fast FastER FAST! @ Northeastern Univ

A program of mixed media works that (mostly) move at a rapid pace.

Wed. March 11, 2009 - 12:00 noon
Shillman Hall, Room 320 MAP
Northeastern University, Boston
Contact Dennis Miller
617 373 4132 or de.miller@neu.edu

http://www.music.neu.edu/fast/

2009 Visual Music Marathon

April 11th, 2009
The Marathon will be held at the Visual Arts Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street, New York City.

Check it out AND pass on the word :
http://www.2009vmm.neu.edu/

3D Modeling Industry Expected to Boom

Acacia Research Group today released the results of a study on 3D content creation tools, which naturally are heavily utilized in the creation of today's video games. The research says that spending on 3D animation and modeling tools will grow an average of 6.2 percent over the next five years, from $338.3 million this year to $429.7 million in 2014.

(Full article)
http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/3d-modeling-industry-expect-to-boom-says-acacia-research/?biz=1

Online Gaming in America Climbs 27% in 2008

According to the latest analysis from comScore, online gaming usage in the U.S. has grown 27 percent during the past year to 86 million visitors in December 2008. Moreover, the total time spent playing online games has risen by 42 percent.

(Full article)
http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/online-gaming-in-america-climbs-27-in-2008--comscore/?biz=1

2008 Game Sales Dominated by Family-Friendly Titles

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has noted that family-friendly video games were actually the main driver of sales. Sure, some of the best selling titles like GTA IV and Gears of War 2 are rated "Mature," but games rated "Everyone 10+" and lower accounted for over half of all sales (45.3% rated "E" and 12.1% rated "E10+").

(full article)
http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/esa-2008-game-sales-dominated-by-familyfriendly-titles/?biz=1

Worldwide Video Game Sales Hit $32 Billion in '08

According to a new report from Media Control GfK International (cited by Video Business), global sales of video game software reached $32 billion last year, growing 20 percent in large part thanks to the booming Wii business.

(Full article)
http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/worldwide-video-game-sales-hit-32-billion-in-08-top-dvd-bluray-for-first-time/?biz=1

ICA presents New England Animators

When!? : Sunday, May 3, 3 pm and Thursday, May 7, 7:30 pm
Where!? : The Institute of Contemporary Art
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210

World Premieres
Q & A with the filmmakers

http://www.icaboston.org/programs/film/ne-animators/?event_id=6907023

Wii Music Used in Schools to Promote Music Education

Nintendo of America sent word today that it's partnered with MENC: The National Association for Music Education in an effort to "inspire students and promote an active appreciation for music."

(Full article)
http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/wii-music-used-in-schools-to-promote-music-education/?biz=1

Video Game Software Soared Past $10B in 2008 ...

That's software .. alone. The NPD Group has repeatedly said that it's expecting total industry sales to fall somewhere in the $21 billion range.

(full article)
http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/video-game-software-to-surpass-10-billion-for-08-says-analyst/?biz=1

What's Happening!? : BOSTON POST MORTEM

Check out the monthly meetings ... and use the web site to find out all about the 60+ (yes SIXTY) Boston area Game Development (and related) companies

http://www.bostonpostmortem.org/

What's Happening!? : BOSTON GAMES FOR CHANGE

When!? : Saturday, Jan 31, 2009. 8pm - midnight
Where!? : Berkman Squared. 50 Church St, Cambridge MA

* hosted by Information Superhighway IV *
Drinks and snacks courtesy of sponsoring partners Fablevision, Harvard Free Culture, Public Radio Exchange, and GamerDNA.

You can sign up to learn about future events here:
http://groups.google.com/group/games4change-boston

Inaugural posting on Inaugural day :)

Welcome to the Northeastern University Creative Industries blog!

Come back often and comment on everything Game Design and Interactive Media related here at NEU.

Contact me directly if you have any questions

Terrence Masson
Senior Academic Specialist
Northeastern University