IB 2009 Aftermath
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 19:08 — Kaos
The convention's over and we've wrapped everything up for this year. No other conventions or events until 2010...
IB 2009 was a blast! We had 1500 people across all three days and over 200 games to play. We gave out over $2000 in tournament winnings and prizes, and even set some world records. We're very excited about the turnout, and we're already working on making 2010 twice as big and twice as awesome. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We'll have an announcement in the coming weeks regarding the date and location for Infinite Bits 2010. In the meantime, check out some pictures from the event:
Here's what other people have said about Infinite Bits:
Coin-Op TV
Derek Smart
Egoraptor
Gamertag Radio (1) - (2) - (3) - (4) - (5)
Gaming Bits
Gouki.com (1) - (2)
Kotaku
Miami Herald
Nimble Ogre
SFX-360
Super Pretendo
That Guy With the Glasses
WPLG - Local 10
Found more? Let us know!
Infinite Bits is Here!
Fri, 10/23/2009 - 09:13 — Mari
It's here! It's finally here! Today is the first day of Infinite Bits.
If you didn't purchase your tickets online you can still buy them at the door.
Single Day - $20
Two Day - $30
Weekend Pass (Fri, Sat, Sunday) - $35
See you at the show!
The clock is ticking...
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 22:42 — Mari
For all of you procrastinators out there, time's almost up! We've got ONLY FOUR tables left in our Community Space! Tables are at a first come, first serve basis, so hurry and reserve your table right now!
Our exhibitor space is almost full as well. We only have two spaces left! Hurry and get your table space today before it's too late!
Just keep in mind: The Early Bird catches the worm!
One Week Left!
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 15:55 — Kaos
It's almost here!
Time for some guest updates:
Unfortunately, Todd Rogers has canceled his appearance due to family medical issues. We wish him and his family the best.
On the positive side, we have some industry guests to announce:
Miguel Oubina
Miguel is responsible for all aspects of educating IGDA South FL members and students character creation for the IGDA Unreal Engine 3
Worldwide Level Design Contest using 3D Studio max in a classroom setting. Miguel graduated with a BA from Florida Atlantic Univeristy’s
Computer Arts Program. While working towards his degree he also worked for Navteq’s Mapper division. While at Mapper he was responsible
for creating 3D buildings & textures for use with Navteq’s realtime 3D GPS systems. From college he went on to found Nuclei, Inc. which has
worked with several clients, including HGTV. He also teaches game design at Miami Dade College.
Derek Smart
Derek first appeared in the gaming industry in 1992 when Computer Games & Strategy Plus (now Computer Games Mag) previewed his first
game, Battlecruiser 3000AD (a.k.a BC3K), which he started developing in the late 1980’s in Europe. BC3K went on to become the de-facto
standard for niche space games. Over the years, he has been a prominent industry player & regarded as one of the quintessential indie
developers. Derek & his games have been featured in many print & online publications, including Computer Gaming World which wrote an
in-depth profile in issue #201 (April 2001). His solely owned company, 3000AD, Inc, has developed 12 PC games based on his industry
recognized Battlecruiser & Universal Combat brands. He is currently on the board of his local South FL chapter of the International Game
Developers Association.
Daniel Ruke
Daniel is a creative illustrator, designer, artist & businessman who transforms visions into reality offering clients the best results and highest
quality service. After graduating from Ringling School of Art & Design, he worked as an Art Director for several of the largest advertising
agencies in Tampa & for a major Florida printer. Daniel opened Blink, a non-traditional agency in 1998, offering employees the freedom to
create revolutionary work while making his clients successful. Daniel’s drive & passion keep Blink on the forefront of art & communication. If
you ask him, he will tell you, “Work is not my life. I live my work.” The word “ordinary” is not in Daniel’s vocabulary. Everything he touches &
everything that comes out of Blink is extraordinary.
Neill Glancy
Neill has shipped over twenty games spanning five console generations, from the Sinclair Spectrum to the Playstation 3. In his twenty-three
years creating games, Neill has played the part of artist, animator, sound designer, game designer, project director and creative director. Most
recently he was the lead designer on John Woo Presents Stranglehold at Midway Games. Neill has been a speaker at GDC and the Milan
International Film festival. Neill is currently a Game Director at Disney’s Junction Point Studios in Austin, Texas.
Schedule Is Go!
Fri, 09/25/2009 - 11:55 — Kaos
Our convention schedule is now available here. There's still a couple of things to add (isn't there always), but hopefully this will answer most people's schedule questions.
Also, just a quick reminder about the convention's hours of operation:
Friday
Exhibit Hall - 12pm - 10pm
Vendor Area - 12pm - 8pm
Saturday
Exhibit Hall - 10am - 10pm
Vendor Area - 10am - 8pm
Sunday
Exhibit Hall - 10am - 5pm
Vendor Area - 10am - 5pm
Hotel Promotion
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 14:05 — Kaos
Coming from out of town and haven't finalized your travel arrangements? Looking to attend Infinite Bits but need that little extra push? Well, you're in luck. For one week only you can get free tickets!
Purchase a hotel room between September 24th and October 1st and you'll get a free weekend pass for every night you purchase. The process is simple:
1. Book a room using this link.
2. E-mail your confirmation to staff@infinitebitsconvention.com
3. Get free tickets!
Remember, this promotion is only valid for one week, so don't wait!
Twin Galaxies Update
Thu, 09/17/2009 - 16:43 — Kaos
Today we've got a double-dose of Twin Galaxies updates!
First, we're happy to announce that Walter Day, founder of Twin Galaxies, will be joining us at Infinite Bits 2009. Walter single-handedly kick-started the world of competitive gaming in 1982 when he created the Twin Galaxies International Scoreboard after discovering that not even the game developers were keeping track of high scores. Since then, Twin Galaxies has been recognized as the only official scorekeepers in the world of video gaming by Guinness World Records, G4tv, MSNBC, Gameroom Magazine, and dozens more mainstream organizations.
We'd also like to announce our full lineup of world record games and challenges!
Resident Evil 5 - Xbox 360 - Rack up the highest score and defeat as many of the Infected as possible before the timer expires in Mercenary Mode.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare - Xbox 360 - Score the highest and don't get killed during an arcade mode run of "The Mile High Club."
Mirror's Edge - Xbox 360 - Get the fastest time in any time trial.
Rock Band 2 / Rock Band Beatles - Xbox 360 - Get the highest single-player score in any song with any instruement.
Halo 3 - Xbox 360 - Get the highest score in meta-scoring mode on Sierra 117 with legendary difficulty.
Mario Kart Wii - Wii - Get the fastest lap on Rainbow Road.
Smash Bros. Brawl - Wii - Hit the sandbag the furthest in the home run contest. Separate records are kept for each character, so you can choose your favorite character or choose the character whose record you think is easiest to topple.
Smash Bros. Brawl - Wii - Defeat as many opponents as you can with one life in Endless Brawl.
Wii Sports Resort - Wii - Get the highest score in archery on expert difficultly.
Wii Sports Resort - Wii - Get the highest score in the Table Tennis Return Challenge.
All attendees will get the chance to participate in any of these contests, but remember, you've got to be the best if you want get that world record. Go to the Twin Galaxies Official Website to check the current records, and then get practicing!
Musical Chairs
Sat, 09/12/2009 - 16:33 — Kaos
Some announcements on musical guest changes and additions:
First, I'm sorry to announce that I Fight Dragons have canceled their appearance. They'll be on a West Coast tour with MC Chris. We wish them the best of luck.
However, I have three new musical guests to add in their place!
goatslacker, born Joshua Perez, is a chipmusic composer residing in Miami Florida. Although style and genre always varies, goatslackers sound can be classified as nostalgic, or 8-bit. Musically, his influences are scattered like pieces from different puzzles. These pieces are then forged together to form a new puzzle with a different feel. goatslacker beams into battle armed with dual 1989 Nintendo Game Boys and his custom keyboard. The mission is clear: galactic domination.
Random Encounter is a video game cover band from Tampa, Florida. Over the years they've changed many members and even musical styles, but one thing remains consistent - their love for RPGs and video game music. Rock with them as they perform classics from series like Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda.
Starscream is Damon Hardjowirogo and George Stroud of New York City, two of the tri-state area's finest astronauts. Sometimes they make music with Nintendo Game Boy's, Commodore 64's and drums. When not making music both members are active screen-printers and can be found around the city either on bike or skateboard.
Costume Contest Rules
Tue, 09/01/2009 - 14:48 — Kaos
Complete rules for the Infinite Bits 2009 Costume Contest are now available here. Read them carefully if you intend on entering. Please remember the most important thing is that this is a Video Game costume contest. All entries must have originated as a video game. This means:
Super Mario = Good
Naruto = Bad
Link = Good
Harry Potter = Bad
Master Chief = Good
Darth Vader = Bad
Kratos = Good
Spiderman = Bad
See a pattern here?
There are some exceptions to this, for example, if a character has a distinct art style/costume that only appears in a video game (i.e. Mickey, Goofy, and Donald in Kingdom Hearts). If you have any questions about the eligibility of your costume, please contact us at staff@infinitebitsconvention.com
Nobody wants you to end up as that guy (or gal).
