The UBM TechWeb Game Network, the organizers of the Game Developers Conference Online, has announced that PopCap Games co-founder John Vechy will be the keynote speaker for the 2011 event. His keynote, entitled “Playing Well With Others – How PopCap Creates Compelling Social Game Experiences,” will explain how PopCap is adapting its best-selling titles for social networks. The talk will show in detail how social platforms have changed PopCap’s design philosophy.
“In just a few short years, the social gaming space has evolved to be one of the key areas of online game development. PopCap, which< continues to develop and deliver chart-topping casual games, has successfully brought this formula to social games.” said Izora de Lillard, event director of GDC Online. “John Vechey, as co-founder, has a unique perspective and will share his insight and design philosophy to inspire developers to keep pushing the boundaries of online game development.”
GDC Online 2011 will be taking place in Austin, Texas from October 10 – 13, 2011. More information about the conference, including early registration discounts, can be found here.
