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Gamescom Asia touts new records for international attendance and showfloor size
Gamescom Asia, in its sixth year, has set new records for international attendance and showfloor size, relocating to Bangkok and partnering with Thailand Game Show and Ace Bangkok. The event aims to fill a gap in the Asian market by uniting business and consumer audiences, attracting publishers and developers from across Asia, the US, Europe, and South America.
The Video Game History Foundation's latest collection is a deep dive into E3 "like you've never seen it before"
The Video Game History Foundation has launched a new collection dedicated to the history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). This extensive archive includes industry reports, marketing materials, press kits, photography, and nearly 12 hours of footage from the event's early years, including Nintendo's 1997 press conference. The foundation aims to preserve this significant part of gaming history and make it freely accessible for study.
ESA's iicon was a promising start, but needs more commitment and more candour | Opinion
The Entertainment Software Association's new industry event, iicon, shows promise with its focus on strategy and C-suite discussions, attracting key executives from major companies. However, the event suffered from notable absences from major players like Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony, and a lack of candid, insightful discussions from those who did attend, hindering its potential impact.
