Hagerstown Community College will host a presentation on the gaming industry on Wednesday, November 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Learning Resource Center, room 108. Studio Director Mike McDonald, of Day 1 Studio in Hunt Valley, Md., will discuss what it’s like to develop games, including his latest project.
McDonald founded Day 1 Studios along with three others, with experience working for Electronic Arts. As studio director since the beginning, he oversaw the creation of MechAssault® and MechAssault® 2 for the XBOX; F.E.A.R. ® for the PC, XBOX, PS3; and the newly released Fracture® for the XBOX 360 and PS3.
The program will conclude with a period for questions and answers. This presentation is brought to you by the Simulation and Digital Entertainment (SDE) Program and the Information Technology Association at HCC. For more information, contact David Maruszewski at 301-790-2800, ext. 361.