Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festivals announced for Las Vegas, London, and Japan

The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival is coming to three separate cities. Final Fantasy XIV recently passed 27 million registered players worldwide. Square Enix is celebrating the milestone with three different Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festivals. The Japanese publisher plans to host the series of Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festivals beginning in the summer of 2023. They have confirmed fan festivals in Las … Read more

E3 2023 dates and details announced

E3 2023

E3 makes its triumphant return in 2023. After years of digital events and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, E3 is officially coming back in 2023 as an in-person event. It will invite both industry insiders and consumers. ReedPop is running the show. Today, we got more details. As Gamesindustry.biz reports: The E3 physical event … Read more

MetalCore gameplay demo debuts at PAX West

Fire up your jump jets in the first playable demo of futuristic online multiplayer shooter MetalCore. What do you get when you mix armored assault tanks, screaming jet fighters, and towering mech war machines on a huge alien battlefield? PAX West attendees will soon find out as they will be the first to play MetalCore, a … Read more

Bandai Namco reveals PAX West lineup

Bandai Namco has revealed its lineup for PAX West. PAX West is coming up from September 2 to September 5 in Seattle, Washington. The show’s attendees can expect to demo several Namco Bandai games and receive free swag. Here are the games with demos on display during the show: Dragon Ball: The Breakers One Piece … Read more

TwitchCon will require masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test

Twitch says that they want TwitchCon San Diego to be an inclusive event that welcomes the immuno-compromised. Twitch is updating its pandemic-related health measures in order to protect TwitchCon attendees. The convention will require masks in all indoor spaces. In addition, attendees must either provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 … Read more

Microsoft announces Xbox Gamescom 2022 lineup

Gamescom is just around the corner. Microsoft has announced its Xbox lineup. Gamers will soon converge on Cologne, Germany for the first in-person Gamescom since 2019. Of course, Microsoft is going to be there, and they recently announced their Gamescom 2022 Xbox game lineup. “We’re really looking forward to being back on the show floor, … Read more

Scottish Games Week announces keynote speakers Graeme Devine and Houston Howard

The first two keynote speakers were just announced for the first ever Scottish Games Week. Industry leader and former id Software designer Graeme Devine and leading transmedia author Houston Howard are the Scottish Games Week keynote speakers. Howard is the author of You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Story: The 21st Century Survival Guide To Not … Read more

E3 makes big physical return in 2023

E3 2023

Following the confirmation of the attendance of major companies at Gamescom, the ESA has been quick to announce this great news. The summer season is always a time of celebration for the video game industry. There is no video game fan who doesn’t pay attention to the summer conferences every year. Still, there is one … Read more

Wizard World Chicago Returns October 15

Wizard World will return to live events on October 15-17 with Wizard World Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, its home since 1998. All tickets purchased for the originally scheduled event in 2020, also postponed from August 2021, will be honored. Other ticket details, including on sale dates, will also be … Read more

E3 2021 Press Conference Schedule: Here are the dates and times

As we said, E3 2021 is coming in hot. The all-digital event has shared its updated schedule that will go from Saturday, June 12 to Tuesday, June 15. Here is what they are going to show all viewers via their YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Facebook accounts this year. Saturday, June 12 10:00 a.m. PT / … Read more

E3 2021: Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase date and time announced

Microsoft has announced the date and time for its Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2021. The show goes live on Sunday, June 13 at 1 PM Eastern Time. Microsoft says that it “will be focused on games from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and many game creators from our partners around the world.” You’ll be able to watch the Xbox & … Read more

E3 2021 hosts announced as more publishers confirm attendance

The ESA just announced via Twitter the hosts for the virtual broadcast of E3 2021. We already mentioned that after last year’s show was canceled due to the pandemic, this year all fans of video games are going to have a broadcast of the main events. It takes place from June 12 through June 15. … Read more

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer says he’s ‘looking forward’ to Xbox at E3 2021

Xbox head Phil Spencer took to Twitter to let fans know that he’s excited about sharing news on Xbox at E3 2021. “Glad to see the game industry coming together again in June for a digital E3. This and other summer events are proof that our industry is strongest when we work together. Looking forward … Read more

E3 2021 confirmed as all-virtual event featuring Nintendo, Microsoft, and more

The Entertainment Software Association announced an all-virtual E3 2021 today. Some big names in the industry are attending the show. So far the companies that have committed to the new online-only format are Nintendo, Microsoft, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two (2K and Rockstar Games), WB Games, and Koch Media. Notably absent are some equally big names. … Read more

Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit announced

Geek Therapy and The Bodhana Group have announced the first annual Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit. TAGGS is a live professional conference celebrating the world of helping professionals and educators who use geek and gaming culture in their work. These are experts in their fields who combine geek and gaming culture with traditional and … Read more

Comic-Con 2021 cancelled, Comic-Con@Home dates announced

The organizer of Comic-Con 2021 announced today that the convention is cancelled. Instead, they are holding an online event. In a statement, they explain the decision: It is the policy of the organization to continue to closely monitor information from local and national healthcare officials as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic. Never could we … Read more

BlizzCon 2021: Watch the BlizzConline livestream, see the schedule, and more

BlizzCon 2021 kicks off later today with a virtual-only event called BlizzConline. The fan-focused convention is usually held in person, but the presentations, panels, and reveals are online this year. Here’s what you need to know! The Opening Ceremony kicks off at 4 PM Central Time and will last roughly an hour. After that, Blizzard … Read more