S.L. 327.481 Art. 4Objective and functions.

The aims of the Institute shall be:

(a) to support the growth and development of the digital games industry in Malta on strategic, educational and research levels;

(b) to deliver a world-class education in game studies, game design and development;

(c) to supply various departments, centres and institutes at the University of Malta with digital game and virtual world related teaching at various academic levels;

(d) to assist in generating and coordinating research and funding efforts related to digital games and virtual worlds;

(e) to engage in world-class, cutting-edge game research disseminated in leading conferences, journals and books in the field;

(f) to participate in international research collaborations, funded and otherwise, with leading institutions in the field; and

(g) to take a leading role in the development of the international game research community through participation in networking events, conference organization, chairing and reviewing committees of such conferences, journals and books.