C|Net takes a look at what some schools are doing to satisfy the demand for game development programs, such as the University of Denver and their new undergraduate major in game development.

The trend has been met with some resistance, both from traditional computer scientists and university administrators who see games as strictly entertainment. But that skepticism is passing, say academics who have devoted attention to the subject. "It's like the film industry back in 1930s and 1940s, when the first film schools were established," said Associate Professor Scott Leutenegger, who heads the University of Denver's program. "That was not taken seriously. Now everyone thinks those programs are great."