:: TNC NETWORK ::

Innovative Event, Cross-Media and Communication Design since 1995

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TNC Network is a digital media consultancy specializing in innovative event, cross-media, and communication design. Its focus is on interactive entertainment, digital culture, and emerging communication technologies.



TNC Network has earned an international reputation with its trend-setting events, showrooms, cross-media productions, and promotion campaigns developed for clients in industry, media and interactive entertainment, research, education, and culture. more



TNC Network is a worthy partner for clients seeking to empower their communications strategy with innovative and effective solutions, developed with a healthy dose of vision, and a clear sense of purpose.

TNC Network's services include the design of fully-fledged events, the development of original cross-media concepts for broadcast media and the Internet, and the development of information campaigns and custom-tailored presentation solutions. Ongoing comprehensive consulting and coaching activities complement these services. more



TNC Network has earned an international reputation with the design and production of a refreshingly new style of trend-setting events, showrooms, and conferences.


TNC Network's best-known event productions include the groundbreaking GAMEHOTEL events, and the oft-emulated ELECTROLOBBY showroom series. more



TNC Network has acquired extensive experience in the design and production of innovative cross-media and program concepts for broadcast media and the Internet.


Its productions range from groundbreaking live TV/Internet events to large-scale networked shows on three continents, from powerful feature series to state-of-the-art interactive entertainment formats. more



Catch a glimpse of a few select projects showing TNC Network's main services and fields of activity. more



TNC Network’s international clientele includes IT companies, all major European broadcast networks, international industry organizations, public research and education institutes, as well as prestigious museums and festivals.

Its projects can be found at industry events, trade fairs, and technology festivals, in research centers, on broadcast media, and on the Internet. more




Check here to see what is currently making waves on TNC Network’s radar, and to get the latest information on its current and upcoming events and productions:

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GAMEHOTEL is TNC Network's current flagship event production, an ongoing series of critically acclaimed international events on games and digital pop culture.

Packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun, the "symbol of future events on video games" (Yahoo) brings together innovators from inside and outside the interactive entertainment industry: legendary developers, top game executives, famous movie and music video directors, up-and-coming toy and fashion designers. more




TNC Network has received praise from specialized and mainstream media. Some clippings:

"The hottest place for digital creation and innovation." (Idea Magazine, Tokyo)

"One of the most interesting labels we stumbled upon recently." (BBC, London)

"The specialist in electronic event design." (Libération, Paris)

"Unlimited potential for creative world-visions." (FAZ, Frankfurt)


"A pioneer in innovative digital entertainment." (Facts, Zurich)

"One of the world's most interesting concentrations of digital thinkers and designers." (Salon, San Francisco). more




TNC Network develops powerful information and promotion campaigns, designs innovative presentation solutions, and implements easy-to-use information kits.


Optimized to fit the needs of marketing forces in industry, media, education and culture, TNC Network's communication solutions leverage the power of entertaining user scenarios, interactive game modules, and multimedia clips to turn the often complex matters of business presentations and product announcements into inspiring experiences. more



TNC Network completes its content development, production, and event design services with comprehensive coaching and consulting activities.

During focus sessions, seminars and workshops, in high-value reports, scenarios, and case studies, TNC Network identifies the relevant patterns and meanings in current developments, and provides the essential strategic vision to better forge a path through the shifting sands of new media and emerging communication technologies. more




TNC Network is operated by an international team of high-profile project-related digital media professionals.

It was founded in 1995 by renowned interactive entertainment and digital culture experts, event and media producers, Tina Cassani and Bruno Beusch. more



TNC Network founders, Tina Cassani and Bruno Beusch, speak regularly at conferences and events around the world.

The broad experience acquired over the past 15 years as directors of TNC Network, as event organizers, media producers, as mentors, directors, exhibition curators, and digital media pioneers, is equally appreciated at corporate conferences, seminars and workshops, as well as at cultural and educational events. more



Contact data, press releases, and more information on how TNC Network can work with you. more


GAMEHOTEL SEASON SIX ANNOUNCED

25/03/2008 - Since its spectacular 2003 Paris debut, the celebrated international event series GAMEHOTEL has transposed the latest trends in interactive entertainment into vibrant shows and enthralling conferences with its pop-cultural spin. In 2008, GAMEHOTEL is returning to Europe for three new events in Germany, Zurich, and Paris.

Packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun, GAMEHOTEL has established itself as a trend-setting platform for the game industry, the media, and a wide variety of audiences due to its unique approach and high-quality standards.

While the legendary GAMEHOTEL SHOW continues to feature the world’s leading game developers, the top-notch GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE showcases international speakers who spotlight critical developments in the world of interactive entertainment, media, and marketing. Additionally, the GAMEHOTEL EXPO enables not only game aficionados but also a broad audience to discover the hottest games of the year. Stay tuned for updates.  (via GAMEHOTEL)


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SUCCESSFUL NEW GAMEHOTEL EDITION

14/11/2007 - Held at the futuristic Arena Filmcity in Zurich, the second GAMEHOTEL edition in German-speaking Europe received an enthusiastic reception from the audience, the media, and the industry. The organizers announced that the acclaimed international event series on interactive entertainment, launched in 2003, will further expand its German edition in parallel to the flagship Paris and US shows. | Event pictures |

The highlight of the two-day event was the electrifying GAMEHOTEL Live Show on Saturday evening. Packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun, the three-hour extravaganza featured memorable appearances by some of the world's most respected game developers. 

Jade Raymond, producer of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed, and Cevat Yerli, creator of the upcoming Crysis, blew away the audience with exclusive live demos of their titles. Cevat enjoyed the legendary GAMEHOTEL atmosphere (and the giant screen) so much that he even briefly left the show stage to experience his game amidst a delighted audience in the auditorium, with surround sound turned up to maximum level.

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GAMEHOTEL: SHOW & CONFERENCE LINEUP ANNOUNCED

01/09/2007 - The full program of the second GAMEHOTEL edition in German-speaking Europe is now available online.

The legendary GAMEHOTEL SHOW presents some of the world’s hottest game designers from the US, Canada, and Europe. Guest stars include JADE RAYMOND (Assassin's Creed), CEVAT YERLI (Crysis), GARETH WILSON (Project Gotham Racing 4), DOUG CHURCH (LMNO / The Steven Spielberg project), and ALEX RIGOPULOS (RockBand). The two-hour show's highlight is the thrilling GRAND GAME BATTLE. Two teams of über-motivated gamers show off their skills in a breathtaking multi-round battle.

At the top-notch GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE, leading international specialists spotlight the potential of video games as a powerful marketing and advertising medium. The conference brings decision makers, opinion leaders, and practitioners in marketing, advertisement, and the media up to speed on new business opportunities. Highlights include the Visionary Keynote by Doug Church, Executive Producer of the Steven Spielberg project at Electronic Arts Los Angeles.   

At the GAMEHOTEL EXPO, game aficionados and a broad audience discover the latest and hottest games of the year, from blockbuster titles to innovative new genres and casual games.

Information, program, tickets: Deutsch | English

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NEW EUROPEAN GAMEHOTEL EVENTS ANNOUNCED

01/06/2007 - GAMEHOTEL announces two new European editions of its flagship live event on interactive entertainment. They are scheduled for the fall of 2007, in Paris and in Zurich.

Since its spectacular 2003 Paris debut, GAMEHOTEL, the celebrated international event series with the pop-cultural spin, produced by TNC Network, has transposed the latest trends in interactive entertainment into vibrant shows and enthralling conferences packed with ideas, style, and a whole lot of fun.

In the fall of 2007, the legendary GAMEHOTEL SHOW will again present some of the world's leading game creators from Japan, the US, and Europe. At the top-notch GAMEHOTEL CONFERENCE, leading international speakers will spotlight the influence of video games in advertisement, media, marketing and education. The highly interactive GAMEHOTEL EXPO finally, the event series' new consumer format, will celebrate the full spectrum of today's video games, from blockbuster titles to innovative new genres and casual games.

In addition to the upcoming fourth Parisian event, GAMEHOTEL will also return to Zurich for a second edition in German-speaking Europe. Full program information will be available on September 1. Press registration and ticket sales start on September 30. (via GAMEHOTEL)



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GAMEHOTEL'S SEASON FIVE LAUNCHES IN CALIFORNIA

16/02/2007 - TNC Network's successful GAMEHOTEL kicks off Season Five with the launch of its new spin-off, GAMEHOTEL THINK TANK, and prepares for fresh editions of its trademark live show and conference.

Intense, exuberant, and colorful as ever - as it heads into Season Five, GAMEHOTEL, the acclaimed international event and  conference series on video games, continues to be the place where the most respected and innovative game creators from around the world take you on an inspiring journey into the future of interactive entertainment.

In addition to the upcoming editions of its stylish flagship live shows and conferences, GAMEHOTEL will further extend its activities by introducing the spin-off GAMEHOTEL THINK TANK, developed with partners from the gaming industry and from the media.



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SUCCESSFUL FIRST GAMEHOTEL IN GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE

25/10/2006 - Held at a sold out club venue in the bustling economic hub of Zurich, GAMEHOTEL’s first edition in German-speaking Europe was a resounding success, complete with a world-class guest lineup and an enthusiastic audience.

GAMEHOTEL organizers announced that starting in 2007, the acclaimed international event series on interactive entertainment will add an annual Zurich edition to its Paris and US flagship shows.

Highlights of the electrifying GAMEHOTEL SHOW included debut public appearances of video game world stars in the German-speaking part of Europe.

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TETSUYA MIZUGUCHI AT NEXT GAMEHOTEL

22/08/2006 - Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the creative head of Japanese developer Q Entertainment, and one of the world's most respected game creators, returns to GAMEHOTEL.

More than ever, the celebrated mastermind behind the legendary musical shooter Rez, and the seminal puzzle games Lumines and Meteos, is driven by the desire to expand the horizon of video games by fostering an environment of exchange with other pop cultural sectors.

After his noted appearances at GAMEHOTEL's Californian and Parisian editions, visionary Mizuguchi-san returns to the show to present his latest adventure title, Ninety-Nine Nights, give exclusive insights into his upcoming games, and talk about the creative freedom he is enjoying within his Tokyo development studio. (via GAMEHOTEL)

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