EGX (expo) explained
EGX |
Status: | Active |
Genre: | Video games |
Venue: | Various |
Location: | Various |
Country: | United Kingdom Germany |
First: | 28–29 October 2008 |
Last: | 12–15 October 2023 |
Next: | 25–27 October 2024 |
Organiser: | ReedPop |
Members: | ReedPop |
Sponsors: | TikTok |
EGX (previously named Eurogamer Expo) is trade fair for video games organised by Gamer Network[1] and held annually in the United Kingdom and Germany.
History
The first Eurogamer Expo took place at the Old Truman Brewery as part of the London Games Festival 2008 and was attended by 4,000 people.[2] [3] In 2009, the show took place at The Royal Armouries in Leeds and the Old Billingsgate Market in London at the end of October.[4] The event was held at London's Earls Court for the next five years between 2010 and 2014.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] After the confirmation of the venue's closure, it was announced that EGX would be moving to Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre as part of a multi-year deal.[10]
In 2012, Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun announced Rezzed, a PC and indie games show spun off from Eurogamer Expo.[11] Rezzed was first held at the Brighton Centre on 6–7 July 2012.[12] In September 2012, Eurogamer announced that Eurogamer Expo would also host a Rezzed component.[13]
In October 2013, the Eurogamer Expo was renamed to EGX London, and Rezzed was renamed EGX Rezzed.[9] The EGX London brand was discontinued in 2014, and following the move to Birmingham NEC the show has been called simply EGX.
On 21 February 2018, a third event in Berlin, Germany, was announced.[14]
On 28 November 2018, it was also announced that EGX 2019 would be returning to the ExCel, London.[15]
On 13 March 2020, EGX Rezzed 2020 was originally going to take place from 26 to 28 March 2020, but was postponed to 2–4 July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic[16] [17] before being cancelled altogether.[18] Three months later on 30 June 2020, it was announced that EGX 2020, which was originally going to take place from 17 to 20 September 2020, was also cancelled. On the same day, EGX announced that it was joining forces with PAX to hold a 9-day online event, which will take place from 12 to 20 September 2020,[19] a month later on 27 July 2020, the online event was given a name called PAX Online X EGX Digital.[20]
On 19 February 2021, it was announced that EGX Rezzed and EGX would be returning as live, real-world, in-person events if everything goes to plan with the roll out of COVID-19 vaccinations and they deem it safe to do so within the government guidelines. [21]
On 11 October 2021, it was announced that EGX Rezzed would be renamed as EGX Birmingham and would be returning to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. The renamed EGX Birmingham aims to expand the “Rezzed Zone”, and will offer not just the typical indie showcases, but also allow AAA studios to showcase some spring releases as well. It was originally planned to take place from 4 to 6 March 2022,[22] but was postponed to 2023 due to "the current climate and the knock-on effects of Omicron".
EGX London 2023 was held at the ExCel London through 12 to 15 October,[23] with the headline partner TikTok.[24] The show hosted two Esports tournaments, one for Tekken 7 and one for Street Fighter 6.[25]
List of events
Reception
EGX won the 2019 Games Event of the Year at the MCV Awards.[35]
Notes and References
- Games Media Profile: Gamer Network . Matthew . Jarvis . 9 October 2014 . . 5 September 2022.
- Web site: Press . Games . 6 October 2008 . Over 50 playable titles now confirmed for Eurogamer Expo 2008 . . 10 January 2016 . 24 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160324214750/http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/read/over-50-playable-titles-now-confirmed-for-eurogamer-expo-2008/059704 . live .
- Web site: Mike . 20 October 2008 . Loman on EE2008: "Our biggest inspiration is probably the Penny Arcade Expo" . . 10 January 2016 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054443/http://www.vg247.com/2008/10/20/loman-on-ee2008-our-biggest-inspiration-is-probably-the-penny-arcade-expo/ . live .
- Web site: Bramwell . Tom . 7 May 2009 . Eurogamer Expo 2009! . . 10 January 2016 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111529/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/eurogamer-expo-2009-article . live .
- Web site: Francisco . Lorraine . 19 July 2010 . Eurogamer Expo moves to Earls Court . Event Magazine . 10 January 2016 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062452/http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/eurogamer-expo-moves-earls-court/venues/article/1017022 . live .
- Web site: Bramwell . Tom . 8 November 2010 . Eurogamer Expo 2011 dates announced . . 10 January 2016 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122925/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-11-08-eurogamer-expo-2011-dates-announced . live .
- Web site: Bramwell . Tom . 23 February 2012 . Eurogamer Expo 2012 early bird tickets go on sale . . 10 January 2016 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084145/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-02-23-eurogamer-expo-2012-early-bird-tickets-go-on-sale . live .
- Web site: Bramwell . Tom . 1 March 2013 . Eurogamer Expo 2012 early bird tickets go on sale . . 10 January 2016 . 14 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160214005540/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-01-tickets-for-eurogamer-expo-2013-on-sale-now . live .
- Web site: Cook . Dave . 19 November 2013 . Rezzed 2014 tickets on sale now as Eurogamer Expo re-branded as EGX London . . 10 January 2016 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035111/https://www.vg247.com/2013/11/19/rezzed-2014-tickets-on-sale-now-as-eurogamer-expo-re-branded-as-egx-london/ . live .
- Web site: Nunneley . Stephany . 1 October 2014 . EGX 2015 moves to Birmingham's NEC next September – 75,000 attended 2014 event . . 10 January 2016 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054803/https://www.vg247.com/2014/10/01/egx-2015-birmingham-september-24-27/ . live .
- Web site: Phillips . Tom . 17 April 2012 . Eurogamer announces Rezzed: The PC and Indie Games Show . . 10 January 2016 . 26 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160126231053/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-04-17-eurogamer-announces-rezzed-the-pc-and-indie-games-show . live .
- Web site: Nunneley . Stephany . 27 June 2012 . Molyneux to host developer session at Rezzed . . 10 January 2016 . 25 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160125101557/http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/27/molyneux-to-host-developer-session-at-rezzed/ . live .
- Web site: Bramwell . Tom . 4 September 2012 . Eurogamer Expo to host Rezzed PC and Indie Games Zone . . 10 January 2016 . 26 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160126195753/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-04-eurogamer-expo-to-host-rezzed-pc-and-indie-games-zone . live .
- Web site: McAloon . Alissa . EGX is launching a third event in Berlin . www.gamasutra.com . 21 February 2018 . 10 August 2019 . en . 10 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190810191644/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/314838/EGX_is_launching_a_third_event_in_Berlin.php . live .
- Web site: Phillips . Tom . 28 November 2018 . EGX comes home to London next year . . 28 November 2018 . 28 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181128180037/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-11-28-egx-comes-home-to-london-next-year . live .
- News: Yin-Poole . Wesley . EGX Rezzed postponed due to the coronavirus . . 13 March 2020 . 13 March 2020 . 15 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200315091128/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-13-egx-rezzed-postponed-due-to-the-coronavirus . live .
- egx . EGX . 1240958131816947713 . Cheering megaphone We are delighted to announce that #Rezzed2020 will be returning to @TobaccoDockLon on the 2-4 July 2020. Cheering megaphone All current ticket holders will have their ticket transferred to the new dates! You don’t need to do anything other than sit back, relax and play some video games! . March 20, 2020 . March 20, 2020.
- egx . EGX . 1255844575261925383 . Thank you to everyone who has prepared to deliver what promised to be a fantastic event and thank you to our fans who supported us. Tickets have automatically been upgraded to EGX 2020, but if you would like a full refund, email egx.helpline@reedexpo.co.uk with your order number. . April 30, 2020 . April 30, 2020.
- Web site: Welsh . Oli . 30 June 2020 . EGX and PAX to join forces for 9-day online event in September . . 30 June 2020 . 1 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200701172020/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-30-egx-and-pax-to-join-forces-for-9-day-online-event-in-september . live .
- Web site: 27 July 2020 . PAX Online X EGX Digital Announcement! . EGX . 27 July 2020 . 8 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200808063856/https://www.egx.net/egx/news/pax-online-x-egx-digital-announcement . dead .
- Web site: L . Stefan . 19 February 2021 . EGX announce a very optimistic return of real world gaming events in July 2021 . TheSixthAxis . 19 February 2021 . 19 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210219145326/https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2021/02/19/egx-rezzed-2021-july-dates-optimism-and-safety-statement/ . live .
- Web site: Nelson . Will . 11 October 2021 . EGX Rezzed to become EGX Birmingham for March 2022 . . 11 October 2021 . 11 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211011121107/https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/egx-rezzed-to-become-egx-birmingham-for-march-2022-3067234 . live .
- Web site: 2023-10-12 . The UK’s biggest video game event has arrived – and its just across the Thames . 2023-10-13 . News Shopper . en.
- Web site: 2019-08-16 . TikTok takes gaming to the next level as headline partner of EGX 2023 . 2023-10-10 . Newsroom TikTok . en-gb.
- Web site: 2023-09-22 . EGX 2023 to host £5,000 esports tournaments . 2023-10-13 . esports-news.co.uk . en-GB.
- Web site: Bramwell . Tom . 18 March 2013 . Tickets for Rezzed 2013 on sale now . . 10 January 2016 . 26 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160126231245/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-18-tickets-for-rezzed-2013-on-sale-now . live .
- Web site: Nunneley . Stephany . 30 September 2015 . Over 75,000 people attended EGX 2015 last week . . 10 January 2016 . 2 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151202052046/http://www.vg247.com/2015/09/30/over-75000-people-attended-egx-2015-last-week/ . live .
- Web site: Welsh . Oli . 20 November 2015 . EGX 2016 returns to Birmingham NEC next September . . 10 January 2016 . 24 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160124115559/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-11-20-egx-2016-returns-to-birmingham-nec-next-september . live .
- Web site: Graham . Peter . 25 May 2016 . EGX Rezzed 2017 Dates Now Confirmed . VRFocus . 25 May 2016 . 26 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160526095939/http://www.vrfocus.com/2016/05/egx-rezzed-2017-dates-now-confirmed/ . dead .
- Web site: Dunning . Jason . 26 September 2016 . EGX 2016 Saw Over 75,000 Attendees, 2017 Dates Announced . . 26 September 2016 . 27 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160927130840/http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/09/26/egx-2016-saw-75000-attendees-2017-dates-announced/ . live .
- Web site: Batchelor . James . 25 September 2017 . Record attendance for tenth anniversary EGX, 2018 dates revealed . . 25 September 2017 . 25 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170925175710/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-09-25-record-attendance-for-tenth-anniversary-egx-2018-dates-revealed . live .
- Web site: Welsh . Oli . 21 February 2018 . EGX is coming to Berlin . Eurogamer . 28 November 2018 . 29 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181129012748/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-02-21-egx-is-coming-to-berlin . live .
- EGX . EGX . 25 September 2022 . 1574081423593844737 . That's a wrap on an amazing weekend of blockbuster games, incredible indies, exclusive experiences and so much more. EGX will return, 12-15 October 2023 Be the first to know when tickets are on-sale: http://eepurl.com/giV-gb . 25 September 2022.
- Web site: Phillips . Tom . 23 April 2024 . EGX and MCM team up for London 2024 dates . . 23 April 2024.
- News: 2019-03-28 . Here are your MCV Awards 2019 winners! . en . MCV . 2023-11-02 . 1469-4832.