Shortfuse games and the University of Skövde are mentioned as one out of three examples in the "Gamasutra's Top 20 Trends of 2008".
"Game education at universities isn't a new trend -- but it's interesting to see just how directly these students are transitioning into fully functioning professional teams directly from their educational careers. [---] Shortfuse Games, an 11-man team who recently released Colosseum to Xbox Live Community Games, transitioned directly from the game development program at Sweden's University of Skövde to professional concern with a minimal addition of staff from outside of the program.”
Senior lecturer Ulf Wilhelmsson are pleased with the praise from Gamautra.
- This is proof that our work on these education programmes are on the right track, and that we have reached a high level on our programmes where those who have studied here can function in professional teams and start their own companies.
- The fact that we work together with Gothia Science Park and that many of our students continues there and chose to become entrepreneurs are positive, and we are very pleased to receive this positive signal from the field, he continues.
Visit Gamasutra's webpage and read the trend report of 2008
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For more information on Shortfuse games please visit their webpage: http://www.shortfuse.se/