Gamasutra: "Respected game designer and Stupid Fun Club founder Will Wright (The Sims, Spore) will be honored by Carnegie Mellon's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) this month for "his success in mixing artistry with technology" as the receipient of the 2011 Randy Pausch Prize.
The Pausch Prize "celebrates those industry professionals who have bridged the gap between right brain and left brain thinking," said Don Marinelli, co-founder of the ETC.
"His work manifests not only technical expertise and artist creativity, but he is legendary for games and interactive experiences that are educational and entertaining at the same time," said Marinelli."
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Pretty prestigious award. Congrats Will.