June 29, 2010: 22 years ago the famous Coaster Proclamation of Alex Randolph and some other noted game designers was an important signal to succeed with naming the designer on the box covers. The Game Designer Association (SAZ) started now a new page on their webiste to follow up this intention. A plea with a historic overview illuminates the specific of game designers. A Big Publisher Overview shows how companies present the game designers and artists nowadays. Positive and outstanding examples should encourage others to do more.

Direct link: http://www.spieleautorenzunft.de/game-designers-in-the-spotlight.html

June 07, 2010: First reactions have resulted in a 2nd updated overview of the publisher. Also announced a number of publishers optimizations. We are pleased that our inititiative is already effective.