Casual Connect Europe        
UPCOMING EVENTS

Casual Connect Europe 2010 Casual Connect Europe
 10 - 12 February 2010


Seattle Casual Connect Seattle
 20 - 22 July 2010


Casual Connect Kyiv 2009 Casual Connect Kyiv
 20 - 22 October 2010



 Content Proposals for
 Casual Connect Seattle 2010
 are due April 1st 2010!


 


ABOUT CASUAL CONNECT

Casual Connect is the educational component of the Casual Games Association, the international trade association for casual games professionals. Casual Connect encompasses online news, a regular magazine and yearly conference series in Kyiv, Europe and Seattle.


CASUAL GAMES DEFINED

Developed for the general public and families, casual games are non-violent video games that are fun and easy to learn and play. Available on PC and Macintosh computers, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo DS, Wii and even mobile phones. Popular classic casual games include Mahjong, Bejeweled, Tetris and Solitaire recent hits include Mystery Case Files, Diner Dash and Wii Sports.

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RESEARCH


Casual Games Market Report 2007 Overview and primer for those new to the industry and for vetrans to use as educational material for employees, partners and investors.


ARTICLES

Game Design is Like Cooking
Andy Megowan discusses a development process that lets the games themselves be the driver of story and themes.

The Realities of Running an Independent Game Studio
First hand accounts from Gamelab, Unknown Worlds and Sprout Games on running, shipping and selling.

The Long Tail
Learning to sell less of more. Tony Leamer wonders if there isn't something better than merchandizing with the Top 10.

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LECTURES

Putting The Brand into Interactive
ppt & audio (134 MB) Brand experience is more than integrating a logo and a little (tm) symbol.

Casual Characters
ppt & audio (77 MB) Connect the consumer to your game with compelling character development.

Brainstorming
ppt & audio (41 MB) Ever wonder how your "brilliance" and "guidance" maybe stifling your team's creativity?

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Green Moon is the game that is going to breathe new life into good old adventure genre


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Jessica’s adventures at Courchevel


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Mochi Media Acquired By Shanda Games For $80 Million


RealNetworks' Founder Rob Glaser Steps Down As CEO
RealNetworks' Founder Rob Glaser Steps Down As CEO


Company appoints Robert Kimball President and Acting CEO

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