RealTime Gaming "Raises the Roof" at GIGSE show in Toronto

If first impressions mean a lot, then RealTime Gaming's two story design did not fail to impress. The first two-story booth in GIGSE's show history, the RealTime Gaming edifice generated a lot of buzz on the show floor.

"I had reviewed the plans, and I knew what to expect, but still, it was great to see the design come to life. The energy of the people in and around the booth, the graphics, the electronics – it really was an exceptional booth to experience," said Kirkwood.

But according to RealTime Gaming personnel, the booth was designed for function first. "The design was less about impact, and more about practicality – we needed a private conference room for our back-end demos, and we didn't want to close in half of the booth and lose all that space. So a rooftop deck seemed natural," explains Daniel Schultz, Vice-President for RealTime Gaming. "The fact that it was so eye-catching was a real bonus."

Once atop the open-air deck, RealTime guests were treated to a panoramic view of the entire show, and "VIP treatment" that included a complimentary bar and masseuse. "Our theme this year was to 'Relax with RealTime Gaming' – when you're high above the hectic show floor with drink in hand and a masseuse working on your shoulders, its hard not to relax," explains Schultz.

As it turns out, unique attractions were not limited to the roof. In addition to the game displays and kiosks, RealTime personnel and guests could also be found zipping along the show floor on two Segway personal transporters. And beyond the show floor, some conventioneers were lucky enough to score invites to an evening of sketch comedy at the world-famous Second-City Theater, hosted by RealTime Gaming.

"I think this was our best show yet…we made a lot of new contacts, and had the opportunity to share our two passions, entertainment and technology," explains Schultz. "It's a great event, and this year we had a great showing. It all just came together perfectly."