Sony, Microsoft and the ESA (Entertainment Software Association) have jointly announced plans for two separate video game design competitions in the US, meant to encourage student interest in technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Created in response to US President Obama’s new “Educate to Innovate” campaign, the Game Changers competition is designed as part of the USD 2 million annual Digital Media and Learning Competition funded by the MacArthur Foundation. Game Changers is supported by Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) and will focus on creating original levels in 2008 title LittleBigPlanet, with the company donating 1,000 PlayStation 3 consoles to support the competition. Read more…

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