D.I.C.E. Awards Submissions Now Open

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), the video game industry’s professional trade organization, representing over 30,000 development and creative members, has opened submissions for the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards (#DICEAwards), serving to recognize excellence among peers currently working in games. The deadline to enter is Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5pm PT. 

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Mikolai Stroinski

Composer

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Austin Wintory chats with award winning composer Mikolai Stroinski. Together they discuss his extensive work on the Witcher franchise for CD PROJEKT RED; his work on various projects both in and outside of games; the various influences that helped him score games across different genres; how his work on TV and film inform his compositions for games; and the tricks that composers and audio designers use to help guide players through their adventures. 

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Kris Antoni

Toge Productions

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Xbox's Jun Shen Chia chats with Kris Antoni, Founder of Toge Productions. Together they discuss the history of Toge including the release and reception of their hit indie game, Coffee Talk; what's next for the studio; the burgeoning development scene in Southeast Asia; and how Toge is working with studios in the region to help them reach audiences worldwide.

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AIAS Foundation Scholars Announced

The AIAS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), is pleased to award seven scholarships to outstanding students and early professionals who are dedicating their careers to the advancement of the video game industry. 

The scholarship winners will each receive $2,500 or a travel stipend to a video games conference, participate in a mentorship program, and are eligible to participate in a professional training and networking opportunity at the 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit and 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards show. 

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Join us at the GDC Showcase!

We’re excited to partner with the Game Developers Conference (GDC) for GDC Showcase: Crafting Your Future in Games – a digital event dedicated to career development featuring exclusive insights, roundtables, and networking opportunities. From September 19-20, connect with industry leaders and fellow developers to further your skills and build connections.

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Game Maker's Sketchbook Selections Revealed

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), iam8bit, and fortyseven (47) communications are excited to reveal the official selections for the third year of the Game Maker’s Sketchbook. 

The selections will be on view at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) from Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 23, 2024 on Level 2 of the West Hall Lobby of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, home to GDC.

The works of art are now available to view at the Game Maker’s Sketchbook online gallery. Fans and supporters may purchase prints through the iam8bit store for a two-week limited period, starting today and running through March 29. 

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