Gamers, event alert! Following the success of the "Next Level" edition of Paris Games Week, the French gaming trade show returns to the Parc des Expos - Porte de Versailles for a new, even more ambitious edition, from October 23 to 27, 2024. We don't yet know the theme of this new edition, but Paris Games Week is celebrating its 13th year: a number that could well bring us good luck...
For its 13th year, Paris Games Week has acquired a renowned official ambassador in the person of Samuel Etienne, journalist and TV presenter, and above all a well-known streamer in the French gaming community. This year's edition will focus oneSports and pop culture. To take advantage of all this, get your tickets now: the box office is open!
The organizers want to make this event even more impressive: for 2024, Paris Games Week promises even more French and international game exclusives, even more eSport competitions, even more booths and animations...
For five days, the Syndicat des Éditeurs de Logiciels de Loisirs will be taking over the halls of Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles with a program that has become cult status, featuring not only the new releases of the year, but also " the future of video games " with previews of 2025. Also on the program: a cosplay village, stands dedicated to manga(Quartier Manga by Mangas.IO), art and pop culture, " Esports competitions, discovery of indie and AAA creations from French studios in the Jeux Made in France area, and for the youngest visitors, Paris Games Week Junior, with a host of surprises in store for budding gamers ...". Glénat will also be present, along with other publishers such as Mahô Éditions, Shiba Edition and Nazca Éditions.
Once again this year, PGW is strengthening its offering with even more sports andeSports. On the sports side, we'll be back with the great innovations presented in 2023, and in particular the French Table Tennis Federation (FFTT ) andASTT Fédération Omnisports, ready to offer you table tennis 2.0. Another new sport feature is the arrival of Breakdance, with several shows and demonstrations, all linked to pop culture, gaming culture and manga culture. On the eSports front, the LOL Star Cup final and the Trackmania World Cup final are also scheduled. There will also be a new stage dedicated to eSport for this 2024 edition.
Video game fans can rejoice: the big names in the field have confirmed their presence at the French show. Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox will be on hand. Bandai Namco, Capcom Entertainment, Riot Games, Microids and Ubisoft will also be there: everything we love!
As for games, here's a list of those that can be played on occasion:
With Christmas just a few weeks away, we can expect some exceptional announcements... This year's highlight is an exceptional retrogaming auction, the first of its kind at the show, featuring old consoles and collector's games.
Also this year, the final of the French blind test cup, organized by ThisIsBlindTest, will be held on October 23, 2024, in the very heart of PGW. The prize for the finalists is a cash prize of 10,000 euros. Also on Sunday, October 27, visitors to Paris Games Week can attend the League of Legends Worlds semi-final viewing party. From 2pm onwards, the Grand Stage will be transformed into a 2,000-seat virtual arena, to experience the excitement of the competition live.
Every year, parents are also invited to discover the world of gaming with Pedagojeux, a dedicated area for understanding our little ones' infatuation with video games. For fans of coding and videogame creation, there's also an area where children can discover a lesser-known profession and create their own video game, which they can take home to play on their computer.
As you can see, Paris Games Week is an event packed with activities you won't want to miss! An event that's always full of videogame surprises. See you at Paris Games Week to fill up on video games and gaming experiences?
Dates and Opening Time
From October 23, 2024 to October 27, 2024
Location
Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles
1 Place de la Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris 15
Prices
Moins de 7 ans: Free
Tarif réduit: €16
Plein tarif adulte: €20
Official website
www.parisgamesweek.com
Booking
www.parisgamesweek.com
