The UK’s largest video games event, EGX London in partnership with Virgin Media, successfully wrapped a couple of weeks ago and drew tens of thousands of visitors to a four-day celebration of all things gaming. Now, dates have been announced for EGX London 2023, returning October 12th-15th.
This year’s EGX marked a big return for the video games community, featuring over 250 playable games, Esports tournaments with a £6.5K prize pool, and more career opportunities than ever before. New partnerships allowed for a more interactive experience, as gamers not only got a sneak peek at hotly anticipated games, but also came together for panels, tournaments, trading, cosplay competitions, and much more.
- Over 250 playable games for fans to enjoy including Sonic Frontiers, Splatoon 3, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Beta, and Street Fighter 6.
- Beloved upcoming indies such as House Flipper 2 and Goat Simulator 3 were available to play for the first time in the UK.
- Big exhibitors on the show floor include Nintendo, Sega, and hardware heavy-hitters like Steam Deck, ASUS, Cyberpower, Lenovo, and CCL.
- Iconic creators of all shapes and sizes are supported by TikTok’s very own stand, such as RTGame, Yogscast, Beardageddon, HappyKrakenX, and BehavingBeardly.
- Famous voice actors such as Martin Copping, Chad Michael Collins, and Jeff Teravainen, took part in panels and greeted fans.
- Over 150 panels across 6 stages and a 200% bigger careers fair compared to 2021.
- *Bigger and better Esports tournaments featuring a £6.5K prize pool across a wide selection of titles.
*Special thanks to Warner Brothers’ MultiVersus and hardware sponsor Lenovo for their support in bringing EGX Esports and the EGX Arena to life.
“We’re delighted to wrap up another installment of EGX London – the UK’s largest video games event. From announcing blockbuster titles to giving indie developers a platform, and even providing valuable career opportunities, we’re always looking to make EGX bigger and better than ever. We hope that everyone – gamers, creators, friends, and families – had an unforgettable experience this year. Join us again in 2023 for another celebration of all things gaming.” Jennifer Martin, EGX Event Director
