Gamebreaker.TV: New Weekly Show Features Video Game Business Insider Monty Sharma
MassDiGI Managing Director Monty Sharma answers videogame business related questions on Gamebreaker.TV. Check in here every week for a new episode.
MassDiGI: MA Digital & Video Game Industry Survey Results
Please click below to read MassDiGI’s press release regarding the survey results and a brief survey summary sheet as well as links to media stories on the survey itself.
Media
Boston Globe (subscription)
State House News Service (subscription)
Boston Globe: Video game industry a bright spot in Mass.
“Despite the sluggish US economy, the Massachusetts video game industry keeps growing, according to a survey by Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI), a state-sponsored game development center at Becker College in Worcester.
The survey found that Massachusetts game companies directly employ 2,041 workers, up 78 percent from the number found in a 2009 survey by the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council. On average, these jobs pay $90,000 a year, for a yearly statewide payroll of over $234 million, including benefits.”
Click here to read the full story in the Boston Globe.
G4 University: Your Guide To Getting In The Best Video Game Programs
“As the High School Senior Class of ’13, it is you who will build a path to the next generation of gaming. Already, the ideas in your head will be for games that no one can conceive of in this day and age. You will build a new path of the new games and amazing stories yet to come.” Click here to read the full story at G4.
“Game Change” by Walter Somol, Microsoft – Franklin M. Loew Lecture Series at Becker College: November 27, 2012 – Worcester, MA
Game Change: Where Have We Been & Where Are We Going?
November 27, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Becker College, 80 William Street, Worcester, MA
Walter Somol serves as the director of tech community outreach at Microsoft NERD, helping to grow and foster the technology community in the Greater Boston area. Before coming to Cambridge, Mr. Somol spent over five years in Redmond, WA managing one of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business Development and Publishing teams. His job in IEB included structuring and negotiating complex strategic partnerships, evaluating new business models, growing the online business via Xbox LIVE, publishing and distributing new video games, and developing and fostering long-term relationships with partners. Mr. Somol has worked with many of the top-tier Xbox 360, PC, online, and mobile publishers and developers.
Free and open to the community. Seating is limited. RSVP to lectures(at)becker.edu.
Plug into…the Creative Valley: November 13, 2012 – Holyoke, MA
Creatives in the Pioneer Valley – – it is time to start talking! Find out who else works in the area and what they do; network, chit chat and make new friends. This free event is hosted by Anzovin Studio and the City of Holyoke and sponsored by MassDiGI, EDC of Western Mass and Paper City Brewery. RSVP here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4676813475
Meet MassDiGI at Northeastern University: November 1, 2012 – Boston, MA
Love games? Dig free pizza? Open to all students and faculty. Drop by the Thursday, November 1st at 7:00 p.m. at 106 West Village G, Northeastern University and hear about its programs and services including the 2013 Game Challenge and Summer Innovation Program – and learn about how you can get involved! Hosted by the NU Game Development Club, Animation Club and Creative Industries program.
Location: Becker College, Weller Academic Center, Hawk’s Nest, 61 Sever St., Worcester, MA 01609
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/384231121645192/
Extra Life “Be a hero for kids”: October 20, 2012 – Boston, MA
Do you love playing games? Join gamers from across the area on Saturday, October 20, 2012 for the biggest and best 24-hour game marathon to raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Please click here for more information: www.boston.extra-life.org.
Meet MassDiGI & Becker IGDA Chapter Launch Event: October 18, 2012 – Worcester, MA
Love games? Dig free pizza? Open to all students and faculty. Drop by the Thursday, October 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the Hawk’s Nest at Becker College to meet MassDiGI, hear about its programs and services including the 2013 Game Challenge and Summer Innovation Program – and learn about how you can get involved with the brand new Student IGDA Chapter at Becker.
RSVP to info(at)massdigi.org.
Location: Becker College, Weller Academic Center, Hawk’s Nest, 61 Sever St., Worcester, MA 01609
Plug into…the Creative Valley: October 2, 2012 – Holyoke, MA
Creatives in the Pioneer Valley – – it is time to start talking! Find out who else works in the area and what they do; network, chit chat and make new friends. This free event is co-hosted by Steve Porter & PorterHouse Media and the City of Holyoke and sponsored by MassDiGI, EDC of Western Mass and Paper City Brewery. RSVP here: http://creativevalley.eventbrite.com/
