Massachusetts’ game industry rises to top five
The state’s industry has grown in a sluggish economy and it’s not just Bay Staters who are noticing.
Articles by Katherine Finnell
Katie Finnell is a multimedia journalist interested in reporting on new media industries.
Industry professionals push for tax incentives
For some industry professionals, one thing is keeping Massachusetts from being the top in game design: tax incentives.
Local developers see industry as a growing community
For local game developers, it’s not about competition – it’s about community. But there are still challenges to running a studio in Massachusetts.
Game design education grows with the industry
As the local video game industry grows, more and more higher education institutions are offering game design and development programs.
Northeastern students test their design skills
Northeastern students tested their game design mettle by creating a video game in 32 hours.
Game developers encourage learning through play
It’s not always about entertainment. For some developers, it’s about education through gaming. For others, it’s about better understanding a rapidly changing industry.