Game Career Guide News

Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 20

Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

In this round-up, Gamasutra highlights some of the notable jobs posted in its industry-leading game jobs section this week, including positions from Relic Entertainment, Zoe Mode and more.

First Game Education Summit Europe Announced, Call for Papers Issued

Danny Cowan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Game Education Summit Europe, the first European conference for university game educators, announced that its inaugural event will take place at the Danish Academy of Digital Interactive Entertainment on June 22-23, 2010.

IGF 2010 Reveals Record Student Entry Numbers

Staff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Following record Main Competition entries, organizers of the 2010 Independent Games Festival have revealed 193 Student Showcase entries, a record 33% more entries than last year.

Full Sail President Named ITFlorida's 'Leader of the Year'

Danny Cowan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

ITFlorida, a not-for-profit membership organization representing Florida's technology community, has given its 7th annual "Leader of the Year" award to Garry Jones, president of the entertainment industry-focused Full Sail University.

MDM Announces $50,000 Prize for Social Change Project

Danny Cowan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Masters of Digital Media Program at the Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver announced that it will award $50,000 to a chosen digital media-based project that promotes a philanthropic cause or positive social change initiative.

Penny Arcade Scholarship Program Awards $10,000 to Game Design Student

Danny Cowan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

College student Kyla Gorman was awarded $10,000 by the Penny Arcade Scholarship Program, which she plans to dedicate to pursuing a game design degree at the University of Southern California.

GDC 2010 Reminds Of Summit Submissions, IGF Student, Mobile Deadline

Staff — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

GDC 2010 organizers are reminding potential Summit speakers of a Friday, Nov. 13th deadline to submit lectures for multiple Summits, with IGF Student and Mobile due dates also impending.

Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 6

Staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

In this round-up, Gamasutra highlights some of the notable jobs posted in its industry-leading game jobs section this week, including positions from Sega of America, 2K Marin and more.

Hansoft Supplies Universities with Educational Licenses

Danny Cowan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Project management software vendor Hansoft has launched an education license program, giving a number of universities worldwide access to the company's latest game development tools.

IGF Sees Record Main Competition Entry Numbers

Staff — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The organizers of the 12th Annual Independent Games Festival have announced over 300 entries for IGF 2010's Main Competition, 35% more submissions than 2009's event and an all-time high.