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The '''International Game Developers Association''' (IGDA) is a ] designed to promote, and strengthen the ], and have computer games recognised as an art form. As part of promoting the industry, the IGDA presents the ] annually at the ]. The '''International Game Developers Association''' (IGDA) is a professional society for video and computer game developers worldwide. It is incorporated in the United States as a ]. Among its goals are to promote and strengthen the ], and have computer games recognised as an art form. As part of promoting the industry, the IGDA presents the ] annually at the ]. In addition the IGDA serves the needs of the development community by doing research, opposing censorship of video games, and encouraging communication through conferences and online forums. In recognition of the wide-ranging, multidisciplinary nature of interactive entertainment, there are no barriers to entry; it is open to any person who considers him- or herself to be a game developer.


The organization was formed as the '''Computer Game Developers Association''' in the summer of 1994 by ] and used the CGDA name until ], ]. The organization was formed as the '''Computer Game Developers Association''' in the summer of 1994 by ] and used the CGDA name until ], ].
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==Chapters== ==Chapters==
IGDA Chapters are a way to connect game developers in local communities. Each holds regularly scheduled meetings, with discussions on current issues in the computer gaming industry and demos of the latest games. IGDA Chapters are a way to connect game developers in local communities. Each holds regularly scheduled meetings, with discussions on current issues in the computer gaming industry and demos of the latest games.


Controversy:

The IGDA encourages violence in video games. It wants governments to lower ratings on video game content. While it is common for humans to be influenced by media, encouraging people to play violent games can possibly result in more violence at home or communities.


==Special Interest Groups== ==Special Interest Groups==
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==Board of directors== ==Board of Directors==
The ''Board of Directors'' is composed of seven members, five of which are elected and the other two are appointed. They control every aspect of the IGDA for the three years they are in power. The ''Board of Directors'' is composed of seven members, five of which are elected and the other two are appointed. They control every aspect of the IGDA for the three years they are in power.


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The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is a professional society for video and computer game developers worldwide. It is incorporated in the United States as a non-profit organization. Among its goals are to promote and strengthen the video game industry, and have computer games recognised as an art form. As part of promoting the industry, the IGDA presents the Game Developers Choice Awards annually at the Game Developers Conference. In addition the IGDA serves the needs of the development community by doing research, opposing censorship of video games, and encouraging communication through conferences and online forums. In recognition of the wide-ranging, multidisciplinary nature of interactive entertainment, there are no barriers to entry; it is open to any person who considers him- or herself to be a game developer.

The organization was formed as the Computer Game Developers Association in the summer of 1994 by Ernest W. Adams and used the CGDA name until June 26, 2000.

Chapters

IGDA Chapters are a way to connect game developers in local communities. Each holds regularly scheduled meetings, with discussions on current issues in the computer gaming industry and demos of the latest games.

Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups, better known as SIGs, get developers interested in a specific topic or discipline together. They currently include:

Committees

Committees are formed by the IGDA to conduct research into a subject, normally for a short period, leading to a single report. Some however are semi-permanent, with yearly reports. Some of these reports then lead to standards for gaming industry to follow.

  • Business
  • Credit Standards
  • Quality of Life

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is composed of seven members, five of which are elected and the other two are appointed. They control every aspect of the IGDA for the three years they are in power.

IGDA has been chaired by:

External links

References

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