PREMIER MEDIA PARTNERS:

Gamasutra is the largest independent web site devoted to the art and science of making games. Every day, Gamasutra offers new features about game technology and business, offers product and industry news, has a giant job board, hosts game developer resumes, offers a directory of game development contractors, hosts a product buyers guide, and more. Gamasutra.com has grown from its 1997 launch to over 350,000 members today.

Take a look at Gamasutra at www.gamasutra.com.

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Game Developer magazine is the only print publication that delivers canonical postmortems, detailed technical features, and product reviews to professional game developers. Each month the most renowned and respected developers in the industry explain the technology and business behind the most successful and innovative games to 35,000 readers, making this truly the publication "by game developers, for game developers."


Check out the magazine at www.gdmag.com.

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Everything you need to know to get started in the game industry:

• Salary Survey
• News and features for students and educators
• Comprehensive listing of schools
• "Getting Started" section & how-to guide
• Message Boards

www.gamecareerguide.com

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The 1UP Network has the eyes and ears of over 24 million gamers every month. Through its family of properties (Electronic Gaming Monthly Magazine, 1UP.com, FileFront.com, GameVideos.com, MyCheats.com, GameTab.com) and top-rated podcasts such as the IUP Show, the 1UP Network creates a total immersive environment for the hardcore gamer. By incorporating social networking features into its sites, the 1UP Network taps into gamers' tribal tendencies and enables them to forge their own unique voice and identity. No wonder it has become the gamer's online hang-out.

www.1up.com

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RESET/PLAY is an exhibition attempting a critical exploration of contemporary art inspired by video games. RESET/PLAY assembles a formidable group of international artists who made a significant impact on this growing post-game artistic sub-genre. Arthouse is Austin’s premiere non-profit contemporary visual arts center located at 7th and Congress Avenue.

www.arthousetexas.org

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For over 30 years the award-winning magazine, Dr. Dobb's Journal, has been the only magazine to cover cross-platform, language-independent software development and architecture in serious depth. Dr. Dobb's Journal is written exclusively for professional software development leaders and architects, and provides tools and techniques using relevant, real-world solutions. Subscribe FREE today www.ddj.com/subscribe!

www.ddj.com/subscribe

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GameIndustryMap.com was inspired by the 'Wiki' concept, letting communities of people build websites of great use together. This is an essential tool when job hunting, finding colleagues, visiting developers and so much more. The GameIndustryMap team appreciates any help you can give to make this database more accurate. The team has added over 8,000 companies and 20,000 games to get it started. Read More... You're given the ability to edit or add any entry in the database. The best thing is the site and information is 100% free for you to use.

gameindustrymap.com

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As the most respected global game industry network, Edge is relied on by both passionate gamers and industry professionals. Produced with incisive, intelligent writing, stunning design and a genuine love of gaming, it delivers unrivalled feature content, revealing interviews and the most trusted game reviews in the business, alongside the best recruitment and studio-focus sections both in print and online.

www.edge-online.com

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The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit membership organization established to serve the needs of those who play computer and video games.Formed in 2006, the ECA is an advocacy organization for consumers of interactive entertainment. Gamers represent nearly fifty percent of the US population and spend $10 billion annually on gaming, yet as a group are continually overlooked by both politicians and the mainstream press. The mission of the ECA is to give game consumers a voice and to ensure that elected officials hear their concerns and appreciate the growing influence of the gamer demographic. The organization, which is headquartered in Connecticut, focuses its advocacy efforts on consumer rights, anti-games legislation, and a host of other public policy concerns as well as providing substantial community, educational, and affinity benefits to its members—from discounts on subscriptions and game rentals and purchases to education, employment assistance, and insider access to industry news and events.

www.theeca.com

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With a combination of first-class weekly features, gaming news and cutting-edge video content, including the widely popular Zero Punctuation, The Escapist has become a mecca of all things games-related. The community surrounding The Escapist is second-to-none, allowing people from all over the world to contribute in intelligent discussions, creative member reviews and user moderated forums.

www.escapistmagazine.com

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GamesIndustry.biz is the market-leading online resource for news and information about the global videogames industry, covering all aspects of the interactive entertainment value chain from development through to retail. The site is UK-based, but has a significant global audience, with writers across the world who cover global events and issues.

www.gameindustry.biz

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The premier recruiting firm in interactive entertainment, GameRecruiter offers unparalleled experience, integrity and professionalism for candidates taking their next career step and employers seeking the industry’s leading talent. Committed to high-touch customer service, GameRecruiter.com is uniquely positioned to serve the challenging and continually evolving employment needs of a global clientele. With a 20-year history of recruitment specializing in unique and unadvertised opportunities exclusively in games, GameRecruiter has earned an international reputation for expertly recruiting the technical, production, and executive staff who build game industry companies and make game history.

www.gamerecruiter.com

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Game Connection is a unique speed dating event for business-focused game makers. It is a one-stop shop to meet face to face dozens of targeted potential partners involved in all stages of the production pipeline, from the concept to the outsourcing, publishing, distribution and financing, in back-to-back 30-minute meetings. Don't miss Game Connection Europe, taking place in Lyon on November 5-7 2008 and Game Connection America at GDC, held in San Francisco on March 24-26 2009.

www.game-connection.com

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The Game Audio Network (G.A.N.G.) is a global non-profit organization established to advance the interactive audio industry by providing information, resources, guidance and policy to its members and the game industry at large.  G.A.N.G. empowers all game development communities by establishing resources, publicity, and recognition for game business and development professionals.  G.A.N.G. also supports career development for students and aspiring game audio professionals, and works through sponsorship and partnership frameworks to empower and unite like-minded organizations. For more information, www.audiogang.org.

www.audiogang.org

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The International Game Developers Association isa non-profit professionalsocietythat iscommitted toadvancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members withtheir peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information on the IGDA, please visit www.igda.org.

www.igda.org

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Mary-Margaret Network - Leading Recruitment in Entertainment and Technology. The Mary-Margaret Network encompasses a diverse clientele in the games, electronic media, and entertainment industries. We place outstanding candidates - from individual contributors to C-level executives - in positions in every department: from art to engineering, production to sales, and graphics to operations. Since 1996, our focus on superior service to employers and candidates has earned us an unsurpassed reputation for recruitment services and career management.

www.mary-margaret.com

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Music4Games.Net is the award-winning #1 resource for the video game music industry. Music4Games.Net delivers an invaluable spotlight on today’s emerging video game soundtrack industry and is the leading provider of game music infotainment for developers, publishers, producers, audio directors, music supervisors, composers, soundtrack collectors, dedicated gamers, students and music industry executives. For more information about Music4Games, www,music4games.net.

www.music4games.net

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Created by the team behind consumer website Pocket Gamer, PocketGamer.biz is the trade website for the mobile games industry, offering news, interviews and opinion on the hottest topics and most innovative companies. We talk to developers, publishers, mobile operators and everyone else in the mobile games ecosystem to ensure we give the industry the trade website it deserves.

www.pocketgamer.biz

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SXSW ScreenBurn Game Conference and Festival: March 13 - 17, 2009

SXSW ScreenBurn is the video game element of the South By Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival. ScreenBurn takes SXSW to the next level in terms of bringing together new media, music, film, and the expanding world of video games.  The ScreenBurn Arcade explores the newest innovations in video games, and is a hands-on playspace for casual and advanced tournaments.  The ScreenBurn Arcade is open to the public and FREE to attend.  ScreenBurn panel programming brings together the expertise of video game experts from all over the world, and ScreenBurn evening events allow upcoming and experienced game industry an opportunity to network and make new friends.  

www.screenburnfest.com

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WarCry Network prides itself on having its finger on the pulse of the MMOG world. With a current list of 38 different games, up-to-date information packages and frequent exclusive feature content, WarCry is the first stop for MMO gamers on the net.

www.warcry.com

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