Console 2.0 - Taking Console games Online

Moderator: Wanda Meloni, DFC Intelligence
Panelist: Tom DuBois, Electronic Arts
Panelist: Charlie Hite, LucasArts
Panelist: Rick Lambright, Sierra Online

Leading publishers discuss the trends in console games online. Come hear representatives from EA, LucasArts, and Sierra Online.

Web2.0 concepts are being quickly adopted by console games, as the games are becoming always connected in both multi-player and single player modes. YouTube, Facebook, mash-ups, episodic content, micro-transactions, its all coming to a console near you.

This moderated panel will explore:

• social-networks and game integration – finding and playing with your friends
• user-generated content
• single-player games online
• downloadable content for titles

Audience Q&A - participation encouraged.

Intended Audience: Marketing, publishers, game producers

Prerequisites: Familiar with state of the art with online games today, both on PC and on console

Format: Panel

Track: Business/Legal

Date/Time: Tuesday, 2:00 PM

Room: Harbor