Hey everyone, this is super exciting!
I'm Jason Imms, mostly known as Jason.
I'm a games journalist, working primarily for Hyper Magazine, games.on.net, PC PowerPlay, and PC & Tech Authority, but with bylines appearing all over the place. I'm also the founder of the Tasmanian Gamdev Society, which I will now plug: Come and join the Tasmanian Gamedev Society! Learn who else is making games in our fine state, and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities that come from being a part of the broader Australian gamedev community (woah look at that, two plugs. SOMEONE CALL RIPLEY'S).
I have never been to a game jam in my life, so organising one has been a pretty interesting process. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what you all produce, and getting a chance to meet you in person. Please come and say hello! I'll be around for the bulk of the weekend, though I must admit that I'll be disappearing under the cover of darkness to sleep in my own bed.
While I don't make games, as someone that has grown up with them and now covers them for a living, I find the process of designing and making them utterly intriguing. I can't wait to see it happening first-hand, right here in my wonderful home state.
Best of luck!