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	The Game Deconstruction Group examines the most critically and commercially acclaimed video games in order to answer the question: what makes great games great? At the group’s most recent gathering hosted by Sony Computer Entertainment Santa Monica on April 10th, game makers gathered to discuss two of this year’s multiple Interactive Achievement Award winners: Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Valve Software’s Portal. Visit our events page for full details.
	The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences is now accepting applications for the Dr. Randy Pausch Scholarship Fund for the 2008-2009 academic school year. The scholarship will provide four students with $2,500 in financial aid in preparation of entering the game industry. Submission requirements, details, and the application form are all available in PDF here.
	The 2008 D.I.C.E. Summit speaker session videos are available for viewing and download in full-length high resolution and medium resolution. Additionally, footage of the 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards is also available for viewing and download. Be sure to check out all the coverage, courtesy of Academy media partner GameSpot.com.
	The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences would like to announce the opportunity for Interactive Achievement Award recipients to purchase additional trophies through the following website: www.theawardgroup.com/aias. In addition to winner trophies, finalists can purchase attractive certificates encased in Lucite. These plaques are a great way to honor individuals within your team. Plaques are also available for finalists. Please visit the website to view options and make your purchase. Contact Terrence Myers if you have any questions. Once again, congratulations to all those honored in the Interactive Achievement Awards.
	The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences is proud to announce the winners of the 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. This year's awards show, held at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas Nevada, showcased the biggest and best titles of 2007. The AIAS extends its congratulations to all of this year's finalists and winners, and to the developers and publishers who continue to move the industry forward with their talent and passion. Full details on this year's winners can be downloaded here.
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