COLOGNE, Germany, August 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- 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. The three day event hosts a robust
lineup of keynotes addresses, lectures, panels, roundtable discussions and
sessions, emphasizing timely content and topics in business, game design,
production, programming and visual arts.

Presented in conjunction with gamescom, the leading game industry
European event for consumers, publishers, and trade professionals, GDC Europe
features more than 130 speakers from around the world, 40 exhibitors and more
than 150 media representatives.

"We are extremely excited and proud to open the GDC Europe doors here in
Cologne and host a premier international event that caters to the European
game development community," said Frank Sliwka, Vice President European
Business Development of Think Services Game Group. "We have a terrific
keynote line-up made up of industry leaders from all over the continent and a
remarkable roster of speakers to address current and future issues faced by
game creators both in Europe and around the world."

GDC Europe will feature keynote addresses by Matias Myllyrinne of Max
Payne and Alan Wake developer Remedy, Hilmar Petursson of EVE Online
developer CCP, Cevat Yerli of FarCry and Crysis developer Crytek, Klaas
Kersting of German online game leader Gameforge and David Cage of Heavy Rain
developer Quantic Dream

For a complete list of GDC Europe event information including keynotes
and speaker line-up, visit: 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 and other Gamasutra Network websites,
the Game Developers Conference(R), the Game Developers Conference(R) Austin,
the Game Developers Conference(R) Europe, the Game Developers Conference(R)
China, the Game Developers Conference(R) Canada, 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.

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

                   Ben Veechai / Brian Rubin
                   Think Services Game Group / fortyseven communications
                   +1-415-947-6280, +1-212-391-4707
                   bveechai@think-services.com / brian@fortyseven.com 

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