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Introduction
This guide is designed to provide information and resources for those who are interested in the design, development, programming and other tasks related to the creation and publishing of computer, video, and Internet games. Information on finding books, articles, websites, magazines, and other materials related to video game design can be accessed through the tabs to the left.
Professional Organizations
The following list includes various local, North American and international professional organizations dedicated to video game design, development, and publishing, and the computer and video game industry at large.
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Academy of Interactive Arts and SciencesThis organization promotes interactive games and entertainment, through its Design, Innovate...
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American Amusement Machine OrganizationThis trade organization represents manufacturers, distributors, and part suppliers for the coin-operated...
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Entertainment Software Association (ESA)This organization is comprised of publishers in the United States of computer and video games for consoles...
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Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB)Provides standard ratings on content present for virtually all computer and video games on sale in the...
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GamedevMIA repository of Michigan's gamedev-related resources. From studios and meetups to jobs and university programs, this is a good place to start for immersing oneself in Michigan game development.
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IGDA Ann ArborThe Ann Arbor branch of the International Game Developers Association brings Michigan's game-dev community together for monthly lectures, exhibitions, tutorials, free food, and industry talks at SPARK East in Ypsilanti.
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International Game Developers Association (IGDA)The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving...
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MichiganGameStudios.comThis resource provides a simple way for students, researchers, technologists, and game developers to understand the state's growing scene for game development and interactive technologies by listing information about Michigan's many related studios. Curated by U-M professor Austin Yarger.
Related Research Guides
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Film and Video Studies/Screen Arts and CulturesSelected resources useful for conducting research on moving image media of all kinds, including video games.
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Video Game StudiesSelected resources designed to assist in researching the interdisciplinary field of computer and video game studies.
Last Updated: Oct 1, 2025 12:16 PM
Subjects: Arts, Engineering