From Board Games to Video Game; Visionary Bruce Shelley to be Inducted into Hall of Fame of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences CALABASAS, Calif. – December 4, 2008 –
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences® (AIAS) has announced that Bruce Shelley will be the 12th inductee into the Academy's Hall of Fame. Shelley is the preeminent game designer, who assisted Sid Meier in bringing the award winning Civilization and Railroad Tycoon to the world, and later the Age of Empires strategy games with Ensemble Studios. A full press release can be read and downloaded by visiting our press section.
 Don't Miss the Most Comprehensive Conference on the Law and Business of Video Games
Game::Business::Law, an international summit on the law and business of video games, will be held in Dallas, TX on January 14-15, 2009. The summit will bring together global game industry leaders, investors, developers, publishers, and lawyers for two days to explore the latest trends in the games industry. Game::Business::Law will provide practical approaches for achieving success in the evolving marketplace of digital games. The Summit, co-chaired by Richard Garriott, video game legend and astronaut and Dr. Peter Raad of The Guildhall at SMU, will feature leading experts from the legal, gaming, and financial sectors. Speakers include: • Keynote speakers Mitch Lasky, Benchmark Capital and Mike Hogan, GameStop Corporation.
• JJ Richards, General Manager, Platform Services, Microsoft Advertising, Microsoft
• Michael Klotz, Games Business Senior Manager, NPD Group
• Ken Doroshow, General Counsel, Entertainment Software Association
• Senior management and directors of business development from id Software, Valve, Blockdot, Microsoft, NCsoft, Shanda Games, NAMCO BANDAI Games America and Vivox.
D.I.C.E. 2009 Announced
The 2009 D.I.C.E. Summit will be held at the Red Rock Hotel & Casino on February 18th, 19th, and 20th. Check back periodically for more information on speakers, events, and news. Information on sponsorship opportunities is available in our PDF sponsor deck. For inquiries about sponsorship or speaking opportunities, please contact Geri Gordon Miller by email or at (818) 876-0826 x202.
International Game Developers Association Partners With the Academy Of Interactive Arts & Sciences® in Support of Interactive Achievement Awards®CALABASAS, Calif. and MOUNT ROYAL, NJ – October 22, 2008 – The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences® (AIAS) and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), have signed an agreement where the IGDA will become involved in the Interactive Achievement Awards® (IAAs). The IAAs, now in their 12th year, are supported by all of the major video game publishers and developers in the industry. Their purpose is to recognize the top creative and commercial successes each year with Academy, and now IGDA members, voting on the winners.
IGDA / AIAS Partnership Frequently Asked QuestionsThe IGDA recently announced a new partnership with the Academic of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS). Details on this new partnership can be found in our press section. |
