“when I was asked to come to Singapore, and told I had to talk about the future of video games, I said ‘I’ll be talking to the future of video games’, and here I am, “ started Professor Jenkins, addressing Students’ Day at the recent Games Convention Asia Conference, held 18-20 September 2008 at Suntec, Singapore. And in a post-presentation interview, he apologized for overloading his audience, “Education is like trying to take a sip of water from a fire … [Read more...] about Collision course
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Digital Future Symposium 2008 – focusing on the needs and expectations between content protection companies and consumers
Singapore – Held in conjunction with Asian Television Forum, this year’s Digital Future Symposium 2008, held on December 10 at Suntec Singapore, will carry the theme ‘This Business of Content Protection: Movers, Shakers, and Direction Makers’ and will focus on the needs and expectations between content protection companies and their consumers. Distinguished keynote speaker, Yangbin Wang, founder and chief executive officer of Vobile Inc. will share some insights and … [Read more...] about Digital Future Symposium 2008 – focusing on the needs and expectations between content protection companies and consumers
Astro pulls plug on Indonesia JV
Jakarta - Following the September-made decision not to renew its contract with PT Direct Vision, Malaysia's Astro All Asia Networks Plc has withdrawn its programming from the Indonesian pay-TV operator. This brings to a close the grace periods extended by Astro. Direct Vision's 98,000 subscribers were informed on-screen the night of Sunday 19 October 2008; company plans to offer refunds to some 36,000 subscribers who had paid in advance for the service. Spokesman says the company hopes it will … [Read more...] about Astro pulls plug on Indonesia JV
Regional scarcity of new media & digital talent – Aquent
Singapore - New media and digital are among the sectors where demand for experienced and talented staff is most acute, according to findings from the Aquent Orange Book Asia Pacific Edition 2008-2009. Agents report a candidate shortage of experienced people in the fields of digital, project and account management, creative, brand consulting, communications, new media, public relations and web design. No longer than two years is the average stint with the same employer for the majority of … [Read more...] about Regional scarcity of new media & digital talent – Aquent
Projects ignite Singapore’s IDM sector
Singapore - Fifteen new projects on the idea of Co-Space have been awarded funding by the multi-agency Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Research and Development (R&D) Programme Office (IDMPO) hosted by the Media Development Authority (MDA). About S$12 million (US$8 million) in funding have been awarded to the 15 projects. They were selected from the inaugural Co-Space (industry) Call for Proposals which attracted 55 proposals involving some 200 companies from the broadcasting, real estate, … [Read more...] about Projects ignite Singapore’s IDM sector
Astro finally pulls plug on Direct Vision
Jakarta – Following the September-made decision not to renew its contract with PT Direct Vision, Malaysia's Astro All Asia Networks Plc has withdrawn its programming from the Indonesian pay-TV operator. This brings to a close the grace periods extended by Astro. Direct Vision’s 98,000 subscribers were informed on-screen the night of Sunday 19 October 2008; company plans to offer refunds to some 36,000 subscribers who had paid in advance for the service. Spokesman says the company … [Read more...] about Astro finally pulls plug on Direct Vision