EVENTS Sponsored by DIARY DATES
From the London MCM Expo to gaming summits, we list all of the biggest events of the coming weeks
MCM EXPO
Friday, October 26th –28th ExCeL, London
www.londonexpo.com
The most popular iteration of the MCM Expo returns, hosting the biggest names in games, films, manga and more.
EDITORIAL PLANNER Your guide to the special features coming up in MCV GAMES MEDIA AWARDS WINNERS ROUND-UP Friday, October 26th
MCVspeaks to all of the winners from this year’s awards, including Top Tweeter and Games Writer of the Year. Plus, plenty of photos from the night.
IS YOUR EVENT MISSING? Send the details to
mcv@intentmedia.co.uk
OCTOBER GAME CITY 7
Saturday, October 20th – Saturday, October 27th Various venues, Nottingham
info@gamecity.org
The week-long event will include a day curated by Peter Molyneux who will review his time in the games industry.
ENTA LIVE
Thursday, October 25th Bristol Zoo, Bristol
www.entaonline.com/live The first of four IT expos due to take place this Q4 showing off the latest hardware and other products, including Microsoft’s Windows 8.
NOVEMBER SMARTPHONE & TABLET GAMES SUMMIT
Thursday, November 15th St Paul’s, London
events@mediabistro.com A one-day conference exploring opportunities in the growing smartphone and tablet games space.
SOCIAL GAMING SUMMIT Thursday, November 16th St Paul’s, London
events@mediabistro.com
The third annual social gaming summit focuses on the intersection of mobile gaming, immersive worlds, real-life brands and social networking.
30 UNDER 30 Friday, November 2nd
Want to know who the trade’s hottest talents are? In our popular annual feature, MCV provides a guide to some of the brightest young guns under 30 years old.
THE FREE-TO-PLAY ISSUE Friday, November 2nd
The free-to-play market is growing rapidly, with more and more publishers investing in the sector. We look at free-to- play’s impact on the wider games industry.
DISTRIBUTION SPECIAL Friday, November 9th
We profile the firms that will deliver the millions of units to retail this Christmas, discussing how they’re handling the Q4 rush. We also list their opening times over the holiday period.
CALENDAR 2012
GAMESAID TENNER Thursday, October 18th Attendees at the Games Media Awards will be invited to chip in just £10 towards GamesAid and its partner charities..
GAMESAID TENNER Friday, October 26th At the end of October there’s another chance to donate, this time at Future’s 2012 Golden Joystick Awards.
DARTS NIGHT
Wednesday, November 23rd This friendly pairs tournament returns to The Horseshoe pub
in Clerkenwell, London and is sponsored by recruiters MPG Universal.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Wednesday, December 19th The games industry’s hidden talents will put on a showcase of musical performances, solos and the GamesAid choir.
There is even a variety of Sponsor A Solo campaigns currently on
JustGiving.com. Donations could see familiar faces Ian Livingstone, John Clark and Andy Payne taking to the stage.
COMING SOON Veterans’ football UK games industry old boys prove that they’re still fighting fit on the football pitch in a bid for charity.
Pool
GamesAid hopes to follow the success of last year’s event so get your cues at the ready.
Water Polo
Proof if proof were needed that there is literally no sport beyond the trade’s endless talents.
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ESPORTS SPECIAL Friday, November 30th
Competitive gaming is growing dramatically, even in the UK, and is attracting millions of fans. We look at this blossoming sector and discuss the potential opportunies it offers.
MIDDLE EAST: IN DEPTH TERRITORY REPORT Friday, November 16th
MCVlooks at the far-flung but promising markets of the Middle East, identifying key opportunities for both publishers and retailers in the region.
ANNUAL RETAIL SURVEY Friday, December 14th
It’s been a tough year, so MCV’s annual study will find out what the mood on the High Street is like as 2013 approaches. We’ll be speaking to specialists, indies, online stores and more.
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