FAQ Interactive, Otronicon Returns to Orlando Science Center -- Event Explores the Art and Science of Video Games and Digital Media<br><br><a href="http://www.faqinteractive.com/">http://www.faqinteractive.com/</a>
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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) January 18, 2008 -- Open to the public -- January 18 - 21, 2008<p>
For school field trips only -- January 22-25, 2008</p><p>
Video Games Live Concert at Hard Rock Live -- January 24, 2008</p><p>
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The Orlando Science Center (OSC) and presenting sponsor Full Sail Real
World Education are working with multiple partners to host the third
annual Otronicon event January 18-25, 2008. Not solely an educational
symposium nor a series of video game tournaments, Otronicon is an
assemblage of all three and much more. </p><p>
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More than 35,000 people have attended the event over the past two years
to experience how interactive entertainment, digital media and
simulation are changing the way we live, learn, work and play. The
first four days of Otronicon, January 18-21, will be open to the
public. The final four days will be available for school field trips
with a digital media focus, including an appearance by Dr. James
"Butch" Rosser and his "Top Gun 4 Kids" presentation. Additional event
sponsors include Blue Orb, DeVry University, Digital Media Alliance
Florida and Eidson Insurance. </p><p>
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>From 10 a.m. to midnight on January 18-21, guests of all ages, from
hardcore gamers to the merely curious, will get to experience
presentations of their favorite games in extreme settings. For example,
rock out to Guitar Hero or Rock Band on an actual concert stage,
participate in a Dance Dance Revolution dance-offs against an Orlando
Magic Dancer or play Halo 3 on the giant screen of the Dr. Phillips
CineDome. </p><p>
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After checking out the hottest games on the coolest formats, guests can
explore firsthand how video game technology is being used to train the
military and others with cutting edge real-world simulators. They can
also go behind the scenes with innovative game design workshops
designed by Full Sail and learn about career opportunities in your own
backyard. </p><p>
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Another opportunity to take the experience to the next level is on
January 24 at Hard Rock Live. See the music of your favorite video
games brought to life during Video Games Live presented in association
with Otronicon. New this year, Video Games Live is an international
phenomenon that presents video game music as interpreted by a full
orchestra, video effects and a spectacular light show. Winners of
Otronicon's Guitar Hero competition will "perform" as the opening act.
Get tickets from and the Hard Rock Café box office. </p><p>
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Otronicon v. 3 provides a tremendous range of experiences, including:</p><p>
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? Play on multiple gaming stations, including Playstation 3 and Xbox
360. Play some of today's most in-demand games, plus networked
multiplayer formats and more.</p><p>
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? See how video games can be both virtual and physical in the Wii
Sports Arena. Get your hands on one of the most in-demand game
technologies around.</p><p>
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? Check out PC gaming with World of Warcraft using Switchblade,
software that brings a fully configured game controller experience to
PC gaming, from Blue Orb -- a local designer!</p><p>
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? Discover how games are made and learn to make your own. Full Sail
Real World Education offers workshops that will unlock the art and
science behind game design.</p><p>
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? Get your hands on cutting edge simulators used for military,
commercial and industrial training. Learn how videogame technology is
being used to train soldiers, pilots, drivers, medical professionals
and more. </p><p>
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? Compete in daily tournaments including Halo 3 on the giant 8-story
Dr. Phillips CineDome screen. Players will be matched against each
other during rounds of some of the hottest games, including Halo 3,
Guitar Hero, Rock Band and Super Smash Melee. Check for competition schedules.</p><p>
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? Kick it old school with classic arcade games like Pac-Man and
Donkey Kong. Stroll down memory lane with a display of nostalgic video
games.</p><p>
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? Experience ARTronica -- a digital art exhibition and competition featuring talent from around the country.</p><p>
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? Go on an adventure through the mechanical world with Robots: The
Interactive Exhibition. During Otronicon, visitors can also see how
robots can better our lives today and tomorrow. </p><p>
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? Meet Dr. Butch Rosser, the videogame surgeon, and learn about
"Games 4 Good." Explore the educational power of off-the-shelf
videogames during a show that's been described as a spelling bee meets
the X-Games at a Jay-Z concert. For school groups on January 25 only.</p><p>
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Visit
for complete schedules and event info. Daily admission to Otronicon
will be $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids (under 12). OSC members
receive free admission. Ticket holders for Titanic - The Experience
also get admission to Otronicon on event dates. For more information on
Full Sail, please visit . For more information on Video Games Live or show tickets, please visit .</p><br>