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SUMMARY:Let's Play: Video Game Development in Canada and Japan
DESCRIPTION:New: PPT slides available for download (PDF) Daniel Epstein Canadian game design \nLast year\, the global games market was estimated to have generated $81.4 billion. In 2017\, that number is expected to reach $102.9 billion*. How did the video game industry become so strong? And what is in store for the future? Atsuo Nakayama and Daniel Epstein\, both game industry practitioners\, will take us into the world of video games as we examine the development of the industry in both Japan and Canada \nDaniel Epstein\, designer and educator at Sheridan College\, will discuss Canada’s place in the international game development scene. With prestigious studios such as Ubisoft Montreal and Bioware leading mainstream development\, as well as small indie teams creating instant classics like Guacamelee! and Super Time Force\, how do we talk about a national identity for game design? In 1972\, Margaret Atwood proposed that ‘survival’ is the central symbol for Canada in literature. During this talk\, Mr. Epstein will look at that theme in Canadian games of the past three decades. \nAtsuo Nakayama\, Studio Head\, Executive Vice President of Bandai Namco Studios in Vancouver\, examines the growth of the Japanese game market to date as well as expected future trends. With particular emphasis on the mobile gaming market\, Mr. Nakamaya will look at opportunities and challenges facing the industry in the coming years. \n*Newzoo\, http://www.newzoo.com/insights/global-games-market-will-reach-102-9-billion-2017-2/ \nAbout the Speakers \n​​Dan Epstein is a documentarian\, designer\, and educator who teaches game history in Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Game Design program. He holds a BA from the University of Toronto and an MFA from Ryerson University. He tweets at @danieljepstein. \n  \n  \nAtsuo Nakayama\, Studio Head\, Executive Vice President of Bandai Namco Studios (Vancouver) handles mobile business in the North American market\, backed by his strong track record as a marketer at DeNA and a tech/media industry consultant at Deloitte. He is also the author of three published books including the recently released\, The Third Wave of Japanese Games. He holds an MBA from McGill University. He tweets at @atsuonakayama. \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Why States Solicit Citizen Input:  The Introduction of Jury Systems in Japan and East Asia
DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade\, jury systems have been introduced in Japan and also South Korea and Taiwan.  Traditionally\, these states’ criminal trials have been dominated by professional judges. So what are the factors that lead to states allowing greater public input into their criminal proceedings? \nFor the state\, greater public input may enhance the legitimacy of the justice system. And numerous studies of US juries have found that serving as a juror enhances the civic-mindedness of citizens. However\, greater public input into criminal proceedings also brings with it considerable risk.  Jury members may have different criteria than professional judges for determining guilt or deciding what sentences might be appropriate.  Why\, despite the perceived risks\, have states decided to introduce a lay judge system? \nThis talk will examine\, primarily\, the Japanese\, but also other Asian contexts\, to explain both the timing and structure of these new jury systems. \n\nAbout the Speaker \nRieko Kage is Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Advanced Social and International Studies at the University of Tokyo. Her research is in the field of comparative politics\, with a special focus on participation and civil society. She is the author of the book Civic Engagement in Postwar Japan: The Revival of a Defeated Society\, which received Honorable Mention as the Outstanding Book in Nonprofit and Voluntary Action Research from the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action\, as well as the Jury’s Prize from the Japan Nonprofit Organizations Research Association. She is currently co-editor of the Japanese political science journal Leviathan. Kage previously taught at Kobe University and at the University of Michigan\, where she was the Toyota Visiting Professor during 2010-2011. She received her B.A. and M.A. in law from Kyoto University and her Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University. \nPresented in co-operation with Japan Futures Initiative \n  \n 
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