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Enroll in Unreal University at the East Coast Gaming Conference

Game developer Epic Games recently announced they would be offering attendees at the East Coast Gaming Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 25-26, 2012 a chance to learn more about their Unreal Engine 3 technology with Unreal University. This academic program will allow aspiring game designers a rare chance to work with experienced Epic staff members using the Unreal Development Kit to learn more about actual game development from the pros. You can visit the official event webpage to learn more about Unreal University’s appearance at the East Coast Gaming Conference, and you can read on for even more details!

From the Official Press Release

Unreal University is an academic initiative sponsored by Epic Games to offer professional, hands-on guidance to those interested in using its award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) technology, including the Unreal Development Kit (UDK). Along with Unreal University, senior industry veterans will lead discussions to support ECGC’s core theme of Content > Platform on topics from programming to social game development. As keynote speakers, BioWare Senior Creative Director Paul Barnett and Zynga East Coast Executive Producer Paul Stephanouk will also share their insights on the state of the industry.

For more information on the conference and event, check out the official East Coast Gaming Conference website.

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