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AUSTIN GAME CONFERENCE
EXPANDS TO 3 DAYS - SEPTEMBER 6, 7 AND 8; EARLY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN,
OFFERING 40 PERCENT DISCOUNT
Austin, Texas - May 22, 2006 - The Game
Initiative, the leading producer of conferences and events for
professionals in the computer and video game industry, today announced
the Austin Game Conference (AGC) has expanded to three days this
September 6, 7 and 8, 2006 in Austin, Texas. Additionally, Early
Registration now open at
http://www.GameConference.com offers a 40 percent discount until
July 21st.
The fourth annual Austin Game Conference (AGC) is the definitive
conference for online and networked game development, including
massively multiplayer online games, casual games, online PC and console
games. The international event provides a venue where developers,
technologists and business professionals network with colleagues, learn
from industry leaders, stay informed about the latest tools,
technologies and techniques and get business done in a relaxed
atmosphere. 2,000 people from around the world attended the conference
in 2005.
"In short order the Austin Game Conference has established itself as the
fall meeting place for the game industry," said Christopher Sherman,
Austin Game Conference Executive Director. "Now more than ever, as
massively multiplayer games continue to reach more and more consumers,
game development professionals need to stay abreast of the critical
information needed to create and maintain these games. The expanded
three day format offers additional conference programming and expanded
networking for all participants."
Austin Game Conference 2006 Highlights include:
* 5 detailed tracks - 5 tracks over three days, including Games in Asia;
Multiplayer Business/Production; Multiplayer Design; Multiplayer
Tech/Art and Multiplayer Service and Support. Plus focused roundtables,
workshops and keynotes.
* LivePitch 1-on-1 - Now in its 4th year as a respected industry
matchmaking initiative LivePitch at the AGC puts indie game developers
and unsigned projects in front of the world's leading game publishers.
The application process is now open. Go to
http://www.LivePitch.com for
details.
* Technology Pavilion - Taking place September 7th and 8th, the Tech
Pavilion showcases the latest tools, technologies, products and services
to attendees.
* Machinima Theater - In partnership the Academy of Machinima Arts &
Sciences the theater showcases the convergence of filmmaking, animation
and game development. The theater is sponsored by BioWare.
Concurrent conferences at AGC 2006
In addition to the Austin Game Conference, The Game Initiative is
hosting three conferences concurrently: Game Writers Conference (Sept
6-7) at
http://www.GameWritersConference.com , Game Audio Conference (Sept.
6-7) at
http://www.GameAudioConference.com and Casual Games Conference
(Sept. 6-7-8) at
http://www.CasualGamesConference.com . Registration to AGC grants
full access to all 4 events. All events take place at the Austin
Convention Center.
Early Registration Now Open - Save 40 Percent Before July 21st
The fourth annual Austin Game Conference is affordably priced, with
online registration for professionals just $295 until July 21, 2006, a
discount of 40 percent off the onsite registration price of $495.
Student registration is $250 until July 21st. Conference details and
registration information are available at
http://www.GameConference.com
About The Game Initiative
The Austin Game Conference is produced by
The Game Initiative, a leading producer of conferences and events for
game industry professionals. Game Initiative, events attracted almost
4,000 game industry professionals from around the world as speakers,
attendees, sponsors and exhibitors in 2005. The Game Initiative serves
the needs of companies and people involved in producing interactive
entertainment software and hardware for video game consoles, handheld
devices, personal computers and the Internet. Game Initiative events
include the Austin Game Conference, the Mobile Game Conference, the
Women's Game Conference, the Game Writers Conference, the Advertising In
Games Forum, the Casual Games Conference, Game Technology Association
Meetings and the How to Break into the Game Industry national conference
series. More information about The Game Initiative can be found at
http://www.GameConferences.com
Contact:
Tim Williams
Austin Game Conference
512.289.8687
tim@engagedigital.com
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