BERLIN, June 9 /PRNewswire/ --

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. Together with the EGDF, GDC Europe will present content focused
trend-setting developments and political issues facing European game
developers today. Alongside more than 80 sessions, the results of this new
cooperation will be seen at Europe's premier developer event, taking place
August 17-19 at the Cologne Congress East Center in Cologne, Germany. Members
of the EGDF will receive additional benefits through this alliance, which
includes a 100 Euro discount on conference passes to GDC Europe.

"It is with great pleasure that I welcome the EGDF as a key partner for
GDC Europe," said Frank Sliwka, Vice President of European Business
Development of Think Services Game Group and Event Director, GDC Europe.
"This long term partnership is a great opportunity to unite European game
developers and is a reflection on our commitment to serve the interests of
the European game development community and ensure their voices are heard."

"It is great to collaborate with the new, must-attend event within the
games industry," said Dr. Malte Behrmann, General Secretary of EGDF. "The
EGDF's goals to further advance the European games development sector to be
more globally competitive and recognized culturally fit perfectly with GDC
Europe's objectives. In addition to that, we are pleased to offer our members
a price advantage to attend the conference."

GDC Europe will be held in conjunction with gamescom, the leading game
industry European event for consumers, publishers, and trade professionals.
Learn more about GDC Europe at www.gdceurope.com.

About the Think Services Game Group

A core provider of essential information to the professional game
industry, the Think Services Game Group offers market-defining content, and
drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online, event and
research products and services. These include Game Developer Magazine, Game
Developer Research, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com,
GameCareerGuide.com, WorldsInMotion.biz, GameSetWatch.com, GamesOnDeck.com,
SeriousGamesSource.com, the Game Developers Conference(R), the Game
Developers Conference(R) Austin, the Game Developers Conference(R) Europe,
the Game Developers Conference(R) China, GDC Mobile, the Game Career
Seminars, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers
Choice Awards. To learn more, visit www.tsgamegroup.com

About Think Services, a division of United Business Media

Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using
educational events, consulting, training, certification, membership, and
innovative media. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to learn
from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds strong
brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its
products and services. The division's flagship products include the Game
Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer
magazine, the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), and HDI.
Think Services is a subsidiary of United Business Media, a global media and
marketing services company with a market capitalization of more than US$1.6
billion. To learn more, visit www.think-services.com.

About EGDF:

The European Games Developer Federation is committed to the stimulation
and development of a stable, vibrant and creative European games development
sector that is competitive globally and recognized culturally. The EGDF will
act to advance the political and economic interests of the European computer
and video games industry by providing a platform for collaboration and
discussion between European institutions and game developers. The federation
represents some 600 studios based in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, and the
United Kingdom, which together employ about 18,000 people. The European
computer and video games industry, including distributors and students in
game educations, encompasses almost 100,000 individuals.

General Secretary Contact: Malte.Behrmann@egdf.eu

    MEDIA CONTACT:
                       Simon Wondracek, Gerriet Ohls, Europe
                       +49(0)251-7481123
                       sw@fragster.de, go@fragster.de 

                       Ben Veechai, North America
                       +1-415-947-6280
                       bveechai@think-services.com

    GDC EUROPE CONTACT: 
                       Frank Sliwka, VP European Business Development
                       +49(0)171-1288898
                       fsliwka@think-services.com