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SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences proudly invites its members of the publishing and development communities to nominate titles for the 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards now through December 2, 2011. Award winners will be announced at the Interactive Achievement Awards ceremony on February 9, 2012, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.

The Academy is thrilled to share its celebration of the best in interactive entertainment with both its members and their fans. We look forward to working with everyone to ensure that this year’s awards are better than ever.
 

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REGISTER FOR OUR AIAS SWEEPSTAKES!

New sign-ups for the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) newsletter are eligible to win a Kindle or 5-game prize pack. Stay up-to-date on all news and updates from AIAS events like the D.I.C.E. Summit, Interactive Achievement Awards, Indie Game Challenge and Into the Pixel.  Don’t miss out on exciting features like exclusive Q&A’s with industry luminaries. Sign up now to enter.  

 
Fine Print: Sweepstakes limited to new-signups for the AIAS mailing list, one entry per person with a valid email address. Four random winners will be selected to receive either (1) Kindle or (1) 5-game prize pack. Registration for the sweepstakes begins October 7, 2011 at 6 a.m. PST and ends December 29, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Four winners will be drawn from a pool of entrants and selected December 30, 2011. Winners will be contacted January 3, 2011 via email. Prizes will be shipped out within 10 days of selection. The 5-game prize pack will include games released between January 1, 2011 and December 30, 2011. The AIAS cannot guarantee which video games will be provided as the prize. Entrants are not allowed to request specific video game titles. The AIAS cannot guarantee which Kindle model will be provided as the prize. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older, proof must be provided.  Entrants must live in the continental United States. Winners may not request cash value in lieu of the prizes nor can they request to exchange any prize for another item. No proof of purchase is necessary. ARV for 5-game prize pack is $300 and Kindle is $139.

Indie Game Challenge Submissions Close October 3rd

Make sure to submit your indie game project before the submission deadline, October 3rd.  Up for grabs: a $100,000 grand prize, a $50,000 scholarship, one-on-one meetings with AAA publishers and multiple avenues for game developers across the globe to break into the industry.

Significant accomplishments from the 2011 IGC finalists:

• IGC non—professional category winner, team : Two members from Team Hermes are working with Red Fly Studio to publish their game
• Finalist Subsonic just had their game SONAR published on Google Chrome
• IGC finalist Toxic Games plans to release their debut title, Q.U.B.E.  in late 2011 to early 2012
• IGC Finalist Vanessa Saint-Pierre Delacroix & Her Nightmare from Pilcrow Games is now available on PC from Big Fish Games
• IGC professional category winner Playdead’s LIMBO was released on PS3 and Steam

For more information, please visit: www.indiegamchallenge.com or view the press release here.

Google’s Seth Ladd Joins the Academy’s Board of Directors

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce that Seth Ladd has been appointed to the AIAS’ Board of Directors effective immediately. Ladd currently serves as Developer Advocate at Google, focusing on Chrome and browser-based games. He brings to the AIAS’ Board more than 15 years of experience in web engineering.

"I'm humbled to be accepted into the Academy's Board,” said Seth Ladd, developer advocate, Google. “I look forward to representing Google as we all work together to promote and advance gaming in interactive entertainment in the digital age."

Ladd is a web software engineer, an author, and a conference organizer. He holds a degree in Information Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology.
For the full press release, please check here.

2011 AIAS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to the four winners for the AIAS’ annual scholarship programs!  We are proud to announce the two recipients of the Randy Pausch Scholarship - Hunter Ian Hart (Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy), Melissa Kronenberger (Savannah College of Art & Design) and the two recipients of the Mark Beaumont Scholarship - Logan McEwan (Florida State University, College of Law) and Joshua Cain (Duke University, Fuqua School of Business).  The scholarships were awarded by the AIAS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization.

 You can find more information on the winners here.

THIRD ANNUAL INDIE GAME CHALLENGE NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES 

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, The Guildhall at SMU and GameStop are pleased to announce that the third annual Indie Game Challenge is now open until October 3, 2011. Aspiring video game developers have a chance to compete for $250,000 in prizes.

Judging will be conducted by panels hand-selected from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences’ membership base.  Winners have the opportunity to split up almost $250,000 in prize monies and scholarships, including a $100,000 grand prize award to the winning game.  Finalists have an opportunity for unprecedented  exposure - their pitch videos will be promoted on GameStop.com and GameStop TV where they will be seen by millions of people and be eligible for additional prize money and People’s Choice Award voting. Members of each finalist team will have the opportunity of a lifetime and will be flown to Las Vegas to attend the prestigious D.I.C.E. Summit, have an opportunity to showcase their games to top publishers in the video game industry set up by the IGC and attend the Indie Game Challenge Awards next February. 
For additional information, visit www.indiegamechallenge.com or e-mail indiehelp@smu.edu

2011 Into the Pixel Winners

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences and the Entertainment Software Association are pleased to announce the winning pieces of the 2011 Into the Pixel collection.  These works of art will be unveiled and displayed at this year’s E3 Expo from June 7-9, 2011 in the Concourse Foyer.

Please visit www.intothepixel.com to see high-res images of the art work, artist background and juror information.

For a full list of winners, please visit: Link

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ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ARTS & SCIENCES SEEDS SPEAKERS FOR FMX 2011 GAMES, AIAS VISUAL ARTS TRACK

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has announced the final Games, AIAS Visual Arts Track for FMX 2011, the 16^th conference for animation, effects, games and interactive media, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany May 3-6.  FMX is the premiere European event for leading experts in the creation, production, and distribution of digital entertainment and interactive visualization.  In addition to the conference, there are networking, technical demonstrations, conference papers and recruiting events for its participants. AIAS president Martin Rae, will host the AIAS Games track. 

To view a full list of the Games track, please check here: LINK

AIAS Foundation Scholarship Submissions Now Open!

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences’ AIAS Foundation is pleased to announce that submissions for their Randy Pausch Scholarship and Mark Beaumont Scholarship are now open.

The Randy Pausch scholarship, which awards two $2,500 scholarships, was established to honor the memory of Computer Science Professor and Co-Founder of the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Randy Pausch. This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the development of interactive entertainment like art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, and music composition. 

The Mark Beaumont scholarship, which awards two $2,500 scholarships, was established to honor the memory of the previous COO of Capcom North America and Europe, Mark Beaumont. This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the business of interactive entertainment such as executive leadership, law, marketing, public relations, and business development.

For more information about the scholarships and qualifications, as well as applications, is available online on our scholarships page. The deadline to apply for scholarships is June 30, 2011.

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IAA Highlights Show + Select D.I.C.E. Summit Sessions Available on Xbox LIVE

The AIAS is pleased to announce that highlights from its 14^th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards and select sessions from the 10^th Annual D.I.C.E. Summit are available beginning Thursday, March 31, 2011 for download on Xbox LIVE  free of charge. 

The IAA Show highlights will feature the Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction and other select categories.  Bing Gordon and his Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance speech, “The Golden Age of Gaming,” will also be shown in its entirety. 

The select D.I.C.E. Summit sessions will include:

• Richard Garriott, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Portalarium, and his session titled, “Achieving the Impossible – Creating Games and Gateways to Space!”
• John Stevenson, filmmaker and director of Kung Fu Panda, speaking on passion and pursuing his dreams as an animator in his session titled, “Monsters, Muppets and Movies”
• Dr. Dave Gallo, Director at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, speaks on “Exploring the Ocean Deep in 3D: To the Titanic and Beyond”

ADDITIONAL IAA TROPHIES AND PLAQUES NOW AVAILABLE

The brand new Awards Marketplace is now open, offering IAA winners and finalists the opportunity to purchase additional trophies, plaques, and certificate stands for their offices and studio trophy cases.

To purchase additional Interactive Achievement Awards, visit http://www.societyawards.com/aias-awards/.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011 INDIE GAME CHALLENGE WINNERS: PLAYDEAD, TEAM HERMES

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Indie Game Challenge!

Professional $100,000 Grand Prize and $15,000 EEDAR DesignMetrics® Winner: LIMBO

LIMBO was submitted by Playdead, an independent game studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. LIMBO, a 2D sidescroller puzzle-platform video game released on Xbox Live Arcade, is Playdead’s first production with Arnt Jensen as Game Director.

Non-professional $100,000 Grand Prize and $15,000 EEDAR DesignMetrics® Winner: Inertia

Inertia was submitted by Team Hermes, an eight-person team from The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University. Inertia, recently published on Xbox Live Arcade, is a 2D platform arcade game in which an astronaut tries to escape a space station on the verge of collapse, allowing players to manipulate gravity and travel across the galaxy.

Category winners include:

• Kongregate Award: Symon
• Technical Achievement ($2,500): Inertia
• Achievement in Art Direction ($2,500): LIMBO
• Achievement in Gameplay ($2,500): Inertia
• Gamer’s Choice Award ($10,000): Inertia

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TUNE IN TO G4 FEBRUARY 12, 2011 FOR THE INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

G4 will be showing a one-hour special for the AIAS’ 14^th Interactive Achievement Awards.  Be sure to tune-in on Saturday, February 12^th at 4 PM ET/PT. 

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MASS EFFECT 2 TAKES 14th ANNUAL INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS' GAME OF THE YEAR

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DICE 2011 KEYNOTE PANEL ANNOUNCED

AIAS Hall of Fame Recipients Mike Morhaime, Bruce Shelley, Mark Cerny, Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk to Take the Stage

The AIAS is pleased to announce today that their distinguished Hall of Famers’ from the past four years – Mike Morhaime (2008 Hall of Fame), Bruce Shelley (2009 Hall of Fame), Mark Cerny (2010 Hall of Fame), Dr. Ray Muzyka (2011 Hall of Fame) and Dr. Greg Zeschuk (2011 Hall of Fame) - will participate in the keynote panel for the 2011 D.I.C.E. Summit. These five video game luminaries will be conducting a lively discussion, debate and predict the next frontier of interactive entertainment.  The keynote panel will be moderated by Seth Schiesel, long time video games journalist for The New York Times.

To find out more and to register for D.I.C.E. 2011, please go to the D.I.C.E. Summit 2011 website!

Make sure that you register for the D.I.C.E. Summit before the extended registration deadline, midnight (PST) on Monday, January 31^st!  You don’t want to miss this fantastic panel of video game industry luminaries.

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BILL BUDGE NAMED AS 2^ND AIAS PIONEER AWARD RECIPIENT

The Pioneer Award recognizes the contributions made by the men and women who helped to create the interactive entertainment industry. Budge has been an innovator in the video game space for more than 30 years and is recognized for a number of advancements in software engineering technologies that have helped pave the way for past and present generations of game designers everywhere.

The Pioneer Award will be presented by Don Daglow, president and creative director, Daglow Entertainment, at the 14^th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, during the 2011 D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, and Entertain) Summit on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. The awards will be hosted by actor, comedian and game enthusiast Jay Mohr.

For more information please visit our press page.

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AIAS + GameStop + The Guildhall at SMU Announce the 12 Finalists for the 2^nd Indie Game Challenge

The Indie Game Challenge finalists, which includes six non-professional and six professional teams, are eligible for more than $350,000 in prize monies and scholarships. Winners will be announced February 11^th at the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. Hosting the IGC awards ceremony for the second year in a row is Adam Sessler, Editor-in-Chief of Game Content for the G4 Network and Host of G4’s “X-Play.”

The 12 finalists include:  

Non-Professional Category (Team/game)

• Hazard - Hazard: The Journey of Life
• One Man Down  - Solace
• Team Height Advantage - Subsonic
• Team Hermes - Inertia
• Toxic Games - Q.U.B.E.
• ZZZ Games - Symon

Professional Category (Team/game)

• Bad Pilcrow - Vanessa Saint-Pierre Delacroix And Her Nightmare
• Nemesys Games - Fortix 2
• Playdead - LIMBO
• Pocketwatch Games - Monaco
• Spaces of Play - Spirits
• SpikySnail Games - Confetti Carnival

For more information on the Indie Game Challenge, please view the press release.

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AIAS ANNOUNCES ITS 14^TH INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NOMINEES

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) today announced the finalists for the 14^th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards (IAAs).

Red Dead Redemption, ENSLAVED: Odyssey to the West, God of War III, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Heavy Rain, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Mass Effect 2, Dance Central, LIMBO and Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty received multiple nods for IAAs.

The awards ceremony will take place during the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2011 on Thursday, February 10^th at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, hosted by comedian, actor and proud game enthusiast, Jay Mohr, returning for his sixth year as host.  This year’s IAAs will be broadcasted on G4 with a one-hour special and will air on Saturday, February 12^th at 4pm ET / PT . This media partnership will also include a live same-day webcast of the IAAs in its entirety on G4tv.com/DICE at 7:30pm PT / 10:30pm ET. 

You can view a full list of the nominees here.

You can view the release announcement on our press page.

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AIAS NAMES BING GORDON AS ITS FIFTH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT AND WILL OPEN DICE SUMMIT ON FEBRUARY 11

The AIAS has announced that Bing Gordon, currently partner at Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, will be the fifth AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.  The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes contributions of individuals to the interactive entertainment industry outside of game makers. 

The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented by Don Mattrick, President of Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft, at the 14^th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, at the 2011 D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.  He is also confirmed to take the stage and speaking to the D.I.C.E. 2011 audience on Friday, February 11th.

Previous AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award inductees include Doug Lowenstein, Howard Lincoln, Minoru Arakawa and Ken Kutaragi. 

You can find more information by viewing the press release.

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THE AIAS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE G4 AS THEIR MEDIA PARTNER FOR THE 2011 INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

G4 and AIAS announced today that the network will become the exclusive broadcast partner of the 14^th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs will take place Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. 

G4’s one-hour IAAs special – hosted for the sixth year in a row by comedian, actor and spirited game enthusiast Jay Mohr – will air on Saturday, February 12^th at 4pm ET / PT . This media partnership will also include a live same-day webcast of the IAAs in its entirety on G4tv.com/DICE as well as exclusive online content of the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit sessions and the Indie Game Challenge that take place throughout the week.

For more information, please view the press release.

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THE AIAS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ITS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT WINNERS

Congratulations to AIAS Foundation’s Randy Pausch scholarship winners,Stephen Campbell of Lebanon Valley College and Grant Kao of The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University! The Randy Pausch Scholarship was established by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2008 to honor the memory of Computer Science Professor and Co-Founder of the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Randy Pausch. The scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the development of interactive entertainment. 

Congratulations to AIAS Foundation’s Mark Beaumont scholarship winners, Lu-Yu Huang of Carnegie Mellon and Justin Nesbit of The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University! The Mark Beaumont Scholarship was established by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2010 to honor the memory of COO of Capcom North America and Europe, Mark Beaumont.  This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the business of interactive entertainment. 

The AIAS Foundation is proud to help video game students achieve their educational goals through our scholarship program.

JOSEPH OLIN RESIGNS FROM ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ARTS & SCIENCES; AIAS BOARD INTRODUCES NEW ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT, MARTIN RAE 

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences announced today that Joseph Olin has stepped down as President of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.  Succeeding him as President will be Mr. Martin Rae who will continue the Academy’s role as a champion for the talented men and women who drive the $21 billion interactive entertainment industry.  

Olin will be working with Rae and the Board through the end of the year to insure that the 10th iteration of the D.I.C.E. Summit and 14th Interactive Achievement Awards are successful.

You can view more details here.

AIAS and IGDA File a Joint Amicus Brief in Defense of Members' Freedom of Expression

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) announced today that they collaborated in submitting to the U.S. Supreme Court an amicus brief in support of upholding federal trial court and appellate court rulings that a California statute is unconstitutional, and that video games are a constitutionally protected form of expression.  The AIAS and the IGDA provided in its brief background and information of today’s expressive, complex video games and argued that overturning the lower court decisions and upholding the California statute would undermine its members’ freedom of expression.  Oral arguments will take place November 2, 2010 at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. for the case, Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Association and Entertainment Software Association.

AIAS AND THE GUILDHALL AT SMU ANNOUNCE SECOND ACADEMY SCHOLAR RECIPIENT

The AIAS and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University announced that Victoria Smith, a graduate student at SMU as this year’s Academy Scholar and recipient of a $10,000 scholarship award.  This marks the second year for the biannual scholarship that recognizes students who exemplify the AIAS’ commitment to advancing the interactive entertainment industry.

To see the full press release, visit our press page.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

"Most gamers may not realize it, but our art form is facing its most serious challenge to date. The US Supreme Court is reviewing a California law which, if upheld, would change the game industry as we know it. This law would make it a crime for retailers in California to sell games with mature content to minors. It would also introduce a new "18" label using a new and ambiguously defined ratings system despite the fact that all games are already clearly labeled by the ESRB.

Not only would this law abrogate game makers' constitutional rights it would have a chilling effect on the industry. And given the significance of this case, if the law is upheld, we can expect similar laws to follow in many other states. We could enter an era where games join other restricted items such as alcohol, tobacco and firearms.

If you believe that games deserve to be afforded the same constitutional protection as other media, if you believe that the government should stay out of parenting and if you believe that games are a legitimate art form, speak up! Write your representatives in Congress and tell them what you think. The easiest way to do this is to join the Video Game Voter's Network and with a few mouse clicks, make yourself heard.

Here is some great information which goes into more depth on what's happening." - Ted Price, CEO, Insomniac Games

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ACADEMY ANNOUNCES MARK BEAUMONT SCHOLARSHIP

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced a new academic scholarship in honor of Mark Beaumont, former COO of Capcom North America and Europe who passed away suddenly on February 23, 2010. The endowment was established by the AIAS Foundation to support students in pursuit of careers in the business of interactive entertainment. The AIAS will award four yearly $2,500 scholarships to students attending accredited universities.

View a full press release on our press page.

If you are interested in donating to the Mark Beaumont Scholarship Fund, visit our Paypal donation page using the following link:

 

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 

 The  Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences proudly invites its members of the publishing and development communities to nominate titles for the 14th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards now through December 3, 2010. Award winners will be announced at the Interactive Achievement Awards ceremony on February 10, 2011, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.

The Interactive Achievement Awards were broadcast last year on television and online through the Independent Film Channel (IFC), reaching more than 1 million viewers. This year, the awards will be part of a new, expanded media partnership that continues to showcase the artistic accomplishments of great game makers and great games. The Academy is thrilled to share its celebration of the best in interactive entertainment with both its members and their fans.

As part of its partnership with the International Game Developers Association, the Academy also invites member companies of the IGDA to nominate titles for craft award consideration for the 14th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.

Academy Member Submissions Materials

Academy Submission Rules & Procedures

Academy Submission Packet

IGDA Member Submissions Materials

IGDA Submission Rules & Procedures

IGDA Submission Packet

AIAS AT THE BRAILLE INSTITUTE’S SPORTS CAR RALLYE

On Saturday, August 7, 2010, the AIAS supported and participated in the Braille Institute’s annual Sports Car Rallye event.  Braille students from all over southern California from as far as Santa Barbara to San Diego came to participate in this great event.  Each volunteer “driver” was partnered with a student “navigator” in a race to get to an undisclosed location in Southern California that ended up in Huntington Beach.  The AIAS along with Microsoft Game Studios donated hardware and video games in support of their raffle – including a brand new XBOX 360 slim console!  Over $1,600 was raised at the event in support of the organization.

JULY GAME DECONSTRUCTION GROUP EXAMINES RED DEAD REDEMPTION

The Game Deconstruction Group (GDG) operates with a simple premise: students from the University of Southern California game design program play through and critically examine a current title before a panel of 20-30 game makers.  This Academy program provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of game design and fosters terrific dialogue between game makers about contemporary titles. The most recent gathering of the GDG took place July 22, 2010 and was hosted by Activision at their headquarters in Santa Monica, CA.
 
To read more about the event, visit our Game Deconstruction Group page.

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SECOND ANNUAL INDIE GAME CHALLENGE GOES GLOBAL, KICKS-OFF WITH MORE THAN $350,000 IN PRIZES, SCHOLARSHIPS AT STAKE

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (May 3, 2010) – The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University today announced the kickoff of the second annual Indie Game Challenge. The competition has been expanded to include international professional and amateur video game developers competing in different categories for two grand prizes of $100,000 each plus additional prize monies and scholarships in excess of $350,000.

The 2011 Indie Game Challenge is open for entries now through Oct. 1, 2010. Teams are required to register at www.IndieGameChallenge.com and submit a working beta copy of their game as well as a pitch video. Complete details and official rules can be found on the website.

To see the full press release, visit our press page.

MAY GAME DECONSTRUCTION GROUP EXAMINES HEAVY RAIN

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 gathering held on May 21, 2010, game makers discussed Quantic Dream's cinematic title Heavy Rain. The attendees, consisting of designers, artists, programmers, and producers from game companies across Southern California, shared their insights on the two games during an evening of food, laughter, and good-natured debate.
 
To read more about the event, visit our Game Deconstruction Group page.

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SEE THE ENTIRE 13TH ANNUAL INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ON IFC.COM

View a full press release with winners on our press page.

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INDIE GAME CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Two $100,000 grand prize champions and seperate category winners unveiled in Las Vegas.

The winners of the inaugural Indie Game Challenge sponsored by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), Gamestop Corp. (NYSE: GME), and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University were announced tonight in Las Vegas following the conclusion of the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit at the Red Rock Resort & Casino. The awards ceremony was hosted by Adam Sessler, host of G4's "X-Play" (weeknights at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT), and editor-in-chief of games content for G4tv.com.

To view more information and a list of winners see our press page.

To view the entire Indie Game Challenge Awards, visit G4tv.com.

Submissions for the 2nd Indie Games Challenge will open around May 1, 2010. Keep checking back for exact date! For more information on Indie Games Challenge visit IndieGamesChallenge.com.

ADDITIONAL IAA TROPHIES AND PLAQUES AVAILABLE

The Awards Marketplace is now open, offering IAA winners and finalists the opportunity to purchase additional trophies, plaques, and certificate stands for their offices and studio trophy cases.

To purchase additional Interactive Achievement Awards, visit http://www.aias-society-awards.com.

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D.I.C.E. SUMMIT 2010 WAS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TO DATE!

To check out some of the incredible sessions, visit G4tv.com.