Ross A. Hersemann 🔜 MDEV

I'm attending @thegdex.bsky.social this week! I'm presenting 3 separate talks on video games, law, & building Midwest communities. PLUS I'll be exhibiting for JUNCTION JAM! GDEX is virtual this year too, so PM me for a discount code or if you'd like to connect with me to talk shop!

I'm at @thegdex.bsky.social in Ohio this week and am having an absolute blast! lnkd.in/p/gwWfVbJN

Things are getting started at the Chicago Indie Game Showcase! I'm representing both IGDA Chicago and Junction Jam today. Come see all the amazing games made at Junction Jam and celebrate the Chicago & Midwest Indie Game Scenes! Thanks Indie City Games for making this event happen!!!

The Chicago Indie Game Showcase (C.I.G.S.) is THIS WEEKEND!!! Come check out games some amazing Midwest made games, & even some from Junction Jam! This is sure to be an EPIC event representing the best talent and tenacity in Chicagoland so buy your tickets now at indiecitygames.org See you there!

One of the best game conferences in the Midwest is @thegdex.bsky.social! I've been attending and presenting there for over a decade. Today I'm joining their Community Fundraiser livestream. Tune in to www.twitch.tv/thegdex at 4pm CST to hear me discuss games, law, community, and Junction Jam!

Over 100 attendees joined us at @depauluniversity.bsky.social for our train themed game jam this weekend! Our goal was to bring together Midwestern game developers to create, collaborate, and connect with each other. We succeeded! See you next year! #JunctionJam2026

Junction Jam is TOMORROW!!! If you're a game dev in Chicagoland come out this weekend to DePaul for our rooftop jam! Learn more at www.junctionjam.org This event is free for @depauluniversity.bsky.social students & recent grads! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev

Junction Jam is in 2 weeks! If you're a game dev in Chicagoland come out Aug 15-16 to @cdmdepaul for our rooftop jam! Learn more at www.junctionjam.org This event is free for @depaulU students & recent grads! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev

I took a trip out to the Illinois Railway Museum yesterday and had the experience of a lifetime. I drove this steam locomotive for an afternoon! I've wanted to do this since I was five years old. Thanks to the entire IRM Steam Team and my wife Robyn for making this happen. I'll be back soon!

Choo choo everyone!!! Junction Jam is happening Aug 15-16!!!

I'm excited to announce that this August I'll be speaking at my first ever Serious Play Conference on behalf of the Video Game Bar Association alongside these amazing professionals! Can't wait! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

You Don't Know What You Don't Know! I've got one more video game related talk happening at the Chicago Bar Association this season. See you there Friday! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

Video Game Law at the CBA today at 2pm! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

It's time for a @officialgdc.bsky.social roundup! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

Cool things happening this month at the CBA! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

That's a wrap! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

It's always a great day to celebrate what brings us together! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

It's a beautiful day at #GDC2026 ! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

Today's the big day at #GDC2026 ! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

It begins!!! #GDC2026 www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

On my way to #GDC2026 Festival of Gaming in San Francisco! I was thrilled to discover the new Gameway Lounge at Chicago Midway International Airport. I had to drop in and set some high scores before I depart. See you all soon!

Want to meet up at #GDC2026 ? Get on my calendar here! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

It took me ten years, but I'm FINALLY giving a talk at #GDC2026!!! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

Starting in 1 hr! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

Today's the day! Come by the Chicago Bar Association and check out this panel on Modern Law Career Tracks organized by the Young Lawyers Section. I'll be weighing in about being a solo practioner and attorney in the game industry. www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

Videos of my talks from #MDEV25 are now available online! If you have strong feelings about #AI you might want to check out this first one. If you'll be at #GDC and would like to connect reach out to me so we can coordinate a time to chat! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

#MDEV2025 was awesome!

It's going to be a very awesome and very busy day at #MDEV2025! I'm part of FOUR talks today. There will knowledge. There will be wisdom. There will be candy. Come say hi!

It begins! #MDEV2025 starts now!!!

I'm so excited to go to MDEV this week! I'll speaking on FOUR PANELS dedicated to topics crucial for successful indie game development. Thanks to the @wigamesalliance.bsky.social for making this event happen! Swing by and say hi or DM me so we can chat. See you soon! #MDEV2025 www.mdevconf.com

What a weekend! Full blown recap here! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

I'm loving CIGS!!! It's so amazing to (re)connect with so many awesome folks in Chicago's game dev scene!!! To the organizers @indiecitygames.org from all of us: THANK YOU AND WELL DONE!!! Can't wait for #CIGS2026 #CIGS2025 #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames

This is a big weekend for game development (and game law) in the Midwest! I'm on my way home from GDEX in Columbus to my native Chicago for the Chicago Indie Game Showcase organized by @indiecitygames.org!!! #CIGS2025 #GDEX2025 #CorgsCon #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #columbusohio #gamingexpo

I'm in Columbus Ohio for GDEX Corgscon. TODAY I'm giving a lecture on censorship and free speech in games, specifically, ADULT GAMES. Check it out at 1pm! #GDEX2025 #CORGSCON #GameDev #IndieGames #Wellness #GameEducation #RetailGaming #GameDesign #columbusevents www.thegdex.com/speakers-202...

This Thursday & Friday I'll be in Columbus, Ohio for GDEX Corgscon! I'll be presenting 2 lectures no 2025 video game law issues like censorship in adult games. Reach out to me ahead of time if you'd like to connect while I'm in town! Can't wait! www.thegdex.com/speakers-202...

Can't wait for the Chicago Indie Game Showcase, organized by @indiecitygames.org! See you all there!

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Happy Law Day Everyone!

I'll be walking the #C2E2 floor this weekend on Saturday. If you're around, message me if you'd like connect and catch up!

See you this weekend at C2E2 and on May 9th at DePaul! www.linkedin.com/posts/rherse...

Last day at the @officialgdc.bsky.social! I've got a few more amazing people to connect on the show floor with before I leave but I think I'm ready to get back to sweet Chicago! If I missed seeing you in person this week feel free to DM me!

Day 4 at GDC is off to a great start! It's a beautiful morning for reconnecting with students/friends/clients in the Yerba Buena gardens before walking the show floor. I love my job!

It was great reconnecting with so many amazing attorneys at the VGBA Breakfast. I can't believe my last GDC was in 2019. it's been too long. This one is off to an amazing start!

It begins!!! Another Game Developers Conference is here! I'm caffeinated and ready to talk games, law, and how self driving cars freak me out!

On my way to GDC in San Francisco! As is tradition, I most say goodbye to my favorite airport dinosaur for good luck.

I'll be at @officialgdc.bsky.social in San Francisco next week! If you'd like to connect to talk about law, games, or just to catch up with me, DM me or use the link to grab a spot on my calendar!