Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS BIG(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies.
ECD Systems provides technology innovations for safely creating, sharing and playing video games. Its flagship product, Digital Armor, provides developers and publishers with proven protection against the theft of digital content throughout the life cycle of a product. ECD also offers unique patent-pending technologies that form the FairShare Social Networking Engine (SNE), an enabling tool that helps gamers and developers distribute exchange and build communities around their passion. Additional information can be found at www.ecdsystems.com.
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox video game system and Windows and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows [link], including such franchises as Age of Empires®, Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon; for Xbox [link], including such franchises as Halo, Project Gotham Racing® and MechAssault; and Zone.com [link], the official games channel for the MSN® network and home to such hits as Bejeweled and OutSmart®.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, located at www.activision.com.
The Austin Game Developers Conference is an event for developers created by developers. Set in a backdrop known for its independent, laid back, and creative spirit, the Austin GDC serves to engender collaboration among developers and industry professionals with a "more info, less hype" approach. We facilitate this intimate yet industrious environment by allowing the community to determine how the event forms, from the beginning of the planning process until the last day of the event. It is no wonder that this event attracts a large range of local and international constituents who return year after year.
At MobileWirelessJobs, we're content driven. And we mean that literally. Our dedication to providing employment and labor information for the mobile content and wireless industries is unparalleled on the web. From our monthly HR interviews to our work labor research to our candidate comments on the recruitment blog, MobileWirelessJobs has the strongest community of qualified, passive / already employed candidates in the mobile content and wireless industries. Each month, we publish the MobileContent Careers eNewsletter which reaches over 47,000+ mid-career to senior-level professionals in the mobile gaming space. MobileWirelessJobs was founded by Rob Salerno of Cinnamon Entertainment Group LLC and offers candidates and employers the opportunity to post video resume podcasts and job opportunities. We were also the first portal to offer SMS text messages job alerts from the top wireless and mobile content employers.
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Digital Inc., is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with a base of hundreds of thousands active player accounts around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. SOE has developed and/or published a number of hit games, including EverQuest, EverQuest(r) II, Star Wars Galaxies(r), PlanetSide(r), The Matrix Online(tm), EverQuest(r) Online Adventures (for the PlayStation 2), Champions of Norrath(tm) (for the PlayStation 2), Untold Legends(tm) and Field Commander(tm). SOE has produced games for the PC, Mac, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and portable games for a number of mobile platforms.
Intel, the world's largest silicon innovator, creates products and technologies that help people all over the world accomplish things they never before dreamed possible. Intel innovation is extending into graphics and visual computing. We are focused on extending our leadership in integrated graphics by developing best-in-class products related to performance/power, video quality, 3D performance, 2D Graphics and time-to-market. Additionally, we are developing advanced products based on a many-core architecture targeting high-end client platforms. We are focused primarily on GPU silicon development, positioning Intel to advance the state-of-the-art in graphics. We are also developing a complete software development kit for our GPU products as well as working with independent software vendors (ISVs) to optimize their software for our current and future GPU products. We have a broad range of positions including architecture, software, hardware, marketing, planning, and validation. If working in a challenging, fast paced, and results oriented culture along with delivering innovative new graphics products interests you, visit our web site and apply today: www.intel.com/go/visualcomputing
Business Wire was founded in 1961 by chairman/CEO Lorry I. Lokey, veteran journalist and public relations executive. The company's multi-channel delivery network, with access to some 60 international and national news agencies, financial information providers and Web-based news services throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, provides real-time, simultaneous access to key audiences -- the news media, trade publications, institutional and individual investors, business-to-business decision-makers and consumers. Business Wire electronically disseminates some 1,000 full-text news releases daily to the media, the Internet, online services and databases, and the global investment community in 150 countries in 45 languages. Business Wire has 24 U.S. offices, Frankfurt, London, Stockholm, Brussels, Paris, Sydney and Tokyo offices, and reciprocal offices throughout the world.
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the official trade event "by game developers for developers" of computer, console, mobile, arcade, online games, and location based entertainment. The GDC attracts over 10,000 attendees and provides educational, networking, and business opportunities for game development professionals driving the $9 billion video game industry. It is the main global forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals and others involved in the development of interactive games gather to exchange ideas, network, and shape the future of the industry.
GameDocs specializes in video game packaging, manuals and other industry production, writing and editing. They also provide full-service localizations, game writing and print buying. The company has a core competency and years of experience, freeing clients to do what they do best, make great games. GameDocs employees have produced printed materials for hundreds of titles in every major video game genre across all major platforms. They offer advertising industry marketing savvy along with video game industry technical know-how.
GameRecruiter.com is the leading search firm for the video game industry. We specialize in unique and unadvertised opportunities. For over 18 years, we have earned an international reputation for recruiting the technical, production, and executive staff who build game industry companies and make Video Game History.
GameRecruiter.com specializes in strategically important and un-advertised Game Jobs. Therefore, our highly confidential searches are not posted. Please contact one of our search specialists about your unique situation.
The mission of GameRecruiter.com is to become the trusted advisor to each and every one of our clients.
We are headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with satellite offices located in the California, Texas, and Nevada.
Girls in Games is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage and support women in the gaming industry. It provides a supportive forum to exchange ideas, develop contacts, and pursue experimental projects. Our goal is to create a structure to provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to aspiring women in creating an independent game. It is a venue to gain experience in creating and producing games as well as managing development teams in a collaborative environment. We seek to attract and promote women in the areas of design, art, audio programming and business development in the game industry.
GO3 is an exciting three-day Electronic Entertainment Expo that will showcase the latest in games hobbies and electronic entertainment. The Expo is for companies and consumers with a passion for state-of-the-art, interactive leisure pursuits. Held in Perth WA - Australia's gateway to Asia and Europe - GO3 is without doubt the southern hemisphere hub for the world's leading electronic entertainment companies.
International Game Developers Association (IGDA) www.igda.org
The International Game Developers Association is a non-profit membership organization that advocates globally on issues related to digital game creation. The IGDA's mission is to strengthen the international game development community and effect change to benefit that community. For more information on the IGDA, please visit www.igda.org or e-mail info@igda.org.
Mary-Margaret.com is a leading recruitment firm in entertainment software, representing top clients and creative leaders in the games software and hardware industries. With offices in London, Los Angeles, Boston, Austin, Washington D.C. and Miami, Mary-Margaret.com is continually seeking and placing highly-qualified creative, executive and technical talent for clients in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe, Japan and Australia.
ThemePark Studios is a marketing communications and media company with a focus on business development and marketing services for businesses and organizations. ThemePark Studios offers comprehensive marketing strategy and communications services, innovative public relations and high impact event production using a broad range of marketing tools, from web site and graphic design, animation and illustration to short-turnaround one-shot promotions and web-based marketing.
Ultra Blue Bunny creates interactive content for entertainment websites and software, including SMS and game writing.
America's VideoGame Expo
November 2-4, Philadelphia www.vgxpo.com
America's VideoGame Expo is a one-of-the-kind event where the videogame industry engages consumers face-to-face. VGXPO gives you material on the latest games and access to game creators - but, moreover you'll find lots of amazing stories about gamers that just cannot be found at any other show.
WITI (Women in Technology International) www.witi.com
WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity. Carolyn Leighton founded WITI in 1989 to help women advance by providing access to - and support from - other professional women working in all sectors of technology. Today, WITI is the premiere global organization empowering women in business and technology to achieve unimagined possibilities. With a global network of smart, talented women and a market reach exceeding 2 million, WITI has powerful programs and partnerships that provide connections, resources, opportunities and a supportive environment of women committed to helping each other.
Highlighting the most recent work in computer game research and development to both academic and industrial worlds, Women in Games offers empowerment and professional development for women working in and researching the games industry. Building on the resounding success of the pioneering Women in Games U.K. conference in 2004, the Women in Games conference in August 2005 was focused the most recent, groundbreaking achievements in computer game research and development. Presented by the University of Abertay Dundee in Scotland, Women in Games is an opportunity to bring together women who work in the field of computer games both nationally and internationally. One of the aims of the annual event is to be a forum for recognizing the tremendous achievements that have been made in industry and academia, by "women in games."
WomenGamers.Com welcomes all types of gamers: female, male, young, old, with a passion for many different kinds of games. Our ultimate aim is to establish an environment where women gamers can be integrated with the rest of the gaming community. We also believe in the necessity of providing in-depth, accurate information about gaming and game contents to gamers, and to those who have the responsibility of buying games for their families. Our mission is twofold: first, to provide a fun, dynamic online gaming site that is female-friendly and caters to the interests and needs of different types of woman gamer. Second, we will serve as a platform to both disseminate information about games from an informed, socially-conscious, female-friendly perspective, and to gather information from you about your gaming preferences, opinions, concerns, and ideas for the future.
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox video game system and Windows and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows [link], including such franchises as Age of Empires®, Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon; for Xbox [link], including such franchises as Halo, Project Gotham Racing® and MechAssault; and Zone.com [link], the official games channel for the MSN® network and home to such hits as Bejeweled and OutSmart®.
Microsoft Casual Games
Microsoft Casual Games, home to MSN Games, Messenger Games, Microsoft Mobile Games, Windows Games and Xbox Live Arcade, is dedicated to providing the ultimate playing experience to every user. By offering a variety of casual single-player and multiplayer games, Microsoft Casual Games is able to provide a thrilling play experience across multiple platforms. As casual, online gaming reaches new heights of popularity, Microsoft Casual Games prides itself on its loyal community of active users and remains committed to offering innovative content and exciting around-the-game experiences.
The Frag Dolls are team of seven seriously dedicated female gamers brought together by Ubisoft to compete and show folks they are just as good, if not better, than a lot of the guys out there.
The team plays and competes in all game genres; and are experts in military combat and stealth games such as Rainbow Six®: Black Arrow™, Splinter Cell®: Pandora Tomorrow™, Ghost Recon™ 2 and Far Cry™.
To read up on Frag Dolls adventures, get competition updates, and follow the team online, visit their official Website at www.fragdolls.com.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is located near Seattle, Washington, in the community of Redmond. DigiPen is an educational institution that offers a Bachelor of Science Degree program in game development. DigiPen Institute of Technology is authorized to offer degree programs in Washington State and is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (DigiPen's Authorization and Accreditation details). At DigiPen, students not only learn the skills for making games and animations, but they also learn how to perform in teams, design complete projects, and produce on a schedule. We offer degree programs in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, Computer Engineering, and 3D Computer Animation, along with summer workshops for a wide variety of students, and outreach programs to high schools and technical centers nationwide.
PopCap was started in 2000, just as the Internet boom was busting. Their flagship game – Bejeweled – was an instant hit. Bejeweled was awarded Computer Gaming World’s Puzzle Game of the Year award in 2001, and then was inducted into the CGW Hall of Fame in 2002. (The only puzzle game inductee since Tetris. Wow!) PopCap’s web games quickly became super popular – both on their home site and on partners such as the Microsoft Gaming Zone, Yahoo, RealOne Arcade and Shockwave. The next step was to create the Deluxe downloadable versions. It was a risky move that paid off with what CNNMoney called the "second coming of shareware." These days, you can find PopCap’s games every which way you look: on the web, PCs, Macs, PDAs, cell phones…even mid-air with the wonders of in-flight entertainment technology.
Austin Game Developers is a non-profit advocacy group for the game industry here in Austin, Texas. AGD's goal is threefold: to disseminate information about the Austin game industry, to promote Austin as one of the top game development centers in the US, and to facilitate communication and help build relationships between game developers, studios, and educators.
