VSGI News

Announcing our new Game/Tech Innovation Speaker Series

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We are introducing a new Game/Tech Innovation Speaker series discussing a range of fascinating topics! Learn more at the link below!

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Thomas Dolby Speaking at Mason!

Thomas Dolby, VSGI Pioneer in Residence, gave a lecture and Masterclass at George Mason University on February 24th! Mr. Dolby is an English musician, producer, entrepreneur, and teacher. He came to prominence in the 1980s, releasing hit singles including “She Blinded me with Science” (1982) and “Hyperactive!” (1984). He also worked in production and as a session musician. In the 1990s, he founded a Silicon Valley sound technology company, Beatnik, whose technology was even used to create the Nokia tune. To see our lecture highlights, please click the embedded player to the left, or click below to see the lecture highlights in full screen!

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Almuni Kayla Harris returns to speak at GMU-TV!

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Kayla Harris, alumni of the Computer Game Design program, a 2017 IGDA scholar, and current Game Designer at Big Huge Games, has returned to Mason to speak at GMU-TV regarding “How to Succeed in Your First Game Job.” The video is available at the link below for anyone interested:

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James Casey Presents at Tencent Games Developers Conference in Shenzhen

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James Casey recently and former Director Dr. Scott Martin visited the 2019 Tencent Games Developers Conference, where they created and showed the presentation: “So, why do you want to create a Serious Game?” This was a fantastic chance to showcase the VSGI and the incredible work and projects created by our residents. The presentation is available at the link below for anyone interested:

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Judith Corona Speaks at Pre-Internship Seminar

Judith Corona, alumni of the Computer Game Design program and current Quality Assurance Specialist at Bethesda Softworks, has returned to Mason to speak at a GAME-489 Pre-Internship Seminar regarding “How to Succeed in Your First Game Job.” The video is available at the link below for anyone interested:

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