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Not only would this law abrogate game makers' constitutional rights it would have a chilling effect on the industry. And given the significance of this case, if the law is upheld, we can expect similar laws to follow in many other states. We could enter an era where games join other restricted items such as alcohol, tobacco and firearms.

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 SECOND ANNUAL INDIE GAME CHALLENGE GOES GLOBAL, KICKS-OFF WITH MORE THAN $350,000 IN PRIZES, SCHOLARSHIPS AT STAKE

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (May 3, 2010) – The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University today announced the kickoff of the second annual Indie Game Challenge. The competition has been expanded to include international professional and amateur video game developers competing in different categories for two grand prizes of $100,000 each plus additional prize monies and scholarships in excess of $350,000.

The 2011 Indie Game Challenge is open for entries now through Oct. 1, 2010. Teams are required to register at www.IndieGameChallenge.com and submit a working beta copy of their game as well as a pitch video. Complete details and official rules can be found on the website.

To see the full press release, visit our press page.

May Game Deconstruction Group Examines Heavy Rain

View a full press release with winners on our press page.

ACADEMY ANNOUNCES MARK BEAUMONT SCHOLARSHIP

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced a new academic scholarship in honor of Mark Beaumont, former COO of Capcom North America and Europe who passed away suddenly on February 23, 2010. The endowment was established by the AIAS Foundation to support students in pursuit of careers in the business of interactive entertainment. The AIAS will award four yearly $2,500 scholarships to students attending accredited universities.

View a full press release on our press page.

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Additional IAA Trophies and Plaques Available

The Awards Marketplace is now open, offering IAA winners and finalists the opportunity to purchase additional trophies, plaques, and certificate stands for their offices and studio trophy cases.

To purchase additional Interactive Achievement Awards, visit http://www.aias-society-awards.com.

INDIE GAME CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Two $100,000 grand prize champions and seperate category winners unveiled in Las Vegas.

The winners of the inaugural Indie Game Challenge sponsored by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), Gamestop Corp. (NYSE: GME), and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University were announced tonight in Las Vegas following the conclusion of the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit at the Red Rock Resort & Casino. The awards ceremony was hosted by Adam Sessler, host of G4's "X-Play" (weeknights at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT), and editor-in-chief of games content for G4tv.com.

To view more information and a list of winners see our press page.

To view the entire Indie Game Challenge Awards, visit G4tv.com.

Submissions for the 2nd Indie Games Challenge will open around May 1, 2010. Keep checking back for exact date! For more information on Indie Games Challenge visit IndieGamesChallenge.com.

D.I.C.E. SUMMIT 2010 WAS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TO DATE!

To check out some of the incredible sessions, visit G4tv.com.

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