http://gamanews.wordpress.com News from the Game Manufacturers Association and the game industry Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:21:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The 2009 Origins Game Fair is less than a week away!  Take a moment to check out this year’s sponsors: Adventure Retail (representing publishers and retailers like Atlas Games www.atlas-games.com, Steve Jackson Games www.sjgames.com, Fantasy Flight Games www.fantasyflightgames.com, ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/06/18/origins-game-fair-starts-next-week/ The GAMA 2009 Origins Game Fair is just a few weeks away, and the show promises to be one of the most memorable. Here's a sneak peek at some of this year’s highlights: It’s the 25th anniversary of BattleTech, and that means the Battle Pods are coming! The Wookie Chewbacca, otherwise known ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/2009-origins-game-fair-update/ STRONGER THAN EXPECTED BUYER ATTENDANCE MAKES 2009 GAMA TRADE SHOW A SUCCESS Despite the nation's current economic challenges, the 2009 GAMA Trade Show (GTS) showed impressive buyer attendance.  While the average trade show has seen a 30 - 40% drop in attendance for 2009, GTS dropped by only 18%.  Although turnout ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/stronger-than-expected-buyer-attendance-makes-2009-gama-trade-show-a-success-2/ The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announces the departure of John Kaufeld from GAMA. As GAMA moves in a new direction, John was able to step in and combine his expertise in marketing with his knowledge in gaming to help the organization. Throughout this transition, we would ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/gama-announces-personnel-changes/ Every year, publishers and creators submit their best products in a variety of categories to vie for the honor of an Origins Award, the hobby game industry's premiere award for more than three decades. The massive lot of submissions is reviewed by a jury of experts drawn from the Academy ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/35th-origins-awards-nominees-announced/ At next week's GAMA Trade Show (GTS) in Las Vegas, the Upper Deck Company will be giving away a special edition of one of its World of Warcraft minis -- the Ethereal Crypt Raider -- from its Spoils of War Set 2 release. This preview mini giveaway (one per hobby store) ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/upper-deck-gives-away-special-edition-wow-mini-at-gts/ From Battlefront Miniatures: The Battlefront family will be attending the 2009 GAMA trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 14th to the 17th.  Battlefront Miniatures, Gale Force Nine and Wargames Illustrated will all be in attendance this year. For everyone attending the show, we encourage you to stop by the booth. ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/battlefront-group-shows-secret-flames-of-war-project-more-at-gts/ GAMA will hold a silent charity auction in memory of Dave Arneson at the GAMA Trade Show (GTS). We are currently looking for donations to the auction. If you’d like to donate an item for the auction, please contact Trey Reilly (programs@gama.org) with the details of your donation. Please bring the items ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/dave-arneson-charity-auction/ Eat in style, enjoy conversation with fellow industry members, and even save money at the same time! Thanks to our friends at Bally's and Paris, GTS attendees can enjoy some great dining options during the show. Check out these special deals available at the GTS Registration Desk: * The famous Le Village ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/special-dining-deals-at-gts-2009/ GAMA proudly announces the posting of our GTS 2009 Show Book. Included you'll find exhibitor info, information on the Great GAMA Giveaway, our Schedule of Events and much more. To view the GTS Book you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Knowing that the strength of our seminars rests on the knowledegable ... http://gamanews.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/gts_2009_show_book_available/