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STEPHEN MACIAS NAMED INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY LEAD FOR OCTAGON SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network (OSEN) has elevated Stephen Macias to Head of Inclusive Diversity for OSEN Worldwide. Macias will take on the expanded role, while maintaining his current position as President of Multicultural Marketing & Communications, R&CPMK. The announcement was made today by Lisa Murray, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Diversity Officer, OSEN, to whom Macias will report.

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  • Macias to Continue Oversight of R&CPMK's Multicultural Marketing & Communications Division, While Helping Drive DE&I Efforts Across Octagon, R&CPMK, and OSEN's Global Agency Portfolio
    LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network (OSEN) has elevated Stephen Macias to Head of Inclusive Diversity for OSEN Worldwide.
  • The announcement was made today by Lisa Murray, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Diversity Officer, OSEN, to whom Macias will report.
  • In his new role, Macias will continue to oversee R&CPMK's Multicultural Marketing & Communications division, focused on the agency's talent and brand clients.
  • Macias will also help lead strategy and efforts dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the full Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network's six agency portfolio, including internal and external programming, global initiatives, and partnerships.

New York Film Academy Launches New BFA in Entertainment Media Degree

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Fall, New York Film Academy (NYFA) launches its unique and innovative, WSCUC-accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Entertainment Media degree program at its New York City campus.

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  • New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Fall, New York Film Academy (NYFA) launches its unique and innovative, WSCUC-accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Entertainment Media degree program at its New York City campus.
  • The BFA in Entertainment Media follows a three-year accelerated degree track, with eight or nine semesters required to complete a concentration (dependent upon the discipline).
  • Eligible students are encouraged to apply to the BFA in Entertainment Media degree program by November 10th, 2022 for the January 2023 enrollment period.
  • Students can learn more about the new BFA in Entertainment Media by visiting the New York Film Academys degree program page or by submitting a request for information .

Game Developers Conference 2022 Wraps as the Largest Conference in San Francisco Since Start of the Pandemic With 17,000 Attendees

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The conference prioritized health and safety for all attendees and required proof of vaccination and face masks to be worn indoors.

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  • The conference prioritized health and safety for all attendees and required proof of vaccination and face masks to be worn indoors.
  • GDC will be returning to the Moscone Convention Center Monday, March 20 to Friday, March 24, 2023.
  • GDC 2022 featured over 1,000 speakers across over 600 lectures, workshops and roundtable discussions and networking events, physically reuniting the game development community.
  • GDC 2022 celebrated the top developers of the past year with the 24th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards and the 22nd annual Game Developers Choice Awards.

Inscryption Wins Game of the Year at the 22nd Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Inscryptions unique blend of deck-building roguelike, escape-room style puzzles and psychological horror is the first game to ever be honored with the top prize at both the Game Developers Choice Awards and the Independent Games Festival Awards.

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  • Inscryptions unique blend of deck-building roguelike, escape-room style puzzles and psychological horror is the first game to ever be honored with the top prize at both the Game Developers Choice Awards and the Independent Games Festival Awards.
  • Inscryption uniquely took top honors during the awards ceremony, leading an impressive lineup of some of the very best games of the year.
  • Winners were selected by the Game Developers Choice Awards-specific International Choice Awards Network (ICAN), which is an invitation-only organization, composed of leading game creators from all parts of the industry.
  • The return of the Game Developers Choice Awards and GDC to the Moscone made this a memorable evening that we were delighted to share with such talented people.

Game Developers Conference 2022 Begins Today at San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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The 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the worlds longest-running event for professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games, begins its 36th edition today, in-person at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

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  • The 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the worlds longest-running event for professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games, begins its 36th edition today, in-person at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.
  • For more details on the Game Developers Conference, please visit the GDCs official website , or subscribe to regular updates via Facebook , Twitter , or RSS.
  • The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the worlds largest professional game industry event with market-defining content for programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, business decision makers, and others involved in the development of interactive games and immersive experiences.
  • GDC brings together the global game development community year-round through events and digital media, including the GDC Masterclass, GDC Vault, gamedeveloper.com, Game Career Guide, Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.

2022 Game Developers Choice Awards to Honor Accessibility Advocate & Award-winning Author Steven Spohn With Ambassador Award; Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii With Lifetime Achievement Award

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Yuji Horii, the creator of the legendary Dragon Quest series, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication to the craft of video game development.

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  • Yuji Horii, the creator of the legendary Dragon Quest series, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication to the craft of video game development.
  • The 22nd annual awards ceremony will take place at the 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC) on Wednesday, March 23 and held in conjunction with the Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF).
  • The ceremony is available to watch in-person for all GDC 2022 pass-holders as well as livestreamed on the official GDC Twitch channel .
  • Yuji Horii will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking work as the creator of the beloved Dragon Quest series, which has influenced and inspired role-playing game design since the release of Dragon Quest in 1986.