So what have I been working on in my new job as Conference Manager? I'll tell you - the Game Career Seminar, happening next weekend October 28th and 29th at the VGXPO.

If you were like me two months ago, you'll say, what is the VGXPO? It's a new consumer videogame event - this is the second one - in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. You know, where George Washington's men froze their feet off in the winter of 1777.

The event is aimed at high school and pre-major college students, and it's full of practical information and advice - not just about choosing a school and trying the get a job, but also about how to think long-term about a career in the game biz. It's rewarding as hell, but it ain't easy.

If you're a young whippersnapper (or know someone who is) and you want to know more about the game industry and where you might find a place for your talents, I encourage you to check it out.

But, bring an extra pair of boots. Just in case.