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The digital gaming and entertainment industry is coming en masse to Hull this March. Platform 2012, a huge showcase of the sector, is aiming to attract up to 10,000 visitors with its unique combination of education, business and fun. It takes place at the University of Hull over the weekend of March 17 and 18 and has secured a list of well-known industry experts, with more to be announced over the coming months. Building on the success of Platform 2011, held at the KC Stadium, the event aims to create wealth for the region by helping young people find career paths and start businesses in the global digital gaming and entertainment industry. Confirmed exhibitors include international games company, Ubisoft, which is hosting a Just Dance 3 stage and bringing ‘live’ Rabbids from Rayman Raving Rabbids. High street retailers Game and Game Station will demo the PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS. Experts speaking at Platform 2012 will give valuable insight by imparting their creative and commercial knowledge, covering subjects as diverse as script writing, app development and venture capital. Organiser Lindsay West, managing director of Garthwest Ltd, said: “It is a full weekend where delegates can meet people who are at…
