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Keynote Announced
Klaas Kersting, CEO of Gameforge
“Gameforge is one of those companies that exemplifies the European spirit of innovation and as a market leader, we anticipate a keynote that is powerful, informative and inspiring.”
-Frank Sliwka, VP of European Business Development of Think Services Game Group
Changes in the Games Industry – Free-to-play vs. Payment Models
Kersting will share his thoughts on the success of the revolutionary free-to-play model that is employed by Gameforge. Read more here...
Why You Shouldn't Miss GDC Europe
Still not sure about going? We've put together the top reasons why you shouldn't miss GDC Europe this year. Check out what companies are exhibiting, what speakers are speaking, and who is attending on our Why You Should Attend GDC Europe section.
Also, check out all the latest sessions and speakers here:
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Latest Keynotes
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“Changes in the Games Industry – Free-to-play vs. Payment Models”Kersting will talk about the history of Gameforge, the advantages of different payment models, and the differences between Europe and Asia in terms of attitudes toward gaming and cultural backgrounds. Read more here... |
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"From Max Payne to Alan Wake: Creating Intellectual Properties the Remedy Way"Myllyrinne will try to answer a very important question -- how can a European boutique studios build large games, compete and succeed in a quickly changing and ever-growing games industry? Read more here... |
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"CCP: Winning the War"Pétursson will show what brought CCP to where they are now and share exclusive views into the future, including an announcement on its latest project. Read more here... |
Check out our top sessions and speakers here.
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Game Developers Conference Europe
GDC Europe will serve as the premier pan-European developer event in 2009. Led by Frank Sliwka, the former head of Leipziger Messe's Games Convention Developers Conference (GCDC), GDC Europe will engender learning, networking, and inspiration via the GDC's renowned conference content quality and access to the industry leaders driving innovation in games across the globe.
The conference will take place in Cologne, Germany August 17-19, 2009, and will be held in conjunction with gamescom, the leading game industry European event for consumers, publishers, and trade professionals.
GDC Europe focuses on Business, Game Design, Production, Programming, and Visual Arts. In addition, this three day conference will emphasize timely content and topics in Serious Games and Mobile Games in Europe and worldwide today.
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Why GDC Europe?
Check out why GDC Europe will be the pan-European developer event in 2009.
