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 IDG Moves 2008 E For All To October 3-5 [02.11.08] Organizer IDG World Expo has announced that its E for All public gaming event has moved from its original August 28-30th date -- which put it opposite the Penny Arcade Expo -- to October 3-5th, closer to its 2007 date, and still planned for the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Battlefield, Halo Veterans Form Tyrant Studios [02.11.08] Senior staffers from high-profile franchises such as Halo and Battlefield have formed Tyrant Studios in Seattle, Washington, which "features an innovative production model with contributing team members from around the world".
Opinion: Our Inevitable Episodic Future [02.11.08] The bar for game technology, development budgets and consumer cost is driving ever higher while the hardcore audience is beginning to age, leaving a bit less room for games in their lives. Something's gotta give, and Gamasutra's Leigh Alexander explains why a future in episodic content may be inevitable.
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The Arty Party [02.11.08] In this important essay, former journalist and current EA producer Jim Preston dispels the illusion of an 'art club' that games aren't allowed to enter, suggesting that diversity has made the 'games as art' debate meaningless.
Interview: Richard Garriott Is From Mars [02.08.08] You may think you know Ultima and Tabula Rasa creator Richard Garriott, but do you really understand Lord British? Gamasutra goes off-topic to chat to Garriott about games as art, his influences, and much more.
Maximizing Your Job Hunt At GDC [02.07.08] Looking for a job (or a new job) in the industry at Game Developers Conference? Game HR veteran T.J. Summers pinpoints the key things you can do to maximize your efficiency and accomplish your objectives at this year's show.
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Perry To Receive Honorary Queen's University Diploma
Acclaim CCO and former Shiny Entertainment lead David Perry (Earthworm Jim) will be named an honorary graduate of Queen's University Belfast. Perry will be awarded an honorary diploma in science engineering for "distinction in computer game development and design."
Perry was named as an honoree among others including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern, Northern Ireland peace activists Reverend Harold Good and Father Alec Reid and Japanese peace ambassador Daisaku Ikeda.
Absolutely Fabulous actress Joanna Lumley and Northern Irish actor James Ellis will also receive degrees at the graduation ceremonies, which take place in July of 2008.
A university spokesperson told the BBC that the honorees were selected for being "role models for our students and the wider community".
POSTED: 06.14AM PST, 02/08/08 - Leigh Alexander - LINK
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