Inafune and Suda 51 to speak at Nordic Game 2009

[jonaz.dk]

The Nordic Game tradition of bringing Japanese games stars to Europe continues. The organisers of Nordic Game 2009 proudly announce that Keiji Inafune, Capcom and Goichi Suda, Grasshopper Manufacture (aka Suda 51) will both give talks at the conference.

“Having Keiji Inafune and Goichi Suda join Nordic Game this year highlights the strong and growing relationship between the Japanese and Nordic games communities” said Tom Felices, executive director of the event, “and will offer attendees a unique opportunity to meet two of the most exciting game creators today”.

The Japanese duo joins a roster that is guaranteed to draw the attention of the industry around the w! orld: Tom Edwards, Englobe (US), Lars Gustavsson, EA DICE (SWE) and Ryan Schneider, Insomniac Games (US), as well as speakers from Media Molecule (UK) and Grin (SWE) are among the industry heavyweights appearing at Nordic Game 2009.

More speakers will be announced very soon at http://www.nordicgame.com. Register today and take advantage of the special Early Bird offer!

About Nordic Game 2009
On 19-20 May the games industry and media will gather in Malmö, Sweden to focus on one of the most exciting growth sectors in the entertainment business.

The sixth annual Nordic Game will draw participants from all over the Nordic region, Europe, North America and Asia, as well as extensive global press coverage. With more than 1500 expected attendees and a wide variety of presentations, seminars and workshops, the Nordic Game conference and Career Expo is one of the largest events of its kind in Europe.

Nordic Game! 2009 will be held on! 19-20 May at the Malmö Exhibition & Convention Center in Malmö, Sweden (25 minutes by commuter train from Copenhagen airport). Read more and get the latest news and program updates at http://www.nordicgame.com.

The Nordic Game Conference offers discounted hotel rates to all attendees and exhibitors. Rooms are limited, and discounted rates are based on availability. The last day to make reservations is Wednesday, 1 April.

[petervesti]

Hvis bare de kaere japanere kunne laere at tale lidt bedre engelsk hehe. Selv den mest interessante speak bliver tit lidt toer naar det gaar gennem en tolk =)

[EKnudsen]

Ja sidste år blev det vist en lidt (efter min mening) småpinlig fanboy pleaser, hvor der blev vist video og snakket dårligt engelsk =)

Vi må da håbe at Inafune og Suda 51 har lidt mere i posen til deres talk i år.