Alex Rigopulos, CEO of Harmonix Joins the AbleGamers Foundation Advisory Board.

Harpers Ferry, WV – August 9th, 2010 – Alex Rigopulos, CEO of Harmonix Music Systems, maker of the mega-smash-hit Rock Band series, has joined the Advisory Board of the AbleGamers Foundation. "I am honored to sit on the advisory board for the AbleGamers Foundation and be a part of an organization that is striving to ensure that all people, regardless of abilities, can enjoy the fruits of the video game industry," said Mr. Rigopulos.

Since 2004, AbleGamers has pushed for greater accessibility for people with disabilities in the digital entertainment space. “I think this is a great sign that the mainstream video game industry is starting to see the value in the communities that the AbleGamers Foundation supports,” said Mark Barlet, President of the AbleGamers Foundation.  “AbleGamers is trying to solve the puzzle of how to get disabled gamers and the video game industry talking.”

“Having Mr. Rigopulos is a really solid validation that we, as an organization, are starting to make a difference in the industry,” continued Barlet.  “Our advisory board is going to guide us on how to best bridge the gap between the industry juggernauts and the disabled gamers community in mainstream games.   Mr. Rigopulos joining the board is another key piece of that puzzle.”

About The AbleGamers Foundation

The AbleGamers Foundation is a 501(c) (3) public charity that runs AbleGamers.com, which provides news and reviews on the accessibility of mainstream video game titles, as well as consultation on assistive technology.  As an alternative to Serious Gaming, mainstream video games supply many disabled individuals and veterans with rehabilitation as well as social stimulation in situations where they may be otherwise shut out of society's idea of normal everyday life.

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