GC Leipzig: Exhibitors’ Reactions to the GC - Games Convention 2008

Jörg Trouvain, Senior Vice President of European Publishing Activision Blizzard

“The 2008 GC in Leipzig has succeeded in taking itself even further. At Activision Blizzard, we’re very happy with the way it’s gone. Exhibitors and organisers have achieved something outstanding and our customers, partners, guests and visitors were delighted. In our view, the GC is the best fair of its kind worldwide.”

Jochen Polster, Managing Director of AMD GmbH and Marking Vice President for the EMEA region

“To reach the gamer user group in its entirety, the Games Convention is the most important fair in Europe. The GC 2008 has turned out really well for us. We had a big presence this year with a great many visitors. Traditionally, the high-end gamers make up our public, but here in Leipzig we reach the mainstream users and casual gamers as well.”

Michael Auer, Managing Director of CAPCOM

“The GC – Games Convention 2008 in Leipzig has been a total success for us. Our presentation has won over partners from all over the world. The crowds of visitors in the Business Center and on our consumer stand proved us right: with titles like “Street Fighter IV” and “Bionic Commando”, CAPCOM has an inspiring portfolio for the current business year, one that is eagerly awaited on the market. We would actively consider taking part in 2009 if the successful fair concept is continued at the Leipzig location.”

Christian Gloe, CEO at cdv Software Entertainment AG

“The GC – Games Convention has become globally significant and in terms of how well-known, it is now the most important fair worldwide. That is why it is increasingly setting the trends. What comes out here in Leipzig is relevant and accepted.”

Dr. Olaf Coenen, Managing Director, Electronic Arts Deutschland

“From our point of view, the Games Convention has been a complete success. We had a wonderful mixed public in the halls who responded enthusiastically to the widest range of games. Media interest was even greater than in previous years and all those taking part again succeeded together in positioning the subject of computer and video games squarely at the centre of society.”

Michael Schade, CEO & Co-founder of Fishlabs Entertainment GmbH

“Leipzig and the GC – Games Convention are a perfect couple: our presentation at the fair this year has been a complete success. Everything was perfect all round, starting with the set-up, then the accommodation and the service. The Leipziger Messe is a reliable partner. True to the motto ‘Never change a winning team’, we will gladly be back next year.”

Rolf Wiehe, Marketing Manager Consumer at Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH

“We’re completely satisfied with the GC – Games Convention. It was above all the demand from the public that overwhelmed us – especially in response to our presentations in the outdoor area. Meetings in the GC Business Center also went very well indeed. Everyone finds it outstandingly good here, including our partners.”

Uwe Jens Neumann, Gamecity Hamburg

“Here in Leipzig is the right place to network games developers and publishers. The GC reflects the trends that are important to this target group. Particular attention was paid this year to top-quality projection, HD and 3D are the cues.”

Stefan Michaelis, programme director for GC family

As always, the organisation of the GC family has been perfect. More than anything, working with the Leipziger Messe is what’s fun. The concept for GC family is a hundred percent on message and better than ever. The outstanding visitor response reflects this. We’re seeing an above-average level of chats with parents. There’s a big demand this year for family-appropriate software and educational games with a concept that achieves lasting effects with a playful approach.”

Hans-Jürgen Werner, Director of Company Communications at Intel GmbH

“The GC – Games Convention is an important venue where industry and consumers get together. A dynamic sector with two-figure growth needs a meeting-place like this. In 2008, the GC – Games Convention has continued to uphold its very high standard. All our expectations have been met and the back-up from the Leipziger Messe has been positive for us in all areas. The GCDC just beforehand also went very well.”

Florian Geis, Brand Manager, Mattel GmbH

“The GC – Games Convention is absolutely overwhelming. The fair exceeded our expectations on the very first day. Our stand is excellently positioned and is a magnet for the kids. The decision to come to the GC family was entirely right.”

Stephan Brechtmann, Director Entertainment & Devices at Microsoft Deutschland GmbH

“Compared to 2007, the GC 2008 has exceeded our expections yet again. Meetings in the Business Center have gone exceedingly well for Microsoft and Entertainment Devices. Consumer feedback for our stand this year with the highlight title LIPS and its positioning for families and recreational games has been more than positive.”

Markus L. Wiedemann, Managing Director Europe Central of SEGA

“SEGA always likes coming back to Leipzig. The Leipziger Messe and SEGA are a well-adjusted team. In the business area alone, we had 70 international guests this year. This year, that included for the first time visitors from Australia – the GC is more international and attractive than ever before and provides an attractive all-in package. In sport we’d say: ‘Never change a winning team!”. That applies to the Games Convention too.”

Uwe Bassendowski, Managing Director of Sony Computer Entertainment Deutschland

“The Sony Computer Entertainment line-up had an enthusiastic reception. In particular the new ways of integrating self-created contents into a game and sharing this online with other gamers is the new trend. This is also the future of games: Gaming 3.0 was endorsed by the retail trade, the press and consumers alike. We’re very happy about that!”

Ralf Wirsing, General Manager of Ubisoft Deutschland

“Compared to the previous year, the Games Convention has yet again become even more international. This was shown above all by the attendance of the press from all over the world in our business area. As in the years before, our sales team has been able to lay the foundations at the GC for successful Christmas business. In the process, we have clearly exceeded the targets we had set ourselves!”

Contact for the press:
Heike Fischer
Phone: +49 (0) 341 / 6 78 - 81 81
Fax: +49 (0) 341 / 6 78 - 81 82
e-mail: h.fischer@leipziger-messe.de

Torsten Anke
Phone: +49 (0) 341 / 6 78 - 81 98
Fax: +49 (0) 341 / 6 78 - 81 82
e-mail: t.anke@leipziger-messe.de

Internet: http://www.gc-germany.com

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