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Kore Meltdown and The Hard Rock Cafe Present First-Ever ‘Game With PRIDE’ Event

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Kore Meltdown and The Hard Rock Cafe Present First-Ever ‘Game With PRIDE’ Event

Enjoy Sunday Funday with a blend of Hard Rock Cafe’s legendary hospitality and Kore Meltdown’s decade of gamer-first entertainment as they celebrate the LGBTQ+ community

WHAT:  Join Kore Meltdown, the US-based chain of esports bars uniting gamers and esports fans beneath a banner of community, food, drink and fun, and their partners at Hard Rock Cafe as they celebrate pride month with a special Sunday Funday: Game with PRIDE event at Hard Rock Cafe locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Hollywood, and Seattle.

Combining a fresh blend of Hard Rock Cafe’s legendary hospitality and Kore Meltdown’s decade of gamer-first entertainment, attendees can come together to enjoy Hard Rock Cafe’s famous brunch and burgers, live music and entertainment, and of course games, prizes, and community connections. There will even be a chance to play alongside some of your favorite LGBTQ+ creators, like Dotte Com (Atlanta),  PixelxKitten (Chicago), Apple Aday (Hollywood), and Supercoze (Seattle) as they host the days festivities. 

 Together Hard Rock and Kore Meltdown are working to bring local esports communities together and providing a vibrant and inclusive space to gather, drink, play, and watch. We average joes, esports pros, casuals, content creators, cosplayers, and committed fans, so however you identify  let’s GAME WITH PRIDE.

WHEN: Sunday, June 26th, 2022 (11:00am – 3:00pm local time)

WHERE: All Kore Meltdown locations

  • Atlanta: Hard Rock Cafe – Atlanta 215 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30303 
  • Chicago: Hard Rock Cafe – Chicago 63 W Ontario St Chicago, IL 60654
  • Hollywood: Hard Rock Cafe – 6801 Hollywood Boulevard #Suite 105 Los Angeles, CA 90028
  • Seattle: Hard Rock Cafe – Seattle 116 Pike St Seattle, WA 98101

For more information and to find more Kore Meltdown events near you visit koremeltdown.com.

About Kore Meltdown

Kore Meltdown unites gamers and esports fans beneath a banner of community, food, drink and fun. As the US extension of Meltdown esports bars, operating across 7 countries, our events attract and activate one of the fastest growing and enthusiastic markets in the modern age: adult gamers. At the center of Kore Meltdown is a culture of fans, esports enthusiasts, and industry professionals creating spaces that satisfy and energize our passion for gaming entertainment.

About Hard Rock®:

Hard Rock International (HRI)  is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 253 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity, a Top Employer for Women and the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. Hard Rock was also designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year in 2021. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.

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July 2022 Game Industry Events Calendar

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July 2022 Game Industry Events Calendar

To help you discover upcoming game industry events calendar that includes conferences, conventions, festivals and many other types of events, we post a consolidated list here on Events for Gamers each month.

Notice something interesting from the last several months? Less online events! While online focused are certainly not going away, and we expect them never to really disappear, it’s clear that the community is becoming more comfortable (and eager to) attend onsite events. Hybrid events also continue to be a trend this month.

View this month’s event list below. You can also click here for the main calendar view that includes events into 2022 and beyond.

JULY 1-16: NZ Games Festival (Online)
3-9: GACUCON
5-6: WN Conference St. Petersburg (Hybrid)
5-8: First Playable
5-10: BIG Festival (Online)
6-7: Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto
8-10: East Coast Gaming Expo – ECGX/NJGC
9-10: PAX Rising Online (Online)
9-11: FXP Festival (Hybrid)
10-11: Game Global Summit
10-17: Gaming By Sea – Summer
12-14: Develop Brighton
14-15: Games for Change Festival (Hybrid)
14-15: Games Gathering Summer (Online)
15-17: Comicpalooza
16-17: Midway Gaming & Creative Festival
16-17: TwitchCon Amsterdam (Hybrid)
21-24: Comic-Con International
28-29: DevGAMM Vilnius
30-31: WasabiCon PDX
30-31: NarraScope (Online)

Which events are you attending this month? Let us know by commenting on this article here or on Twitter and Facebook!

PAX West 2022 Celebrates the Game Industry in Seattle September 2–5, 2022

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PAX West 2022 Celebrates the Game Industry in Seattle September 2–5, 2022

SEATTLE — May 25, 2022 —PAX West 2022, the most attended gaming convention on the West Coast, reunites the gaming industry in Seattle after a successful and safe 2021 in-person return. The Seattle Convention Center will host PAX West from Friday, September 2, through Monday, September 5, 2022. Badges go on-sale to the public starting Thursday, June 16 at 3:00 PM ET.
As in the past, PAX West will feature a bustling show floor with hands-on opportunities with some of the most anticipated upcoming games, panels starring industry personalities and renowned developers, a multitude of gameplay areas dedicated to casual and competitive play, exciting vendors with merchandise and accessories for interactive as well as tabletop gaming, thrilling esports competitions, and much more. 

Four-day and single-day badges for PAX West will be available to the general public starting Thursday, June 16 at 3:00 PM ET via the official PAX West website. Four-day badges will sell for $235, while individual Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday badges will go for $62 each.
After the reunion in Seattle, PAX Unplugged 2022 will welcome tabletop-loving legions to Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, December 2, through Sunday, December 4, 2022. Weekend and single-day PAX Unplugged badges will go on sale this summer.
Media registration and panel submissions for PAX West are now open, with panel submissions closing Friday, July 1. Exhibitors and vendors for both PAX West and PAX Unplugged will be announced in the leadup to each show.

PAX West 2022’s health and safety requirements will continue to meet or exceed CDC, local and state recommendations. All attendees, exhibitors, ReedPop staff, Penny Arcade staff, and PAX enforcers must show proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination series for entry to PAX West 2022 and approved face coverings are required to be worn at all times. The official health and safety requirements provide more details about the entry requirements and the protocols in place throughout the event to prioritize the health and well-being of our gaming community.

“We implore all attendees of PAX West and PAX Unplugged to follow all health and safety requirements at the shows,” said Jerry Holkins, Penny Arcade co-founder. “We’d also ask everyone to take all necessary precautions when outside the event–mask up in indoor settings, get tested alongside any travel or lodging partners, greet friends with elbow bumps or a wave, and please consult your doctor if you are at increased risk for illness or experience any symptoms.” For badge purchasing, travel info, event schedules, FAQs, and more, keep an eye on the PAX West and PAX Unplugged websites, and follow PAX on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

Intel® Extreme Masters Presents The Rio Major —First-Ever CS:GO Major in South America

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Intel® Extreme Masters Presents The Rio Major —First-Ever CS:GO Major in South America

Cologne/New York – ESL Gaming, the world’s leading esports company, today revealed details about the highly-anticipated Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Rio CS:GO Major Championship, the first-ever Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Major to take place in Brazil. Coming to the heart of South America, the competition is set to take place October 31-November 13, with fans being able to experience the spectacular action live at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 10-13.

With a great deal at stake, 24 of the world’s best CS:GO teams will face off in this 18th CS:GO Major in order to compete for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be the winner of the very first CS:GO Major in South America. Moreover, the teams have a chance to take home their share of the US$1M total prize pool and a win towards their Intel® Grand Slam run.

The CS:GO Major consists of three stages, each its own format. During the first phase, the Challengers Stage will host 16 teams qualifying via IEM Road to Rio (the RMR series) to enter a Swiss bracket and face off in a best-of-one. The elimination and advancement matches will be played out as best-of-three, with the top eight teams proceeding to the Legends Stage. Here, these teams are joined by eight other teams coming through IEM Road to Rio while playing a similar format to the previous stage. The eight best teams in the Legends Stage will qualify for the Champions Stage that will be played out in a single-elimination playoff bracket and that will allow for the best team to eventually claim the coveted title.

“We couldn’t be more excited to finally bring the Major to Rio de Janeiro,” said Ulrich Schulze, SVP Product Management at ESL Gaming. “The ever-growing and passionate Brazilian esports community is amazing and for the past couple of years we have been hoping to provide the fans with one of the greatest esports experiences ever. Now the time is finally here and we can’t wait for the world’s best CS:GO teams to ultimately enter the Jeunesse Arena and have it shake to its foundations from the excitement from Brazil and beyond.”

“Intel is very proud to bring Intel Extreme Masters back to Brazil – and this time as a CS:GO Major so our local gaming community can experience firsthand one of the top CS:GO tournaments in the world. Gaming happens with Intel, and we have increasingly sought to offer the best technologies to gamers around the world. Brazil is one of Intel’s key markets in the world and when it comes to gaming, 3 out of 4 Brazilians play electronic games, so being part of the organization of an event as big as this one is very important for us”, says Carlos Augusto Buarque, marketing director at Intel Brazil.

The IEM Rio Major marks ESL Gaming’s 10th Major since the very first Major tournament took place at DreamHack Winter in 2013. The event was initially set to take place between April 26 and May 24, 2020, but eventually got postponed due to the ongoing global pandemic. Nonetheless, ESL Gaming and Valve have been devoted to bringing the CS:GO Major to Brazil once circumstances would allow.

The tickets for the IEM Rio Major will go on sale on Wednesday, May 25 at 14:00 BRT/19:00 CEST. Prices range between R$90 for an early bird Thursday/Friday one-day ticket, and R$1,999 for the Lounge ticket. More details about what each ticket type entails and information about how to secure your particular tickets can be found here.

Fans who bought a ticket in 2020 and decided to keep it instead of refunding it, can use that respective ticket for the same day(s) and categories of the tournament.

For more information about the IEM Rio Major, and the latest updates, please visit the official website, and follow ESL CS on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

US Cyber Games Season II Announced, Aims to Promote Careers in Cybersecurity

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US Cyber Games Season II Announced, Aims to Promote Careers in Cybersecurity

Researcher and publisher, Cybersecurity Ventures, recently predicted there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs to fill by 2025, roughly the same as the need at present. Defined another way, there’s enough demand for qualified cybersecurity talent that it would fill 50 NFL stadiums. So, the demand to fill these roles is stabilizing a bit but still remains. Perhaps the biggest challenge is to find and develop candidates with the right set of tools and capabilities for these roles.

One way is to use eSports, cyber games, and other types of competitions to help engage with the younger generation, using game mechanics and problem-solving skills that can overlap between playing competitive games and finding and solving cybersecurity challenges. One company, Katcy, a growth-hacking agency supporting tech and infosec business, sent out word recently they’re launching US Cyber Games Season II. Partnering with them on this initiative is the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Participants in the US Cyber Games program compete in capture the flag (CTF) and red team vs. blue team competitions, and they also can compete at the varsity level on the global stage.

We spoke in the past with Jessica Gulick, who is the US Cyber Games Commissioner and founder of PlayCyber by Katcy, about the role of esports and cyber games and how they overlap with cyber security work (and also helping to bring women opportunities to upskill and be able to join the workforce in security roles). In the interview, she noted the synergy between gaming and cybersecurity, which remains at least as true now as it did then:

Gamers live in a world of continuous discovery and trying new things. Esports in particular requires team skills, communication, and competitive behaviors – so does cybersecurity jobs. The main differences are being overcome slowly — cybersecurity is a boring sport because it lacks visualization. This is why I have reengaged. The market is ready for an evolution of cyber games. We are ready to move past boring, safe networks where we can safely hack things. 

Jessica Gulick, US Cyber Games Commissioner

Via the US Cyber Games program, which aims to help participants build “confidence, improv(e) skills, and becom(e) better prepared for careers in cybersecurity. Several events are lined up for this program that aims to fulfill these objectives include a:

Capture the flag (CTF) challenge

From July 1-July 10, 2022, competitors will get involved in an open format CTF competitions that will include virtual cybersecurity challenges within the domains of reconnaissance, cryptanalysis, operations security, forensics analysis, and malware analysis. Winners will be chose in each area and for the overall competition, with prizes awarded accordingly.

Combine Invitational

Later in the summer, from August 5 to September 5, 2022, selected 18-24 year-old cybersecurity athletes, will participate in virtual learning opportunities, hands-on exercises, as well as competitions. This combine will serve as a qualifying window, where athletes will undergo a cybersecurity aptitude assessment, interviews with difference coaches, the conclude with an advanced-level CTD qualifier round.

US Cyber Team Draft

Then, after the competitions and assessments, on October 17, 2022, two teams of drafted cybersecurity athletes will be invited to join the Season II US Cyber Team and represent the United states in different global cybersecurity competitions and challenges over the following year.

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to participate and support the initiative through joining as a coach. The call for coaches, whether from government, business or academia, is open until June 3, 2022. Of course, what is an esports competition without competitors? The call for competitors — which will be an opportunity to showcase skills, build new ones, and maybe qualify for the Season II US Cyber Team — is open until July 3, 2022. For potential sponsors who wish to support the program, they can visit the official sponsorship page for more details.

To learn more about the US Cyber Team and the US Cyber Games program, check out the official page for all their info and latest news.

Tickets Now Available for Latin America’s Largest Independent Games Festival, Brazil’s Independent Game (BIG) Festival 2022

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Tickets Now Available for Latin America’s Largest Independent Games Festival, Brazil’s Independent Game (BIG) Festival 2022

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL (May 16, 2022) — Tickets for the 10th edition of Brazil’s Independent Game (BIG) Festival are now available! For the first time in two years, Latin America’s largest independent games festival returns as a hybrid event, inviting all to attend in-person at the São Paulo Expo, as well as online. Taking place from July 6 to 10, 2022, in gorgeous São Paulo, Brazil, the 10th edition of BIG Festival celebrates games, development, business, and networking opportunities from across the globe. 
 In-person tickets are now on sale via the official website. For those who wish to attend virtually, the online event is free to attend beginning July 6, 2022. 

There has never been a better time to experience all the incredible games and opportunities that have sent the country of Brazil rocketing to the top of the LATAM games market, further cementing itself as a major industry hub and trendsetter.

“Brazilian studios have been getting a lot of international attention, like the recent investments and partnerships from big players like Epic Games, Fortis Games, and Room8 Studio. These are just the beginning, and we are foreseeing a fantastic BIG Festival this year,” said Eliana Russi, Executive Manager at Brazil Games.

“Without a doubt, this will be the biggest edition of the BIG Festival. In addition to the big names already confirmed at the event, we still have a lot of news to announce in the coming weeks. We couldn’t celebrate the 10th edition of this event in a better way, since it is proving itself more and more as one of the most important in the gaming scene in the world,” said Gustavo Steinberg, Director of BIG Festival.

With support from Brazil Games (the Brazilian Games Export Program), which is carried out by Abragames (Brazilian Games Companies Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), BIG Festival is Latin America’s most important business hub within the video game industry, strengthening the gaming ecosystem in Brazil. The festival has shown the best games throughout Latin America and the world, and has been the platform for major announcements from renowned publishers and industry leaders like Nintendo, Microsoft, Capcom, Newzoo, and many more. 

Last year’s event featured some huge announcements, like Capcom’s presentation about Resident Evil that showcased the first game in the franchise to be dubbed in Brazilian Portuguese, and the launch of a new Job Portal, where companies can seek qualified labor and aspiring industry workers can find opportunities for work — an event that witnessed more than 1,000 registered professionals sign up. As a valuable space for newcomers to the industry and veterans alike, for a decade, BIG Festival has been a home for valuable business meetings, awards, press coverage, lectures, and the presence of the world’s leading professionals, as well as publishers and investors.

To purchase tickets to BIG Festival 2022, visit the official BIG Festival website: https://www.bigfestival.com.br/take-part.html.

Last year, more than 20 million people participated in the second incarnation of BIG Digital — the virtual festival established in 2020 in response to the impact of the global pandemic. Online lectures were accessed more than 800,000 times and the event’s website, along with several activities in addition to panels and lectures, received over two million hits during the festival period. Despite the shift to an online format, BIG Festival 2021 achieved record numbers — making it the most successful edition of the event so far. With over 70 hours of bilingual content, in Portuguese and English, the event was broadcast live with more than 300 speakers and 545 companies across 64 countries participating in the event, with more than 5,000 business meetings scheduled. The estimated value of business from BIG Festival 2021 alone generated over $50 million USD in revenue.

BIG Festival 2022 looks to be no different, with the event bringing together an anticipated 30,000 people to the physical space, in addition to reaching more than one million game enthusiasts, industry professionals, and passionate people via the online broadcasts. There will be over 100 hours of live talks and performances, as well as over 200 select games available to play, both online and in person.

Brazil is now the largest market by games revenues in LATAM and #12 in the world in 2022. The $2.3 billion USD Brazilian games industry has seen explosive growth over the last several years, with the number of local gamers reaching a staggering 94.7 million as of 2021. The mobile gaming market accounts for nearly half the revenue, and is the fastest-growing sector, however, both console and PC account for $657 million and $556 million respectively.

Follow Brazil Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to learn more about the many talented studios and companies, and to keep up to date with their achievements. 

Final Agenda for AWE 2022 Announced, Along with New Sponsors Oppo, Snap, TikTok and Unity

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Final Agenda for AWE 2022 Announced, Along with New Sponsors Oppo, Snap, TikTok and Unity

NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Augmented World Expo (AWE), the leading series of worldwide events focused exclusively on the business of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), today announced the final wave of sponsors, speakers and exhibitors participating in AWE 2022. 

New sponsors include Oppo®, Snap®, TikTok® and Unity®, in addition to the host of other Titanium, Gold, Silver and Bronze-level sponsors supporting the event, including Avataar®, HP®, Magic Leap®, Meta®, Niantic® and Qualcomm® – a full list may be found at https://www.awexr.com/usa-2022/sponsors.

AWE is extremely honored that both John Riccitiello, CEO of Unity Technologies and Hugo Swart, VP & GM of XR and Metaverse of Qualcomm are the confirmed Keynote speakers for AWE 2022. More than 250+ exhibitors, 400 speakers and 5,000 XR professionals are already registered in advance for the June 1-3 show in Santa Clara, CA – see the full speaker list at https://www.awexr.com/usa-2022/speakers. 

In addition, the event’s 12 agenda tracks have been revealed, and cover a wide range of topics germane to the XR industry. Attendance at AWE is a must for Extended Reality (XR) industry professionals, whether in person or virtually (for those unable to travel due to COVID restrictions via https://www.awe.live).

The awe.live platform is a keystone for the 2022 virtual event, as it will enable attendees to craft their own personal event schedules, as well as schedule meetings in advance with speakers, exhibitors and thousands of XR industry professionals. The Main Stage track only will be available online through awe.live for free, with no cost to register. The rest of the sessions will be available to the awe.live community post-event.

For those fortunate enough to attend in the flesh, try out the hands-on demos on the expo floor, as well as exclusive previews on the AWE Playground. For online or on-site guests alike, both should download the awe.live app from the App Store or Google Play store to stay up to date with all the many event activities over the course of the show. 

All AWE sponsors and exhibitors alike are expected to make some of the year’s most compelling and important XR-related announcements at the event, with a wide range of hands-on demos available across 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space at the Santa Clara Convention Center. 

Despite a practically sold-out event for exhibitors, AWE is making special free resources available to Ukrainian developers and companies, including free exhibit space and free online job postings.

“With AWE less than 2 weeks away, we are extremely pleased to see how everything is coming together so smoothly for the event,” said AWE co-founder Ori Inbar. “AWE and awe.live are the beating heart and soul of the XR industry and we have every confidence that 2022 will surpass 2021’s success as both a physical and virtual event as we all adjust to the ‘new normal’ brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. A wide range of major industry news will be announced at AWE and we are very excited to share what our speakers, sponsors and exhibitors have to share with attendees in 2022!”

AWE is a true XR ecosystem, event and marketplace where end-users meet solution providers in a curated setting. As such, AWE offers:

June 2022 Game Industry Events Calendar

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June 2022 Game Industry Events Calendar

To help you discover upcoming game industry events calendar that includes conferences, conventions, festivals and many other types of events, we post a consolidated list here on Events for Gamers each month.

Just like last month, online events (both virtual/online and hybrid) are not going away, and in fact are also seeing continued growth. Just like with the working from home crowd, the event industry shift has been a monumental and permanent one.

View this month’s event list below. You can also click here for the main calendar view that includes events into 2022 and beyond.

JUNE 4: IndieCade Horizons Showcase (Online)
4-5: GG22 DreamHack Sports
6: PitchYaGame Awards (Online)
7-8: WN Conference Instanbul (Hybrid)
9: Day of the Devs 10th Anniversary (Online)
9: Summer Game Fest (Online)
10-12: Pixel Heaven
11-19: Tribeca Games Festival (Hybrid)
12: PC Gaming Show (Online)
12: Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase (Online)
13-17: Serious Play Conference (Hybrid)
15-17: Games+ Learning + Society Conference
15: Gamesforum Berlin
15: OKRE Summit
17: INDIEWAY (Hybrid)
17: INDIGO (Hybrid)
17-26: Games Careers Week (Online)
21: Call for Change Summit June
23-26: Into Games Career Festival (Online)
28-29: BostonFIG Talks & Learns Virtual (Online)
28-29: IndieGamesBusines June Edition (Online)
31-June 1: GI Live: Online

Which events are you attending this month? Let us know by commenting on this article here or on Twitter and Facebook!

ESL Gaming Returns to North America with Intel® Extreme Masters Dallas Beginning May 30

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ESL Gaming Returns to North America with Intel® Extreme Masters Dallas Beginning May 30

Cologne / New York –Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) returns to the North American continent! June 3-5, 2022, fans are invited to enter the arena of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during DreamHack Dallas to cheer on the world’s best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) teams.

IEM Dallas 2022 marks ESL’s first live event in the Americas in almost three years and will take place at the first full-scale DreamHack festival in nearly 2.5 years. The most recent ESL events on U.S. soil were IEM Chicago and ESL One New York in 2019. At both previous events, a U.S. team eventually secured the trophy. We will know whether this is bound to happen again in just one month.

What’s at Stake
While battling it out for a share of the $250,000 total prize pool, 16 top CS:GO teams will face off starting May 30 to earn a spot in the playoffs and play on stage in front of a live audience. The IEM Katowice 2022 runner-up G2 Esports, the ESL Pro League Season 15 runner-up ENCE Esports, the Danish powerhouse Heroic, the recently signed Cloud9 roster, and the remarkable Australian squad LookingForOrg are all among the qualified teams.

Having a chance to compete on their home turf, Complexity Gaming has also secured its spot in the tournament. They are joined by the two Brazilian squads FURIA Esports and Imperial Esports, who will show whether it’s new blood or the veterans who make the biggest impact. Ninjas in Pyjamas also has a shot at manifesting the effect of their latest roster addition: the young Swede Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin. The Czech organization Entropiq and the German organization MOUZ are the latest two additions to the list as they secured a spot for IEM Dallas by finishing in the top two of the EU Closed Qualifier on May 4.

Furthermore, by securing their spot for IEM Dallas, FaZe Clan will have a chance to earn their third title in the race for the Intel® Grand Slam IV and its $1 million cash prize. To add this desired third out of the four needed wins to their name, they will need to compete with the previous Intel® Grand Slam winners — Astralis, Team Liquid, and Natus Vincere — who all qualified for IEM Dallas as well. In addition, former IEM title holder Team Vitality will also participate in the tournament, offering them the chance to go head-to-head with FaZe Clan in the race to mark their name in CS:GO history.

There is More
For the first time in the history of Intel® Extreme Masters, the event will be hosted by the three-day, immersive gaming-lifestyle festival DreamHack, allowing visitors of the IEM event to enjoy DreamHack Dallas and vice versa.

Finally, the competing teams will be facing off to earn ESL Pro Tour (EPT) points. These EPT points are needed to qualify for and join the already qualified FaZe Clan at IEM Cologne, which will take place in Cologne, Germany, July 5-17.

From a Cosplay Championship, Fighting Game Tournaments, Tabletop Gaming, Indie Games, Live Music concerts, and panels to the beloved and famous Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party and an Expo, DreamHack Dallas offers everything gaming under one roof. Combined with the heated-up IEM competition, fans can expect an unforgettable experience.

When and Where to Watch
The group stage of IEM Dallas kicks off on Monday, May 30. Until June 1, two groups of eight teams will battle it out in a double-elimination Bo3. After that, the top three teams of each group will proceed to the playoff stage, taking place live at DreamHack Dallas in the arena of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on June 3-5. The playoff matches will be single-elimination, with the quarter and semi-finals played out as Bo3, and the Grand Final as Bo5.

Fans tuning in online and watching the matches from around the globe can expect an exciting broadcast filled with extra content. The CS:GO competition can be watched on ESL Gaming’s CS:GO Twitch channel, on live.intelextrememasters.com, and will be broadcasted by our dedicated broadcast partners.

For more information about IEM Dallas, and the latest updates, please visit the official website, and follow ESL CS on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

May 2022 Game Industry Events Calendar

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May 2022 Game Industry Events Calendar

To help you discover upcoming game industry events calendar that includes conferences, conventions, festivals and many other types of events, we post a consolidated list here on Events for Gamers each month.

May begins the ramp up of spring and summer events in earnest. We’re going to see an increasing amount of events up through September. Events continue to become either hybrid or are online, but we did see a large uptick in onsite events going back to the normal way of things this month. We’re also seeing more events coming up that extend into industries like bitcoin, NFTs, and others that previously had little or nothing to do with games.

Just like last month, online events (both virtual/online and hybrid) are not going away, and in fact are also seeing continued growth. Just like with the working from home crowd, the event industry shift has been a monumental and permanent one.

View this month’s event list below. You can also click here for the main calendar view that includes events into 2022 and beyond.

MAY 5-9: LudoNarraCon (Online)
9-10: Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle
9: LA Games Conference (Online)
10: Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo
7-8: ASO Conference
13: Mobidictum Business Meetup Izmir (Hybrid)
13-17: A MAZE. Berlin (Online)
16: Digital Dragons
17-20: Nordic Game (Hybrid)
17: Games Capital Summit
21-22: INDIE Live Expo (Online)
24-27: Computex
25-28: Arctic Game Week
26-29: MomoCon
26-27: Hyper Games Conference (Online)
27-28: Game Access Conference
27-28: EGC
28-29: Gotland Game Conference
28-29: BostonFIG Talks & Learns Virtual (Online)
31-June 1: GI Live: Online

And don’t forget to check out our GDC 2022 Party List!

Which events are you attending this month? Let us know by commenting on this article here or on Twitter and Facebook!

Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2022

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Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2022

The leading mobile gaming industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to the region in May 2022.

Over 750 games industry professionals will gather in town on May 9-10 to network, discover, pitch and learn from 150 of the world’s leading authorities.

Mobile, PC and console, blockchain, VR/AR and more will be covered, across 15 unmissable conference tracks. Our speakers and panellists will share their expert insight into design and development, monetisation and growth, new technologies, company culture and loads more.

The full conference schedule has been revealed, so you can look ahead and plan your time effectively. https://www.pgconnects.com/seattle/schedule/

The event is called Connects because that’s what we help you do; connect with the whole gaming industry, from students and indie studios to the media, international investors and publishers. We offer our MeetToMatch meeting platform free and unlimited to all delegates, so you can find that perfect contact and arrange to meet them in person.

We’ll be running a whole host of side activities and curated matchmaking events to cater to everyone’s networking needs.

  • Investor Connector
  • MoneyMaker
  • Publisher SpeedMatch
  • The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition)
  • The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition)
  • The Big Indie Zone

Can’t make it to Seattle? We’ve made digital-only tickets available for remote viewing, so you can connect with the games industry from your own office if you’re unable to join us in the US.

Book your tickets now and join us for the return of Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle!

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AffPapa iGaming Awards 2022

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AffPapa iGaming Awards 2022

The AffPapa iGaming Awards will celebrate affiliates and operators – highlighting the strongest industry performers from across the world.

AffPapa is pleased to announce the launch of its first-ever iGaming Awards, which will recognize affiliates and operators that have helped shape and define the industry over the previous year.

Who can participate?

The Awards has 20 nomination categories prepared where both iGaming affiliates and operators have an exclusive opportunity to compete with the best names of the industry. The event will gather members from every corner, creating a real-life melting pot that reflects the incredible evolution of the iGaming industry over the years.

The Awards ceremony

The AffPapa iGaming Awards will be held exclusively online, from registration to the announcement of results. The awards, however, will be handed out in-person early July in Amsterdam, Netherlands during the iCatchUp event organized by AffPapa (more details about it will be available soon).

Everyone in the industry will have a chance to vote and have their say in who takes the title home – bringing a broad set of in-depth experience to the table.

The event will be promoted across all AffPapa channels, including newsletters and social media. As the leading iGaming directory connecting affiliates and operators, AffPapa is well-known for developing connections and bringing exposure to those who prove to be excellent partners.              

Yeva Avagyan, Head of Commercial at AffPapa, commented on the launch:

“In the past year, we’ve truly set a record for ourselves, and it was only natural to start thinking of something big – something that would further unite industry members while also bringing a little fun to the game! We’re excited to announce the launch of our first iGaming Awards and look forward to seeing the industry come together and celebrate one another. Given the response we’ve received so far, I am confident that this Awards will generate a lot of excitement and pave the way for other major events in the future!”

Please visit our website for registration, media sponsorships, and any other enquiries you may have.

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