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It is pleased to see that more and more players have joined HighStreet 5. To help the new players grow, High Street 5 are running a special event where they will be rewarded for their good efforts to train themselves to be expert dancers!
From now on to 10th October,2009, whenever you level up, you will get extra prizes. dance and make friends

The official announcement can be viewed: game prize

HighStreet 5 is a popular free-to-play online dance game where thousands of players can mingle with each other in a world of friends, dress to the latest fashion and dance together to global music hits. Meet new friends and dance your nights away in your favorite dance halls! Choose from real-life inspired fashion to dress your character up! Traverse the virtual cityscape alongside thousands of other players! Whether dancing or shopping for the latest and greatest, HighStreet 5 is the game that players can have fun and relax in.
Massively multiplayer online (MMO) dance games like HighStreet 5 allow thousands of players from all over to world to come together and create characters to dance at exciting venues and have fun. HighStreet 5 emphasizes casual player fun and enjoyment without the stresses of long raids and having to treat gaming almost like a second-job.
HighStreet 5 has unique features that highlight it as the leading social dance game. The virtual city allows thousands of players to mingle in the city streets and visit fashion shops to try out clothes together. The in-game community system allows players to have their own and visit other players’ profile pages with pictures, blogs, videos and more. Coupled with an exciting dance system and a great player community, HighStreet 5 offers you an unexpected experience!
Join HighStreet 5 now to enjoy the extra perks of the beginner packs! Come with your friends or lover and have fun together!
HighStreet 5 is free-to-play and you can register www.highstreet5.com

New $20,000 Scholarship Program to Ensure Bright Future for Interactive Entertainment Industry

With the 2009 D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit in full swing, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University announced the establishment of the “Academy Scholar” program. The “Academy Scholar” is designed to build a force of new talent of the best and brightest in interactive entertainment and is awarded bi-annually over the two semesters. The program kicks off for the Fall 2009 semester.

Each semester, $10,000 will be granted to a graduate level candidate in The Guildhall at SMU program. The scholarship will honor an outstanding applicant who exemplifies the AIAS’ spirit and commitment to advance the worldwide interactive entertainment community. It’s about being a game maker, contributing passion and creativity to this dynamic field.

“SMU and AIAS have a shared vision and responsibility to further the industry and support the next generation of game makers,” said Dr. Peter Raad, executive director and founder, The Guildhall at SMU. “Our mission has always been to produce future industry leaders and the very best game professionals. We are honored to have the AIAS has a partner in helping us fulfill this mission.”

“There is no better time for us to invest in the next generation of game makers,” said Joseph Olin, president, AIAS. “We want candidates who can share their vision and goals for this industry – our future influentials who will address the challenges of game creation and inspire new ways of making games.”

To be considered for the “Academy Scholar”, a combined panel of senior AIAS members and SMU review board evaluates each admission portfolio and assigns a number which is then averaged. The individuals with the highest rank order are invited to submit an essay for consideration to win the coveted scholarship.