While the effects of the current financial crisis and credit crunch could manifest itself in the longer-term, there are no current signs of it in the aggregate numbers of people employed in game-related sectors. In fact, there is still much vibrancy, and almost 48 percent -- around 21,200 -- of those working in the game industry in the U.S. do so in California -- according to Game Developer Research's estimates. Washington is the second most-popular state for game employment, with over 4,700 employees, and Texas is third with 3,300.

In total, seven states (California, Washington, Texas, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Florida) have more than 1,000 game professionals working in them, with North Carolina and Maryland close behind.

Not included in the current Census estimate are game tools companies, game contracting/services companies, external PR, marketing, legal, and other business services, and liaison or licensing divisions at larger media companies. Game Developer Research putatively puts this figure at around 18,000 across North America.

The Census report lists more than 650 companies alphabetically by U.S. state and Canadian province, along with generalized contact addresses, website information, estimates of employee numbers and details on their market specialties (from casual gaming, online gaming, mobile gaming and serious gaming to PC, handheld or console gaming). The report is intended to be a valuable tool for game industry trendwatchers, contractors, service companies, and other entities wanting to acquire accurate information to reach out to the North American game market as a whole.

"We're delighted to present our second Census report, showing a notable increase in the amount of professionals employed in the game industry. With industry revenues at an all-time high, we believe that we'll continue to see a vibrant market for those employed in the art and science of gaming," said Simon Carless, publisher of Game Developer Magazine and director of Game Developer Research.

For more freely available information, including sample data, or to purchase the complete Game Developer Census 2008 report, please visit http://www.gamedevresearch.com. Purchase of the full report includes both a 170-page in-depth report with listings by U.S. state and Canadian province, and a separate Excel document featuring the full, comprehensive data set in sortable and exportable form.

About Think Services

Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using innovative media, educational events, consulting, training and certification. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to learn from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its products and services. The division's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer Management Institute, HDI (formerly the Help Desk Institute), and Dr. Dobb's Journal. To learn more, visit http://www.think-services.com.

About United Business Media Limited (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com)

United Business Media Limited (UBM) is a global media and marketing services company that informs markets and brings the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print, and with the information they need to do business successfully. UBM serves professional and commercial communities, from IT professionals to doctors, from journalists to jewelry dealers, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. UBM employs more than 6,500 people in more than 30 countries. UBM's businesses operating in the US include CMPMedica, Commonwealth Business Media, Everything Channel, PR Newswire, RISI, TechInsights, TechWeb and Think Services. UBM is listed on the London Stock Exchange (UBM.L) and has a market capitalization of $1.6 billion.

SOURCE Think Services Game Group

http://www.think-services.com

About Cliff Torng

Mr. Torng has more than twenty years of experience in marketing and advertising, specializing in global retail branding and marketing. He most recently served as Director of Marketing for the Jordan brand at Nike, Inc., where he re-launched the brand under a new tagline, "Become Legendary", leveraging the excitement around the 23rd anniversary of the brand. He also drove improved delivery of the Jordan experience through retail, both real and virtual, which resulted in the doubling of the brand's revenue during his three year tenure.

Mr. Torng received his Masters of Business Administration in Marketing and his B.A. from Cornell University.

About Movie Gallery

The Company is the second largest North American video rental company with approximately 3,300 stores located in all 50 U.S. states and Canada operating under the brands Movie Gallery, Hollywood Video and Game Crazy. Since Movie Gallery's initial public offering in August 1994, the Company has grown from 97 stores to its present size through acquisitions and new store openings. For more information about the Company, please visit our website: www.moviegallery.com.

Contact: Ted Ceglia, Movie Gallery, Inc., 503-570-1950

SOURCE Movie Gallery, Inc.

http://www.moviegallery.com

"The device works great right out of the box and is very easy to set up and use immediately. It is incredibly stable, reliable and convenient," said beta tester, Padraic Ansbro, a REALTOR(R) with Keller Williams in Portland, Oregon. "All the other alternatives are larger and bulkier to use. Before switching, I was so bogged down with gadgets that it was like wearing Batman's utility belt. Simpler is definitely better."

"We are excited about the new BlackBerry eKEY solution. We know that many of our customers are BlackBerry users and this is a great way to help them further increase productivity," said Ron Virden, general manager, GE Security's key control business. "Mobile technology is a very important tool in today's challenging marketplace and the BlackBerry eKEY can provide real estate professionals with a distinct competitive advantage."

eKEY Basic allows agents to open lockboxes, receive real-time showing notifications and view showing reports using their GE Security Supra-certified BlackBerry smart phones.

Three popular Blackberry smartphones will initially be certified by GE Security as compatible with its eKey for Blackberry solution. These include the Blackberry Curve(TM), Blackberry Pearl(TM) and Blackberry 8800. Additional smartphones scheduled for release will be tested for certification by GE Security. For up to date information on eKey-compatible smartphones, visit www.supraekey.com and click on "Certified eKey Devices."

eKEY Professional provides the ability to search Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data and view a complete range of searchable criteria. New features in eKEY Professional provide access to updated MLS listings, agent roster information, real-time showing reports, customizable searches which can be saved to the phone, mapping and other Web-based competitive intelligence.

For more information, please visit www.supraekey.com.

About GE's Security Business

GE Security, Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $1.8 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, including access control, explosives and narcotics detection, fire detection, intrusion, key management and video surveillance. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, banking and finance, education, government and military, healthcare, law enforcement, residential, retail, stadiums and event venues, and transportation.

GE Security was honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2008 North American Video Surveillance Solutions Company of the Year Award for its industry leading video portfolio and integration strategy vision and execution. For more information about GE Security, please visit www.gesecurity.com.

GE Security, making the world safer.

About GE Enterprise Solutions

GE Enterprise Solutions delivers high-impact, integrated solutions that improve customers' productivity and profitability. Enterprise Solutions helps customers compete and win in a changing global environment by combining the power of GE's intelligent technologies with its multi-industry expertise. Enterprise Solutions is comprised of high-tech, high-growth businesses including Security, Sensing & Inspection, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, and Digital Energy. It has 17,000 customer-focused associates in more than 35 countries.

SOURCE: GE Security, Inc.

GE Security 
Steve Hill, +1-510-857-1132 
steve.hill1@ge.com 
or 
GE Enterprise Solutions 
Michelle May, +1-989-835-3563 
michelle.may@ge.com

"More important than the total number of lockboxes built, this 25-million milestone reflects our long-standing commitment to the real estate industry, the agents who rely on our products, and the real estate associations who serve them," said Ron Virden, general manager, GE Security Supra.

Supra lockboxes were invented in 1955 specifically to improve efficiencies in the real estate industry and sell homes faster by making them more conveniently available to real estate agents who wanted to show properties. Supra was the first electronic lockbox to be awarded a patent, and the first to reach the one- and two-million unit milestones. Over the years, GE Security has obtained more than 70 lockbox-related patents for its technologies and features.

Supra's lockbox key was the first to require a PIN-based security code to access lockboxes, the first to require a periodic update codeto remain active and the first system to provide a history of showing information to real estate agents.

In the last 53 years, the company has produced seven different versions, including the iBox electronic lockbox that was introduced in 2002. The iBox is part of the Supra Wireless Information Network, which uses cellular technology in the Supra ActiveKEY or in smartphones to provide real-time notification of showing activity.

About GE's Security Business

GE Security, Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $1.8 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, including access control, explosives and narcotics detection, fire detection, intrusion, key management and video surveillance. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, banking and finance, education, government and military, healthcare, law enforcement, residential, retail, stadiums and event venues, and transportation.

GE Security was honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2008 North American Video Surveillance Solutions Company of the Year Award for its industry leading video portfolio and integration strategy vision and execution. For more information about GE Security, please visit www.gesecurity.com.

GE Security, making the world safer.

About GE Enterprise Solutions

GE Enterprise Solutions delivers high-impact, integrated solutions that improve customers' productivity and profitability. Enterprise Solutions helps customers compete and win in a changing global environment by combining the power of GE's intelligent technologies with its multi-industry expertise. Enterprise Solutions is comprised of high-tech, high-growth businesses including Security, Sensing & Inspection, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, and Digital Energy. It has 17,000 customer-focused associates in more than 35 countries.

SOURCE: GE Security

GE Security 
Steve Hill, + 1 510-857-1132 
steve.hill1@ge.com 
or 
GE Enterprise Solutions 
Michelle May, +1 989-835-3563 
michelle.may@ge.com