Austin Game Conference

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Austin Game Conference

1. AGC includes 4 tracks (over 32 sessions) covering PC and console MMOG development including leaders from Sony Online, Microsoft, NCSoft, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Red Storm, Disney, Monolith, Turbine, Taldren, Mythic and others.

2. Shared keynote from Sony and Microsoft! Scott Henson, Director, Platform Strategy, Microsoft Xbox and Glen Van Datta, Director of Online Technology, Sony Computer Entertainment, discuss MMOGs on consoles.

3. Mobile Design and Profits Track. Meet and learn from leading mobile carriers, publishers and developers from around the world.

4. The Technology Pavilion and Attendee Lounge - Relax in comfortable couches and network in a casual environment. Bar and concessions are available. Wireless internet access, email stations and semi-private meeting areas. Plus, check out the latest tools and technologies.

5. Advanced Console Development Track - Includes the most detailed discussion yet on developing for the Sony PSP, new revenue opportunities via e-commerce in console systems, and sessions on character design for next generation systems.

6. Keynote: "Who Owns You? The Issues of Buying and Selling Virtual 'Property'" with Edward Castronova, Associate Professor of Telecommunications at Indiana University

7. LivePitch - Developers pitch their PC or console game project to the world's leading publishers with the hopes of securing a publishing deal. Developers can apply to participate FREE by visiting the LivePitch website at http://www.LivePitch.com

8. Machinima Theatre - A showing of examples of the convergence of film, animation and game development to deliver a cost effective and time efficient way of making movies.

9. Early Registration is only $125 - 1/10th the price of GDC
Early Registration for the two-day event is now open and can be accessed by logging on to http://www.gameconference.com/register/. Early registration for professionals prior to August 15 is $125. After August 15th the price is $145 for professionals. Onsite registration price is $175 for professionals. Early registration for students prior to August 15 is $85. After August 15th the price is $110 for students. Onsite registration price is $135 for students. One day passes are also available. Conference Registration gains access to the AGDC, Technology Pavilion, your conference t-shirt and the Women's Game Conference which runs concurrently with the AGC.

10. Hey, it's in Austin. Live music. 6th Street. Conference parties. Forbes rated Austin the # 1 "coolest" city

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