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Study Group: Video Game Software Experts(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 76

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Peter Roithmayr
Principal
Peter Roithmayr Associates LLC

Peter Roithmayr is an independent consultant in the video game industry. Previously, he was the Vice President of Strategic Merchandising within the Video Game division at Electronics Boutique...

Mauricio Polack
Director of Video Game Merchandising
Baker & Taylor, Inc.

Mauricio Polack is the Director of Video Game Merchandising, involved in managing the video game division at Baker & Taylor, Inc. In his current role, he works with both game publishers and retailers. Mr. Polack has over 20 years of experience in the video game market. Previously, he held positions...

William Gardner, President, Digital Entertainment Insights, LLCWilliam Gardner
President
Digital Entertainment Insights, LLC

William Gardner is the President of Digital Entertainment Insights and was most recently (05/08) the President and Chief Executive Officer at Eidos, Inc, a major videogame publisher, until the takeover of USA Sales by Time Warner. There he was responsible for rebuilding the business from finance, sales,...

Bart Barden, CEO and Owner, Red Zone DigitalBart Barden
CEO and Owner
Red Zone Digital

Bart Barden is the Chief Executive Officer at Red Zone Digital, a company providing online advertising consultancy services for clients such as MSNBC and Popcap Games. He specializes in content development, social networking, mobile, optimizing online spend, and ad serving technology. Previously, he...

Marc West, Chief Executive Officer, Px Holding CorporationMarc West
Chief Executive Officer
Px Holding Corporation

Marc West is the Chief Executive Officer of The PX, a services firm delivering tax, legal and insurance products to consumers and small businesses. Previously he was Group President, Commercial Markets at H&R Block, an accounting and auditing firm. There developed and launched the Commercial Markets...

Michael Sellers, CEO, Online AlchemyMichael Sellers
CEO
Online Alchemy

Michael Sellers is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Alchemist at Online Alchemy, a developer of computer games, artificial intelligence, and social networking software. He has been designing and developing online multiplayer games since 1994. One of two co-founders of Archetype Interactive, Mike...

GLG NewsSMAnalyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)

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Analysis of: Steve Jobs Confirms iPhone Has a Kill Switch | news.yahoo.com

The presence of a "kill switch" to disable misbehaving applications on the iPhone isn't a betrayal, it's just standard practice for the cellular business.

By William Gardner, President, Digital Entertainment Insights, LLC

There are several key implications from this price move. First of all, the X-Box 360 is not moving well at retail, and there is "push-back" from retail vendors to get the hardware moving again. This lack of movement is causing a slowdown  in software sales, forcing developers and publishers to...

April 17, 2008
Changing of the Guard
Analysis of: Variety: 'Grand' videogame breaks record | www.variety.com

Sometimes we're so close to something that we can't see what's going on.  Videogames are now tipping the scales in the entertainment industry.

February 29, 2008
EA's Model is Nothing New
By Peter Roithmayr, Principal, Peter Roithmayr Associates LLC
Analysis of: EA Leaps into Free Video Games | www.businessweek.com

EA attempts to bring a successful Asian model stateside. Success is almost guaranteed given the penetration of internet play in US homes.

Analysis of: EA Leaps into Free Video Games | www.businessweek.com

Electronic Arts is demonstrating that they are serious about getting back into online gaming.  Microtransactions will supplement subscription-based services, but digital distribution will not replace the retail channel.  New methods of acquiring data will have to be devised to accurately...

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GLG InstituteSM Seminars with this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)

 

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San Francisco, November 13, 2007
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New York, September 13, 2007
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Boston, March 14, 2007

Most Common Company Types:

  • Video Game Publisher
  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Video Game Developer
  • Video Game Retailer
  • Academic Institution*

Most Common Job Types:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Principal
  • Store Manager
  • Consultant
  • Owner
  • Marketing Director
  • President
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Director

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