A couple of snippets ahead of this weekend's GameCity festival in Nottingham (got your ticket for the Grumpy Old Games Industry evening yet? I'll be hosting so come and say hello!).
First up, the organisers have produced a commemorative, limited edition CD entitled 'Sounds of the City', which will be distributed free at the SCEE audio sessions. Featuring tracks by Sega composer Richard Jacques as well as Nimrod, Confetti and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's audio department it's an interesting little giveaway for fans of game music. If you're not heading to Nottingham, the first 50 people who send their name and address to sounds@gamecity.org will also receive a copy.
Also, Freestyle Games, developer of BAFTA-nominated music action title, B-Boy, has arranged a series of events based around its product. Here's the press release info:
Art of the Videogame - in support of the premiere of the 'Into The Pixel' exhibition, Angel Row Gallery and CCAN are holding a discussion with some of the leading artists - including B-Boy concept artist Brian Dugan (aka Chippy), whose work 'Darkness' was selected from submissions across the globe. Angel Row Gallery, Thursday 26th at 1pm
Be B-Boy - FreeStyleGames demonstrates how they captured a dazzlingly complex set of moves and converted them to a unique gaming experience that encapsulates the excitement, music, skill and art of being a b-boy. Thursday 3pm, The Cornerhouse.
I Wanna Be a B-Boy - two workshops held in conjunction with national dance agency - Dance 4. A unique opportunity to try your hand at the latest moves, freezes and be taught by the UK's leading b-boys and championship winners at FreeStyleGames! Followed by a full-on b-boy battle. Friday 27th from 5pm at the Nottingham Arena.
You can get more info about these and other events at the GameCity website.
