Newly Founded Think Services Game Group Germany to Organize Game Developers Conference Europe

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.

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 29th, 2009 BERLIN - - Gameforge CEO to Address Free-to-Play Browser-Based Games and Opportunities in This Growing Sector Klaas Kersting, CEO of German browser game pioneer Gameforge, will deliver a track keynote at the 2009 Game Developers Conference(R) Europe (GDC Europe). "Changes in the Games Industry - Free-to-play vs.

June 23rd, 2009 BERLIN - - Finnish-based Independent Developer Will Give an Inside View of Their Work on Intellectual Properties from Max Payne to Alan Wake Matias Myllyrinne, Managing Director of Remedy Entertainment, and independent developer of the acclaimed Max Payne series, will deliver a keynote at this year's Game Developers Conference(R) Europe (GDC Europe). In his keynote address entitled, "From Max Payne to Alan Wake: Creating Intellectual Properties the Remedy Way," Myllyrinne will share the key principles that have guided the company over the years in developing its games.

June 9th, 2009 BERLIN - Hilmar Petursson to Inspire Continued Industry Growth in Europe Hilmar Petursson, Chief Executive Officer of CCP, one of the world's largest independent game developers, will deliver a keynote address at the 2009 Game Developers Conference Europe entitled, "CCP: Winning the War". GDC Europe will take place August 17-19, 2009 at Cologne Congress Center East in Cologne, Germany, bringing together top talent from across the globe to meet, exchange ideas and showcase some of the recent advances in video games and supporting technology.

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 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.

May 6th, 2009 Game 7 of Bulls-Celtics breaks viewership recordATLANTA — Game 7 of the Bulls-Celtics series has supplanted Game 6 as the most-watched first-round NBA playoff game ever on cable. TNT says Boston's 109-99 win Saturday to end the exhilarating series was seen by 6.99 million people.

April 23rd, 2009 Flames' Roy gets 1-game suspensionTORONTO — Calgary Flames forward Andre Roy has been suspended one game by the NHL after initiating contact with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Aaron Johnson during pre-game warmups Wednesday night. The league issued the suspension Thursday and Roy will miss Game 5 on Saturday.

June 5th, 2009 Electronic Arts stages fake protest of game at E3LOS ANGELES — Electronic Arts has been playing games with attendees of the nation's biggest video-game trade show. The game publisher hired a group of nearly 20 people to stand outside the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on Wednesday and appear to protest the upcoming EA game "Dante's Inferno." EA spokeswoman Holly Rockwood says the stunt was arranged by a viral marketing agency hired by EA.

May 1st, 2009 Horford, Williams both out for Game 6MIAMI — Atlanta starting forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams will not play Friday in Game 6 of the Hawks' Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat. Horford sprained his right ankle in Atlanta's Game 5 win.

May 2nd, 2009 Ducks' Brown avoids suspension after bloody hitDETROIT — Mike Brown will be back for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal. The Detroit Red Wings were told Saturday that Brown would not be suspended for his hit that bloodied Jiri Hudler.

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.

May 9th, 2009 Artest ejected for second straight gameHOUSTON — Ron Artest was ejected with less than a minute remaining in Houston's game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night after a flagrant foul on Pau Gasol. Artest fouled Gasol as he drove near the basket and Gasol crashed to the ground.

April 22nd, 2009 MLB announces plans for All-Star weekST. LOUIS — Moving from a major market to a smaller one and from an economic boom to a bust, tickets for baseball's All-Star game will be cheaper this year.

May 1st, 2009 Turkoglu ejected from Game 6PHILADELPHIA — Orlando forward Hedo Turkoglu has been ejected from Game 6 because of a brief skirmish with 76ers center Samuel Dalembert. Turkoglu briefly locked up with Dalembert in the paint before teammates rushed over to separate them.

May 8th, 2009 Magic's Redick ejected from Game 2BOSTON — Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick was ejected from Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night after picking up his sixth foul and then arguing with the official about it.