A short intro do video gaming clusters

1. Video Game Clusters

2. What is this all about? What is a cluster? Where are some of the most successful video game clusters? What does it take to have a competitive cluster? Why be in a cluster?

3. What is a Cluster? Network of compatible businesses & industries They are related or inter-related in a geographic area Clusters can effect competition in three ways (Porter) By increasing the productivity of the companies in the cluster By driving innovation in the field By stimulating new businesses in the field

5. Montreal Video Game Cluster Montréal is rapidly becoming one of the most attractive cities in the world for the establishment and expansion of companies in the game development industry. The industry employs over 5,000 people in trailblazing companies such as Ubisoft, Eidos Interactive, Electronic Arts and Activision

8. Austin – Game Developers Conference “The Game Developers Conference® Online (GDC Online) is the premier game developer event focusing on online and connected gaming including virtual worlds, social games, casual games, and MMOs.”

9. Clusters – A Moving Advantage From the point of view of an employee there are many advantages to working in a cluster. Job mobility without moving house and security of employment are significant advantages to anyone. “you increase your likelihood of getting a job if you live in one of these key hubs”

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