by Karen Hertzberg on Jan 11, 2008
We've Got an Eye On ION
Considering the huge slate of industry events that sprang up last year,
very few of them were really outstanding for those actually in the
industry. However, One conference stood out from the herd due to its
adherence to treating its attendees with the utmost care and providing
a intimate yet educational venue. Originally dubbed the Online Game
Developers Conference, the ION Game Conference stood as a solid
platform for industry professionals in the online game space to learn
about and discuss current trends and the implications of future
events. To preview this years upcoming show, Ten Ton Hammer's
Cody "Micajah" Bye chatted with conference director Peter Freese about
this year's conference, the name change, and what he sees in the future
of the online game industry.
Peter Freese: The ION Game Conference is the only
event in the industry
(and in the world) that is completely focused on online games across
all the platforms, which means it's the best place for people involved
in online games to network, share ideas, and get a sense of where the
industry is headed. We get panelists and speakers who are decision
makers from the major developers, publishers, and platform providers,
so you can count on hearing news about their strategies and
initiatives, as well as announcements about new projects and services.