the games industry. Moderator: David Hulegaard [Community Manager, Moby Games ] Panelists: Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], Mesa Caloughan (Senior Recruiter, Bioware Montreal), Cameron Lee [Production Vice President, Moby Games ], Leanne Korotash [Senior Manager, Moby Games ], Tülay Tetiker McNally [Inclusive Design & Product Development...
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Get to know some of the female team members of BioWare by joining this lively panel discussion. Topics include the goal of gender neutrality (or simply being seen as a ‘developer’) and challenges faced by women in the games industry. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Karin Weekes [Editor, Twitter ], Melanie Fleming [Freelancer, Moby Games ], Ann Lemay [Narrative Director, Moby Games ], Colleen Perman [Artist, Website ], Tülay Tetiker McNally...
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New technology isn't the only innovation in the world of gaming. Join key members of the BioWare team for an interactive discussion on the evolution of video games. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Melanie Fleming [Freelancer, Moby Games ], Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], Chris Bain [CFO, Twitter ], Mark Darrah [Youtuber, Twitter ], Cameron Lee [Production Vice President, Moby Games ], Jacques Lebrun [Technical Director, Twitter ], Sebastian Hanlon...
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With 4 playable races announced, find out more about how Dragon Age: Inquisition will allow you to navigate Thedas as the Inquisitor. This panel was recorded after the Qunari had just been announced and includes more detailed information on player options. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Matt Rhodes [Art Director, Website ], Luke Kristjanson [Senior Writer, Moby Games ], Melanie Fleming [Freelancer, Moby Games ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, bioware base, dragon age, character creation
What is it like to actually work in the world of Thedas? Join members of the Dragon Age team as they pull back the curtain and share behind-the-scenes tales of the game-making process. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Unknown Persons (No introductions)
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, bioware base, dragon age, game design
Telling a great story is one of the many things BioWare strives to achieve when creating games. Join this panel to learn more about the creative process behind your favorite stories and characters. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Kaelin Lavallee [Lead World Designer, Twitter ], Luke Kristjanson [Senior Writer, Moby Games ], Patrick Weekes [Writer, Twitter ], Karin Weekes [Editor, Twitter ], Ann Lemay [Narrative Director, Moby Games ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, podcast, rated na, bioware base, writing, game design, narrative...
The lead developers of Dragon Age: Inquisition give an in-depth look at how your character, the Inquisitor, shapes the world of Thedas. Recorded after the big game reveal, some of the new pulse-pounding announcements are also explored. Moderator: Jessica Merizan [Customer Activation Director, Twitter ] Panelists: Mark Darrah [Youtuber, Twitter ], Mike Laidlaw [CCO, Twitter ], Cameron Lee [Production Vice President, Moby Games ], Matt Goldman [Game Developer, Website ], Matt Rhodes [Art...
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How will crafting affect your adventures in Thedas? And how much control will you really have over your gameplay, companions, and character? Listen to this episode to learn more! Moderator: Hillary Heskett [Narrative Producer, Twitter ] Panelists: Tyler Lee [UI Director, Moby Games ], Matt Goldman [Game Developer, Website ], Jason Hill [Lead Gameplay Designer, Moby Games ], Matt Rhodes [Art Director, Website ]
Topics: pax, convention, conventions, panel, podcast, rated na, bioware base, dragon age, art,...
