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Where did all the UK game events go?The UK faces a significant decline in major consumer video game events, with many established shows like EGX and Insomnia folding or merging, and new attempts failing. This trend is attributed to rising costs, shifting global marketing budgets of major publishers away from such events, and the overwhelming draw of larger international shows like Gamescom. While smaller niche and B2B events remain successful, the lack of large-scale consumer gatherings is a concern for the UK's substantial gaming market.- PAX West 2026 Welcomes Riot Games’ Marc Merrill as Storytime SpeakerRiot Games Co-Founder Marc Merrill has been announced as the storytime speaker for PAX West 2026, which will take place at the Seattle Convention Center from September 4-7, 2026. Merrill, instrumental in the creation of games like League of Legends and VALORANT, will share a retrospective of his career. The event will also feature game demos, panels, concerts, and tournaments.
PAX West 2026 Welcomes Magic Sword to Concert LineupPAX West 2026 has announced that the synthwave band Magic Sword will perform on Friday night of the convention, which runs from September 4-7, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center. The event, organized by ReedPop and Penny Arcade, will also feature opening act Winds5 and John Robertson's The Dark Room.
PAX West 2026 Badges Will Be On Sale Starting May 21Badges for PAX West 2026 will go on sale on May 21, 2026, at 12 PM PT. The gaming convention will take place at the Seattle Convention Center from September 4-7, 2026, and will feature AAA, indie, and tabletop gaming. Various badge types and prices are available, including a new Kids 4-Day badge.- PAX East 2027 Returns to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center Apr. 22-25, 2027PAX East 2027 will return to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston from April 22-25, 2027. The event, organized by ReedPop and Penny Arcade, celebrated over a hundred thousand attendees in 2026 with highlights including demos for Pokopia and Pokemon Champions, a keynote by Xalavier Nelson Jr., and a panel for IllFonic's Halloween featuring John Carpenter. The show also featured new game premieres like Wyldheart, an expo hall, and various community events.
Resurrection of the Insomnia Gaming Festival cancelled due to lack of industry supportThe Insomnia Gaming Festival, scheduled for April 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of investment and sponsorship from major tech and hardware brands. Organizers cited reduced industry support for live events as the primary reason, despite strong consumer ticket sales. All ticket holders will receive refunds, and there are currently no plans for the event's return.
PAX East 2025 Tabletop Exhibitors Announced: Gloomhaven, Marvel’s Dice Throne, and More to Showcase in Boston - TGN - Tabletop Gaming NewsPAX East 2025 organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade have announced an initial list of tabletop exhibitors for the event, which will take place in Boston from May 8-11, 2025. Featured exhibitors include creators of popular games like Gloomhaven, Marvel's Dice Throne, and Settlers of CATAN, with over 110 exhibitors expected in total.