ECA SPONSORS

The ECA is proud to present our esteemed Strategic Sponsors who contribute time, resources and energy to empower our efforts and enable our continued growth. Please support them in return.

Acro Media is a professional Web design company & Internet marketing firm delivering Web site design, Flash, ecommerce software solutions & hosting. Full service interactive agency: branding, corporate identity, online marketing & Web site promotion.

Experience you can depend on: founded in 1998, Acro Media has ‘fortune 500’ clients & has earned international recognition for its combination of design, marketing & software. See our design portfolio & client list at www.acromediainc.com or call Acro Media 1.877.763.8844.

BAWLS Guarana is the brainchild of a recent college graduate who named the beverage for the caffeinated "bounce" the drink packs. Widely distributed to local supermarkets, convenience stores (7-Eleven), Target Superstores, CompUSA stores, paintball fields and gaming centers, BAWLS Guarana is a premium, non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage made from the guarana berry harvested in the Amazonian Rainforest. BAWLS Guarana is also the nation's largest sponsor of gaming in the US with over 1,000 LAN parties and gaming events sponsored by BAWLS every year. The caffeine found in BAWLS Guarana contains the same amount of caffeine as coffee and nearly three times that of traditional sodas due to a naturally occurring form of the stimulant found in the guarana berry. For more information, visit www.bawls.com.

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The International CES is the world’s largest tradeshow for consumer technology. It brings together more than 140,000 attendees from 140 countries to view more than 1.7 million net square feet of space occupied by 2,700 exhibitors. Register today at www.CESweb.org.

Charity Gamers is a group of Gamers trying to make a difference in the world. We use video games like Halo to run tournaments and raise money and awareness about certain Charities and desiseases. During our last Lan tournament we raised 1600 dollars for the American Cancer Society. We are gamers on a mission to Make a Difference in the world using video games.

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking brand of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). Chase has 112 million credit cards issued and serves consumers and small businesses through more than 2,600 bank branches, 7,400 ATMs and 280 mortgage offices as well as through relationships with 15,600 auto dealerships and 2,500 schools and universities. It also serves more than 25,000 commercial banking clients, including corporations, municipalities, financial institutions and not-for-profit entities with annual revenues generally ranging from $10 million to $2 billion. More information about Chase is available at www.chase.com.

DigitalLife is a four-day consumer event, produced by Ziff Davis Media, dedicated to educating consumers on what the digital lifestyle means in every aspect of life - at work, home and play. And, how the convergence of affordable, accessible technologies is enriching and empowering people's lives.

Held September 27-30, 2007 in New York City, DigitalLife is focused on educating and inspiring consumers, press and retailers. Products include, home entertainment, TVs, consumer electronics, home networking, gaming hardware and software, PCs and laptops, mobile technologies such as phones, PDAs, MP3 players as well as digital culture.

By the year 2010, Millennials, born between 1980 and 2000, will outnumber both Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers and will be the most significant consumer sector for the media & entertainment industries. The Millennials Conference focuses on programming and marketing to this unique generation.

The Escapist is a departure from games journalism as you know it. With our weekly magazine and our daily content, we delve into the culture and issues surrounding the interactive entertainment field. We highlight that field's innovations and innovators. We search for fresh perspectives of consumers and developers alike, exploring different points of view. The Escapist works to define a new voice in interactive entertainment journalism. Founded in July 2005, The Escapist is a publication of Themis Group, Inc.

E for All Expo is the event for anyone who wants to get their hands on the latest video games. It’s all about connecting great game companies with gamers, and gamers with great games.

Created for gamers of all types – E for All has something for everyone. If you want to experience and test-drive the latest (and never before seen) video games and related technologies – E for All is where you want to be this October. The show floor this year plays host to some of greatest and most exciting games and companies in the business. From product debuts, the latest games and gadgets, to tournaments and pro gamers and more – E for All has the complete interactive entertainment package.

E for All Expo 2008 will be held October 3 – 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Future US, Inc a leading US publisher of cutting edge games, computing, action sports and musician magazines and websites.

Falcon Northwest has been building high end PCs for game players and enthusiasts since 1992. Widely considered the creator of the "Gaming PC", Falcon has been building systems long before PC gaming became the huge market segment it is today.

GamingAngels.com is an online gaming community that showcases a female perspective on gaming. GamingAngels.com is a fun, positive gaming site that discusses game politics and helps the members of GamingAngels.com get a career in gaming by showcasing jobs available and women that currently work in the industry. It's not about any single member, it's about all of us as fans of the video game industry.

Gen Con is a name that has been one with the gaming world for over 39 years. It began as a meeting between some friends to play games in Lake Geneva, WI - thus the name Gen (Geneva) Con (Convention). Today that name lives on in the gaming industry as the places to go to get the goods. Gen Con has expanded to four shows worldwide. There is one in Europe, Indianapolis, Anaheim, and Australia.

Many people ask "Gaming? What kind of Gaming?". Gen Con is the mecca of hobby gaming enthusiasts. These games range from card games, to board games, role-playing games, live action role-plaing games, miniatures, computer games and more. At Gen Con you can challenge a friend or foe to a duel of wits in your favorite games.

Game manufacturers use Gen Con as a stepping stone to display their new games or to run their tournaments at. From World Championships, to a scenario that someone randomly crated, you can play them at Gen Con. There are also seminars and workshops ranging in topics from how to develop games to how to paint miniatures. We've got something for everyone. For more information please visit us at www.gencon.com

What happens when you spend $50 or $60 on a video game that you don’t or can’t complete? Who loses out? Many of today’s video-game designers see themselves as directors of interactive movies. Their storyline-driven games have linear narratives, and as a paid-in-full customer, you deserve to see them through!

But what if you get stuck on a single level halfway through the game because it demanded a special gaming skill that you do not possess? Or what if there are hours of hidden game-play that you didn’t even know to look for? That’s where TIPS & TRICKS comes in. Our strategy guides and cheat codes will tell you how to squeeze every last bit of content from those games. Think of us as a coach…a teacher…a translator who you have hired to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth out of every game you play.

This is where we start of our monthly mission. From customization to collecting, game previews to developer interviews; TIPS & TRICKS covers the gaming world from a whole different perspective. Each issue is packed with unique columns and features that will keep you entertained long after you put the controller down. If you expect to get full value from the games you play and the magazines you read, then look no further... TIPS & TRICKS is YOUR edge in Electronic Gaming!

Games Radar is Future US, newest online endeavor with stunning design, the finest writers, and the highest quality images and movies. Games Radar is a bold and enthusiastic games information destination.

The Independent Publishers Group is offering 50% off Book of Games to ECA members. The original cost is $29.95. Book of Games, is a massive tome of information on current games. It features the most important games on the market today. It is a great tool to explore available titles, and is full of information on games, research, hardware, and the future of games.

GameJobs is the computer and video game industry's premier career website and job board. Founded in 1996, GameJobs has served the leading publishers in the interactive entertainment business in serving as a key human resource and recruitment tool and served millions of game enthusiasts in providing job opportunities and educational information. For more information about GameJobs, please visit us at www.gamejobs.com.

GamePolitics is a blog about the politics of computer and video games started and maintained by freelance journalist Dennis McCauley. It is often referenced by many other videogame sites. For more information about GamePolitics, please visit us at www.gamepolitics.com.

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GameFly™ is the leading online video game rental service. With a choice of more than 3,500 titles, GameFly delivers the widest selection and availability of games for the PlayStation(r) 2, Xbox™, Xbox 360™, GameCube™, Game Boy™ Advance, Nintendo DS™ and PSP™ without the hassle of due dates or late fees. With plans starting at $14.95 a month, GameFly subscribers can rent one to four games at a time and keep them for as long as they like. Subscribers manage their GameQ™ online and receive games directly from the U.S. Postal Service via first class mail. GameFly is also a great source for high quality, used video games at exceptional prices.

For more information and a free trial, please visit www.gamefly.com.
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For the last 23 years, a group of friends have lived life to the fullest...in the fantasy world. Obsessed with a role playing game called Demons, Nymphs and Dragons these Gamers are the subject of this hilarious comedy which chronicles their journey to make it through their horrendous lives while attempting to break the world record for role playing over 74,558 hours. buygamers.com/gamers_epk.pdf

Game Arts & Design (On-Campus Only)
People once called them games. Now we call them training for pilots and soldiers, learning tools for children, and totally-blow-your-mind-graphics. What was once a cottage industry is now an $11 billion market that desperately needs programmers and designers. With the hands-on education Mt. Sierra College offers, students become skilled professionals. They develop the ability to bring a game from concept to storyboard to a market-viable product, melding sound, visual effects, story, animation lighting and user interfaces.

Glitch Gaming Apparel is the premier brand for video game t-shirts and apparel. The Glitch brand has been created specifically for the gaming community and is determined to produce the coolest gaming apparel on the planet. The Glitch company is 100% all about video games and produces highly creative and unique apparel products for all gamers around the world, check out the coolest gaming t-shirts on the planet at glitchgear.com.

Girls n' Gaming Magazine gives a fresh look into the Video gaming industry, proving a wealth of information for both male and female gamers.

On our website you will find the latest information on Events, Local and online tournaments, Video Interviews and Tournament footage.

Our forums have lots of other information posted by gamers for gamers.

At The Gamers’ Temple our motto is “Videogamus Maximus”. We’re a PC and videogame site for gamers run by gamers where you can share gameplay tips and reviews with your fellow gamers, and check out the latest reviews, screens, trailers, strategy guides, and more.

Published by DoubleJump Publishing in partnership with Off Base Productions, Hardcore Gamer® is a monthly enthusiast gaming magazine that celebrates the lifestyle and culture of gaming. Created and written by passionate gamers who genuinely love what they do, every issue of Hardcore Gamer® Magazine comes packed with unique content, in-depth cover stories, retro gaming features, the latest in mobile gaming, import titles from abroad, plus plenty of previews, reviews, news, strategies, and much, much more.

In addition to the monthly hard copy, which is available at popular video game specialty stores, newsstands, booksellers, supermarkets and other retail outlets, we also offer a downloadable, electronic PDF version available free of charge. The monthly electronic issue is available day and date with the hard copy. We also make it available on a host of affiliate websites.

House Ear Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing hearing science through research and education to improve quality of life. Its How You Listen that Counts® is its educational initiative for prevention of noise-induced hearing loss among video-game and audio consumers. Visit www.earbud.org or www.hei.org.

Currently, there are an additional 47 Hyatt hotels and resorts under development, including 15 new hotels in China. Hyatt Corporation (domestic U.S., Canada and Caribbean hotels) and Hyatt International Corporation (international properties) are subsidiaries of Chicago-based Global Hyatt Corporation. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc. operators of the Hyatt Vacation Club (timeshare and fractional residential product), Hyatt Equities, L.L.C. (hotel ownership), Select Hotel Group L.L.C. (which owns, operates and franchises AmeriSuites hotels, Hyatt Place and Summerfield Suites hotels) and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. (which franchises Hawthorn Suites, and Microtel Inns and Suites).Ò and Park HyattÒ, Grand HyattÒ, Hyatt RegencyÒThere are 217 Hyatt branded hotels and resorts (over 90,000 rooms) in 43 countries around the world, operating under the Hyatt

From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234 or logging onto www.hyatt.com

North American-based Ideazon Inc. develops, manufactures and markets the next generation of gaming peripheral technologies that enhance the gamers experience. Working with the gaming community - with partners, game developers and publishers - Ideazon develops its entire line of Precision Gaming Tools to maximize comfort, control, and in game dominance.

Since its beginnings in 1999, the company has grown to be an industry leader in gaming technologies and has assembled an impressive list of technology partners including Activision Blizzard, Eidos Interactive, Electronic Arts, NCsoft Corporation, Microsoft Game Studios, NVIDIA and Sony Online Entertainment.

Ignited Minds was founded in 1999 under the premise of forming a truly multi-disciplinary, integrated ad agency specializing in branding and marketing products for tech-savvy, active consumers. The agency has grown from 15 people to over 100 full-time staffers with a diverse range of disciplines including advertising, design, media planning, event management, promotions, research and strategic analysis. In the few years since its inception Ignited Minds has garnered numerous industry awards and accolades from notable organizations such as Adweek, Ad Age, SHOOT Magazine, The Belding Awards, The London International Awards, Digital Insight Awards, Creativity Magazine and Graphic Design USA. For more information about Ignited Minds, please visit us at www.ignitedminds.com.

Intec is a leading designer and distributor of cross-platform video game accessories, offering an impressive assortment of controllers, game screens, sound systems, transport cases, a/v selectors, portable gaming power solutions and other accessories for PlayStation® 3, Nintendo® Wii, Xbox® 360, PlayStation® 2, Sony® PSP, Nintendo® DS, and more. Intec has the broadest line of gaming accessories designed to enhance and maximize your gaming experience. For more information on Intec's vast product line, visit www.IntecGamer.com.

i-Tec Electronics is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance accessories for the most popular mp3 players on the market today, including iPod® and Zune®. i-Tec offers an extensive variety of products, from leather cases and all-in-one kits, to high-end sound systems and video connectivity products. i-Tec also designs en extensive suite of portable power solutions, to power everything from your cell phone, laptop, GPS system, etc., while on the road. Experience our complete product line-up at www.i-TecElectronics.com.

JC Media + Entertainment is the only complete console gaming service provider.

JC Media's sole purpose is to establish a profitable and well managed company while at the same time creating a competitive atmosphere of fun and excitement for the video gaming community. As the popularity of video gaming continues to grow at an exponential rate, JC Media has and will continue to fill the demand for the national and professional recognition video gamers deserve. Gamers of all ages and skill levels will come to enjoy the competitive, unique, upscale, and innovative environment that JC Media provides.

In 2007, while producing 53 video game tournaments from June to October, Midnight Gaming Championship became the largest on-site video gaming series in the U.S. MGC history was made by offering the first ever I-play Mobile Gaming tournament and first competitive 3-D gaming tournament.

The goal of the Midnight Gaming Championship is simple--partner with key brands to help raise awareness and acceptance of gaming, and make casual and competitive gaming more accessible by offering more tournaments in more cities.

The Midnight Gaming Championship is produced by Affinity Sports and Entertainment Marketing.

Go to www.midnightgamingchampionships.com and check out the photo galleries and podcasts from 19 cities in 2007, and the most highly acclaimed championships produced at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Ronald McDonald’s House Charities is the official charity of Midnight Gaming Championships. Voluntary donations will be accepted at all participating tournament events.

The highly anticipated 2008 MGC schedule and games announcements is expected in April.

Top trade publications like Publishers Weekly and Variety, along with thousands of other industry insiders and fans looking for what's hip, what's hot and what's next in pop culture will be attending New York Comic Con. For anyone who wants to be where the action is, where the biggest deals are made and where the future of breakthroughs are decided, New York Comic Con is the place to be. This is far more than a comic book show. This is the one and only event on the East Coast that will put you at the largest pop-culture, media and licensing city in the U.S.

NCsoft North America is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korea-based NCsoft Corporation. NCsoft, with its own development and publishing offices in Texas and California, also works with other NCsoft subsidiaries and third party developers throughout North America to develop and publish innovative online entertainment software products. The company has successfully launched multiple online titles in the last three years and continues to support its franchises that include Lineage®/Lineage II, City of Heroes®/City of Villains®, Guild Wars/Guild Wars Factions and Auto Assault®. More information about NCsoft can be found at www.plaync.com.

One Vision... One World... One PR Studio
One PR Studio LLC is a comprehensive public relations company that partners with entertainment companies to deliver strategic and innovative global PR programs for both interactive and traditional entertainment. The Oakland, CA-based company’s philosophy is that every partner and every project are distinct. One PR Studio takes the time to truly understand what’s needed before formulating targeted campaigns and creative events that deliver impactful, flawlessly executed media awareness and coverage. The company is made up of highly skilled and seasoned PR professionals with unrivaled media relationships and knowledge and a collective portfolio comprising the world’s biggest and most successful entertainment properties

The producers of the New York Comic Con and Book Expo America events announce the introduction of “The New York Anime Festival,” the Northeast’s new Mecca for anime pop-culture featuring the latest worldwide trends in anime films, manga/manhwa, graphic novels, books, comics, TCG games, video games, toys, costumes, and Japanese and Asian culture.

Patriot Memory is a division of PDP Systems. Patriot memory offers a breadth of premium branded memory module and flash memory solutions for desktop, notebook, server, storage systems and mobile applications. Patriot solutions include Extreme Performance line for gamers and PC enthusiasts, Signature Line for reliability, quality and value upgrades, and a flash memory line for PC and mobile applications.

Patriot Memory is headquartered in Fremont, California, U.S.A., and with sales offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. Patriot is a member of JEDEC and Apple Developers Connection Intel Developer Forum, and SDA Association. Patriot memory works with over 150 different chipset, motherboard, and technology leaders and developers in the market to ensure quality and performance products to our customers. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.patriotmemory.com.

PAX is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. We call it a festival because in addition to dedicated tournaments and freeplay areas we've got nerdcore concerts, panel discussions, the weekend-long Omegathon event, and an exhibitor hall filled with booths displaying the latest from top game publishers and developers. Even with all this amazing content the best part of PAX is hanging out with other people who know their shit when it comes to games.

Performance Designed Products headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, is a creative force that designs, develops and manufactures video game systems, accessories and audio peripherals for the consumer electronics channel. PDP is the parent company to four exciting brands: Pelican, the premier 3rd party video game accessory company in North America; Score, an innovative offering of video game cases and bags; Headbanger Audio, a high-end line of performance audio and video products; and VG Pocket, showcasing a line of entry and mid level Portable Gaming Systems. Performance Designed Products is committed to providing consumers with quality innovative products to enhance their entertainment experience and lifestyle.

Founded by a husband and wife gaming couple, Pine Gaming provides a unique look into games and the gaming industry by featuring Speak Out, a voice for gamers of all ages when politics try to get in the way.

PWNED.COM is the fastest growing social networking site dedicated to video gamers from around the world and was built for gamers by gamers. The website's unique approach to social networking rewards members for site usage which includes but is not limited to, interacting with other users, posting blogs, creating clans, and uploading pictures. "Pwned Points" are redeemable for cash, video game consoles, iPods, video games and much more.

Recruiting Grounds unites gamers all over the world and aids them in their multi player gaming efforts by allowing them to search for potential team candidates, opponents and friends. In addition to it's database of gamers, Recruiting Grounds also offers a wealth of information regarding the gaming industry in general and is constantly keeping it's users up to date on trends, new releases and breaking news.

The second annual ScreenBurn Festival enables consumers and game developers to preview the future of this industry, hear about soon-to-be-released titles, learn fascinating insights from thought-provoking experts, plus meet up-and-coming new talent whose innovations are powering the next generation of play. This new gaming component of SXSW Interactive happens March 10-13 and includes the ScreenBurn Arcade which is open to the public March 10-11.

Visit www.screenburnfest.com for more information.

Uncommon Loot exclusively produces the Headshot candy bar out of their Plainfield, Indiana offices. The founders of Uncommon Loot have a solid insight into the PC and console gaming mindset through their years of running a PC Gaming center (also located in Plainfield) called Mission Control.

Video Games Live™ (www.videogameslive.com) Created by two industry leading video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, Video Games Live™ (produced under their company Mystical Stone Entertainment, LLC) is the front runner in the field of live game music performance. Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event celebration featuring music from the biggest video games of all time. The debut performance launched on July 6th, 2005 at the world famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles with the LA Philharmonic with over 11,000 people in attendance making it the largest video game concert in the world.

America's VideoGame Expo is a celebration of video and computer games for the avid and casual gamer. Attendees will have the opportunity to play the newest, coolest games, meet game industry celebrities and legends, compete in tournaments, and buy new and retro games.

VGXPO is a gaming festival that celebrates the positive impact that videogames have had on the US culture since the 1970s. The convention provides a forum for the game industry to celebrate its stars, icons and legends. When a gamer comes to VGXPO he will have the opportunity not just to play & buy the latest games (and the classics) but also have the opportunity to meet the people responsible for their creation.

Power to the parents! What They Play—whattheyplay.com — is a comprehensive online resource designed to empower parents with information to better understand the videogames their children either have or want to have. What They Play provides succinct insight and guidance on hundreds of the most popular videogames within an unbiased and independent environment, along with features to encourage community participation through information sharing, opinion and interaction among fellow parents. What They Play is the first of several planned entertainment-focused sites from media company What They Like, Inc.

Incorporated in 1999, WomenGamers.Com works outside of convention, continually pursuing these goals by doing what no other site has done before. By launching the country's first women's game design scholarships, and setting up a network for women who play video games, buy videogames and work with videogames, WomenGamers.com has built up a reputable brand well-respected in the industry. We work with educational institutions such as DigiPen Institute of Technology, Guildhall at SMU, NC State University, the University of Florida and other colleges to promote participation by women in the gaming industry, specifically in game design, by establishing scholarship programs and offering consulting and lectures on careers in gaming. To date these programs have been and continue to be extremely successful.

Xfire™ is a new, free tool that automatically keeps track of when and where gamers are playing PC games online and lets their friends join them easily. It works regardless of game type, server browser, or gaming service that a player is using. Xfire eliminates the hassles of running multiple programs like IRC, instant messengers, or in-game friends lists to keep track of when and where a gamer's friends are playing. It supports the best and the latest online PC games including server- and non-server-based First Person Shooters, Real Time Strategy, and Role Playing Games.

Xfire was founded by Dennis "Thresh" Fong (World Champion of Quake) and Mike Cassidy (former CEO of Direct Hit). Xfire is based in Menlo Park, CA.

In April of 2006, Xfire was acquired by Viacom. Viacom is one of the leading global entertainment content companies, with prominent and respected brands in focused demographics. Offering programming and content for television, motion pictures and digital platforms, Viacom's world-class brands include MTV Networks (MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, Spike TV, TV Land, Logo and more than 120 networks around the world), BET Networks, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, DreamWorks and Famous Music. More information about Viacom and its businesses is available at www.viacom.com.

Yahoo! Games is a central component to Yahoo!'s overall entertainment strategy to be the premier online entertainment destination. A leading destination for games and one of the largest game communities on the Internet, Yahoo! Games offers single-player and multi-player games and downloadable games and demos. Yahoo! Games hosts more than five billion minutes of online game-play per month and is ranked the No. 1 online games site by Nielsen/NetRatings. videogames.yahoo.com.

Ziff Davis Game Group (gamegroup.ziffdavis.com), a division of Ziff Davis Media Inc., is the largest integrated gaming media publisher in the United States, reaching over 17 million gamers in print and 11 million gamers online. The Game Group publishes magazines including Electronic Gaming Monthly and Computer Gaming World, as well as the 1UP Network of web properties, including social networking and editorial hub 1UP.com, file download destination FileFront.com, video site GameVideos.com, news and reviews aggregator GameTab.com, and video podcast The 1UP Show.

"Let us Play!" TooManyGame's battle cry, the sound of hundreds of gamers playing in unison. TooManyGames isn't about one generation, one genre, one type of gamer, it's about all gamers coming together and loving their pastime, playing video games! TMG brings together all the separate gaming communities for a gaming festival where new and classic games can be bought and sold, tournaments are plentiful and friendly rivalries are encouraged, gaming music will be pumping, home console, computer, and arcade games are setup and ready to be enjoyed by all gamers!

Goozex is the leading online game trading site. Goozex connects members across the US and Canada to trade games for points, which they can use to get other games for only $1. All trades are 100% guaranteed. Learn more today!

This year's LA Games & Mobile event hosted by Digital Media Wire will focus on "The Future of Connected Games & Entertainment" – it reflects much of the mindset in the industry and provides a great platform to involve participants. More information can be found at www.lagamesconference.com.

Phones For Good is an online retailer of cellular phones dedicated to raising money for nonprofit organizations. By asking your supporters and staff to purchase their next new cellular phone and plan through our website (we're an Authorized Agent of AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Nextel and T-Mobile), your organization will earn $40.00 - $50.00 for each new purchase. We offer a much better selection and better pricing than traditional retailers (many are free). Your members and supporters will receive a better deal on their next phone than they otherwise would, all while helping you earn new funds.

Prima Games, an imprint of Random House, Inc., is the world's leading publisher of game guides for computer and console video games, with more than 1,600 titles published and over 100 million guides in print. High-quality strategy guides, extensive retail distribution, and relationships with top game developers and publishers have allowed Prima Games to claim the highest market share in the game guide category. Prima enjoys licensing relationships with top game publishers like Capcom, EA, LucasArts, Nintendo, Konami, Microsoft, Vivendi, Valve, Sega, Eidos, Ubisoft, and many more. Recent bestsellers include guides for Halo 3, Mass Effect, Assassin’s Creed, Devil May Cry 4, Mario Kart, Half-Life 2: The Orange Box, and Madden NFL 08.

Alienware Corporation is the leading manufacturer of high-performance computer desktop, notebook, media center and professional systems. Alienware offers unique and award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering, and unprecedented customer service to deliver the ultimate in performance and style.

Hughes-Trigg Student Center
Southern Methodist University, Dallas

The Game Education Summit will provide a forum for academia and industry to discuss the key issues relating to the future development of programs for students wishing to pursue careers in video game development for the entertainment and serious game industries.

Austin GDC is the must-attend event for game developers looking to change the way games are designed, written and played. This year’s agenda features over 100 sessions from industry pioneers, the Game Career Seminar, the Independent Games Festival Showcase and the new Worlds in Motion Summit focused on virtual worlds and business.
Learn More at www.austingdc.net

 

College. The best years of your life.... To ensure you make the most of these years, we've created The Quad, a free web platform that caters specifically to your college experience. It's social, scholastic, savvy, and streamlined. You can explore, organize and share unlike ever before. The Quad is the central meeting place for all that you do. The Quad. "Where college life comes together."