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Ticket shop online: Get your gamescom congress 2022 ticket now!

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Ticket shop online: Get your gamescom congress 2022 ticket now!

Cologne, 19 July 2022: The gamescom congress opens its doors for trade visitors. After two digital editions, the congress will take place again with an audience on site in Cologne on 25 August 2022. Numerous international guests are expected. Tickets can be purchased now at www.gamescom-congress.de. The gamescom congress is Europe’s leading conference on the social, economic and technological potential of games and will take place for the 14th time as part of gamescom.

Whether education, industry, healthcare or social coexistence – all economic and cultural areas benefit from games and games technologies. With a broad spectrum of topics and top speakers from Germany and abroad, the gamescom congress is in demand far beyond the games industry. In the years before the corona pandemic, tickets were always sold out quickly. This year, the congress will show how digital games and games technologies provide impulses for the economy and society. A highlight at gamescom congress 2022: The talk format Debatt(l)e Royale with Kevin Kühnert (General Secretary, SPD), Mario Czaja (General Secretary, CDU), Emily Büning (Federal Managing Director, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) and Bijan Djir-Sarai (General Secretary, FDP). The debate will focus on topics such as digital education, togetherness on the net, the potential of digital games or the net infrastructure in Germany. Further details on the programme will be published shortly.

Participation information:

– The ticket shop is online at www.gamescom-congress.de.

– Tickets are available online for Euro 95.00.

– Tickets for students and teachers cost Euro 35.00 (proof required).

– The congress tickets can be combined with admission tickets for gamescom (trade visitors and private visitors) for an additional charge.

Only digital tickets will be issued. The gamescom ticketing app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play Store, is required for purchase. After login with the individual access data of the Koelnmesse account, the ticket is automatically displayed in the ticket wallet of the app.

The gamescom congress will take place for the 14th time in 2022 as part of gamescom, the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s leading business platform for the games industry. After a two-year break, the congress will return to Cologne with keynotes, panels and workshops. The gamescom congress is organised by Koelnmesse GmbH and game – Association of the German Games Industry. The conference is sponsored by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

BitSummit X-Roads’s Game Selection Unveiled, Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida To Host Streaming Segment Live on Stage

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BitSummit X-Roads’s Game Selection Unveiled, Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida To Host Streaming Segment Live on Stage

KYOTO, JAPAN — July 13, 2022 — BitSummit, now celebrating ten years of connecting International game developers, publishers, and media with Japanese indies, is proud to announce this year’s lineup of games, as well as special interview sessions hosted by Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida. The two-day experience takes place Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2022, in Kyoto, and viewable online through BitSummit’s YouTube, TikTok and Bili Bili and Twitch channels, and via a special collaboration between BitSummit and The MIX (Media Indie Exchange).

The complete roster of the BitSummit X-Roads Indie Game Selection is now available on the BitSummit website. Gamers can now get a preview of the 89 diverse titles from Japan and across the globe that will be playable in Kyoto next month. These include a mix of award-winning, critically-acclaimed games alongside soon-to-be-discovered gems. BitSummit X-Roads selections will be highlighted on multiple live streams through BitSummit’s social channels, Steam, and more.

Sony Interactive Entertainment’s, Shuhei Yoshida (or, as he is known online, ‘Yoshi P’), hosts two intimate developer chats at BitSummit X-Roads, one with Tokyo-based indie developer, oneoreight (Earth Wars, Lost Epic), and the with Goat Simulator, Goat Simulator 3 and Sanctum series devs, Coffee Stain North, offering an international perspective on game development. 

Shueisha’s producer, Masami Yamamoto (formerly of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Japan Studio), introduces highly anticipated titles, Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions, The Tower -To the Bottom-, and ONI: Road to be the Mightiest. Shueisha’s Game Creators CAMP continues the popular Game BBQ series with participation from past BBQ contest winners, Acrobatic Chirimenjako, and Play Indie Game Festival 2021 winners, Hakababunko.

Popular U.S. publisher, Devolver Digital announces a BitSummit exclusive gameplay reveal for Gunbrella, with content creator, HighGai. Additionally, Raw Fury’s CEO, Gordon Van Dyke, will join a discussion with X-Roads co-host, Layer-Q, on stage at BitSummit to talk about the development of the Kingdom series and more. 

Other guests include: 

Media partners, The MIX, and Kyoto’s own Cursed to Golf devs, Chuhai Labs, are teaming up to give a closer look at the community of Indies that make BitSummit special. Stop by their booth at the show or join-in all weekend on Twitch!
Hosting BitSummit X-Roads is returning MC, J-mon, a bilingual ambassador of indie games based in Japan, joined this year by TV announcer and game event veteran, Ai ‘Aichi’ Yokomachi, and indie game streamer, Layer-Q, who will introduce all 89 selected games throughout the entire weekend.

BitSummit X-Roads will take place Saturday, August 6, and Sunday, August 7, 2022. Both days operation hours are from 10:00 AM JST until 5:00 PM JST. BitSummit X-Roads will broadcast from the main stage on both days live on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Bili Bili in Japanese, English and Chinese.

Additional information regarding participating titles, special guest speakers, streaming booths, influencers, and sponsors will be unveiled in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit the BitSummit website and Discord server or follow BitSummit on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Press and influencers registrations are now open here until August 5th, 2022.
Tickets

General admission tickets and business tickets are available on the BitSummit Official website. BitSummit opens its doors to local and visiting indie game enthusiasts for the first time since 2019 and will enforce strict COVID restrictions and safety measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all exhibitors, developers, and guests.

For more information concerning business tickets and regular visitor passes, please visit the BitSummit Official website.

E3 Returns in June 2023, Now Produced by ReedPop

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E3 Returns in June 2023, Now Produced by ReedPop

LOS ANGELES — July 7, 2022 — E3, the world’s premier celebration of interactive entertainment, will make its long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Convention Center in the second week of June, 2023. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will partner with ReedPop, the veteran event production company behind PAX, New York Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, and other acclaimed celebrations of pop culture, to reunite the global video game industry for a week of titanic AAA reveals, earth-shaking world premieres, and exclusive access to the future of video games.

E3 2023 will welcome back publishers, developers, journalists, content creators, manufacturers, buyers, and licensors. The event will also highlight digital showcases and feature in-person consumer components.

“It is a tremendous honor and privilege for ReedPop to take on the responsibility of bringing E3 back in 2023,” said Lance Fensterman, President of ReedPop. “With the support and endorsement of the ESA, we’re going to build a world class event to serve the global gaming industry in new and broader ways than we already do at ReedPop through our portfolio of world leading events and web sites.”

Kyle Marsden-Kish, ReedPop Global VP of Gaming who will lead the newly formed E3 team along with his global gaming live event responsibilities added, “For years, we’ve listened, heard, and studied the global gaming community’s feedback. E3 2023 will be recognizably epic—a return to form that honors what’s always worked—while reshaping what didn’t and setting a new benchmark for video game expos in 2023 and beyond.”

“We are thrilled to bring back E3 as an in-person event with ReedPop, a global leader in producing pop culture events.” continued Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the ESA. “The past three years have confirmed that E3 convenes our industry like no other event. ReedPop brings world-class talent and a keen understanding of the video game industry, which will serve to enhance the E3 experience for years to come.”

A streamlined and secure media registration for E3 2023 will begin in late 2022. Confirmed exhibitors, hotel and travel guides, event schedules, and more will be shared in the months to come via media releases and the official E3 website. Media, creators, industry professionals, and fans are encouraged to visit this website often for updates, and to follow E3 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

BlizzCon Returns to the Stage in 2023

Mathew Anderson
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BlizzCon Returns to the Stage in 2023

We haven’t seen a Blizzcon celebration of their games and community since 2019. BlizzCon 2020 was canceled due to health concerned raised by the COVID-19 pandemic after it was already announced in full. Then in 2021, Blizzard Entertainment’s serious controversy forced the cancelation of BlizzCon 2021. Event troubles continued even into this year with their virtual event canceled.

Fortunately, we’ve got some good news for fans looking a bit ahead. A regular game critic from LA Times, Todd Martens, wrote a piece that broke the news about a possible BlizzCon return to the stage in 2023. Mike Ybarra from Blizzard Entertainment chats with him, “We previously announced we’re taking a pause on BlizzCon while we reimagine it for the future but do want to return to a live event that enables us to celebrate the community,” Ybarra says.” We recently hired a new leader of BlizzCon, April McKee, who is hard at work on that plan. … We are committed to bringing back BlizzCon in 2023.”

Mike and his (somewhat new now) team have been working hard to change the perspective of recent company culture. As industry veterans ourselves, that change will take time. Is it enough time to smooth over relations with the most important asset they have (their community) by the 2023 event? We’ll see.

We here at Events for Gamers follow all event news with interest. As we hear more about BlizzCon 2023 in the months ahead, be sure to keep watch on our channels for the latest news available, including when tickets for 2023’s event may become available.

What do you hope to see announced at the next BlizzCon? Let us know what you’re looking for, whether it’s about Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, their plethora of mobile games in development, or anything else you might like to see from this gaming giant!

Engage yourself in the most complete Game Wave Festival, where business, learning, and enjoyment merge!

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Engage yourself in the most complete Game Wave Festival, where business, learning, and enjoyment merge!

Tallinn, Estonia, 28.06.2022 – The Game Wave Festival is an international event taking place for the second year in a row from September 27th to October 2nd in Tallinn, Estonia at Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel. The first three days of six-day-event are dedicated to the game jam.

The Game Wave Festival is a business, education and entertainment event for the gaming industry professionals. It first took place with great success in September 2021 in Jūrmala, Latvia attracting participants from 25 countries.

“Game Wave Festival is an expressive way to celebrate glorious game development heritage, culture and traditions, meet new and old faces, and have fun. It is professional, oriented to have serious business talks, and cozy, to make friends with almost all attendees. I am happy to welcome all of you to the 2nd Game Wave Festival!” — Ints Viksna, Chairman of Board at Latvian Technological center.

The festival is mainly B2B, however, it is designed to avoid the “stiffness” these types of events sometimes have. Game Wave Festival attempts to capture the fun and relaxed ambiance we’ve experienced in other global and regional game events. GWF is large enough to get an overview of the main tendencies in the Nordic and Baltic region, and small enough to make friends with all participants – The friendships you will make in GWF, will follow you all your life.

Main event and B2Match

  • 30.09. – 02.10. The Main Event: Conference, workshops, expo, pitching competitions, business meetings and game jam final presentation.
  • The conference and interactive events are divided into 5 tracks: General, Art (visual, audial, haptics), Unreal Engine, XR and Board Games.
  • The online matchmaking platform is available for all participants all 6 days, and the meetings can also be booked on-site. Registered members of the matchmaking will be able to participate both on-site and online.
  • GWF uses the B2Match meeting and event management platform that works both on web browsers and mobile devices. This platform also handles video calls and conference streaming, so all functionality needed by the participants is neatly in one place.
  • There will be a private Business area for business ticket holders in Tallink’s Fidel Bar with a nice view of the old town.

The first three days of the six-day-event are dedicated to the game jam
Awesome game jam runs from September 27th to 29th. The game jam’s theme and diversifiers of the jam will be decided by the jam sponsors. However, the game jam does not end on the 3rd day, instead, the final ceremony is on the 6th day of GWF. This is by design so that the teams can improve their games by attending workshops and even pitch them in and get feedback in our “Early stage games mentor pitch”.

Three unique game pitching opportunities:

  • 1 to 1 board games author and publisher pitch in a private, closed space, where publishers can take their time to test the game and converse with the authors.
  • Early stage mentor pitch for anyone not ready for any other pitches, but still willing to train, test their prototype and get feedback. Jammers are welcome.
  • Nordic Game Discovery Contest Baltic semi-finals where developers from Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania can showcase their games to publishers and industry experts and compete for a place in the finals.

Three special event parties, including Business Afterparty and Pool party

  • The Business Party (29.09.2022) will be available for organizers, speakers, partners and business ticket holders only.
  • The Pool party (30.09.2022) will be available for organizers, speakers, partners, business ticket holders only and pool party ticket holders. There will be access to the pool area, sauna, hot tubs and a quieter area by the bar.
  • The Afterparty (01.10.2022) will be available for almost everyone (except for student ticket holders). It will feature Marioke, a feast table and a quieter area for business conversations.

The 3 day expo for game companies,  art, technology & education
The expo will be of interest to anyone who has a professional or a hobby curiosity about topics related to game companies, art, technology and education. Learning from last year’s success and good feedback, GWF will place staff members to guard the hall, so that the expo participants are not tied down at their booths for 3 days.

Follow the GAME WAVE festival social media and be the first to know more: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

The Game Wave Festival is initiated and organized mainly by the Latvian Technological center.

Additional information and registration are available at: https://www.gamewave.eu/

Sydney Secures South by Southwest® Festival (SXSW®) Annual Event From 2023

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Sydney Secures South by Southwest® Festival (SXSW®) Annual Event From 2023

The world’s most iconic conference and festival of creativity expands from North America for the first time in its 36-year history, with a new annual event in Sydney, Australia, showcasing the Asia Pacific’s pre-eminent music, screen, gaming, tech & innovation.

From SXSW: “The SXSW Conference and Festivals is expanding beyond Austin, Texas to bring its famed celebration of the tech, film, and music industries to Sydney, Australia across seven days and nights from October 15-22, 2023.

Gathering the world’s most inspired thinkers and creatives, SXSW Sydney will be an exploration of the best in Music, Screen, Gaming, Technology, and Innovation. Like SXSW in Austin, SXSW Sydney will be a must-attend event for creators and professionals seeking to shape and discover future trends, emerging technology, and access unrivaled networking opportunities.

SXSW Sydney is a collaboration with TEG, The NSW Government & Destination NSW, and will be the official annual Asia Pacific installment of SXSW, which has taken place every March since 1987 in Austin, Texas.

“We couldn’t be more excited and honored to work with TEG and the New South Wales Government via Destination NSW on an event that brings to Australia the professional opportunities and unexpected discoveries that make SXSW unique,” said Roland Swenson, CEO & Co-founder of SXSW. “The purpose of SXSW is to help creative people achieve their goals, and Sydney is the ideal city to serve as a home for the cross-collaboration that exists within the many industries we bring together.”

“SXSW is an event without equal internationally that has launched the careers of so many creative professionals,” said Geoff Jones, Group CEO TEG, Event Producer for SXSW Sydney. “Through showcasing the creator industries of the Asia Pacific to the world, SXSW Sydney will establish a new SXSW touchpoint, enabling the international and cross-sector connections that deliver the most innovative products and content. I would like to welcome Colin Daniels as the Managing Director of SXSW Sydney and thank the NSW Government, Destination NSW, and the team at SXSW for their foresight and support.”

Industry professionals, talent, partners and more can register their interest now at sxswsydney.com. Get ready for Sydney’s take on the iconic SXSW event! Stay tuned for more information throughout the season.”

Keep watch on this event link in our game industry event calendar: https://www.eventsforgamers.com/event/sxsw-sydney-2023/

INDIE Live Expo Winter 2022 Returns Dec. 3-4 After Setting New Viewership Record

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INDIE Live Expo Winter 2022 Returns Dec. 3-4 After Setting New Viewership Record

TOKYO – June 27, 2022 – INDIE Live Expo announces that INDIE Live Expo Winter 2022, the sixth entry in the biannual live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world, will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The news comes on the heels of the success of INDIE Live Expo 2022, which set a new record of 15 million views across the two-day, six-hour showcase which highlighted more than 400 games.

INDIE Live Expo Winter 2022 will continue the two-day broadcast format that began with INDIE Live Expo 2022, and will highlight both currently-available games along with INDIE Live Premieres of never-before-seen titles and new information for previously-announced games. The INDIE Live Expo Awards return for its 3rd incarnation, honoring the best indie games from October 2021 to September 2022 as chosen by a worldwide panel of prestigious game journalists and experts.

INDIE Live Expo 2022, the fifth event in the biannual showcase, was shown streaming across multiple platforms in three languages over two days, and with the help of more than 100 streamers simulcasting the show. INDIE Live Expo has now reached more than 57.5 million views across five events since its inception in 2020.

Highlights from INDIE Live Expo 2022 included the surprise launches like acclaimed shoot ‘em up DRAINUS from Team Ladybug and publisher PLAYISM and the announcement of the Nintendo Switch port of Steam smash hit NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD. Day 2 featured new trailers for anticipated upcoming titles Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3 and Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER by CHORUS Interactive and MidBoss, among other world premieres.

“I saw someone say that INDIE Live Expo 2022 ‘motivated me to develop my game’ and that really reminded me why we put on the show,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder, Ryu’s Office. “We want to be a platform to not only help gamers find the next gem they’ll tell all their friends about, but also inspire developers by showing off their amazing creations. The support of our viewers, participating developers, and sponsors makes that all happen.”

Indie Live Expo 2022’s full showcase VOD can be re-watched in English via YouTube.

The INDIE Live Expo Organizing Team publishes the INDIE Live Expo Letter, an e-mail magazine informing indie game creators of useful information for developing and promoting their games. Developers interested in the community’s latest news, and information about future INDIE Live Expo events and opportunities can sign up for it here. 

For more information, please visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.

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.

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