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GAMEHOTEL's acclaimed international events, broadcast and cross-media programs spotlight the world's most innovative video game creators.

Packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun, GAMEHOTEL's vibrant flagship events, dubbed the "symbol of future events on video games," offer wide-ranging access to the global phenomenon that is interactive entertainment. more





GAMEHOTEL has received praise from specialized and mainstream media.

"Moments of rare cultural insight. Refreshing and exuberant!" (Edge Magazine, London)

"The place where you discover tomorrow's games and digital heroes." (Télérama, Paris)

"A much-needed counter-balance to the industry's play-it-safe agenda." (Xbox Nation, San Francisco)

"Relaxing atmosphere, cheerfully designed!" (Famitsu Magazine, Tokyo)

"Crawling with hot game designers. A slick stage presentation and interview extravaganza ... impressive." (Kotaku)

"A celebration of video gaming as it relates to pop culture at large!" (Gamasutra, San Francisco)

"A groundbreaking gaming lifestyle event that puts games on the public radar." (German National TV ZDF)

"Some of the most innovative people in games - a success." (Gamespot, San Francisco)

"A great evening on digital pop culture." (Libération, Paris) more



The spin-off GAMEHOTEL THINK TANK analyzes critical trends in interactive entertainment.

In collaboration with partners from the games industry, research, and the media, it spotlights the influence of games in the media, in marketing, service and product design, communication, and the workplace. It designs and co-produces events, seminars, and innovation workshops throughout Europe. more



Catch a glimpse of GAMEHOTEL's stylish live events.

A selection of images from GAMEHOTEL's flagship events in Europe and the US. more




Stars and rising stars, future directions of interactive entertainment, and the magic of games!

This journey into the universe of games and digital pop culture will feature some of the world's most exciting game designers, including many GAMEHOTEL guests.

The book, co-authored by GAMEHOTEL founder Tina Cassani, and TNC Network director Bruno Beusch, is scheduled for release in 2010.




Contact data, press releases, and information on sponsorship opportunities. more



GAMEHOTEL BOSS SUITE. Cologne, August 18, 2009. more



GAMEHOTEL 'FUTURE MOVES II'. An electrifying two-day event featuring the thrilling Grand Game Battle, a top-notch congress, and another edition of the legendary live show with some of the world's most respected game designers. more

GAMEHOTEL 'GAMING INTO LIFE'. A world-class lineup of game visionaries spotlights the power of interactive entertainment, as GAMEHOTEL swaps the familiar Silicon Valley and Paris venues for the vibrant feel of one of Europe's most thriving club environments. more

GAMEHOTEL 'JAPAN UNLIMITED'. Celebrated Japanese game creators make their first public appearances in Europe as another exuberant GAMEHOTEL show explores promising threads of innovation and creativity in interactive entertainment. more

GAMEHOTEL 'FUTURE MOVES'. Extreme hover board racing, stylish kung fu moves, and novel control systems - visionary game creators from Europe and the US offer a glimpse into the rich future of interactive entertainment. more

GAMEHOTEL 'GDC CALIFORNIA'. From high-profile game creators to Asia's wildest urban toy designers and MTV Award-winning music video directors - all come together as GAMEHOTEL's flagship event premiers at the world's largest game development convention. more

GAMEHOTEL 'GAMING INTO LIFE II'. Thousands of game aficionados and broad audiences flock to the two-day festival featuring another flagship live show with world-class designers, a vibrant expo, and a top-notch congress. more

GAMEHOTEL 'PARIS EXTRAVAGANZA'. With a stellar line-up of hand-picked guests from the international games and digital pop culture scenes, GAMEHOTEL kicks off in Paris with an exuberant event to an enthusiastic audience. more



Leading game developers, top game industry executives, hot innovators from design, music, and film - GAMEHOTEL plays host to high-profile guests:

Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Mark Healey, Alex Rigopulos, Phil Harrison, Cevat Yerli, Jade Raymond, Masaya Matsuura, David Cage, Keiichi Yano, Keita Takahashi, Mathieu Castelli, Will Wright, Neil Young, Alan Yu, H5, Doug Church, Peter Molyneux, Julien Merceron, Chris Hecker, Gareth Wilson, Adrian Hon, Petri Purho, Ru Weerasuriya, Tom Söderlund, Devilrobots, FuriFuri, Brothersfree, Steven Poole, David Choquet, and many more. more




Exclusive urban vinyls and cool tees by leading toy designers and graphic artists.

Limited edition designer toys, created by GAMEHOTEL guests FuriFuri, and exclusive orange series tees, featuring logo design by Superdeux, are sold out.

Fresh Season Seven collectables will be available soon.



GAMEHOTEL LAUNCHES A NEW FORMAT AT GAMESCOM COLOGNE

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Following up on its successful shows in Paris, California and Zurich, GAMEHOTEL, the innovative event series on interactive entertainment, launches a new format in Germany. On August 18, 2009, the GAMEHOTEL BOSS SUITE will premiere at gamescom Cologne to provoke an electrifying mix of fun, style, and entertaining discourse.

Summer night rooftop extravaganza
In the long summer night before the gamescom opening, the penthouse of the futuristic Microsoft building overlooking Cologne‘s Rheinau harbor transforms into the GAMEHOTEL BOSS SUITE. GAMEHOTEL director Bruno Beusch plays host to a talk-show extravaganza featuring a roster of heavy hitters from the global game industry. Expect conversation, sharp responses, insightful anecdotes, and great fun as these luminaries share their thoughts while celebrating today’s and tomorrow’s games. The talkshow segues into a rooftop party to continue the conversation.

GAMEHOTEL producer Tina Cassani says: „A world-class lineup discussing fresh trends, at a spectacular venue - the GAMEHOTEL BOSS SUITE is the perfect warm-up to a great trade fair week.“




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GAMEHOTEL: STARS, GAMES & TRENDS

GAMEHOTEL's acclaimed international events, broadcast and cross-media programs, spotlight the world's most innovative game creators.

Packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun, GAMEHOTEL's vibrant flagship events, dubbed the "symbol of future events on video games," offer wide-ranging access to the global phenomenon of interactive entertainment.

Updated April 2009 - Since its spectacular 2003 Paris debut, GAMEHOTEL, the successful international event series with the pop-cultural spin, has transposed the latest trends in interactive entertainment into "cheerfully designed" (Famitsu, Tokyo)  shows and enthralling conferences. Due to its unique approach, this "celebration of video gaming as it relates to pop culture at large" (Gamasutra) has established itself as one of the rare events to successfully reach the general public, the media, and industry professionals alike. | media clippings | images |

The guest lineup of GAMEHOTEL's Paris, California, and Zurich editions reads like a who’s who of video games. Over 50 heavy hitters of the interactive entertainment industry, but also forward-thinking movie and music video directors, and hot toy and fashion designers have shared their visions during GAMEHOTEL's flagship events, and in its various spin-offs. “GAMEHOTEL celebrates video games as a driving force in today’s popular culture, and shows what the future holds,” says GAMEHOTEL executive producer Tina Cassani. | guest lineup |



SHOW, CONFERENCE, EXPO
At the legendary GAMEHOTEL SHOW, the event series’ international hallmark, game industry veteran, long-time media professional and GAMEHOTEL director, Bruno Beusch, receives the world’s finest game designers and industry personalities for an exciting talk extravaganza in a vibrant live setting.

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| 01/06/2007 | Link |

GAMEHOTEL: STELLAR LINEUP

Over 50 heavy hitters of the interactive entertainment industry have shared their visions during GAMEHOTEL's acclaimed international events.

Updated April 2009 - The stellar lineup of GAMEHOTEL reads like a who’s who in games. Previous guests at GAMEHOTEL's flagship shows and in its various broadcast and cross-media spin-offs include:

Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Mark Healey, Alex Rigopulos, Phil Harrison, Cevat Yerli, Jade Raymond, Masaya Matsuura, David Cage, Keiichi Yano, Keita Takahashi, Gareth Wilson, Mathieu Castelli, Will Wright, Neil Young, Alan Yu, H5, Doug Church, Peter Molyneux, Julien Merceron, Chris Hecker, Adrian Hon, Petri Purho, Ru Weerasuriya, Derek Yu, Tom Söderlund, Devilrobots, Kiri Matsuura, FuriFuri, Brothersfree, Steven Poole, David Choquet, and many more.






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| 31/05/2007 | Link |

 
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