Game design

The Princeton Review's 2024 Rankings of Top Ugrad & Grad Schools for Game Design Are Now Out

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princeton Review®—the education services company known for its school rankings in dozens of categories—today reported its 15th annual ranking of undergraduate and graduate schools with the best programs in game design studies. 

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  • The complete lists are posted on The Princeton Review website at Top Game Design Schools for 2024 .
  • The Princeton Review's game design school rankings are based on more than 40 data points derived from the company's 2023 survey of administrators at 150 schools offering game design courses and/or degrees.
  • The average starting salary of students completing their game design studies with a bachelor's degree from the schools was $64,065.
  • The average starting salary of students completing their game design studies with a master's degree from the schools was $73,947.

HP Inc. and edX Launch Free Professional Certificate Program in Esports Management, Game Design, and Programming

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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LANHAM, Md., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), and global technology leader HP Inc. today announced a new online Professional Certificate program in Esports Management, Game Design, and Programming to bring cutting-edge skills to learners globally. Available in English and Arabic (with more languages to follow later this year), the new Professional Certificate program includes over 60 curated modules designed to prepare learners for jobs in the gaming, media and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors. HP is covering the full cost of enrollment in the certificate track for all learners. Enrollment is open at edX.org.

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  • HP is covering the full cost of enrollment in the certificate track for all learners.
  • As demand for gaming professionals rises, the Professional Certificate program offers a diverse curriculum across game design, game programming, and esports management.
  • Throughout the program, learners will have access to video modules, each ending with an assessment, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
  • Learners who successfully complete each course in the Professional Certificate program will also receive a certificate of achievement for the program free of charge.

NJIT Among The Princeton Review's Best Colleges for 2024

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Newark, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey Institute of Technology once again finds itself in selective company in The Princeton Review’s annual guide to the best colleges and universities in the United States.

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  • Newark, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey Institute of Technology once again finds itself in selective company in The Princeton Review’s annual guide to the best colleges and universities in the United States.
  • Just 14% of all of the country’s four-year institutions made the guide, “The Best 389 Colleges for 2024.” Selection is based primarily on the experiences of students — which are culled through surveys — and the featured schools are listed alphabetically.
  • Also, for the sixth straight year, the university was featured on a select list of Best Value Colleges — one of only 209 on the list, including just 74 public schools.
  • “With such skills and expertise in STEM disciplines, our graduates can maximize their potential and impact their communities.”
    NJIT has been featured in the best colleges guide since its inception in 1992.

The Princeton Review Again Names Stetson as a Top School for Game Design

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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DELAND, Fla., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For a second year in a row, The Princeton Review has named Stetson University as one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Game Design in the U.S., Canada and some countries abroad.

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  • "We are excited to once again be recognized by The Princeton Review on their list of top undergraduate Game Design programs," said Nathan Wolek, PhD, Stetson professor of Digital Arts and Music Technology.
  • PC Gamer magazine mentions Stetson in its May issue in the article, "The Best Game Design Programs Ranked by The Princeton Review for 2023."
  • "The Digital Arts faculty are proud for our program to be listed in the top game design schools by The Princeton Review," added Chaz Underriner, PhD, Stetson assistant professor of Digital Arts.
  • The Princeton Review selected Stetson based on a 2022 survey of administrators at 150 institutions across the U.S., Canada and abroad that offer game design courses, majors or degree programs.

Nex Gives Developers a Sneak Peek at Its Eye-Catching Motion Entertainment Device at GDC 2023

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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GDC attendees will also get to experience a broad portfolio of motion games and experiences at Nex’s booth (South Hall #S454).

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  • GDC attendees will also get to experience a broad portfolio of motion games and experiences at Nex’s booth (South Hall #S454).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005347/en/
    Nex Playground is a new entertainment device that delivers immersive games and experiences powered by body motion.
  • Nex Playground encourages new forms of physical play, and also brings people together,” said David Lee, co-founder and CEO of Nex.
  • To help the motion entertainment ecosystem accelerate, Nex has created a package of content development tools that allow game and content developers to create their own motion experiences.

The Princeton Review's 2023 Rankings of Top Ugrad & Grad Schools for Game Design Are Now Out

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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The Princeton Review has posted the complete ranking lists on its website at Top Game Design Schools for 2023 .

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  • The Princeton Review has posted the complete ranking lists on its website at Top Game Design Schools for 2023 .
  • The Princeton Review tallied the ranking lists for 2023 based on a survey the company conducted in 2022 of administrators at 150 institutions offering game design courses and/or degrees.
  • "We recommend these schools as outstanding choices for students considering a career in the exciting field of game design," said Rob Franek , The Princeton Review's Editor-in-Chief.
  • The Princeton Review's website feature, Top Game Design Schools for 2023 , has articles offering advice for school applicants.

The Vonage Foundation Partners with Girls Who Code to Expand Opportunities in Tech

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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The Vonage Foundation will support Girls Who Code through sponsorship of its Summer Immersion Program 2023, which is focused on building tomorrow's diverse tech workforce through education.

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  • The Vonage Foundation will support Girls Who Code through sponsorship of its Summer Immersion Program 2023, which is focused on building tomorrow's diverse tech workforce through education.
  • The Vonage Foundation is focused on the power of communications and connectivity to bridge the digital divide.
  • Last year, we served over 7,000 students across our summer programs alone," said Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code.
  • "We're grateful for the support from our partners, like Vonage, as we continue to expand our reach.

Imagendary Studios Appoints Michael Brinker as Game Design Director

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Imagendary Studios has announced the appointment of Michael Brinker to the position of Game Design Director in its Irvine, CA studio.

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  • Imagendary Studios has announced the appointment of Michael Brinker to the position of Game Design Director in its Irvine, CA studio.
  • Michael joins an assembled team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.
  • As the new Game Design Director, Michael Brinker brings many years of AAA games experience having worked on iconic titles and game franchises such as The Godfather, The Simpsons, Marvels Avengers, and Tomb Raider where Michael was able to help reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, from taking on a lead design role for the sequel to reimagining the legendary gaming icon Lara Croft.
  • In its first year Imagendary assembled a global team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.

Atmos Labs Completes $11M Seed Round to Power the Evolution of Metaverse-Native Sports

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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Play-and-earn metaverse developer Atmos Labs, Inc. announces the close of an $11 million seed round for Atmos, a competition-based virtual world set in an expansive sci-fi universe and built to accelerate the advent of metaverse-native sports.

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  • Play-and-earn metaverse developer Atmos Labs, Inc. announces the close of an $11 million seed round for Atmos, a competition-based virtual world set in an expansive sci-fi universe and built to accelerate the advent of metaverse-native sports.
  • The funding will be used to build the foundation of the virtual game world of Atmos, grow its community, and expand the Atmos team.
  • For Atmos Labs Founder and CEO Kevin Beauregard, Atmos is the next evolution of gaming.
  • Join Atmos to compete in a variety of game modes, fabricate unique pieces of equipment, and mine and smelt new resources.

New NFT Game - MetaSpets will rise to offer players real values and benefits even while the market is in a bad shape.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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SINGAPORE, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, the trend of Game-Fi or NFT Game has become one of the world's popular keywords, especially in Southeast Asian countries. This is considered a money-spinner job and financial stability during the pandemic.

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  • He is the founder of Wise Balance and MetaSpets, a Play & Earn NFT game.
  • The game was built by a competent team with more than 9 years of experience in technology, entertainment, and finance.
  • Talking about the inspiration for MetaSpets, the Wise Balance team expressed: "The COVID 19 pandemic has changed everyone's daily routine.
  • There is also pet care that focuses on interactions between players and their pet companions with fun activities and feeding.