EVENTS DIARY DATES
All the essential industry events, from the MCV Quiz to major trade shows E3 and Gamescom MCV/XBOX 360 PUB QUIZ Thursday, June 23rd
JUNE
E3 EXPO 2011 Tuesday, June 7th – Thursday, June 9th Los Angeles Convention Centre
www.e3expo.com
The world’s premiere trade show for computer and video games, drawing tens of thousands of industry professionals with its game-changing announcements.
GAMESAID GOLF & SPA DAY Thursday, June 30th The Grove, Watford
Richard.Stickler@
thq.com
A day of golf, spa treatments and more, followed by dinner and drinks. All proceeds go to charity.
JULY
CASUAL CONNECT SEATTLE Tuesday, July 19th – Thursday, July 21st Seattle, US
seattle.casualconnect.org A conference exploring the leading trends in mobile, browser-based and social gaming.
DEVELOP CONFERENCE 2011 Tuesday, July 19th – Thursday, July 21st Brighton, UK
www.develop-conference.com Leading European conference for the development community where studios can learn from experts and each other.
DEVELOP INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2011
Wednesday, July 20th Brighton, UK
Kathryn.Humphrey@
intentmedia.co.uk The only peer-voted awards for European developers, focusing on creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
AUGUST
EDINBURGH INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL Thursday, August 11th – Friday, August 12th, 2011 Edinburgh, Scotland
www.edinburghinteractive.co.uk The festival promises conferences, keynotes, panel sessions, debates and games screenings.
GDC EUROPE 2011 Monday, August 15th – Wednesday, August 17th Cologne, Germany
www.gdceurope.com
This year’s conference will feature over 100 lectures taught by leading industry experts and four new summits.
GAMESCOM 2011
Wednesday, August 17th – Sunday, August 21st Cologne, Germany
www.gamescom-cologne.com The record-breaking European trade show returns, with more publishers on board than ever before.
SEPTEMBER GAMEFEST
Friday, September 16th – Sunday, September 18th NEC, Birmingham UK retail giant GAME hosts its first ever consumer show, allowing gamers to try out the biggest upcoming titles.
EUROGAMER EXPO Thursday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 25th Earls Court, London
expo.eurogamer.net
The fourth annual EG Expo arrives earlier than its predecessors, once again taking over Earls Court.
OCTOBER GAMECITY
Tuesday, October 25th – Saturday, October 29th Nottingham, UK
An independent video games festival.
EDITORIAL PLANNER Your guide to the special features coming up in MCV E3 REVIEW
Friday, June 17th
A comprehensive look back at this year’s E3 Expo, reporting on every revelation as well as the potential impact they will have on the industry. Includes a full rundown of the Big Three’s presentations.
AFRICA TERRITORY REPORT
Friday, June 10th
Africa is an unlikely but growing territory for gaming, with civilisation spread thinly around this gargantuan continent. We look at the unique ways games are released here.
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TURKEY TERRITORY REPORT
Friday, June 24th
MCVlooks at how good market growth, a huge youthful population and one of the fastest growing economies in Europe makes Turkey an enticing prospect for games firms.
The games retail landscape is constantly changing, so we bring you the definitive guide to the major retailers on the market. This will include a breakdown of the games buying teams, identifying key personnel and their roles.
FRANCE TERRITORY REPORT
Friday, July 1st
One of the biggest territories in Europe, France’s retail landscape is dominated by hypermarts rather than specialists. We find out what impact this has on releasing games in the region.
GUIDE TO GAMES BUYERS Friday, July 1st
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT Friday, July 8th
Utilising the passion of avid fans is becoming increasingly important when marketing games. MCVspeaks to major publishers and retailers to find out how they are taking advantage of social media.
Sway, London
Hannah.Short@
intentmedia.co.uk The MCV/Xbox 360 Quiz gives retailers, suppliers and the media the chance to show off their general knowledge skills in an appropriate arena for our industry – the local bar. There will be thousands of
pounds’ worth of prizes up for grabs to the best performers on the night, as well as loads of top-notch booze and food.
The quiz is free to enter for retailers and the media, and serves as a great networking opportunity. More quizzes will follow throughout the year.
IS YOUR EVENT MISSING? Send the details to
mcv@intentmedia.co.uk
SOUTH AMERICA TERRITORY REPORT Friday, July 15th
While the region isn’t as developed as its northern counterpart, there is still a thriving games industry in South America. MCVspeaks to leading local distributors and retailers to find out more.
EVENTS FOCUS Friday, July 15th
From international trade fairs such as E3 and Gamescom to consumer expos like MCM, there are more opportunities to reach consumers than ever. We look at the challenges that organisers face in this competitive sector.
www.mcvuk.com
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