The typical diet of a gamer goes well beyond the Cheetos and pizza that are classics of every LAN party. Events all over the globe are attracting crowds that would astound some gamers. With the activities at a few of these events, it’s no wonder that one or all are dreamlands for game developers and players.
Along with us, go into the vault to find our cosmic treasure in the world’s largest and best gaming events!
The Mid-Season Invitational, Asia
The League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational is Asia’s biggest and most competitive tournament. It has a $5,000,000 prize pool and a fierce battle that even bystanders down the street cheer for the favored team as they try to win!
And, yes, the invitational is worldwide, so cheer for anybody you want, even if it means being unpatriotic.
This is on our list because it is just mind-boggling. It’s difficult to comprehend the statistics since we’re talking about a few states, even tiny nations, with 127 million viewers globally!
The show invites industry heavyweights like Cloud9 to give it their all and become the best of the champions. Watch this one because they keep getting more intense.
Gamescom, Germany
Gamescom, one of the largest gaming events, is where gamers go in August for a pleasant 4-5-day period. The performance is hosted in Germany, although foreign viewers are welcome. And it’s well worth a visit. This event showcases the best technology, from cutting-edge gear and gaming engines to games that reimagine genres.
With over 1,000 exhibitions designed by industry titans, the expo attracts 370,000+ gaming lovers. If you can’t make it there, you can still enjoy hours of techy craziness: the event is live-streamed on YouTube, Twitch, and its website! If you like cosplaying, you’re in for a real treat: the gaming show accepts devoted cosplayers!
China Joy, China
China joy is the pride and pleasure of the Chinese gaming and media business, with attendance topping 270,000 and exhibiting all of the industry’s greats. The largest and biggest displays at China Joy are usually from Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. All the major dogs come to see who can scream the loudest and draw the longest lineups.
The exhibits are used to introduce new games, gather beta testers, and provide sneak peeks at demos that will be released following the expo.
Tickets are $150 and include entrance to the event, with additional fees for special activities. Look for the PlayStation booth since we’ve heard they’ll release a new Spider-Man demo.
Tokyo Game Show, Japan
Back to the largest gaming events, the Tokyo Game Show will not disappoint. This Japanese festival attracts around 270,000 people each year! That’s hardly unexpected, given that hundreds of firms chose to debut their products to the gaming community at this event.
Can you envision a swarm of high-tech gaming innovations encircling you as you accidentally collide with other players? It’s like being in Alice in Wonderland!
If you want to visit Japan and the expo in person, be prepared to walk for kilometers among fantastic releases. The festival lasts four full September days!
However, it is closed to the general public on days one and two since that is when industry experts get to “gossip” about what is in and out of style in the video game market. Still, bring your nicest footwear since the area you’ll be walking around (particularly the General Exhibition area) is yu-gi-oh!
DreamHack, Worldwide
DreamHack travels more than you may think, from the United States to Europe, and as long as there is a following, this event will host itself in full force. Expect to watch the largest and finest video game competitions, including League of Legends, Dota 2, and many more.
This event is an emotional roller coaster due to the thunderous screams for the victorious squad and a few good cries when they don’t quite make it.
Dreamhack attracts a healthy 300,000 visitors at its height, and it does so in style, with gaming rooms for those who want to play and the fastest internet available. Many gamers travel only to get away from the delay that is holding them back.
Spiel, Germany
Board games are always trendy. The Germans, though, think they’re cool. The video games are too cheesy, not chees-y, to be considered mahjong in the SPIEL tradition. That’s what the organizers of this gaming event may be thinking. So, if you like pawns — and we do — but don’t like apps and gadgets, this is the finest tournament to test the Queen’s Gambit.
Surprisingly, despite its unorthodox character, the event attracts an impressive attendance. This demonstrates that the board game niche is an intense competitor to the VG one. That is wonderful! Competition, if anything, can stimulate innovation in both gaming areas! So far, both sides are doing well and expanding quickly!
E3, United States
E3 is, without a doubt, one of the most popular gaming expos. It’s been operating for up to 26 years, providing LA with the additional gaming flair required. And it’s a mid-sized event in terms of attendance, with 60,000+ people stopping by to check out the best in video game technology.
Previously an invitation-only event, this rapidly expanding exhibition has been available to everyone with joystick buttons falling under their direction from 2018.
E3 exists primarily to recognize the efforts of developers, manufacturers, and publishers. However, its developers like patting the visitors on the back. Having said that, the event always concludes with a conference where gamers can learn about what’s going on in the business. It’s not the usual convention, so if you want to break away from the norm, go for it.
Pax, United States
Pax is another exclusive gaming event you shouldn’t avoid. It all began with the Penny Arcade Expo. However, it has now evolved into an event with excellent arcades, independents, and tabletops.
If you’ve been fine and killing with your one-and-only gaming keyboard for decades but want to try something new, this is the event for you. The exhibition has nothing to do with showcasing huge console games or cutting-edge technology.
So you want to attend this meeting if mainstream events make you roll your eyes in all directions. However, you may give it a go because of the Omegathon. Guests are randomly picked to participate in a gaming competition during this event. You may participate in games such as Tetris for a good reward if chosen!
Brazil Games Show, São Paulo
It’s not just large; it’s completely, crazily huge! The Brazil Games Show is a massive gaming event that attracts over 300,000 participants yearly. It even features that there is no larger game show on the globe! We trust these statements since the con’s varied schedule backs them up. Anyone can benefit from it, even if they have a game project to launch!
Especially if they’re a good Kickstarter project, the event focuses on the display of developers who are only getting their feet wet in this field. As a result, if you want to get your foot in the door in this industry, the foot, the door, and the gaming world are all yours! To entice the people, you only need to provide them with a catchy product.
QuakeCon, Texas
QuakeCon is an old child on the gameshow block. The event has been a hit with Xennials and millennials and Zoomers can’t get enough of it these days! It’s not a huge venue for a large crowd (it normally draws about 10,000 people). However, its history rivals even the largest worldwide gaming expos.
The first event was held in 1996 as a promising LAN, bring-your-own-computer party. It gets its name from id Software’s Quake, a shooter game that is possibly as ancient as you are. The name is now an ancestor of ZeniMax, the corporation that owns id Software, and a trademark used to promote many of the company’s franchises.
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