Queen's University Belfast recognises services to games industry

Dave Perry awarded honourary PhD

Dave Perry has been awarded an honourary doctorate from Queen’s University Belfast.

Perry, who was awarded the honour along with ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair and popular actress Joanna Lumley, received the title for ‘distinction in computer game development and design.’

After selling Shiny to Atari, Perry now operates GameInvestors.com, GameConsultants.com and several MMOs for Acclaim, including the massively-developed MMO ‘Top Secret’.

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