Return of the Independent Game Developer? (O'Reilly)

Eugene, Oregon is a surprising little powerhouse of game development. Originally home to now-defunct Dynamix, it still boasts a handful of experienced developers, managers, and artists. These days, it's home to Garage Games, the folks behind the popular Tribes 2.

Eugene is also the home of the (potentially) annual Independent Game Developers Conference. Conceived in the middle of September, this early November event drew around a hundred artists, developers, fans, and press to three days of talks, demos, and conversations.