TIGSource: GDC: Game Developers Rant

GDC: Game Developers Rant

Derek Yu — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:23:00 +0000

The Game Developers Rant has become somewhat notorious over the years, what with Greg Costikyan’s infamous 2005 rant that started him on the rocky road toward Manifesto Games, and Chris Hecker’s inflammatory “the Wii is a piece of shit” comment in 2007. When people go see the rant, they expect blood to be spilled.

But man, leave it to Jon Mak to buck tradition. This year, attendees got a surprise, when Jon, instead of ranting, cranked up some electronica and ran down the aisles, throwing balloons into the air. The balloons, which were covered with cryptic messages, were batted about by the audience. Eventually, Kim Swift (Narbacular Drop / Portal) was ushered to the podium by Mak and was asked to scream as loud as she could (!). Which she did.

Be sure to check out citizenmike’s blog post for a more detailed rundown of Jon’s presentation, and head here (GameCareerGuide.com) for a recap of the Rant as a whole. And Sean “th1s” Chan has provided some video of the balloon orgy in question:

(Source: Tim!, via IndieGames Blog)

"GDC: Game Developers Rant" by Mekanik

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:20:01 +0000

I scream as loud as I can.. every day..

"GDC: Game Developers Rant" by Lila Chestnut

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:31:04 +0000

Can’t wait for next year’s session: “Jon Mak Shits on Your Face”

"GDC: Game Developers Rant" by Zmann

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:21:06 +0000

Jonathan Mak, I love you.

"GDC: Game Developers Rant" by PoV

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:50:16 +0000

Wow!

"GDC: Game Developers Rant" by jonathan mak

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:39:02 +0000

btw, thanks to pekko, shawn, sean, sam roberts for helping out. it was a collaborative effort!

and yes, the awesome was spilled. and i haven’t showered yet.

"GDC: Game Developers Rant" by Melly

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:11:18 +0000

It was the fact that TIGS was there. The awesomeness spilled everywhere, probably all over Mak as well.

"GDC: Game Developers Rant" by Trotim

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:32:41 +0000

“Why is my camera not flashing?” XD

"GDC: Game Developers Rant" by GirlFlash

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:18:09 +0000

this makes me happy to be alive ^_^