DOOM™, Dungeons and Beyond... the Importance of Video Games

Join us for a lively conversation about all things gaming! Meet the dynamic husband and wife duo of John Romero and Brenda Brathwaite Romero as they discuss their paths into and through this industry and get a peek at what they believe the future holds. John is the mastermind behind games like DOOM™ and Quake™, and together with Brenda, the recent Facebook game, Ravenwood Fair and Ghost Recon Commander.  Brenda has been a game designer since age 15, working on games in the Dungeons & Dragons®, Wizardry®, Jagged Alliance®, Def Jam® and Playboy® series, among others. She is the author of several books including Challenges for Game Designers and Breaking into the Game Industry: Advice for a Successful Career from Those Who Have Done It. She is also the mastermind behind the Role Playing Game of the Year, Wizardry 8, as well as a series of award winning non-digital games known as the Mechanic is the Message.