ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association) announced the first tranche of high-level speakers for the conference programme at the industry-facing European Games Network trade show, taking place at London ExCeL 1st – 3rd September 2004. Gerhard Florin, senior VP and managing director European publishing at Electronic Arts has confirmed that he will be making the opening keynote address on day two of the event. The first day will be opened by a keynote looking forward to the next decade in interactive entertainment from the president of the US trade body ESA, Doug Lowenstein. Designed to present a broad range of topics covering all levels of the pan-European computer and video games business, the EGN conference programme will tackle key issues including a look into future trends, changing market demographics, creating compelling marketing campaigns in today's competitive market, adding value and other detailed sessions. More details can be found here.
Lifemode Interactive announces that it has signed two more reseller agreements with Novedge LLC to distribute LifeStudio:Head 2.6 box version throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, and also with weltenbauer to distribute throughout the Germany. The release of LifeStudio:Head 2.6 facial animation box versions for 3ds max users compounds an impressive set of features supported by the original Macro-Muscles technology. These include easy modeling, realistic texturing, automated lip-synch, and many other fully functional facial animation features, together with export-import to and from 3ds max. "Facial animation has never been made easier for 3ds max users. Now all game studios and graphic artists can enjoy a very inexpensive way of creating realistic and believable lifelike characters. It’s quick, amazingly simple and very efficient!". The products are available in three versions: LIFESTUDIO:HEAD® 2.6 Standard Editor Package, LIFESTUDIO:HEAD® 2.6 Standard Artist Package, and LIFESTUDIO:HEAD® 2.6 Pro Package. They are also available by electronic download as well as box shipment, directly from weltenbauer. in Germany and Novedge in USA. All USA sales enquiries will be provided by Novedge LLC and you can contact them for prices and availability by visiting the website www.novedge.com. All Germany sales enquiries, technical support and customer service will be provided by weltenbauer, and you can contact them for prices and availability either by visiting the website www.weltenbauer.com.
We were informed that elkware, Europe's leading mobile phone game developer, is continuing its vigorous expansion plans with the opening of a UK office. The company, based in Germany and having opened a US office last year, has appointed Anglo-Nordic trade expert Jens Lauritzson as UK country manager. The move coincides with the company signing three major new licenses for the boy band phenomenon Blue and super-babes Pamela Anderson and Katie Price (Jordan), details on which will be officially announced in the next few weeks.
The Entertainment Software Charity (ESC) announced the names of those intrepid types from the computer and video games industry taking part in the sponsored climb of Kilimanjaro. The gallant group assembled in London for a final briefing and photo call at Climb headquarters in London last week. The group hopes to raise nearly £100,000 for the games industry charity. The ascent will take place in September 2004 and participants were asked to raise minimum individual sponsorship of £5000 to take part in the 10 day trek in Africa. Whilst two thirds of all money raised will go to the ESC the remaining third will be donated to the Kilimanjaro Village Education Project which aims to provide teaching assistance for and improve the physical state of primary schools in the Marangu area of Tanzania. The climbing team have come forward from all areas of the industry and include, in alphabetical order: Roger Bennett, Sean Dromgoole, Darren Falcus, Doron Garfunkel, John Holder, Ian Livingstone, Charles Lockhart., Dave Noble, Paul Patterson, Andy Payne, Mark Strachan, Kelly Sumner and Jeff Tawney. The event is being organised in association with Guerba Travel, acknowledged leaders in African overland travel for over 23 years.
iHollywood Forum, Inc. announced the final lineup of executives confirmed to speak at the fourth annual iWireless World, an international conference and showcase focusing on how wireless technology is transforming entertainment and mobile and data applications. The summit will take place July 21-22, 2004 at the Universal Hilton in North Hollywood, CA. The summit will gather more than 300 senior executives and 75 speakers from carriers, operators, studios, record labels, game publishers, computer companies, investment firms, chipmakers, developers and handset and device makers for high-level networking, roundtables, panel discussions and developer workshops. Click here for details.
ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association) announced the first tranche of high-level speakers for the conference programme at the industry-facing European Games Network trade show, taking place at London ExCeL 1st – 3rd September 2004. Gerhard Florin, senior VP and managing director European publishing at Electronic Arts has confirmed that he will be making the opening keynote address on day two of the event. The first day will be opened by a keynote looking forward to the next decade in interactive entertainment from the president of the US trade body ESA, Doug Lowenstein. Designed to present a broad range of topics covering all levels of the pan-European computer and video games business, the EGN conference programme will tackle key issues including a look into future trends, changing market demographics, creating compelling marketing campaigns in today's competitive market, adding value and other detailed sessions. More details can be found here.
Lifemode Interactive announces that it has signed two more reseller agreements with Novedge LLC to distribute LifeStudio:Head 2.6 box version throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, and also with weltenbauer to distribute throughout the Germany. The release of LifeStudio:Head 2.6 facial animation box versions for 3ds max users compounds an impressive set of features supported by the original Macro-Muscles technology. These include easy modeling, realistic texturing, automated lip-synch, and many other fully functional facial animation features, together with export-import to and from 3ds max. "Facial animation has never been made easier for 3ds max users. Now all game studios and graphic artists can enjoy a very inexpensive way of creating realistic and believable lifelike characters. It’s quick, amazingly simple and very efficient!". The products are available in three versions: LIFESTUDIO:HEAD® 2.6 Standard Editor Package, LIFESTUDIO:HEAD® 2.6 Standard Artist Package, and LIFESTUDIO:HEAD® 2.6 Pro Package. They are also available by electronic download as well as box shipment, directly from weltenbauer. in Germany and Novedge in USA. All USA sales enquiries will be provided by Novedge LLC and you can contact them for prices and availability by visiting the website www.novedge.com. All Germany sales enquiries, technical support and customer service will be provided by weltenbauer, and you can contact them for prices and availability either by visiting the website www.weltenbauer.com.
We were informed that elkware, Europe's leading mobile phone game developer, is continuing its vigorous expansion plans with the opening of a UK office. The company, based in Germany and having opened a US office last year, has appointed Anglo-Nordic trade expert Jens Lauritzson as UK country manager. The move coincides with the company signing three major new licenses for the boy band phenomenon Blue and super-babes Pamela Anderson and Katie Price (Jordan), details on which will be officially announced in the next few weeks.
The Entertainment Software Charity (ESC) announced the names of those intrepid types from the computer and video games industry taking part in the sponsored climb of Kilimanjaro. The gallant group assembled in London for a final briefing and photo call at Climb headquarters in London last week. The group hopes to raise nearly £100,000 for the games industry charity. The ascent will take place in September 2004 and participants were asked to raise minimum individual sponsorship of £5000 to take part in the 10 day trek in Africa. Whilst two thirds of all money raised will go to the ESC the remaining third will be donated to the Kilimanjaro Village Education Project which aims to provide teaching assistance for and improve the physical state of primary schools in the Marangu area of Tanzania. The climbing team have come forward from all areas of the industry and include, in alphabetical order: Roger Bennett, Sean Dromgoole, Darren Falcus, Doron Garfunkel, John Holder, Ian Livingstone, Charles Lockhart., Dave Noble, Paul Patterson, Andy Payne, Mark Strachan, Kelly Sumner and Jeff Tawney. The event is being organised in association with Guerba Travel, acknowledged leaders in African overland travel for over 23 years.
iHollywood Forum, Inc. announced the final lineup of executives confirmed to speak at the fourth annual iWireless World, an international conference and showcase focusing on how wireless technology is transforming entertainment and mobile and data applications. The summit will take place July 21-22, 2004 at the Universal Hilton in North Hollywood, CA. The summit will gather more than 300 senior executives and 75 speakers from carriers, operators, studios, record labels, game publishers, computer companies, investment firms, chipmakers, developers and handset and device makers for high-level networking, roundtables, panel discussions and developer workshops. Click here for details.
