Founded in 2003, DiGRA is the premiere international association for academics and professionals who research digital games and associated phenomena. It encourages high-quality research on games, and promotes collaboration and dissemination of work by its members.
Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is where the major players of the video game industry work together to support the bright future of video games.
Game developers in New England have gather periodically in the Boston area to discuss the business of making and playing video games, meet old friends, and make new friends in the industry.
The Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDigi) is the center for entrepreneurship, academic cooperation and economic development across the Massachusetts games ecosystem.
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