From the monthly archives: June 2006

Danish Social Democrats want state funding for games

By On 28/06/2006 ·

The Danish Social Democrats suggest ambitious changes in the state’s attitude towards games.

In particular, they suggest that video games be equated with film in terms of opportunities for cultural funding. The party’s cultural spokesperson notes how “I find it completely obvious that we need more state funding [...]

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Women responsible for 65% of mobile game revenue, survey says

By On 28/06/2006 ·

BBC NEWS | Business | Women lead rush to mobile gaming

(Of course, if anyone finds the actual survey, please post a link below…)

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CFP: Nordic Game 2006

By On 23/06/2006 ·

Nordic Game 2006 – Research Program – Open Call

Call for presenters for an academic symposium “Understanding the Player” at
Nordic Game 2006. 19-20 September. Malmö, Sweden.

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The hills are alive with the sound of mergers

By On 21/06/2006 ·


These days, Danish universities are in a high state of alert (or ‘emergency’ in some cases). The government has proposed drastic structural reforms in the form of mergers between various institutions (we have 13 university level institutions of various sizes. Or is it 14? Anyway…).

Particuarly interesting is [...]

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History of video games

By On 15/06/2006 ·

A Discovery Channel special. Fun footage from early Pong days, among other things.

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