Industry Support . . .
Dare Patrons
Dave Jones
CEO and Creative Director
Realtime Worlds
“Talent is a key factor behind the success of every game. Dare to
be Digital have contributed tremendously to discern quality talent for
the industry. Both based in Dundee, Realtime Worlds will join hands with Dare to continue support the industry with top games and top talent.”
David has been involved in the video game industry since 1983. He is well known for his past company (DMA Design Ltd.) and for his catalogue of hit games. Over the years, David has written and designed over 15 games, most notably two global hit franchises which still sell today: Lemmings, with sales of over 20 million across 20 formats and Grand Theft Auto with sales of over 50 million. After a merger and successful IPO with Gremlin Group PLC, and subsequent take over by Infogrames, David left to pursue a new goal and found Realtime Worlds. Currently creating what he believes will be the first mass market on-line video game.
What are people saying about Dare to be Digital?
It is the most astonishing success. It has got its own BAFTA category. It is extraordinary. Mark Taylor, Director of Microsoft's developer group
Its been my privilege to be involved with Dare and I've been incredibly impressed with the talent I have seen. I couldn't think of a better way of showcasing student talent to potential employers. John Dennis, Design Manager, Team 17
The Dare model rewards creativity & teamwork as well as risk taking. It is the gold standard for project based competitive team work.
Richard Leinfellner, Vice President - Outsourcing, Electronic Arts
The range of talent on show at Dare is simply stunning.. Dare just gets better year on year. Julie Adair, Head of New Media, BBC Scotland
It was exactly the sort of student project (one of the 2006 winners) that could and probably should find itself on XBox live within the year. This is the closest you can get to commercial game development. Jon Jordan, Technology Editor, Develop Magazine
If an applicant has Dare to be Digital on their CV they go straight to the top of the pile, it's as simple as that. Colin Anderson, Managing Director, Denki
Dare gives you experience that is valued by industry - the skills, the knowledge, the teamwork and gives you the edge to break into the industry.
John Duthie, Head of HR, Realtime Worlds
Dare to be digital is a great example of how to give new talent the experience of developing new products in a competitive environment nurturing their skills under the supervision of experienced mentors.
Shaun Woodward, MP, Minister for Creative Industries and Tourism