by Mick Gordon - Social Director Greater Brisbane IGDA, 11/10/04
Isnt it interesting how much entertainment can be derived from running around in a virtual world with a large, probably overpriced weapon, killing and mutilating all of your mates? This is exactly what the Greater Brisbane IGDA Chapter was experimenting with at the latest meeting.
Kyle (Student) in the ChilLAN lobby
September 4th saw the Greater Brisbane IGDA Chapter having its forth meeting as a relaxing venture away from…
Date: Sunday 24th October 2004 between 3pm and 6pm
Inquiry details: Myself: samuelnicholas@airnet.com.au
Location:
Chris Jarmer @ air
Bistro & Bar
David Jones Building
210 North Terrace
Adelaide 5000
T: 08 8305 3271
F: 08 8305 3305
M: 0403 254 998
please email me or post in this thread: http://forum.sumean.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2408
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Keynote Address only (Tetsuya Mizuguchi) Full $15 concession $10
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