Partners

Partnership Program - Rates

IGDA appreciates all of it's Partners, with out them IGDA would not be what it is today!  If you are interested in becoming an IGDA Partner please contact Gordon Bellamy at gordon@igda.org

Alliance Numerique

Since its creation in 2001, Alliance numérique (AN), a non-profit organization, has served as the business network for Quebec's new media and interactive digital content. AN counts 200 members issued from the game, eLearning, education and Internet services and applications sectors.

Alliance numérique supports businesses and facilitates their development in a variety of ways:

  • Services
  • Activities
  • Programs (financial aid, commercialization, exportation, or training)

In order to favour the growth, competitiveness and success of businesses, Alliance numérique multiplies partnerships, meetings and exchanges on both the national and international level.

 

Autodesk Media and Entertainment
Today's game development facilities are being pushed to shorten their development cycles and contain costs; all while delivering polished, immersive games. Fortunately, Autodesk digital entertainment creation technology empowers game artists and developers with tools for efficiently building innovative game experiences. Autodesk is helping turn game artists' and developers' dreams into immersive games-with high-performance middleware, best-of-breed art creation tools and industry-standard interoperability technology.

"It’s the de facto standard. 3ds Max is the Photoshop® of game development."

Kevin McDowell, Lead Artist 

 

California Polytechnic State University

 

Intel Corporation

Intel platforms make your great games possible, whether they run on your servers, in your living room, or in the palm of your hand. The Intel AppUpSM developer program offers great distribution opportunities for game developers on multiple devices and runtimes. Learn more at appdeveloper.intel.com.

"Intel proudly sponsors the IGDA as part of our continuing efforts to support game developers. Great games use the full potential of our platforms and get distributed through AppUp to provide fun to players around the world. You, Intel, and the IGDA all make great games possible."

 

 

Lasse Seppanen 

 

 

Maryland Film Office

 

 

Partnertrans

Partnertrans is specialized in games localization (and only games localization) since 1998, employing only the best in their field. We have worked on thousands of projects, and can provide the solution to your localization requirements from the translation of a manual to a fully localized product.
We offer translation, voice production, localization QA and more.

“The IGDA is the global association for our industry with a lot of important SIGs so all aspects are covered – even localization. :) That's why we are proud to be an IGDA Partner supporting the work that the IGDA is doing.”

Iris Ludolf, Owner

 

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Create Tomorrow

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh’s historic impact on American culture is a story best told through the successes of nearly 65,000 alumni. Since 1921, graduates have pursued professions in design, culinary, fashion, and media arts and contributed to the success of powerhouse brands like Sony, Bungie, Disney, Electronic Arts, Nike, Reebok, American Greetings, Marriott, Calvin Klein, American Eagle, Bergdorf Goodman, Simon Spurr, Donna Karan, The Limited, BMX, Hasbro and Mattel.

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh offers a variety of career-intensive programs Including Media Arts & Animation and Game Art & Design. Today, the college offers 33 certificate, associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs,

The Media Arts & Animation program is more than just cartoons, focusing on storytelling, figure drawing and character design, 3D modeling/texturing camera/lighting , 2D and 3D animation as well as cinematic editing and compositing for film and games. Graduates seek careers in a diverse set of industries ranging from video game and film production to advertising, technology, entertainment, and healthcare.

The Game Art & Design program offers a similar set of competencies in drawing, 3D modeling and animation but adds skills such as interactive storytelling and level design with a greater focus on the video game industry’s specific needs.

Graduates from both programs have supplied creative talent to a list of films including Avatar, Spiderman, Star Wars, the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. They have also played leading roles in countless video games including Black Ops, God of War and Halo: Reach.

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh’s mission has proven repeatedly to serve the creative economy as well as standing the test of time.

Students come in search of their true calling and graduate to fulfill their dream of becoming a professional. For these reasons, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh salutes the important mission of the IGDA and its role in helping the next generation of game developers reach their potential to create tomorrow.

Tours are available to discover more about The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for anyone interested in the campus, careers, or programs of study. Call 1-800-275-2470 or visit www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh <http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh> .

 

Walkthru Inc.

Walkthru is an independent, Finnish localization company specializing in video game translations and language testing. Academic training, years of experience and a passion for languages and video games - that's what we're all about. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can enjoy skilfully localized versions of their favourite games.

"All players are entitled to enjoy a flawless gaming experience in their native language. We're happy to work together with the IGDA towards that goal"

Tuomo Karvonen, CEO

   
 



The IGDA extends its sincerest thanks to all our Partners! Without the support of these Partners the IGDA simply would not survive - let alone thrive. Check out our Partner Program if you would like to become a Partner of the IGDA.