Video game shows and gaming events 2023 in France and around the world

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on March 31, 2023 at 02:10 a.m.
Video game fairs are the best way to discover upcoming gaming releases, through accessible demos and other panels of all kinds. It's also a great opportunity for publishers to announce new games exclusively. And if you want to follow these future announcements, but you don't know when these events take place, good news: we reveal you the calendar of the main gaming fairs that take place in France and in the world. Get your diaries ready!

Do you miss video game shows? Due to the Covid health crisis, many editions of these shows had to be cancelled in the past years, leaving gamers hungry for possible announcements, exclusivities and other game tests to come. This is also a loss for publishers who take advantage of these events to survey their audience and capitalize on their company's upcoming gaming releases.

But good news! This year, these fairs are back again, in physical version, for the greatest happiness of gamers. And in order to have a clearer idea of the different 2023 editions and how they will be held, the editorial staff offers you the calendar of the most important trade shows in France and in the world. A good reference point to organize your visit, or to get ready to follow the different panels online.

2023 video game shows in France and in the world:

Usually held at the Anaheim Convention Center, BlizzCon was to return in 2023 after a two-year absence. No information has been released regarding its hosting at this time.

  • E3 - Los Angeles Convention Center, June 13-16, 2023 - EVENT CANCELLED

The world's largest video game trade show, which is usually held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will unfortunately not be returning this year. A show that had to reorganize its program dedicating a part to professionals and another to gamers, so that everyone can be there.

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  • Gamescom - Cologne, August 23 to 27, 2023

To end the summer of 2023 in style, the organizers of Gamescom, which takes place every year at this time in Cologne, Germany, have announced that the famous show will once again be held 100% in person. Conferences and presentations of numerous games should punctuate this edition, which has not, for the moment, announced the studios present nor the games presented for the occasion. But the appointment is taken!

  • Tokyo Game Show - Makuari Messe of Tokyo and online, from September 21 to 24, 2023

Tokyo, one of the video game capitals, also has its own show! And this year, the Tokyo Game Show will once again be held in person with enhanced content. As for the program of this new edition, we will have to wait a little longer.

The Parisian show is back this year for a new edition and promises to be unforgettable! On the program, many booths always faithful to the post, as the one of PlayStation, the BNF and other meetings mixing culture and video games. There will also be many new products that gamers should be able to test in preview.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

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