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Thank you for making this year's Austin GDC a huge success. Stay connected to everything Austin with the following resources:

• Austin GDC conference proceedings. Check back frequently for continued updates.
• myGDC tools to connect with speakers, advisory board members and attendees you met in Austin.
• Audio recordings from Austin GDC are now available for download via GDCRadio.net.
• Austin GDC 08 Photos now available. Check out photos from the keynotes, the sessions, and the parties!
• Video from Austin GDC coming soon.

Save the Date: Austin GDC 2009 Returns September 14-18, 2009

Game Developers Conference 2009 returns to the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA on March 23-27, 2009. To learn more, visit www.gdconf.com for updates.

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Austin GDC 2008 Top Rated Sessions

1. ARGs: Fake Websites, Invented Stories, Automated Phone Calls and Other Methods to Earn the Trust of a Community
   Track: Social Networking & Community
   Speaker: Elan Lee
   Average Rating: 4.9
   
   
2. 100 Questions, 97 Answers, 56 Minutes
   Track: Game Career Seminar
   Speaker: Brenda Brathwaite
   Average Rating: 4.8
   
   
3. The Sandwich of the Month Club: Writing and Designing Successful Episodic Games
   Track: Writing for Games
   Speaker: David Grossman
   Average Rating: 4.8
   
   
4. Hardcore Games for Casual Audiences
   Track: Design
   Speaker: Jesse Schell  
   Average Rating: 4.8
   
   
5. Raising Financing for Your Startup: Recently Funded CEOs Share the Tips, Tricks and Hacks of Raising Money for Startups
   Track: Business & Marketing
   Speakers: Saar Gur, Susan Wu. David King, Daniel James
   Average Rating: 4.8
   
   
6. Making a Web-Based MMO in Your Attic With Shockwave
   Track: Technology & Services
   Speaker: Gene Endrody
   Average Rating: 4.7
   
   
7. Pirates of the Burning Sea: A Post-Partum
   Track: Business & Marketing
   Speaker: Joe Ludwig
   Average Rating: 4.7
   
   
8. The Death of Linearity, Or Who Shot The Three Act Structure?
   Track: Writing for Games
   Speaker: Andrew Walsh
   Average Rating: 4.7
   
   
9. Comparing Virtual Property Models - A Business and Legal Perspective
   Track: Business & Marketing
   Speaker: S. Gregory Boyd
   Average Rating: 4.7
   
   
10. Endgame: How to Build High-End Gameplay for Your Most Devoted Players
    Track: Design
    Speaker: Damion Schubert
    Average Rating: 4.7
    
    

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Austin GDC Keynote Lineup

	Lane Merrifield Executive Vice President, Walt Disney Internet Group, Co-Founder and General Manager, Club Penguin Keynote:At Their Service: Making a Difference by Putting Players First
	Bruce Sterling American Science Fiction Author & Futurist Keynote:Computer Entertainment 35 Years from Today
	Jason Page Audio Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe R&D Keynote: That It? Next Gen Audio

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Track Overview

Online Track	Business and Marketing	Design	Social Networking & Community	Technology & Services
Writing Track	Audio Track	Worlds in Motion Summit	Game Career Seminar	IGF Showcase

Learn more about all conference sessions and all speakers.
Learn more about all Austin GDC Events.

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New Sessions Just Announced

• What Great MMO Designers are Bringing to Social Games
  Speakers: Raph Koster (Areae Inc.), Scott Hartsman (Ohai), Susan Wu (Ohai/Charles River Ventures), Dan Ogles (Conduit Labs)
  
  
• Raising Financing for Your Startup: Recently Funded CEOs Share the Tips, Tricks and Hacks of Raising Money for Startups
  Speakers: Saar Gur (Charles River Ventures), Susan Wu (Ohai/Charles River Ventures), David King (Li'l Green Patch)
  

Austin GDC Digital Program Guide Now Available!

Review the complete list of speakers, sessions, and events. Create your personalized schedule with myGDC schedule builder here.

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Vault: Session Content on Demand

Get ready for Austin GDC with premier content from Austin GDC 2007. All Access Pass holders gain complete access to videos, audio, slides and other myGDC Vault premier content. Preview the myGDC Vault here.

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Austin GDC Official and Closing Night Parties

Official Austin GDC Party Hosted by K2 Network
Tuesday, September 16th, 7 – 10pm
Location: Maggie Mae's

The official 2008 Austin Game Developers Conference Party is a must-see! It takes place at "Rockin' "Maggie Mae's! Situated on 6th Street and featuring a pub, courtyard bar, and roof deck.

Austin GDC and SXSW ScreenBurn + Interactive Closing Night Party Hosted by Challenge Games
Wednesday, September 17th, 7-10pm
Location: Mohawk

Join the Austin GDC attendees and ScreenBurn at South By Southwest Interactive group as we celebrate creativity, music, and the future of digital entertainment before saying goodbye to Austin.

Learn more about all Austin GDC nighttime events here