ACMI & Obsidian Entertainment present
In Conversation with Ryan Warden
Charting the Journey Behind Videogame Production
When
Fri 11 Oct 2024
11.30am – 12.30pm
Explore videogame development and production with industry expert Ryan Warden, a game developer of over 20 years currently working as Production Director for Avowed at Obsidian Entertainment.
Perfect for game design students, early career professionals or mega-fans, this exclusive talk will shed a light behind the scenes on the videogames industry. Join Ryan Warden, Production Director of Avowed at Obsidian Entertainment, for this intimate fireside chat as he discusses his journey to becoming a game developer, exploring the highlights of his developer career and offering valuable tips and tricks. Ryan will dive deep on his study and training path, his mentors and valuable learnings.
Ryan will detail his experiences working on huge game franchises including Mass Effect, Dragon Age, League of Legends, and more recently, his work on Avowed – Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming fantasy action RPG releasing on February 18, 2025.
This is a unique opportunity tailored for aspiring game design students and fans alike to gain invaluable insights into what it’s really like to be a game developer, as Ryan delves into the development process including insights for one of the most anticipated titles in the RPG genre.
About Ryan Warden
Ryan Warden is a seasoned game developer, who brings over 20 years of experience in AAA game development. With a rich history working on titles across multiple digital and console platforms, Ryan joined Obsidian Entertainment in 2022 to work on Avowed as Production Director. He previously has worked as a producer on franchises including League of Legends, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect.
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