GamesBeat at The Game Awards agenda: Pixels to pop culture

30.11.2023 - 14:46 / venturebeat.com

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I’m excited to unveil the near-final agenda for GamesBeat at The Game Awards on December 7 at LA Live’s Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles.

We’ll be holding a half a day of panels on gaming’s intersection with culture, such as gaming and Hollywood. Our theme is “Pixels to Pop Culture” with all that suggests. You can sign up here and use this code GBGA23DEAN100 for $100 off the ticket price.

We’ve scrambled to come up with awesome speakers including Owen Mahoney, CEO of Nexon, who recently announced he was stepping down from the role in 2024 after more than a decade of success. You’ll also see Mike Delaet, global head of digital gaming at Mattel, among numerous others below.

I’m proud we’ve been able to come up with stellar speakers in the short planning window after our last event and I’m very excited about what they’re going to talk about in our half-day event. I’ll note that we are not affiliated with The Game Awards. But we believe deeply in its mission of celebrating game communities and we’re happy to start building an industry-focused event within The Game Awards week.

GamesBeat at the Game Awards

We invite you to join us in LA for GamesBeat at the Game Awards event this December 7. Reserve your spot now as space is limited!

Taking advantage of Los Angeles, we’re bringing together the gaming and entertainment industries under the theme to explore how to create unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide. Throughout the program, we’ll delve into the evolution of video games as a storytelling medium and its impact on the entertainment industry, from the early days game-movie adaptations to generative AI’s impact today.

Our esteemed lineup of speakers includes renowned game designers, Hollywood filmmakers, and industry leaders who will share their insights on how the two industries have influenced each other and collaborated. Beyond that, we’ll also look at gaming’s impact on culture writ large and the intersection of gaming and other cultures — and what happens when gaming dwarfs all that surrounds it.

Through their discussions, attendees will learn how the industry’s best practices in storytelling have helped shape the way video game narratives are developed and delivered to players. They’ll also discover how video game technology has revolutionized the way movies are made and experienced by au hi diences, as well as provided new source material for Hollywood blockbusters.

This special event offers a unique opportunity for creativity to flourish, where the possibilities are endless. Join us at the intersection of Hollywood and video games,