Partners
| 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 Joshua Caulfield, Joshua@igda.org or Joseph Sapp, Joda@igda.org. | |
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Accredited Language Services Since 1983 Accredited Language Services has provided quality translation and localization in more than 150 languages and dialects. We have particular expertise in localizing voiceovers, subtitles and multimedia presentations, as well as the development of marketing materials for simultaneous product launches in multiple markets. Among our clients are Fortune 500 companies, top technology firms and start-up ventures that benefit from our personalized services and attention to detail. ALS also provides interpreting, transcription, graphic design and conference services as supplements to our translation and localization services. “I am personally excited about our partnership with the IGDA and the international game development community. I look forward to a mutually beneficial exchange of ideas and the opportunity to facilitate the continuing growth of this exciting industry,” writes Victor Hertz, CEO and founder of Accredited Language Services |
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A K Peters, Ltd. "As the game industry continues to evolve we believe that a close relationship between business, industry, and academia are vital to a strong, successful game community. A K Peters is proud to be a part of the IGDA, an organization that supports this mission." Alice and Klaus Peters, Publishers |
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Algoma University "The IGDA is all about professionalism, support and education. These are values that we at Algoma University encourage and seek to inspire in our students, staff and faculty, as well as in industry and academic leaders around the world. It’s natural that we would support an organization that also works to advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers." Nicole Muskaluk, CGT Promotions Coordinator |
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Autodesk Media and Entertainment "It’s the de facto standard. 3ds Max is the Photoshop® of game development." Kevin McDowell, Lead Artist |
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AMD With IGDA's strong commitment to developer education, community building, and support we find there is a lot of synergy between our organizations. It is only natural that we support their efforts as much as possible. ATI is pleased to help to ensure IGDA is successful in all their endeavors. Mike Smith, Technical Developer Relations Manager |
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Cogswell Polytechnical College "Cogswell Polytechnical College supports IGDA because we take its mission statement to heart. Through our Game Design Program, we prepare our students to succeed in the video game industry and we see IGDA as an extension of our support in our students' collegiate and professional careers." Bonnie Phelps, Dean Institutional Advancement |
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Columbia College Chicago In the Interactive Arts and Media Department students learn to create interactive art, media, and games that are innovative and compelling. They work with faculty who are accomplished professionals to achieve several goals: thinking critically, solving problems creatively, and developing an individual and imaginative voice in their work. Students study aesthetics, theory, technology, cultural and ethical issues in preparation for entering diverse and successful careers in interactive arts, multimedia, web design, interaction and interface design, and game design. |
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DePaul Game Dev "As our students become game developers, it is only natural that we should seek to support the IGDA, which will help them to further their careers. We are also pleased to contribute towards IGDA's many academic initiatives." Robin Burke, Associate Professor |
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DeVry University "We are very excited to partner with the IGDA. Both DeVry and the IGDA seek to advance careers and enhance the lives of game developers. We look forward to working closely with IGDA to help meet the needs of the game industry with graduates who can hit the ground running in their first job and be an immediate asset to the game development community." Catherine Wyman, Acting Program Director, Game and Simulation Programming |
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Emergent Game Technologies "Emergent is delighted to support IGDA's efforts to advance the state of the art of game development and IGDA's community of game developers." John Austin, VP Emergent Game Technologies |
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Future Play - The International Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology "The IGDA is all about professionalism, support and education. These are values that we at Algoma University encourage and seek to inspire in our students, staff and faculty, as well as in industry and academic leaders around the world. It’s natural that we would support an organization that also works to advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers." Nicole Muskaluk, CGT Promotions Coordinator |
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GameRecruiter "GameRecruiter.com is proud to support the IGDA. Their efforts perfectly embody our company's philosophy as they reach out to industry newcomers and veterans alike, as well as help keep a genuine sense of community spirit alive in this dynamic and rapidly growing industry." Marc Mencher, President |
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GameStreamer Inc. "Fun games, in conjunction with innovative technology such as GameStreamer's, hold the key to growing and evolving the industry for the benefit of all. GameStreamer is excited to be a part of IGDA's efforts to support the creative beings and great minds who make and will continue to make amazing games." Nathan Lands, Co-Founder & EVP of GameStreamer |
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IGN Entertainment /FOX "The IGDA's mission to provide aspiring and established developers with the knowledge and resources to create one-of-a-kind development projects aligns directly with why IGN created ModCenter in the first place. Partnering with the IGDA builds on IGN's commitment with ModCenter to support the creation of new and unique game concepts from within the gaming community." Jill Albin Macfarland, Sr. Director, Consumer Products |
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Image Metrics "Image Metrics is proud to be part of the IGDA's invaluable educational and community building efforts, and looks forward to helping them continue their success as the game development community grows and evolves." Kelvin Duckett, Executive Vice President |
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Intel Corporation "Intel proudly sponsors the IGDA as part of our continuing efforts to support the video game industry and those who make games. Great games use the full potential of our platforms to provide great entertainment experiences to players around the world. You, Intel, and the IGDA all make great games possible." Scott Crabtree, Engineering Manager, Software & Solutions Group |
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Jones and Bartlett Publishers "The IGDA is the organization that has consistently represented the needs of developers, game publishers, and everyone involved in the game industry. Jones and Bartlett, a developer of quality educational and reference materials, will work closely with the IGDA community to guarantee the delivery of timely content for the professional and higher education markets. " Dave Pallai, Publisher, Jones and Bartlett Publishers |
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LaSalle College "LaSalle College is a proud supporter of the IGDA, whose community and activities enable us to offer the best training programs, while supporting tomorrow’s game developers." Felix Tremblay, e-Learning Program Director |
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Morgan Kaufmann and Focal Press "We're excited to work together with the IGDA to advance your career within the game industry. There are great synergies between the work that the IGDA does and the work that Morgan Kaufmann and Focal Press (imprints of Elsevier, Inc) do, as the leading publishers in the areas of game development and game design. We're proud to offer the IGDA sponsored Morgan Kaufmann game development and design books for your trusted library." Laura Lewin, Senior Acquisitions Editor |
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The National Center for the History of Electronic Games™ (NCHEG) collects, studies, and interprets electronic games and related materials to document how electronic games are changing the way people play, learn, and connect with each other. The NCHEG collection is the largest and most comprehensive public collection of electronic-games and game-related historical materials in the United States and includes supporting peripherals, publications, marketing materials, development documents, business records, and other materials that illustrate how the games have been inspired, conceived, developed, sold, and used. NCHEG is proud to be an IGDA Partner supporting the important work of its members. We provide a unique resource and will share in meaningful exchanges about the history and future of the industry. Jon-Paul C. Dyson, Director |
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Nokia Products Ltd. Nokia is the world's number one manufacturer of mobile devices by market share and a leader in the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of devices for all major consumer segments and offer Internet services that enable people to experience music, maps, media, messaging and games. We also provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ and equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks. |
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NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA Corporation is a market leader in visual computing technology dedicated to creating products that enhance the interactive experience on consumer and professional computing platforms. For game developers, NVIDIA's award-winning graphics processors deliver superior performance and cinematic-quality visual effects to enable breakthrough gaming experiences on the PC and Xbox video game console. |
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Rasmussen College "Rasmussen College's Game & Simulation Production Bachelor's degree program is currently one of the fastest growing programs in our School of Technology and Design. It's vitally important for us as an institution to stay connected with the IGDA as a partner in order to say on top of all the news and development taking place in the game industry. We highly value this relationship for what it brings to us, but more importantly, for what it brings to our students." - Hap Aziz, School Director for Rasmussen Technology & Design |
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Savannah College of Art and Design "The Savannah College of Art and Design is proud to be a partner of the IGDA. The IGDA mission to strengthen the international game development community supports our mission to prepare talented students for careers in the industry. We look forward to working with them in our mission to prepare the next generation of game developers." Brenda Braithwaite, Chair of Interactive Design and GameDevelopment |
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Scaleform Corporation "As a source of professionalism and industry development, the dialog created by the IGDA is vital to the growth of a healthy game industry. Scaleform Corporation is proud to be part of the discussion and we hope to contribute additional insight to the community." John Moon, Vice President of Product Development |
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Texas Film Commission "The IGDA plays an important role in the national, as well as Texas game industry, and offers invaluable support to our local developers. The Texas Film Commission is proud to be a part of the organization, and it's continued efforts to raise the bar for the game community." Leah Smith, Animation & Game Industries Liaison |
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Charles River Media/Course PTR (Thomson Learning) is a premier publisher of professional game development books, including the Game Programming Gems series. The newly published Journal of Game Development (JOGD) also provides a vehicle for disseminating cutting-edge research from industry and academia, and will help garner further acceptance of game development by the academic community. "The IGDA's mission to provide the industry and its members with timely information, tools, and support is critical to the continued growth and advancement of the field. Charles River Media/Course PTR supports this mission and the many community-building and educational efforts of the IGDA." -Jenifer Niles, Publisher |
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The University of Derby "The University is happy to support the IGDA. The IGDA's role in bringing together industry and academia is key for the future talent of games developers; proposals such as the Curriculum Framework can only help ensure that academia meets the needs of its students and the needs of the development community. We're now looking forward to being active members of the IGDA." Matthew Birkin, Senior Supervisor |
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Tipperary Institute "We are delighted with the support and encouragement the IGDA gives to community events, such as the annual Games Fleadh which takes place in Thurles, Ireland each year." Phil Bourke |
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UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts Center "As a leader in continuing education, we are proud to sponsor IGDA in its mission to advance and enhance the careers of game developers through professional development and training. " Susan Varnum - Director, Digital Arts, UCSD Extension |
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Walkthru Inc. "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 |
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xaitment inc. "xaitment is very proud to be supporting the activities of the IGDA with our corporate membership because we strive for the same goal: Making fantastic games." Markus Schneider Executive Vice President Americas & Asia |
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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.
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