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Gamer Network boss Rupert Loman took to London Games Conference to reveal some insight into this year’s EGX consumer show. In a fascinating talk, he revealed the data from a survey of 3,300 Eurogamer Expo attendees on what hardware they want, what they’re excited by and what will drive their …
Read More »EGX moving to Birmingham NEC from next year
Next year’s EGX will take place outside of London for the first time in the event’s history. Then titled Eurogamer Expo, the event first took place in 2008 at the Old Truman Brewery before moving to Old Billingsgate Market and Leeds’ Royal Armouries Museumin 2009, followed by its recent home …
Read More »GAME signs up as Eurogamer Expo partner
Former expo rivals GAME and Eurogamer have seemingly put their differences aside. One of 2011’s most interesting face-offs was the conflict between Eurogamer’s successful Expo event and GAME’s debut consumer tradeshow GAMEfest, which was tagged on to its annual manager’s conference. However, after its torrid start to the year that …
Read More »First London Games Festival events confirmed
Consumer shows, industry events and awards ceremonies are amongst the first events announced for this year’s London Games Festival. Running from September 27th to October 28th, this year’s festival kicks off with Eurogamer Expo 2012 and a UKIE Gala event that will feature industry charity, GamesAid, handing out cheques to …
Read More »Virgin Media sponsors Eurogamer Expo
Eurogamer Expo has signed Virgin Media as its headline sponsor. The broadband specialists will be showing off its services at the event, while current Virgin Media customers will have access to discounted tickets and early access to the event. Virgin Media will also get a year-long presence across Eurogamer’s network …
Read More »Ubi takes charity t-shirts to Eurogamer Expo
Ubisoft is raising money for GamesAid via exclusive t-shirts sold at the Eurogamer Expo. The publisher is selling three shirts at the show with designs based on Rayman, Assassin’s Creed and Ghost Recon artwork. The shirts cost 15 each or gamers can get two for 20. UK games industry charity …
Read More »GAMEFest vs Eurogamer Expo
Forget Battlefield and CoD – the first real video game battle of the year takes place over the next week between GAME and Eurogamer. MCV has all the essential info. There’s no denying it’s going to be a very busy ten-day period for the industry, but arguably one that provides …
Read More »Battlefield, FIFA confirmed for EG Expo
EA will be bringing Battlefield 3 and FIFA 12 to this year’s Eurogamer Expo. The eagerly awaited DICE-developed FPS will headline the publisher’s presence, with consumers able to try out the game for themselves. Also playable will be FIFA 12, the latest entry in the best-selling football series, as well …
Read More »EG Expo expands to four days for 2011
Momentum is already building behind 2011’s Eurogamer Expo. Organiser Eurogamer has today decided the dates for the show – and revealed it will expand to four days next year. It is thought that an even longer run can attract over 30,000 attendees – a 10k jump on this year’s 20,000. …
Read More »Extra 6,000 flock to EG Expo
The 2010 Eurogamer Expo saw record attendance this year, with 20,000 visitors flocking to London’s Earls Court for the show. Queues started forming at 2am on Friday, October 1st – with hundreds of consumers anxious to try the latest games. The event came to a close on Sunday, October 3rd. …
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