Think Services’ Game Developers Conference China to Serve as Definitive Chinese Game Industry Event in 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ — Think Services Game Group, producers
of the Game Developers Conferences(R), Game Developer Magazine, and
Gamasutra.com, will present the second Game Developers Conference China
(GDC China) in Shanghai, October 11-13. Supported by an advisory board that
includes representatives from Shanda, Epic Games China, 9you and DJL
International and endorsed by key government agencies associated with the
industry, GDC China will once again bring the GDC’s authoritative content and
global reach to the region.

GDC China aims to advance the state of China’s game industry by featuring
top-quality content and incorporating the GDC’s global development community
perspective. The 2007 inaugural event was produced “by developers, for
developers,” offering unique learning, sharing and networking opportunities
for the Chinese market. To deepen this connection between China and the
worldwide game development community and enable an infusion of creative ideas
and strategic partnerships, the GDC is coming to China again in October of
2009.

“We are excited to return to Shanghai in October to repeat the success of
our launch event in 2007,” said Meggan Scavio, Event Director. “In true GDC
spirit, this event will present attendees with the knowledge, skills and
networking opportunities to help them get a head start in the burgeoning
Chinese games industry.”

GDC China will serve as the last global event in 2009 for the GDC’s global
event calendar which includes the main GDC in San Francisco in March, GDC
Canada in Vancouver in May, GDC Europe in Cologne, Germany in August, and
Austin GDC in Austin, Texas in September. The GDC and GDC China are not
affiliated with any other event operators in China.

For more information, please visit http://www.China.GDConf.com.

About Think Services and the Think Services Game Group

Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using innovative
media, educational events, consulting, training and certification. 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, and HDI. Think Services is a subsidiary of
United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), a global media and
marketing services company with a market capitalization of more than $1.6
billion. To learn more, visit http://www.think-services.com.

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, GameSetWatch.com, the Game Developers
Conference, the Austin Game Developers Conference, GDC Canada, the Game Career
Seminars, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers
Choice Awards. For more information, please visit http://www.tsgamegroup.com.

SOURCE Think Services Game Group