14 Companies Recruiting at Austin Game Conference, October 27-28

The video game industry is on fire as companies continue to hire at a rapid pace. A record 14 game companies are recruiting at this year’s Austin Game Conference next week on Oct 27-28, 2005. Companies recruiting include: Microsoft Game Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment, Electronic Arts (EA), Midway, Ubisoft, THQ, Radical Entertainment, Activision, High Voltage Software, BioWare, Perpetual Entertainment, Multimedia Games, Flagship Studios, Emergent Game Technologies and others.

All told 2,000+ developers, 130 speakers, hit Austin, Texas next week for the 3rd annual Austin Game Conference. 77 exhibitors and sponsors are showcasing the latest game development products and services. Full release below.

GAME INDUSTRY ON FIRE, 14 COMPANIES RECRUITING AT AUSTIN GAME CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 27-28 — 2,000+ developers; 130 speakers; 77 Exhibitors and Sponsors hit Austin, Texas Next Week

Austin, Texas - October 19, 2005 - The video game industry is on fire as companies continue to hire at a rapid pace. A record 14 game companies are recruiting at this year’s Austin Game Conference next week on October 27-28, 2005 in Austin, Texas. For individuals interested in advancing their career in the game industry, this is the place to go to talk to companies such as: Microsoft Game Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment, Electronic Arts (EA), Midway, Ubisoft, THQ, Radical Entertainment, Activision, High Voltage Software, BioWare, Perpetual Entertainment, Multimedia Games, Flagship Studios, Emergent Game Technologies and others. Conference details and registration information are available at GameConference.com.

The third annual Austin Game Conference is a must attend event for game industry professionals. The conference is affordably priced, with online registration for professionals just $165 until Oct. 26, 2005. Onsite registration is $195. Student registration is $115 online until Oct. 26th and $145 onsite. The conference program has been expanded to deliver even more critical information on creating and developing mobile, multiplayer and massively multiplayer games with a special emphasis on emerging platforms.

Highlights Include:
- 130 speakers, 9 conference tracks, 55 exhibitors in the technology pavilion.
- 2,000+ developers, speakers and exhibitors from around the world
- Special sessions on Xbox 360Live / Marketplace, XNA studio and Next-Gen Graphics on Vista
- TechPavilion and Attendee Lounge showcasing the latest tools, technologies, products and services. Attendee Lounge sponsored by Mythic Entertainment
- Official Conference Party sponsored by K2 Networks Inc. - a not to be missed event.
- Khronos Developer University – This FREE one day hands-on work shop provides up-to-the-minute training on industry standard APIs for embedded graphics and video processing. These APIs, including OpenGL ES and OpenVG, are vital for state-of-the-art game development on emerging handheld platforms including cell phones. Details and registration information are available here.