Game Audio Network Guild

 

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The Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) is a non-profit organization established to educate the masses in regards to interactive audio by providing information, instruction, resources, guidance and enlightenment not only to its members, but to content providers and listeners throughout the world. G.A.N.G. empowers its members by establishing resources for education, business, technical issues, community, publicity and recognition. G.A.N.G. also supports career development for aspiring game audio professionals, publishers, developers and students.

G.A.N.G. is a resource for composers, sound designers, programmers, musicians, actors, engineers, producers, designers, directors and others who have a genuine interest in interactive audio. By banding together and providing one voice, members can better articulate, discuss and confront issues inside the interactive entertainment community.

One of the focuses and goals of G.A.N.G. is to encourage and promote the creation of better sounding audio, which advances interactive industries by helping produce more competitive and entertaining products.

G.A.N.G. provides a sense of community to its fellowship and the interactive community through the sharing of knowledge and experience among members and related organizations industry-wide. G.A.N.G. promotes quality and the recognition of quality through the annual G.A.N.G. Awards Show.

Video games, websites, location based entertainment, PDA's, cell phones, toys, handhelds, edutainment, gambling machines and/or any other forms of interactive entertainment or media are covered under the G.A.N.G. umbrella. The G.A.N.G. website (www.audiogang.org) provides a wealth of information pertaining to the interactive audio universe and the people working in or aspiring to be a part of it.

• Since it's formation in February 2002 G.A.N.G. has had over 2500 paid members from over 29 countries worldwide
• The Game Audio Network Guild's website sees over 20,000 unique visitors per month
• G.A.N.G., together with the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and the Recording Musicians Association (RMA), crafted a new musician's union agreement specifically for videogames allowing game composers to use the finest musicians in union cities
• Many G.A.N.G. Student and Apprentice Members have found internship, mentorship and other opportunities with G.A.N.G. Professional Members
• G.A.N.G. produces the Annual G.A.N.G. Awards show during the Game Developers Conference, attracting over 1000 top industry professionals while presenting over 30 awards and two prizes for student and apprentice member competitions
• G.A.N.G. is working with both ASCAP & BMI to educate video game publishers and developers about music publishing and ancillary licensing income
• G.A.N.G. consulted with the world's largest production music library, Associated Production Music (APM) in creating a video game industry structure and rate card
• G.A.N.G. promotes excellence in interactive audio and individual members to worldwide press and media outlets to inform the public about the importance of video game audio - G.A.N.G. members have spoken on NBC, MTV, Tech TV, G4, Hollywood Reporter, New York Times, Mix Magazine, Film Music Magazine, Chicago Tribune, and Variety

• Meeting and networking with the industry’s top audio professionals
• A single, representative voice for members; evangelizing the common interests of the group to the broader entertainment community and government
• A comprehensive online community that fosters collaboration, exploration, and professional development through online profiles, live chat, bogging, forums, and 
• Recognition through the GANG Awards Program, which provides a platform for the recognition of excellence in interactive audio.
• The G.A.N.G. – I.E.S.D. professional branch that serves the needs of professional sound developers
• GANG HANGs and regional events for members across the globe
• Scholarships, exclusive live events and panels, and curriculum development and consultation
• Access to white papers on business and tech, as well as other industry specific information not available anywhere else
• Strong partnerships with institutions to facilitate bridge-building from learning environments to professional industry careers
• Discounts from participating hardware and software manufacturers