Game Central have joined with Game Republic and Game Horizon to help sponsor the upcoming State of Independence (www.state-of-independence.net) self publishing conference taking place at the York Racecourse on April 8th. We are pleased to announce that we are able to offer those working in the West Midlands games industry** (which includes people based in the shires of, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire) free spaces to attend this unique conference http://bit.ly/9KG5X5

Places are limited and will be offered on a first come basis. Also to avoid over subscription please be aware that although spaces are free, a £30 cancellation fee will be charged to those cancelling their place less than a week before the event.

If you are interested in obtaining a free ticket then e-mail events@gamecentral.org.uk with State of Independence in the subject and tell us your name, employer**, position and work postcode asap. We will then be in touch with the registration code allowing you to sign up to the event for free. (yes its a slightly long winded process, but it will be worth it!)

Speakers confirmed so far include Charles Cecil (Revolution), Paul Farley (Tag Games), Patrick O’Lunaigh, (nDreams) and Ed Vaizey, MP (Shadow Minister for Culture) and Screen WM’s very own Jason Hall (Head of Innovation)– with more big names to follow. Full information can be found at the official site www.state-of-independence.net.

** This includes freelancers and people working within closely related fields. At present places are limited so priority will be given to those working within the industry but students and those  currently out of work may apply for standby tickets.