Disney Interactive Media Group President Steve Wadsworth to Keynote D.I.C.E. 2010

CALABASAS, Calif. – December 16, 2009 – The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that Stephen Wadsworth, President of the Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) will keynote the D.I.C.E. Summit, which will take place at Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas on February 17-19, 2010.
Under Wadworth’s leadership, DIMG is responsible for the global creation and delivery of Disney branded entertainment and lifestyle content across all interactive media platforms including mobile devices, PC’s, and video game consoles. DIMG also provides interactive technology strategy, solutions and execution for Disney and its ABC and ESPN units.

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Doug Lowenstein to Receive the AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award

CALABASAS, Calif. – November 10, 2009 – The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that Douglas Lowenstein, founder of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), will be the third recipient of the Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Lowenstein, currently President and CEO of the Private Equity Council, was tapped by leading video game publishers to launch the ESA (originally the Interactive Digital Software Association) in 1994.  Over his 13 years as President, ESA grew into the most influential and important trade body representing the $11.7 billion computer and video game software industry.

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First Speakers Announced

CALABASAS, Calif. – October 22, 2009 – The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences® (AIAS) today announced the initial speakers for the 2010 D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit®. The event will be held at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, February 17-19, 2010, and feature a line-up of industry leaders and decision makers, and visionaries from the disciplines that are shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

"Our program for 2010 is fast becoming the most prolific line-up we've ever produced," said Joseph Olin, president of the Academy. "From the industry's most gifted minds behind some of the greatest entertainment properties, to leading edge thinkers steeped in the nature of creativity, there will be alot to talk about at this year's Summit."

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 D.I.C.E. Summit 2010 Registration Is Now Open

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences is proud to announce that registration for the 2010 D.I.C.E. (Design Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit is now open.  The Summit will be held February 17-19, 2010 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.

All industry members may attend the event, but only Academy members receive a special discount.  If you are interested in becoming an Academy member, please visit www.interactive.org and submit a membership application online.

(SINGAPORE) — The Design Innovate Communicate Entertain Summit is legendary for drawing the top creative and business minds from the game industry for an intimate gathering just outside Las Vegas, Nevada.

Three days of exchanging information and insights proves inspiration for another year of great game making.

So it caused a stir when the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced they were taking their show on the road, and programming a full day of content half a world away at the Games Convention Asia.

For more information on the event, please visit the Asia Summit page.

2009 D.I.C.E. Summit NPD Research Now Available

Information provided during Anita Frazier's 2009 D.I.C.E. Summit session is now available for at the following link:  http://npd.com/lps/dice_2009.  You will be asked to complete a short form before the information is released to you.

2009 D.I.C.E. Summit and 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards Most Successful Ever

CALABASAS - March 4th, 2009 - The 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards was a huge success. Hosted by comedian Jay Mohr, the 12th Annual IAAs honored a number of games for their accomplishments and those who were responsible for it. The big winner of this year’s IAAs is LittleBigPlanet sacking an impressive 8 awards. During the awards, Bruce Shelley of Ensemble Studios was inducted into the Academy’s Hall of Fame after a brief video retrospective on his career. He is the 12th recipient of this prestigious award.

For a full list of 12th IAA winners, click here. 

 

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences partnered up this year with the Independent Film Channel to broadcast the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. The half hour special with highlights from the show will premiere April 10th on IFC. Please check your local listings for times.

 

The 2009 D.I.C.E. Summit held at the Red Rock Resort sold out to a record breaking number of attendees. Starting with the keynote by Gabe Newell of Valve Software, this year’s summit consisted of 37 speakers and 18 sessions which can be viewed at IGN's DICE Central as they are uploaded. A few notable speakers were Jun Takeuchi (Capcom), John Riccitiello (Electronic Arts), Bruce Shelley (Ensemble Studios), Todd Howard (Bethesda Game Studios), Alex Evans (Media Molecule), and many more.

The 6th Annual D.I.C.E. Summit Golf Tournament sponsored by EA Partners was held at the Paiute Golf Resort this year. EA Partners introduced the wildly popular and fun “Microtransaction model” golf that allowed the golfers to pay for offensive and defensive abilities. These abilities ranged from offensive abilities such as Drowning Victim (for $10, you get to kick the closest ball to the hazard into the water, laughing maliciously is optional, but encouraged) to defensive abilities such as Sandwich (for $2, this ability lets you make a free drop out of a sand hazard). All proceeds made from these abilities were donated directly to the Randy Pausch Scholarship Fund. The winners of the 6th Annual D.I.C.E. Summit Golf Tournament were David DeMartini, Scott Lynch, Jason Holtman, and DJ Powers. The prize this year was Rock Band 2.

The 4th Annual D.I.C.E. Summit Poker Tournament sponsored by BioWare took place at the Hard Rock Hotel where participants received BioWare playing cards and custom poker chips. This year’s winners are as listed: Ryan Peterson, Chris Archer, Jason Carr, Hamilton Chu, Melanie Williams, Jesse Divnich, Wayne Schumacher, John Hight, Mike Schmalz, and Frank Pearce.

International Game Developers Association Partners With the Academy Of Interactive Arts & Sciences® in Support of Interactive Achievement Awards®

CALABASAS, Calif. and MOUNT ROYAL, NJ – October 22, 2008 – The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences® (AIAS) and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), have signed an agreement where the IGDA will become involved in the Interactive Achievement Awards® (IAAs). The IAAs, now in their 12th year, are supported by all of the major video game publishers and developers in the industry. Their purpose is to recognize the top creative and commercial successes each year with Academy, and now IGDA members, voting on the winners.

IGDA / AIAS Partnership Frequently Asked Questions

The IGDA recently announced a new partnership with the Academic of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS).  Details on this new partnership can be found in our press section.