May 13-14, 2008
Seattle, Washington
The Online Game Development Conference is the only annual game industry event with a laser-sharp focus on the rapidly evolving business of online game development on all its platforms. The 2nd Annual OGDC, to be held May 13-15, 2008 at the Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel in Seattle, Washington, will bring online game developers and business leaders together to celebrate and further the online game ecosystem.
http://www.ogdc2008.com/

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Games Grads 2008, North
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Manchester, England
It’s your chance to get in front of some of the leading companies and studios in games development to find out what vacancies are on offer and show them you’ve got what it takes to be part of their team.
Some of the biggest names will be there, all looking to recruit the talent of tomorrow – people like you.
It’s free to attend Games Grads and this year, we’ve added a number of seminars that’ll run throughout the day, where you can get practical advice on how to get into the industry and what to expect when you’re there. So make sure you grab your opportunity!
http://www.gamesgrads.co.uk/

Thursday, 24 April 2008
Apex Suite, Olympia
London, England
It’s your chance to get in front of some of the leading companies and studios in games development to find out what vacancies are on offer and show them you’ve got what it takes to be part of their team.
Some of the biggest names will be there, all looking to recruit the talent of tomorrow – people like you.
It’s free to attend Games Grads and this year, we’ve added a number of seminars that’ll run throughout the day, where you can get practical advice on how to get into the industry and what to expect when you’re there. So make sure you grab your opportunity!
http://www.gamesgrads.co.uk/

Scotland embraces game design in their education system. That’s a great start! Damn, I’m so jealous… Back in my school I got Latin!

April 11-13, 2008
Meadowlands, New York
Halo 3, Gears of War
Hot on the heels of our 2008 Pro Circuit and cities and dates announcement, MLG is happy to bring to you the next series of details for the 2008 season. Check out all of the info below, and stay tuned for even more exciting announcements in the coming weeks!
Below is a schedule of which games will be featured at which events during the season. As previously mentioned, MLG is currently evaluating additional titles for inclusion on the Pro Circuit. If any additional titles are chosen they will be announced on the site, so stay tuned!
http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/194344

The 3rd Annual MI6 Conference
April 8-9, 2008
Grand Hyatt, San Francisco
MI6 is the world’s largest video game marketing conference, bringing together
leading industry executives for two days of dialogue, discussion and debate about the international business of video game marketing.
From in-game advertising to micro transaction strategies to innovative multi-platform campaigns that drive retail and online sales, MI6 provides context and continuity in the evolving world of monetizing video game IP.
http://www.mi6conference.com/

April 3-4, 2008
Virtual World 2008
New York City, New York
Virtual Worlds 2008 is where leading media, consumer entertainment, youth brands and agencies come to understand how to monetize their intellectual property using virtual worlds. Register now and save $300 off the onsite rate.
http://www.virtualworlds2007.com/