EVENTS DIARY DATES
All the essential industry events, from GDC and the DICE Summit to the 2011 MCV Awards JANUARY
MOBILE GAMES FORUM 2011 Wednesday, January 26th – Thursday, January 27th London, UK
www.mobilegamesforum.co.uk MGF 2011 gives companies a place to discuss the crucial issues of the mobile gaming sector.
GLOBAL GAME JAM Friday, January 28th – Sunday, January 30th Worldwide
www.globalgamejam.org
This international event brings thousands of enthusiasts together to celebrate and create games.
WORLD OF LOVE 2 Friday, January 28th London, UK
indiegamesarcade.com/world-of-love A conference about independent video game development.
FEBRUARY
CASUAL CONNECT 2011 Tuesday, February 8th – Thursday, February 10th Hamburg, Germany
europe.casualconnect.org
This conference brings together experts
in casual gaming to discuss the future of the industry.
DICE SUMMIT 2011 Wednesday, February 9th – Friday, February 11th Red Rock Casino, Las Vegas, US
www.dicesumit.org
The event celebrates its 10th anniversary with new events, awards ceremonies and key speakers.
MIDLANDS MCM EXPO Saturday, February 19th – Sunday, February 20th Telford International Centre
www.midlandsmcmexpo.com The increasingly popular showcase of movies, comics, games, manga and more returns to the Midlands.
GDC 2011
Monday, February 28th – Friday, March 4th Moscone Center, San Francisco, US
www.gdconf.com
The 25th Game Developers Conference will feature a week of seminars, keynotes and presentations.
INDEPENDENT GAMES FESTIVAL Monday, February 28th – Friday, March 4th
Moscone Center, San Francisco, US
www.igf.com
Hosted alongside GDC 2011, the 13th annual IGF showcases the best in indie game development.
MARCH
GAME CONNECTION @GDC Tuesday, March 1st – Thursday, March 3rd West Hall, Moscone Center, San Francisco, US
www.game-connection.com More chances for games firms to network with fellow developers, publishers and service providers.
APRIL FESTIVAL OF GAMES 2011 Thursday, April 28th – Friday, April 29th The Netherlands
www.festivalofgames.nl A growing European business event for companies who wants to make profit with digital games.
MAY
NORDIC GAME 2011 Tuesday, May 10th – Friday, May 13th Malmo, Sweden
www.nordicgame.com
EDITORIAL PLANNER Your guide to the special features coming up in MCV PC GAMES SPECIAL
GAMES MEDIA FOCUS Friday, February 25th
CLOUD & BROWSER GAMING FOCUS Friday, February 4th
From web games to streaming services, the way games are being consumed is changing. We look at the impact these technologies will have.
PC GAMING FOCUS Friday, February 4th
Some argue the PC market is dying, others argue that it is evolving. We discuss what’s in store for the future of this format with major players in both games publishing and digital distribution.
12 January 21st 2011
MCVlooks at the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulation, charting the highs and lows of the games media’s biggest players. We also speak to leading figures about the changes the sector has been through.
EASTERN EUROPE TERRITORY REPORT Friday, February 25th
The emerging markets on the other side of the continent are home to completely different trends. We take a look at which formats rule and what challenges the local games firms face.
DISTRIBUTION SPECIAL Friday, March 4th
MCVtalks to the leading players in the distribution sector and looks at the challenges they face in light of the expanding digital market. We also find out what distributors have been up to over the past 12 months.
MCV INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2011 Thursday, April 7th The Brewery, London MCVAwards@
intentmedia.co.uk
The biggest night in the UK games industry’s calendar returns for its ninth year. It will take place in front of 600 retailers and trade execs. 18 awards are up for grabs across retail, sales, marketing, PR, and services. Nintendo is sponsoring
the Retail Category, which includes Star Store, Supermarket, Independent Retailer, Online Retailer and High Street Chain. Table prices have been cut by up to £200 this year, whilst individual seats have also been cut by £20.
IS YOUR EVENT MISSING? Send the details to
mcv@intentmedia.co.uk
GDC REVIEW Friday, March 11th
An in-depth rundown of the various revelations that will inevitably emerge from this major gaming event of the year. With motion controllers and 3DS (in Japan) on the market, will we see a shift in how games are designed?
QA & LOCALISATION Friday, March 11th
Localisation is crucial to publishers hoping to maximise their next global hit. We talk to leading specialists about the latest issues facing the sector and the biggest advances seen over the last twelve months.
3D GAMING SPECIAL Friday, March 18th
With Nintendo launching the first true 3D console this year, MCVlooks at how the industry is embracing this technology and what impact it will have on the market. Could this be the start of a new era?
www.mcvuk.com
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