Events Calendar
1. E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo)
Date: June
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Description: One of the most important events in the industry, where major video game and console announcements are made. Big companies like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo often hold major conferences.
2. The Game Awards
Date: December
Location: Online, with live events in various locations.
Description: It is the most prestigious awards ceremony in the video game industry, where the best games of the year are recognized. Major announcements and reveals also take place during the event.
3. PAX (Penny Arcade Expo)
Date: Varies, but generally in summer (PAX West) and spring (PAX East).
Location: Various cities in the USA (Seattle, Boston, Chicago, etc.)
Description: PAX is a massive event celebrating video games, with a focus on community and player experience. It brings together both developers and fans, with demos, panels, and a strong presence of indie games.
4. Gamescom
Date: August
Location: Cologne, Germany
Description: One of the largest events in Europe and a key platform for video game companies to showcase new titles, make presentations, and attract the European audience.
5. Tokyo Game Show (TGS)
Date: September
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Description: TGS is the largest event in Japan and one of the most influential worldwide, with a focus on the Japanese and Asian markets but also important for the global landscape.
6. GDC (Game Developers Conference)
Date: March
Location: San Francisco, USA
Description: While not a consumer-focused event, GDC is crucial for developers. It is a technical conference where new technologies, development tools are presented, and talks about the future of the industry are held.
7. BlizzCon
Date: November (generally)
Location: Anaheim, California, USA
Description: Organized by Blizzard Entertainment, it is the event where updates on games like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, etc., are presented. It also includes esports competitions.
8. Paris Games Week
Date: October
Location: Paris, France
Description: This event is very relevant in the European market, especially in France. It is the place where many companies choose to showcase their launches for the region.
9. Summer Game Fest
Date: June
Location: Online, with occasional in-person events.
Description: Created by Geoff Keighley (producer of The Game Awards), this event has become a major platform for video game announcements and previews, offering an alternative to E3.
10. IndieCade
Date: October
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Description: An event dedicated to indie video games, showcasing a wide variety of innovative games from small studios.
11. Brazil Game Show
Date: October
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Description: The largest event in Latin America, attracting thousands of fans and featuring a strong presence of international companies. It is key for the Latin American market.
12. QuakeCon
Date: August
Location: Dallas, USA
Description: Organized by id Software, it is famous for its focus on first-person shooters and esports competitions.
13. EGX (Eurogamer Expo)
Date: September
Location: London, United Kingdom
Description: A highly relevant event in the UK and Europe, where upcoming releases and playable demos of the most anticipated titles are presented.
14. Steam Next Fest
Date: Varies, typically in spring and fall.
Location: Online
Description: This online event organized by Valve allows players to try demos of indie games and discover new titles. It’s a great opportunity for players to experience indie games before their release.
15. TwitchCon
Date: October
Location: Various cities in the USA
Description: While not strictly a video game event, TwitchCon is a massive convention for the Twitch streaming community, where content creators interact with their followers, new platform features are presented, and competitions are held.