Game Developers Conference China to Feature Suite of Speakers From Maxis, Blizzard, CCP Games, Dice EA, Ubisoft Chengdu and More

September 20th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - - 2009 Game Developers Conference(R) China Government Supporter Gains Traction China's State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform (SCOPSR) has issued a notice clarifying the responsibilities of various state organizations in the regulation processes concerning animation, online gaming, and the cultural market in China. According to this notice, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) is now responsible for the management of industry bases, project development, conferences and trade fairs, and market oversight for the animation and online gaming industries.

September 10th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - - Prince of Persia Franchise Creator to Discuss Success in Games and Soon the Big Screen Jordan Mechner, game designer, programmer, screenwriter, and creator of the widely acclaimed Prince of Persia franchise will deliver a keynote address at the 2009 Game Developers Conference China. GDC China presented by Think Services, a division of United Business Media, will take place at the Shanghai International Convention Center, October 11-13 of this year.

August 16th, 2009 COLOGNE, Germany - - GDC Europe Offers an Essential Forum for Learning, Inspiring and Networking for Creators of Computer, Console, Handheld, Mobile and Online Games in Europe Think Services' Game Developers Conference(R) Europe (GDC Europe) commences today at the Cologne Congress East Center in Cologne, Germany through Wednesday, August 19. GDC Europe is the largest professionals-only game industry event in Europe providing a platform for game makers to share best practices, give inspiration and make new connections while celebrating advancements of interactive entertainment.

July 19th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - - New Advisory Board Members Clint Hocking and Michael Capps Round Out GDC 2010 Roster of Industry Veterans Reviewing Submissions and Helping to Program the Conference Content The call for submissions to present lectures, roundtables, panels and poster sessions at the 2010 Game Developers Conference(R) (GDC) is now open through Friday, August 14th. GDC, the annual conference dedicated to the art, science and business of games returns to San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center March 9 - 13, 2009.

May 6th, 2009 ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands - BoosterMedia has released GamesPlaza.mobi, a casual gaming platform targeting mobile gamers and game developers internationally. GamesPlaza.mobi offers a growing selection of free-to-play mobile games based on Flash technology.

April 19th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Second Gathering of Top Chinese and International Developers Will Return to Shanghai in October with Strong Government Endorsement The call for submissions to present lectures, tutorials, and panels at the 2009 Game Developers Conference(R) China (GDC China) is open now through May 22, 2009. The 2nd conference dedicated to the art, science and business of games - presented by Think Services, a Division of United Business Media - returns to the Shanghai Convention Center October 11-13.

April 8th, 2009 SHANGHAI - Asian Game Industry Professionals Look to the Game Developers Conference for Incomparable Learning, Networking, and Inspiration Think Services' 2009 Game Developers Conference(R) (GDC) recently hosted more than 17,000 game industry professionals of which 1,000 delegates traveled from Asia to San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center for a week of learning, networking and inspiration. These Asian delegates represented several key game markets including China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and India.

April 1st, 2009 BERLIN - Pan-European Developer Event to Connect Peers, Luminaries, and Business Professionals Worldwide in Cologne, Germany August 17-19 Online registration for the 2009 Game Developers Conference(R) Europe (GDC Europe) is now open through August 18. GDC Europe will play host to over 80 lectures, panels, and keynotes from top international speakers-serving as the country's premier professional event and addressing the needs and opportunities for developers and business professional throughout Europe today.

March 16th, 2009 BERLIN and SAN FRANCISCO - Premier Developer Event to Unite the European Community for Three-Days of Learning and Networking Think Services, a Division of United Business Media, announced today an open call for speaker submissions for its 2009 Game Developers Conference Europe (GDC Europe), taking place August 17-19, 2009 at the Cologne Congress East Center in Cologne, Germany. The pan-European conference - dedicated to the art, science and business of creating games - is soliciting session proposals now through April 30th via the official GDC Europe website at www.GDCEurope.com GDC Europe will be the most important and influential industry gathering in Europe this year, attracting attendees from all corners of the globe.

March 12th, 2009 BERLIN - Frank Sliwka to Lead the New Berlin-based Team in the Production of both GDC Europe and the eSports Conference The Think Services Game Group has expanded to Berlin, Germany with the founding of the Think Services Game Group Germany GmbH. This new addition will expand the successful work of the San Francisco headquartered Think Services Game Group to Germany and Europe.

May 12th, 2009 LONDON - Blizzard, the maker of World of Warcraft, has become the world's most bankable games studio with the annual sales of 1.34 billion dollars. Nintendo was at the second spot, while Rockstar North, makers of Grand Theft Auto, was third in a list compiled by Develop magazine.

June 5th, 2009 CHENGDU - At least 24 people were killed when a bus caught fire Friday morning in the city of Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan province, officials said. The accident took place at 8 a.m.

June 7th, 2009 CHENGDU - The toll in a bus fire accident in China Sunday rose to 27 after two more passengers succumbed to their injuries, an official said. The two victims had received severe burn injuries after the bus in which they were travelling caught fire in southwest China Friday.

June 5th, 2009 24 killed in southwest China bus fireBEIJING — Chinese state media says 24 have been killed in a bus fire in the southwestern city of Chengdu. A brief report by the official Xinhua News Agency gave no indication of the cause of the fire early Friday, and Chengdu city government spokesemen reached by phone refused to officer additional information.

August 16th, 2009 BEIJING - Online gamers in China will be able to play the new 'World of Warcraft' for free until it gets an official approval for commercial operation, the game's developer has said. Shanghai Netease, the game's operator in China, has released an announcement on its website, saying it has finished all facility tests as required by the authorities.

April 18th, 2009 CAPE TOWN - The second semi-final and the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played at the Wanderers in Johannesburg after all, following an agreement reached between the tournament organisers and the Gauteng Cricket Board (GCB) over the sharing of suites. In the run-up to the 37-day tourney there were fears that the semi-final and the final would be moved out of Johannesburg due to the dispute between IPL and GCB, owners of the Wanderers, over the sharing of VIP suites.

March 18th, 2009 LONDON - American socialite Paris Hilton has been continuing with her celebrations, and is now planning to have a bowling party in her penthouse suite. Hilton, 28, is in Las Vegas filming TV show Paris Hilton's My New BFF, and the suite at the Hard Rock Hotel where she is staying comes complete with a single bowling lane.

April 28th, 2009 Empty seats make Yankees cut some premium pricesNEW YORK — Turns out a few more fans might be able to buy those empty front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees slashed prices on more than 40 percent of their front-row seats by up to 50 percent Tuesday and announced many of those who bought tickets closest to the field for $325-$2,500 will be eligible for additional free seats.

July 10th, 2009 Idaho board game lets players live 'Truckin' lifeBLACKFOOT, Idaho — A long-haul trucker from southeastern Idaho has created a new trucking-themed board game inspired by his hours on the road. "My Truckin' Luck" was created with input from truckers, state troopers and mechanics nationwide, Randy Cox told the Idaho State Journal for a story published Friday.

April 28th, 2009 Yankees cut some premium ticket pricesNEW YORK — Turns out a few more fans might be able to buy those empty front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees slashed prices on more than 40 percent of their front-row seats by up to 50 percent Tuesday and announced many of those who bought tickets closest to the field for $325-$2,500 will be eligible for additional free seats.