Irish animators pick up a Bafta
Irish animation company Boulder Media was among the winners at this year’s Bafta Children’s Awards. The company co-produces “The Amazing World of Gumball” which won the best animation and best writer...
View ArticleBuilding games for girls
A guest post by Joanna Moylan For as long as I can remember, video games have always been a part of my childhood. My family and I used to gather around the PC, scratching our heads over a tricky...
View ArticleDigital games group aims to create 2,500 jobs
The government has set up an industry group to spearhead a strategy to create 2,500 digital games jobs in Ireland by 2014. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, has...
View ArticleDo you want to work in the games industry?
“What’s it like to make computer games and mobile apps as a job?” “How long does it take to develop an app?” “What kind of subjects should you study at school and college if you want a career in the...
View ArticleMajor jobs growth in Ireland’s games industry
A new survey highlights the recent growth of the Irish games industry and the sector’s bright future. Since 2009, when the last major survey of the sector was conducted, the number of jobs has nearly...
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