Open interview with Atari legend takes place next week

BAFTA hosting evening Q&A with Nolan Bushnell

Nolan Bushnell is to be the focus of a special evening presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Game Based Learning.

Bushnell, the Atari founder who is often associated with the invention of the game’s industry, will answer questions submitted through the BAFTA website on Thursday 19th March.

BAFTA fellow Bushnell is also to keynote the Game Based Learning conference, which takes place in London from March 19th to 20th.

Nolan is currently CEO of uWink, which offers restaurant customers the chance to order food, drinks and entertainment via touch screen terminals. Additionally, he is chairman of the board at NeoEdge Networks, which places advertising, social networking and community features in casual games.

To submit Bushnell a question and read more, visit the BAFTA website.

Those wishing to attend Game Based Learning 2009 can still take advantage of a 10 per cent discount by quoting the baftagbl09 code at the event’s registration page.

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