Jon-Paul (J.P.) Dyson works for The Strong in Rochester, New York where he is Director of the International Center for the History of Electronic Games and VP for Exhibit Research and Development at the National Museum of Play. ICHEG’s collection of more than 38,000 video games and related artifacts is one of the most comprehensive public collection of electronic games and game-related historical materials in the world. He speaks and writes frequently on the history of video games and play.
Noah Sasso is a game developer and musician in New York City. His current work includes the sports game BaraBariBall, an official selection at this year’s Fantastic Fest Arcade, and as a founding member of the music collective Kracfive.
Ramiro Corbetta is a New York-based independent game developer. He is the creator of the minimalist digital sports game Hokra, an IndieCade 2012 finalist that has been displayed at over a dozen art spaces and festivals across North America and Europe. He also designed Glow Artisan, winner of the 2010 Independent Games Festival award for best mobile game design.
With over 10 years of experience in developing software, Rob is a co-founder of Get Set Games, whose smash hits Mega Jump and Mega Run have topped the charts with a combined total of 32 million downloads over the iOS and Android platforms. He is a co-founder of the Toronto Video Game Jam, one of the largest and longest running game development jams in the world.
Gamercamp is excited to secure the exclusive Toronto premiere of the film adaptation of cult hit adventure game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney by famed Japanese director Takashi Miike (Ichi The Killer, Audition, 13 Assassins).
Set in the near future, the volume of court cases forces a change in the system: all cases must be decided within three days. The courtroom becomes a heightened reality show, complete with celebrity attorneys and a ringside audience.
Miike has adapted stories from popular culture before, such as his film Ichi the Killer, based on a manga of the same name. In adapting Ace Attorney, he doesn’t just pay lip-service to the characters, instead envisioning the world of the games brought to life in film. The film smartly revolves around relatable conflict: young attorney Wright starts the film grappling with the death of his mentor, while juggling the pressure from rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth.
Miike’s adaptation blending the visual style of the game with the director’s own manic sensibilities. The film has been declared by Kotaku as “the best videogame movie ever!” while IGN called it “a pitch-perfect adaptation.” Ace Attorney has shown to sold-out crowds at festivals in New York and Montreal and is sure to be similarly successful in Toronto.
Catch a special post-Gamercamp screening on Sunday November 4th at 6 PM, co-presented by Toronto After Dark, at the Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles St. W.). The film is a separately-ticketed event from Gamercamp, although attendees receive a discount for the Sunday screening.
Tickets are available online and at the door. But beat the line-up by buying online and printing your tickets ahead of time!
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney was developed and published by CAPCOM. The film Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is distributed by the Nippon Television Network Corporation.
Image copyright: 2012 CAPCOM / “Ace Attorney” FILM PARTNERS
Gamercamp is proud to announce Toronto Public Library as an Affiliate Partner. Join us for a day of fun workshops at the North York Central Library focusing on writing in the games industry. Attendees will get an opportunity to learn about writing for games and games journalism. [Free event—sign up here!]
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Toronto Premiere
Hallowe’en Screening: October 31, 2012, 7:00 pm — Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Avenue) Gamercamp Screening: November 4, 2012, 6:00 pm — Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles St. W.)
Gamercamp is proud to present the Toronto premiere of legendary director Takashi Miike’s smash hit Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney! There are two chances to catch one of the best videogame adaptations to hit film: Halloween October 31 and Gamercamp Sunday November 4. [Separately-ticketed event, discount for Gamercamp attendees]
Image copyright: 2012 CAPCOM / “Ace Attorney” FILM PARTNERS
Gamercamp Social
Saturday November 3, 8:30 pm to late.
Come experience music, games, and great company after the first day of Gamercamp talks at the beautiful Watermark Pub, situated on the waterfront in the Queen’s Quay Terminal.
