There are a ton of conventions and expo each year, all over the world, but none of them focus solely on the eSports gamers themselves. Sure, there are plenty of eSport events, like DOTA2 Championships and League of Legends Tournaments, but what about an event to celebrate the players? A new expo is looking to change all that, introducing GG Expo.
GG Expo is short for Good Game Expo, the term Good Game or "GG" has been around in the world of competitive gaming for years and is a way for players, even those who lose, to tell the other players, thanks for playing and congrats. It's that good nature and sentiment that Jacob Rapoport, CEO of RumbleMonkey and founder of GG Expo wants to bring to his new expo.
“Our aspiration is to create something truly unique for the players. GG Expo 2018 is where esports communities come together to share their appreciation for what they love,” He said. “‘GG’ is shorthand for “good game,” something that’s immediately recognizable to players and fans of esports alike, and highlights the community focused mission of GG Expo. It’s about creating the show fellow gamers and esports enthusiasts want to see.”
GG Expo is looking to bring gamers of all genres, from FPS, MOBA, Card, Sports and Real-Time Strategy games together in one location, where they can participate in tournaments, play the newest games, and even learn from the pros. The three-day long expo, which is backed by eSport experts from Intel, RumbleMonkey, Curse Media, Splyce Gaming, and Stimulantis are looking to give gamers a place to share their love of gaming with things like:
The first GG Expo will take place in Seattle, Washington at the Meydenbauer Center on May 26-28, 2018. For more information, you can visit ggexpo.show. Tickets will go on sale in early 2018.
The official press release is below.
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GG Expo Inc. Announces the First Player-focused Esports Expo and Conference
At GG Expo™ 2018, players can experience esports on a deeper level, elevate their game, and come together as a community
October 24, 2017 — (SEATTLE, Wash.) – Today, GG Expo Inc. announces GG Expo™ 2018, the first player-focused conference and expo in the United States to cover the breadth of the esports landscape. Programming will feature the major esports titles and categories, encompassing leading Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), First Person Shooter (FPS), Fighting, Card, Sport and Real-time Strategy (RTS) games. GG Expo 2018 is a three-day event taking place Memorial Day weekend in Bellevue, Washington’s Meydenbauer Center, only minutes from downtown Seattle.
“We’ve set out to build something that we as esports players and fans will want to attend,” said Joe English, Executive Director of GG Expo Inc., an organization developing a new breed of player-focused esports events. “We envision an event in which the attendees play the latest games, meet with experienced players, and learn how to be successful in esports.”
Esports experts from Intel, RumbleMonkey, Curse Media, Splyce Gaming, and Stimulant join the event’s Board of Advisors. When fully staffed, the Board will include a large community of players, cosplayers and representatives from esports-related companies to guide the development of the event and ensure an authentic esports experience.
GG Expo 2018 is Esports
The three-day program will feature game-play strategy sessions, panel discussions, and esports contests and competitions across multiple stages, zones and exhibits:
“Our aspiration is to create something truly unique for the players. GG Expo 2018 is where esports communities come together to share their appreciation for what they love,” said GG Expo founder and RumbleMonkey CEO Jacob Rapoport. “‘GG’ is shorthand for “good game,” something that’s immediately recognizable to players and fans of esports alike, and highlights the community focused mission of GG Expo. It’s about creating the show fellow gamers and esports enthusiasts want to see.”
Esports are defined as video games played in competitive environments, including league play, with a clear winner. Examples of popular esports titles include League of Legends, DOTA2, Overwatch, Hearthstone, SuperSmash Bros, and NBA 2K.
Quotes from the GG Expo 2018 Board of Advisors:
George Woo, Intel Esports Marketing Manager: “I’ve been involved with Esports for over a decade and I love to see the esports community coming together in new and interesting ways. GG Expo’s mission in helping players be successful in esports and elevating their game is something that I personally think is really great for the esports community as a whole.”
Jacob Rapoport, CEO, RumbleMonkey: “RumbleMonkey is focused on enhancing gameplay by making real-money esports accessible to players from all walks of life. GG Expo represents a fantastic opportunity to bring together people who share a love of esports, celebrating the titles they play, and engaging with the community. As gamers ourselves, that's something RumbleMonkey can really get behind.”
Kyle McKitrick, General Manager, Splyce Gaming: "Players are at the heart of esports. GG Expo helps prepare the next generation of athletes for the big stage and will keep esports booming for years to come."
Th3 Rat, Professional Hearthstone Player: "Becoming pro isn't something that just happens, for most people it takes a lot of determination and dedication. I've played at the top level of a few games and having an event, like GG Expo, where I could have heard from people who have made it, would have been a huge help in advancing my career and me as a person. I'm fortunate, to be in the position I'm in now. Now, I get to help others and see them succeed in esports which is fantastic."
Additional details will be announced in the coming months. Tickets will go on sale in early 2018.
ABOUT GG EXPO INC.
GG Expo Inc. is developing a new breed of player-focused esports events. Formed in 2017, the company produces large-scale conferences and expos dedicated to esports, where players of all skill levels can experience the sport on a deeper level. GG Expo 2018 is the company’s premier conference launching Memorial Day Weekend in Seattle. Fans will experience three solid days of esports, from game-play strategy sessions and panel discussions to contests and competitions, across multiple stages, zones, and exhibits. For more information visit: http://ggexpo.show
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