international game developers association

Outgoing IGDA Chief Departs With a Rant

3:30AM Owen Good | This was said in the context of the GDC’s notorious annual rant session, so, it’s not a classic burning of bridges in the last day on the job. More »

Della Rocca Steps Down As IGDA Director

4:00AM Mike Fahey | The International Game Developers Association is officially searching for a new head honcho, as long-time executive director Jason Della Rocca steps down in order to pursue a new venture. More »

Sony Throws Down G.I.R.L. Challenge To Industry

8:20AM Stuart Houghton | SONY Online Entertainment has asked the games industry at large to contribute to the Gamers In Real Life (G.I.R.L) scholarship program, aimed at bringing more women into the industry. Speaking at the International Game Developers Association conference in San Francisco, Torrie Dorrell – SOE’s Global Sales & Marketing called on other companies to throw $US10,000 a piece into the G.I.R.L. hat and do their bit for the cause. “Today, I am challenging everyone to take action to help level the playing field for women pursuing a career in video games. By donating to the G.I.R.L. scholarship, we can encourage diversity in development and make a difference, hopefully creating more opportunities for women and ultimately making more video games women will want to play,” said Dorrell. Full press release after the jump… More »