Game QA and Localization Forum to Feature Speakers from Blizzard, Gearbox Software

Wow, it's not long before December. Time definitely flies! But what comes in December aren't just holidays, but events such as the PlayStation Experience and the world's only two-day QA & localization-dedicated meeting based on the games industry. Today, Gaming IQ has announced the initial speakers and program for the 3rd annual North American Game QA & Localization forum, held December 8-10.

This year, the exponential growth of gamers in the industry will be addressed, and as a result of the explosion, QA and localization is becoming incredibly important. After all, gamers are expecting faster, bigger, more complex and realistic games. In other words, the theme for this year's event: QA and localization as equal and essential pillars of game development.

The forum will welcome QA and localization guru, as well as Blizzard's Vice President of Global Platform Services, Michael Gilmartin as the event Chairman.

Here are some other familiar faces that will be attending:

• Michael Weber, Director of Central Development, Gearbox Software
• William Barnes, Senior Manager, Global Localization, Blizzard
• Darren Merritt, QA Director, Riot Games
• Jenny McKearney, Localization Producer, BioWare
• Kevin Earley, QA Director, Eidos Montreal
• Yoko Nishikawa, Director, Localization Department, NIS America, Inc.
• Prodipto Roy, QA Manager, Wargaming

The Game QA & Localization Forum will take place in San Diego December 8-10. If you'd like to know more about the event, including the program, event details, and registration information about the forum, you can head to the official site here.