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Critical Hit, a games incubator that develops experimental and innovative games that would not be made in a commercial setting is looking for people that are interested in wearable technology.

This unique opportunity will allow participants to examine various wearable technology platforms and environments, as well as work alongside a diverse set of people while exploring these technologies.

Bioshock and Bertrand Russell's Authority & the Individual

Many commentators and reporters have ascribed the downfall of BioShock’s Rapture – the Adam addicts, the horrifying cruelty and the shocking race towards self destruction – to the game’s desire to satirise the novel Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.

As previously reported on the IMMERSe website: http://immerse-network.com/news-chi-play-2014-call-for-papers/ & the CHI PLAY website.

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Makers of EGGNOGG visit the PLAY event at UW

Rachel and Paul Pridham, two of the three people responsible for the game EGGNOGG; developed by Kitchener indie studio Madgarden (http://madgarden.net/about/) will be making an appearance at the PLAY event this weekend around 6pm. Recently, EGGNOGG was nominated in a number of categories at the 2014 Canadian Video Game Awards, including "Best Indie Game" and "Best Casual Game".

Colin Ellard’s research was featured in the newest episode of David Suzuki’s The Nature of Things episode ‘Where Am I?’ 

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Essential facts about the Computer and Video Game Industry.

“ No other sector has experienced the same explosive growth as the computer and video game industry. Our creative publishers and talented workforce continue to accelerate advancement and pioneer new products that push boundaries and unlock entertainment experiences. These innovations in turn d