New Hub for Computer Games

(ETH Zurich, May 28, 2015)

ETH Zurich’s new Game Technology Center in the Department of Computer Science will pool Swiss know-how in the development of computer games. This was announced as part of the final presentation of the Game Programming Laboratory. ETH Zurich announced its intention to further expand its commitment to the development of computer games. The Department of Computer Sciences is establishing a Game Technology Center where scientists will be able to devise new technologies for computer game development in a cross-disciplinary manner and in collaboration with industry. ETH president Lino Guzzella explains the decision: “Game technology is not only interesting for start-ups and the creative industries, but also for science and teaching. In future, we want to pool ETH’s strengths and pay increased attention to this technology.”