Mobile Gaming with FOSS
327 | Thu 31 Jul 4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
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Dr. Edward Ly is a Portland, Oregon native who now works as a software engineer at Nextcloud as part of a team that develops ethical AI solutions and supports the greater Nextcloud and free software community. Previously, he obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Aizu, where he conducted research on machine learning in digital audio signal processing applications and published his work as free software. He has also successfully given public talks at various academic research conferences (AES, EvoStar) and open source events (FOSSY, Nextcloud Community Conference), all while being openly autistic.
In his spare time, Edward enjoys playing video games, as well as occasionally producing electronic dance music and making DJ mixes (all with free software!).
Dr. Edward Ly is a Portland, Oregon native who now works as a software engineer at Nextcloud as part of a team that develops ethical AI solutions and supports the greater Nextcloud and free software community. Previously, he obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Aizu, where he conducted research on machine learning in digital audio signal processing applications and published his work as free software. He has also successfully given public talks at various academic research conferences (AES, EvoStar) and open source events (FOSSY, Nextcloud Community Conference), all while being openly autistic.
In his spare time, Edward enjoys playing video games, as well as occasionally producing electronic dance music and making DJ mixes (all with free software!).
Abstract
Mobile gaming is an industry that is rapidly growing to the point where it is now more popular (and profitable) than PC and console gaming combined. Yet, much of the well-known efforts to support gaming on Linux (e.g. emulators, compatibility layers, gaming-focused distributions) remains within the PC and console gaming spaces. This talk will briefly explain the state of mobile gaming today, as well as why and how FOSS game development should expand into the mobile sector. Whether you are a gamer or a developer (no matter your skill level), come join us to learn about the best mobile games you haven't heard yet or even how to get started developing one yourself!
Mobile gaming is an industry that is rapidly growing to the point where it is now more popular (and profitable) than PC and console gaming combined. Yet, much of the well-known efforts to support gaming on Linux (e.g. emulators, compatibility layers, gaming-focused distributions) remains within the PC and console gaming spaces. This talk will briefly explain the state of mobile gaming today, as well as why and how FOSS game development should expand into the mobile sector. Whether you are a gamer or a developer (no matter your skill level), come join us to learn about the best mobile games you haven't heard yet or even how to get started developing one yourself!