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

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




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)

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

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



Intense, exuberant, and colorful as ever - as it heads into Season Five, GAMEHOTEL continues to be "the place where you discover tomorrow's games and digital heroes."

Now in its fifth year, GAMEHOTEL will further extend its activities by introducing the spin-off GAMEHOTEL THINK TANK, launched with partners from the gaming industry and from the media.

Stay tuned for the latest announcements, and find out what is currently making waves on GAMEHOTEL's radar.





GAMEHOTEL DEATHMATCH stages exhilarating competitions between world-renowned game designers and courageous audience volunteers.

Their latest mission: to design the ultimate Over-80-controller, an interface that would allow gamers to go on gaming even after the age of 80. more



From infectious 8 bit loops to full-blown symphonic suites - game music has become an essential part of today's cultural conscience.

In the light-hearted BLIND TEST series the audience has to correctly name famous video game tunes played by high-profile bands and ensembles. more



Gondry, H5, Cunningham, Glazer - these directors explore the cutting edge of new grounds.

The MUSIC VIDEO SHOWREEL highlights the enriching cross-pollination between games, animation, motion graphics, music video, and promos. more




GAMEHOTEL's highly informative tutorials, workshops and keynotes are targeted at non-game industry professionals.

Responding to the increasing interest in game-related skills and techniques in the workplace, these valuable focus sessions proved to be an immediate success among IT and telecom professionals, as well as in the education and research communities.

Please contact the GAMEHOTEL production team for more details.



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

This edgy journey into the universe of games and digital pop culture will feature some of the world's most exciting visionaries from inside and outside the game industry, including many GAMEHOTEL guests.

The book, co-authored by GAMEHOTEL founder Tina Cassani, and TNC Network director Bruno Beusch, is scheduled for release in 2007.




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



GAMEHOTEL 'ANNIVERSARY EDITION'. The new edition of the legendary Paris Extravaganza.

GAMEHOTEL 'THINK TANK'.

GAMEHOTEL 'SEASON SIX'.



GAMEHOTEL 'FUTURE MOVES II'. An electrifying two-day event featuring the thrilling Grand Game Battle, a top-notch conference, 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 visionaries 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 '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, Phil Harrison, Cevat Yerli, Jade Raymond, Masaya Matsuura, David Cage, Keita Takahashi, Mark Healey, Mathieu Castelli, Will Wright, Neil Young, Alex Rigopulos, Alan Yu, H5, Doug Church, Peter Molyneux, Julien Merceron, Chris Hecker, Adrian Hon, Tom Söderlund, Devilrobots, FuriFuri, Brothersfree, Steven Poole, David Choquet, and many more. more




High-profile guest commentators look at key moments in the evolution of video gaming.

The GAMEHOTEL REPLAY series invites you to temporarily escape the fast pace of current game industry development, and frame interactive entertainment within a larger perspective. more



A dazzling selection of some of the wildest designer toys.


GAMEHOTEL's popular showcase features select pieces from the likes of Brothersfree, Michael Lau, Koji Takeuchi, FuriFuri, Devilrobots, and many more, some of which are shown for the first time outside Asia. more




GAMEHOTEL's fresh documentaries for European broadcasters cover the full range of current game culture.

From ground-breaking computer, console and handheld games to e-sports and pro-gaming all the way to so-called "serious games," the series, produced by TNC Network, uncovers the full potential of interactive entertainment.

Check out the news section for details.





A high-speed tour through the video game history of the past 30 years.

From Mario to Sonic to Katamari Damacy's Prince of All Cosmos - in a light-hearted contest GAMEHOTEL's select guests present their favorite game characters. more



Great live action courtesy of GAMEHOTEL’s games & pop culture quiz.

Introduced during the first edition of GAMEHOTEL's flagship event at GDC, this fun competition tests the audience's pop-savvyness and hand-eye coordination. 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 Five collectables will be available soon.



GAMEHOTEL SEASON SIX ANNOUNCED

Since its spectacular 2003 Paris debut, the celebrated international event series GAMEHOTEL has transposed the latest trends in interactive entertainment into vibrant shows and enthralling conferences with its pop-cultural spin. In 2008, GAMEHOTEL is returning to Europe for three new events in Germany, Zurich, and Paris.

Packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun, GAMEHOTEL has established itself as a trend-setting platform for the game industry, the media, and a wide variety of audiences due to its unique approach and high-quality standards.


While the legendary GAMEHOTEL SHOW continues to feature the world’s leading game developers, the top-notch GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE showcases international speakers who spotlight critical developments in the world of interactive entertainment, media, and marketing. Additionally, the GAMEHOTEL EXPO enables not only game aficionados but also a broad audience to discover the hottest games of the year. Stay tuned for updates.


| 15/02/2008 | Link |

SUCCESSFUL NEW GAMEHOTEL EDITION

Held at the futuristic Arena Filmcity in Zurich, the second GAMEHOTEL edition in German-speaking Europe received an enthusiastic reception from the audience, the media, and the industry. The organizers announced that the acclaimed international event series on interactive entertainment, launched in 2003, will further expand its German edition in parallel to the flagship Paris and US shows. | Event pictures |

The highlight of the two-day event was the electrifying GAMEHOTEL Live Show on Saturday evening. Packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun, the three-hour extravaganza featured memorable appearances by some of the world's most respected game developers. 



Jade Raymond, producer of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed, and Cevat Yerli, creator of the upcoming Crysis, blew away the audience with exclusive live demos of their titles. Cevat enjoyed the legendary GAMEHOTEL atmosphere (and the giant screen) so much that he even briefly left the show stage to experience his game amidst a delighted audience in the auditorium, with surround sound turned up to maximum level.

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| 12/11/2007 | Link |

ERFOLGREICHER GAMEHOTEL-EVENT IN ZÜRICH - GAME-WELTSTARS BEGEISTERN PUBLIKUM

| Images: Event pictures | Press Release: pdf | Reviews: Gameswelt.de, Gbase, Werbewoche, Persönlich.com | Interview: 20 Minuten |

In der Arena Filmcity in Zürich wurde am 19. und 20. Oktober die zweite Zürcher Ausgabe der internationalen Veranstaltungsreihe Gamehotel vom Publikum mit Begeisterung aufgenommen. Die Veranstalter kündigten an, den Event im nächsten Jahr zusätzlich zu den Ausgaben in Paris und den USA wieder in Zürich durchzuführen und weiter auszubauen.

Höhepunkt der beiden Tage im Zeichen von Innovation und Kreativität war die elektrisierende GAMEHOTEL-Show am Samstagabend mit den ersten öffentlichen Auftritten von Game-Weltstars in der Schweiz. Die "Regisseure der interaktiven Spielwelten" gaben in mitreissenden Auftritten Einblick in die Spiele von morgen und plauderten vor dem gebanntem Publikum in sehr persönlich gefärbten Talks über ihre Einflüsse und Visionen.


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| 22/10/2007 | Link |

GAMEHOTEL ZURICH: SHOW, CONFERENCE & EXPO

=> Information, program, tickets: DEUTSCH | ENGLISH

The legendary GAMEHOTEL SHOW presents some of the world’s hottest game designers. Guest stars include JADE RAYMOND (Assassin's Creed), CEVAT YERLI (Crysis), GARETH WILSON (Project Gotham Racing 4), DOUG CHURCH (LMNO / The Steven Spielberg project), and ALEX RIGOPULOS (RockBand). The two-hour show's highlight is the thrilling GRAND GAME BATTLE.

At the top-notch GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE on games, marketing, and advertising, leading international specialists spotlight the potential of video games as a powerful marketing and advertising medium.

At the GAMEHOTEL EXPO, game aficionados and a broad audience discover the latest and hottest games of the year.

PROGRAM
Friday, October 19, 2007

2pm - 6:30pm: GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE
12pm - 9pm: GAMEHOTEL EXPO (admission free)

Saturday, October 20, 2007
12pm - 12am: GAMEHOTEL EXPO (admission free)
8:30pm - 10:30pm: GAMEHOTEL SHOW & GRAND GAME BATTLE

Venue: Arena Filmcity / Sihlcity Zurich

=> Information, program, tickets: DEUTSCH | ENGLISH

| 11/09/2007 | Link |

SEASON FIVE LAUNCHES IN CALIFORNIA

GAMEHOTEL kicks off Season Five with the launch of its new spin-off, GAMEHOTEL THINK TANK, and prepares for fresh editions of its trademark live show and conference.

Intense, exuberant, and colorful as ever - as it heads into Season Five, GAMEHOTEL, the acclaimed international event and conference series on video games, continues to be the place where the most respected and innovative game creators from around the world take you on an inspiring journey into the future of interactive entertainment.

In addition to the upcoming editions of its stylish flagship live shows and conferences, GAMEHOTEL will further extend its activities by introducing the spin-off GAMEHOTEL THINK TANK, developed with partners from the gaming industry and from the media.



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| 16/02/2007 | Link |

EVENT REVIEW - GAMEHOTEL 'GAMING INTO LIFE'

For its first edition in German-speaking Europe, GAMEHOTEL, the acclaimed international event series on interactive entertainment, swapped the familiar Silicon Valley and Paris venues for the vibrant feel of one of the continent's most thriving club environments, located on the shores of beautiful Lake Zurich.

Packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun, the exuberant GAMEHOTEL SHOW presented some of the hottest game creators from Japan, the US, and Europe, including Japanese super star Tetsuya Mizuguchi and legendary developer Peter Molyneux, who said: "Every event on video games should be as much fun as GAMEHOTEL!"

The entertaining show featured exclusive game previews, penetrating talks, a rare live act by Japanese music-game guru Masaya Matsuura, and a new edition of the much-anticipated GAMEHOTEL DEATHMATCH contest. It was held in conjunction with the high-profile GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE where leading international speakers spotlighted the growing influence of video games in economy, society and culture. 



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| 07/11/2006 | Link |

REVIEW - GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE

The highly successful first GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE in German-speaking Europe was held in a stylish club environment in the bustling economic capital Zurich. It was targeted towards decision makers, opinion leaders, and practitioners within the media industries, in marketing, communication, and advertisement, for whom it is vital to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in one of today’s most influential media.

Leading international specialists and some of the game industry's most respected personalities spotlighted the growing influence of video games in advertisement, media, education, and the workplace. "This was the most fascinating, informative, and elegantly designed event on interactive entertainment I have ever attended", said keynote speaker Dr. Christoph Klimmt. Legendary game developer Peter Molyneux, also a conference keynote speaker, commented: "Every event on video games should be as much fun as GAMEHOTEL."

Held in conjunction with a new edition of the flagship GAMEHOTEL SHOW, the conference proved to be an immediate success. "GAMEHOTEL's trademark mix of leading speakers gave attendees first-hand insights into critical trends in interactive entertainment, and brought them up to speed on gaming's impact on marketing methods and business strategies," said GAMEHOTEL producer Tina Cassani.

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| 06/11/2006 | Link |

SUCCESSFUL FIRST GAMEHOTEL IN GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE

Held at a sold out club venue in the bustling economic hub of Zurich, GAMEHOTEL’s first edition in German-speaking Europe was a resounding success, complete with a world-class guest lineup and an enthusiastic audience. Check out a selection of pictures.

GAMEHOTEL organizers announced that starting in 2007, the acclaimed international event series on interactive entertainment will add an annual Zurich edition to its Paris and US flagship shows.

Highlights of the electrifying GAMEHOTEL SHOW included debut public appearances of video game world stars in the German-speaking part of Europe.

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| 24/10/2006 | Link |

ERFOLGREICHE GAMEHOTEL-AUSGABE IN ZÜRICH

In der bis auf den letzten Platz ausverkauften Tonimolkerei in Zürich wurde am Freitag, 20. Oktober, die erste deutschsprachige Ausgabe der internationalen Veranstaltungsreihe GAMEHOTEL vom Publikum begeistert aufgenommen. Erste Bilder sind verfügbar.

Die Veranstalter kündigten an, dass der innovative Event rund um Videospiele, ihre Macher, Helden und Themen in Zukunft zusätzlich zu den Ausgaben in Paris und Kalifornien jährlich auch in Zürich stattfinden wird.

Zu den Höhepunkten der elektrisierenden GAMEHOTEL Live-Show gehörten die ersten öffentlichen Auftritte von Videogame-Weltstars in der Schweiz.

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| 23/10/2006 | Link |

 
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