Inaugural Game Developers Conference(R) Europe 2009 Hosts Nearly 1,500 Industry Professionals

September 28th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - - Nexon VP to Share Knowledge for Successfully Adapting and Monetizing Asian Games to Western Markets Min Kim, vice president of marketing at Nexon America, is scheduled to 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.

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.

June 8th, 2009 BERLIN - The Game Developers Conference(R) Europe today announced its alliance with Europe's trade body of game developers, the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF). The EGDF unites the game development industries of eleven European countries committed to technological development and economic stimulation.

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 BERLIN - The Game Developers Conference(R) Europe has appointed an advisory board comprised of industry executives from leading developer studios, technology and consultancy firms to help guide the conference program and ensure the event meets the needs of the European audience. Combining keen insights from the advisors with the GDC's proven reputation for delivering the most relevant and inspiring industry content, GDC Europe looks to take center stage as the must-attend developer event for the European community this year.

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.

April 23rd, 2009 EagleBank Bowl goes post-Christmas for 2009WASHINGTON — The second edition of the EagleBank Bowl will get a better time slot than the first. Bowl organizers announced Thursday that the only bowl game played in the nation's capital will take place on Dec.

January 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Here is the schedule of events for Barack Obama's inauguration as 44th president of the US Tuesday: 8 a.m. (6.30 p.m. IST): Gates to the inaugural ceremony on the West Front of the US Capitol open.

May 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - PlaySpanT, the leader in monetization solutions for online games, virtual worlds, and social networks, today announced that the company has been awarded a TiE50 Winner, a leader in innovation, ingenuity, and management excellence. The TiE50 award is presented by TiE at TiECon2009 to the top 50 start-ups from close to 1,200 nominees.

February 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian realty sector, which is reeling under a severe fund crunch, Monday expressed disappointment over the interim budget for 2009-10, saying the government has done nothing to provide relief to the crisis-hit industry. 'The budget has failed to meet the expectations at this time of global downturn,' said Navin M.

April 21st, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran's Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari Tuesday inaugurated the 14th International Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Exhibition here. More than 853 domestic and 450 foreign companies from 50 countries are participating in the exhibition, IRNA reported.

August 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - To bring transparency in the realty sector, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has suggested that it be made mandatory for real estate developers to open escrow accounts. Escrow accounts offer a safe avenue to buyers of property since payments for purchase of an apartment or similar real estate are deposited in them and paid to the developer only after the project is complete and the possession handed over.

May 6th, 2009 HYDERABAD - MakroCare, a global clinical services firm, provides clinical research support to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, is taking a lead in the training of professionals for the clinical research industry by providing series of informational through workshop and seminars. Advanced GCP workshop will be held at CHITRAMAYEE Auditorium, State Arts Gallery, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, Hyderabad on May 15.

March 25th, 2009 BANGALORE - The city of Bengaluru will play host to the third annual global meet organized by Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), which is scheduled to be held on April 3-4. The global meet titled "PRoactive" will focus on the role of PR and corporate communications with special emphasis on social issues and will also feature the much-awaited "Annual PRCI Chanakya Awards 2009" and the "PRCI Corporate Collateral Awards 2009." The 'Hall of Fame in PR - 2009' for communication professionals will also be conferred on eminent professionals from the industry during the meet.

June 29th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - The success of the inaugural "Doing Business with India" conference last year and rapid growth in bilateral trade with South Africa is expected to be repeated at the second edition to be held next month. The July 23 conference is expected to attract more than 200 leaders of trade and industry from India and South Africa to debate the theme "building partnerships when the chips are down".

June 16th, 2009 BANGALORE - Call it the "side-effect" of the global economic slowdown: voluntary organisations in India's tech hub Bangalore are facing a tough time these days. Small non-profit organisations in the city, mostly run on donations made by IT professionals, say their funding is drying up on account of the economic slowdown.