May 13-14, 2008
Seattle, Washington
The Online Game Development Conference is the only annual game industry event with a laser-sharp focus on the rapidly evolving business of online game development on all its platforms. The 2nd Annual OGDC, to be held May 13-15, 2008 at the Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel in Seattle, Washington, will bring online game developers and business leaders together to celebrate and further the online game ecosystem.
http://www.ogdc2008.com/
14-15 May 2008
Malmo, Norway
A deeper conference with focus on professional content and a special admission-free recruitment event; the organisers have listened to the needs of the games industry and are preparing intensively for Nordic Game 2008.
http://www.nordicgame.com/
May 21-22, 2008
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Los Angeles, California
Since last year’s highly successful event with over 400 participants, we’ve had an ongoing dialogue with our amazing group of advisory board members about how to build on our success and make the event even bigger and better this year. This year's event will focus on "The Future of Connected Games & Entertainment" – a theme that reflects much of the innovation and mindset in the industry and provides a great platform to involve companies and participants from a broad range of areas – from game publishers and developers to technology innovators to online and mobile entertainment platforms such as communities, social networks, user-generated content platforms and virtual worlds. Plenty of new ideas are sure to come of this “must attend” two-day event as we bring together the industry's best of the best for two eventful days of high level discussions, networking and fun focused around the future of connected entertainment.
http://www.lagamesconference.com/
24-25th May 2008
Excel Center
London, England
http://www.mcmexpo.net/
June 13-15, 2008
San Diego, California
Halo 3, R6 Vegas 2
Hot on the heels of our 2008 Pro Circuit and cities and dates announcement, MLG is happy to bring to you the next series of details for the 2008 season. Check out all of the info below, and stay tuned for even more exciting announcements in the coming weeks!
Below is a schedule of which games will be featured at which events during the season. As previously mentioned, MLG is currently evaluating additional titles for inclusion on the Pro Circuit. If any additional titles are chosen they will be announced on the site, so stay tuned!
http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/194344
18-19th June 2008
Baltic Flour Mill
NewcastleGateshead, England
The GameHorizon Conference is a new games event that brings together industry executives from around the world to debate, share and learn about the business, vision and future of games.
http://www.gamehorizonconference.com/home/
14-22nd June 2008
Utrecht, The Netherlands.
The Festival of Games is one of the largest professional game festivals in Europe, it sets the stage for the fast growing European game development market.
Europe is quickly becoming the new center for creativity in game development as more and more international publishers are looking for the innovations coming from European studios. Europe is also a big player in the field of applied games, as well as advergames. The Festival of Games harnesses Europe's creative power and gives an insight in the unique European approach. Industry, academic and business leaders share and combine their opinions and visions.
The Festival of Games consists of a main thought leader conference, workshops, a professional expo with a career fair and a serious connection. The event is a platform and a meeting point for the European games community.
The Festival also targets the general public with events like a large urban game and a game music event in the city of Utrecht, Europe’s rising game development hub. Together with participants and spectators we will celebrate game culture like never before.
http://www.nlgd.nl/fog/
23-24th of June
Paris, France
Paris GDC is the second French edition of the Game Developers Conference, the most important event in the industry.
It will bring together top developers from the European community and abroad, who are eager to share their experience, exchange ideas, and show the latest innovations in current -generation of game development.
Paris GDC is geared towards inspiring a ground-breaking new-generation of developers. The event is structured around core technical expertise, and focuses on state-of-the-art current generation console and PC development, including multi-platform development.
http://www.parisgdc.com/
July 11-13, 2008
Orlando, Florida
Halo 3, R6 Vegas 2
Hot on the heels of our 2008 Pro Circuit and cities and dates announcement, MLG is happy to bring to you the next series of details for the 2008 season. Check out all of the info below, and stay tuned for even more exciting announcements in the coming weeks!
Below is a schedule of which games will be featured at which events during the season. As previously mentioned, MLG is currently evaluating additional titles for inclusion on the Pro Circuit. If any additional titles are chosen they will be announced on the site, so stay tuned!
http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/194344
July 15-17, 2008
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, California
The 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit will take place from July 15 – 17, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today. The event will continue to focus on the business of the computer and video game industry, with an emphasis on press events and small meetings with media, development, and other key sectors. While there will be opportunities for game demonstrations, the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit will not feature the large trade show environment of previous years.
Gamefest 2008
July 22-23, 2008
Seattle, Washington
Watch this space for more information.
www.xnagamefest.com/
San Diego Comic-Con 2008
Comic-Con International 2008
Thursday, July 24 - 27
San Diego, CA
The future is now. The San Diego Comic-Con enters its 39th year as the country’s premier comics and popular arts convention with a brand new slate of special guests, themes and anniversaries, and programming. And this is your first sneak peek at what’s planned for the upcoming event, July 24-27 —- with Preview Night on July 23 —- at the San Diego Convention Center.
www.comic-con.org.
29-31st July 2008
Hilton Metropole
Brighton, England
The Develop Conference & Expo is where the European developer community come together to learn from each other and share experiences, be inspired by world renowned experts and gurus, get up-to-date with the latest development tools and techniques, make new contacts and catch-up with old ones.
www.developconference.com
12th Int. Conf. on Computer Games
July 30-August 2, 2008
12th International Conference on Computer Games:
Louisville, Kentucky
The International Conference on Computer Games: AI, Animation, Mobile, Educational & Serious Games organised by The University of Wolverhampton, England, is one of the leading research conferences devoted to the advancement of the theory and practice of games development. It brings together an international community of experts to discuss the state of the art, new research results, perspectives of future developments and innovative applications relevant to games development and related areas. The most recent conference, CGAMES08 was held at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland and attracted more than 100 participants.
www.cgamesusa.com/
12th Int. Conf. on Computer Games
July 30-August 2, 2008
12th International Conference on Computer Games:
Louisville, Kentucky
The International Conference on Computer Games: AI, Animation, Mobile, Educational & Serious Games organised by The University of Wolverhampton, England, is one of the leading research conferences devoted to the advancement of the theory and practice of games development. It brings together an international community of experts to discuss the state of the art, new research results, perspectives of future developments and innovative applications relevant to games development and related areas. The most recent conference, CGAMES08 was held at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland and attracted more than 100 participants.
www.cgamesusa.com/
18th-20th August 2008
Leipzig, Germany
The GC Developers Conference provides exclusive insights into the latest themes and important issues affecting the games industry in a series of lectures, keynote speeches, debates and workshops. GCDC provides an overview of the sector and invites industry veterans as well as experts and newcomers to share information and experience. GCDC addresses all relevant topics including programming, production, business, mobile, casual games and academic aspects. The aim is to ensure that GCDC provides the industry with the best possible setting for the exchange of knowledge and networking at a high international level. And the primary idea behind GCDC is to make it a conference staged by developers for developers.
http://www.gcdc.eu/index.php?page=160
August 22-24
Toronto, Canada
Halo 3, Gears of War, R6 Vegas 2
Hot on the heels of our 2008 Pro Circuit and cities and dates announcement, MLG is happy to bring to you the next series of details for the 2008 season. Check out all of the info below, and stay tuned for even more exciting announcements in the coming weeks!
Below is a schedule of which games will be featured at which events during the season. As previously mentioned, MLG is currently evaluating additional titles for inclusion on the Pro Circuit. If any additional titles are chosen they will be announced on the site, so stay tuned!
http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/194344
September 15-17, 2008
Austin, Texas
More information coming soon!
http://www.austingdc.net
28th September - 1st October 2008
Brighton, England
Over 40 of the world's most talented Flash designers, developers and artists presenting on 3 tracks over 3 full days, 2 full day workshops to get indepth training. We have added Student pricing, transferable company passes and a place to show off your work at our 'student/sole trader/up and coming talent' area! Product demos and showcases will have their own mini theatre!
http://www.flashonthebeach.com/
October 3-5, 2008
Dallas, Texas
Halo 3, Gears of War, R6 Vegas 2
Hot on the heels of our 2008 Pro Circuit and cities and dates announcement, MLG is happy to bring to you the next series of details for the 2008 season. Check out all of the info below, and stay tuned for even more exciting announcements in the coming weeks!
Below is a schedule of which games will be featured at which events during the season. As previously mentioned, MLG is currently evaluating additional titles for inclusion on the Pro Circuit. If any additional titles are chosen they will be announced on the site, so stay tuned!
http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/194344
