Early Lessons in Digital Distribution

Speakers: Chris Early, Dan Connors, Jason Holtman, N'Gai Croal, Ray Muzyka, Rick Sanchez

Track: Business and Management

Format: Panel

Experience Level: All

Description: Just one short year after the GDC 2006 panel "What’s Next in Digital Distribution and Mainstream Games," digital distribution has evolved into a major force in the videogame industry. Just as the music and video industries were turned upside down by the digital revolution, the impacts on the gaming industry are already being felt – and will only increase over time.

In this panel, the pioneers who have emerged as successful in the digital distribution of videogames meet to share their experiences. As developers, technology providers, publishers and distributors, each has a different opinion about which model will work in this new channel.

Idea Takeaway: Attendees learn about the success of various digital distribution models already on the market. After hearing different executive opinions about how to capitalize on the growing trend, they can ask questions and draw their own conclusions about what’s best and what’s next in digital distribution.

Intended Audience: Session is open to all audience levels and will benefit anyone interested in the evolution of the industry.