The ELAN Awards are turning their expanded focus from Canadian to worldwide game developers into a physical move abroad for the event.  Gamesindustry.biz reports that the 2010 ELAN Awards are leaving Canada for the U.S. and are now scheduled to be held in San Diego in July.  The awards recognizing achievements in game development and animation are in their fourth year.  Last year, organizers decided to expand eligibility from Canada-based game makers to accept entries from all developers.  The official web site for the 2010 awards is scheduled to launch in January.

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