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11/02/2006 Archived Entry: "Games as art chat"

The Ludologist has posted a transcript of an interesting games as art discussion with Henry Jenkins, Eric Zimmerman, Jesper Juul and others. Note added Nov 06: Here is a proper intro writeup for the game discussion on Henry Jenkins blog.

Also, word is Telefilm Canada will be launching a competition to create "the next great Canadian video game." As judged by whom I'm not sure...perhaps this is what "input and support in the industry" will be. My first reaction was "Why are they not creating great Canadian videogames...oh yeah, money!" but on second thought, that's unfair. The commercial games sector has been fairly upfront about their goals and mandate-- to make as much money as possible selling entertaining games to young men-- so when companies like Ubisoft and EA support an initiative that might (potentially) lead to something different, they should be given some credit. I believe the official announcement will come at MIGS and competition information will soon be available at www.telefilm.gc.ca/game.