Press Release
Martin Hollis, director and producer of the multi-award-winning GoldenEye007 for Nintendo 64, is to present publicly for the first time ever at the forthcoming European Developers’ Forum (EDF).
The event, which is being organised by The Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA) runs from September 1st – 3rd and is part of a family of shows at Dockland’s ExCeL venue which include European Games Network, a trade-only exhibition, and Game Stars Live, a massive multiformat consumer exhibition which runs through until September 5th.
His session: ‘The Making of GoldenEye007’ will offer – for the first time ever from his perspective – an amazing insight into the development of the ground-breaking title, which, seven years on, is still widely regarded as one of the best first-person games ever created, and certainly the best-ever licensed title of all time.
Although much of the session will be about the game’s creation, Martin will apply lessons learnt during its development to current and future projects. He will touch on his experiences since quitting Rare and setting up Cambridge-based developer Zoonami, and focus on ways in which game creators can excel in design and gameplay.
“My aim is to help others through my own experience,” says Martin Hollis, founder, Zoonami. “And as this is the first time I have ever discussed the development of GoldenEye007 in such a public forum, I hope to offer delegates inspiration and advice which will result in better games from us all.”
“This is a real coup for the European Developers’ Forum,” adds Fred Hasson, chairman, TIGA. “Martin is one of this country’s most respected yet elusive developers and his presence at EDF illustrates that it is the only conference of its type to receive such support from the length and breadth of the industry. I’m sure, like so many of the sessions we have organised, it will be something not to be missed.”
EDF is open to all developers. A full list of speakers and details on the entire programme can be found at http://www.europeandevelopersforum.co.uk