UK gaming events this summer
This summer is shaping up to be great one, at least in terms of the number of UK gaming trade shows and conferences coming up soon. The great gaming fiasco of 2004 resulted in both of the major gaming trade shows in the UK (Game Stars Live and ECTS) being canceled when they decided to take place at exactly the same time, so it's great to finally see that the industry has picked itself up.
Click continue to see a round-up of some future gaming events within the United Kingdom. Joystiq's UK contingent (consisting of Jennieand I) hopes to be able to attend as many of these events as possible so if you're also planning on attending make sure to leave us a comment. If we've missed a show or conference, let us know and I'll add your tip to the table.
Event | Where/When? | How much? | The buzz |
University of Teeside, 10th - 11th July | Before 14th July: £50 for students and £100 for non-students. After 14th July: £75 for students and £150 for non-students. | Sex in games keynote, panel on hiring/retaining next-gen positions and ARGs. | |
Brighton, 11th - 13th July | Expo: free. Conference before 10th June: £435+VAT: After: £570+VAT. | Big name speakers including Peter Molyneux and Marty from Bungie. Wide ranging lecture topics from the Uncanny Valley to DirectX 10. | |
Brighton, 14th July | Up to 10th June: £95+VAT. After 10th June: £110+VAT | Academia and game design, teaching programming and generally furthering the talent pool in the UK. | |
Edinburgh, 21st - 22nd August | Before July 1st: £155+VAT. After July 1st: £195+VAT Student pass: £75 | Game screenings of unreleased games, award ceremony for innovative titles and conferences on topics ranging from game ratings to Lara vs. Joanna Dark. | |
London, 6th - 7th September | Free (last year) to members of the press/trade. Otherwise TBA. | Judging by last year's show: a few playable titles and a good chance to network. | |
London, 3rd - 4th October | TBA: expect usual GDC pricing. | No details released so far. More information coming in June. |
