James Lee
13:27 (BST)
26/06/2008
2009 Leipzig convention confirmed
Leipziger Messe, the organiser of the Games Convention, has confirmed that the event is still planned for 2009, despite the German publisher association BIU announcing a rival event in Cologne.
In a recent press release announcing an increased international presence for the event this year Wolfgang Marzin, CEO at the Leiziger Messe, responded to media speculation and confirmed earlier reports that the event was scheduled to return next year.
"The GC - Games Convention is not moving," stated Marzin.
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