:: TNC NETWORK ::: April 2005

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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

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


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ELIXIR STUDIOS WINDING DOWN

29/04/2005 - Independent British game developer Elixir Studios has announced that it is to shut its doors, following the cancellation of a "high-risk" project that was being developed for a major US publisher.

The London-based studio was dedicated to the creation of original IP. Its two published games, the political sim Republic: The Revolution, and most recently, the strategy title Evil Genius, have received mixed critical reception. Demis Hassabis, founder and Chairman comments: "It seems that today's games industry no longer has room for small independent developers wanting to work on innovative and original ideas. Perhaps there is no longer any need for them. However, this was the sole purpose of setting up Elixir and something we could never compromise on by going down the licensing route." (via GAMEHOTEL)

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QUANTIC DREAM REACTIVATES OMIKRON

09/04/2005 - Innovative developer Quantic Dream, lead by GAMEHOTEL guest David Cage, has started working on two new projects for PC and next-generation consoles PS3 and Xbox 2.

The first title is a new franchise dubbed Infraworld. The second one is a sequel to their successful game Omikron - The Nomad Soul, a collaboration with David Bowie. Quantic Dream's latest title, Fahrenheit (aka Indigo Prophecy) will be released this summer. (via GAMEHOTEL)

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KATAMARI SEQUEL OUT IN JULY

04/08/2005 - Namco has announced that Minna Daisuki Katamari Damacy will finally be hitting stores in Japan in early July.

The sequel to GAMEHOTEL favorite Katamari Damacy will introduce a couple of fun new stages (classroom, zoo, snacks, and race). And that's not all: the quirky, critically acclaimed game will also be available later this year on Nintendo DS. (via GAMEHOTEL)

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