WonderCon Anaheim 2019

As the business of video games now surpasses the annual revenues of both film and music combined, public interest in pursuing a career in the game industry has staggeringly increased in recent years. This has spawned a wide variety of educational and vocational options for individuals to pursue game development, but how exactly does one get the knowledge they need and then find a job in this very competitive industry? Learn from veteran game industry professionals about what it takes to launch a game development career and how there are many paths into the industry.

Meghan Caves (producer Saving Throw) discusses what makes superhero role-playing games so fun with Amy Dallen (Geek & Sundry), Mairghread Scott (Marvel Rising, Batgirl), Scott Woodard (The Sixth Gun RPG, Flash Gordon RPG), Jordan Caves-Callarman (Wildcards) and Markeia McCarty (DC Daily, Tempting Fate). They'll talk different systems, building characters you love, and how to adapt characters from comics and movies!

UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 12:00PM

They're back! Are you the biggest Nintendo fan? Are you the Hero of Time that everyone has been waiting for? Prove it by competing with other Nintendo fans and showcasing your knowledge of all things Nintendo! Quizmasters Kiet Pham and Ryan Van Lu will determine if you have what it takes to be a Nintendo Master! It will be a smashing good time!

Have you ever considered testing yourself against the best gamers the world has to offer? How do you get there? What is it like when you do get there? Get the ins and outs of training with a team, working with a sponsor, and finding your game. Panel will include Patrick Dees (co-founder and chief gaming officer of Project FANChise), Amy Allison (head of community, Skydance Interactive), as well as esports pros, sponsors, and team management. A robust Q&A will be part of the panel, allowing attendees to maximize their time with a terrific group of pros.