CMP Technology's Game Group (San Francisco, CA), parent of "Game Developer" magazine and the Game Developers Conference, has acquired The Game Initiative (Austin, TX), a producer of conferences and events targeting game industry professionals, from Sherman Ventures (Austin, TX).CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information Technology's Game Group (San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA), parent of "Game Developer" magazine and the Game Developers Conference, has acquired The Game Initiative (Austin Austin. 1 City (1990 pop. 21,907), seat of Mower co., SE Minn., on the Cedar River, near the Iowa line; inc. 1868. The commercial and industrial center of a rich farm region, it is noted as home to the Hormel meatpacking company, whose Spam Town museum , TX), a producer of conferences and events targeting game industry professionals, from Sherman Sherman, city (1990 pop. 31,601), seat of Grayson co., N Tex., near the Red River; inc. 1858. Originally on a stagecoach route, it is a highway and railroad junction. Manufactures include electronic equipment, processed foods, military equipment, and metal products. Ventures (Austin, TX). No terms were given. The Game Initiative flagship event, the Austin Game Conference, was held last month. Also, The Game Group has launched GameCareerGuide.com. a web site dedicated to career guidance in the video game industry. The site provides editorial coverage of career and workplace issues and resources related to entering the game industry, including school and employment listings, advice and networking support. |
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