Video game industry

NLGD Festival of Games Conference

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Description: 

“During the Festival of Games, the yearly NLGD Game Conference will focus on business trends: Online Development, Online Distribution, Online Marketing, Online Business Models and Online Play. The NLGD Game Conference is the forum in Europe where front-runners share their boardroom knowledge with dealmakers and professionals from the game industry, media and entertainment, big brands, mobile, ICT and their service providers.”

Organization: 
City: 
Utrecht
State: 
Netherlands Antilles
Date: 
April 19-20, 2012
Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Health topic:
Social Issues and Skills

Conference type:
Festival

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Technology
Video game industry
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Continent:
Europe

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.festivalofgames.nl/site

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
The Netherlands


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rondomedia

"rondomedia is one of the leading publishers and distributors of entertainment-software in Germany with a strong focus on casual games."

Game genre:
Entertainment

Social Tags:
Casual game
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Document
Electronic Arts
Entertainment
Mönchengladbach
Software development
Technology
Video game industry
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Game platform:
Computer
Game Console
Handheld Device

Target Population:
General Audience

Location:
Germany

Country:
Germany

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment
Media and Digital Arts

Organization type:
Publisher

Services:
Publishing
Software and Hardware Applications

Calais Document Category:
Technology


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Independent Game Conference West

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Description: 

“Hear from the leaders and experts on the latest trends in game technology with solutions that can be applied TODAY! Learn how to tackle today's tough business climate and grow in the next year. Developers of all sizes will get a leg up on the competition with networking opportunities with investors, publishers and leaders in the games industry. "

Organization: 
City: 
Los Angeles
State: 
California
Date: 
November 5-6, 2009
Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Health topic:
Social Issues and Skills

Conference type:
Conference

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Technology
Video game industry
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Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://igcwest.independentgameconference.com

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Position:
tackle

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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EA Sports Active More Workouts

"Keep going on your journey towards better health with EA SPORTS Active More Workouts, the next iteration from the EA SPORTS Active franchise, the proven fitness alternative for the Nintendo Wii. Stay motivated, with over 35 all new exercises and fitness activities that will challenge you and help you obtain results. With all-new cool down/warm up stations, abdominal exercises and a 6 Week Challenge EA SPORTS Active More Workouts is a full body, complete workout experience and a great addition to the EA SPORTS Active family."

Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Person:
Active More Workouts

Social Tags:
EA Sports
EA Sports Active
Electronic Arts
Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Software development
Technology
Video game developers
Video game industry

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience


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Think Services

Think Services organizes many conferences in the games space including various Game Developers conferences and the Independent Games Festival. “Think Services connects specialized professional communities worldwide using educational events, consulting, training, certification, membership, and informational resources. Providing comprehensive opportunities for professionals 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.”

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Document
Electronic Arts
Gamasutra
Software development
Software engineering
Video game industry

Services:
Certification
Conferences and Exhibitions
Consulting
Marketing/Advertising
Professional Development

Organization type:
Conference Organizer

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment
Media and Digital Arts

Location:
United States


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EA Sports Active: Personal Trainer

EA Sports Active is an exergame that engages players in an interactive fitness program. The game is made up of a variety of activities which include cardio workouts, strength training exercises, and muscle endurance tests. With the help of a virtual trainer, players can create their own custom regiments as well as set their own goals.

Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
EA Sports
EA Sports Active
Electronic Arts
Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Software development
Technology
Video game developers
Video game industry
Video games

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.easportsactiveonline.com


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Grossology

Grossology is an educational science game that focuses on the grosser, and presumably more fun, aspects of biology.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Educational
Strategy

Health topic:
Anatomy
Cognition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Appaloosa Interactive
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Entertainment
Grossology
SegaSoft
Software development
Technology
Video game developers
Video game industry

Target Population:
Children

Game platform:
Computer

Published Medium:
Game Developer

URL:
http://www.mobygames.com/game/grossology


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Handigo The Game

Handigo contains a set of three mini-games designed to educate players about what it’s like to live with some type of impairment. Each mini-game addresses a different kind of handicap, and it is the goal of the player to overcome obstacles so they can make it to their destination before time runs out.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Cognition
Disorders and Disabilities
Health Care and Medicine

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Not Currently Available

Social Tags:
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Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Software development
Technology
Ubisoft
Video game developers
Video game industry

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/handigo-the-game-ubisoft-and-handicap-inte

Game platform:
Internet


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Let's Pilates

Let’s Pilates is an instructional handheld game for the Nintendo DS intended to teach players how to do Pilates and provide tips and strategies for training even when on the go.Players may learn to improve their flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance even while watching TV or taking a break at the office.

Game genre:
Educational
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
1st millennium
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Exercise
Flexibility
Human behavior
Nintendo
Nintendo DS
Nintendo DSi
Personal life
Pilates
Pontius Pilate
Technology
Vanpool
Video game industry

Target Population:
General Audience

Game platform:
Handheld Device

URL:
http://www.whattheyplay.com/products/lets-pilates-for-nintendo-ds

Operating System:
Nintendo DS


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Walk It Out

For the Nintendo Wii, Walk It Out allows players to stroll along at their leisure. As their onscreen avatars, players can walk for miles to the music and rhythm being played in the background. As players’ steps become more in sync with the beat of the music, buildings and monuments appear and the virtual environment turns into a colorful world.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Computing
Nintendo
Power Architecture
Technology
Touch! Generations
Video game industry
Wii
Wii Remote

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24375
http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/QjxsF6jis4Iwi8JzITnlU2-2EruJjG0Q


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