SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 major esports titles and categories, encompassing 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, 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 where 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 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
gameplay strategy sessions, panel discussions, esports contests and
competitions across multiple stages, zones and exhibits:
- Center Stage and Gaming Stages: Exhibition tournaments, gameplay demonstrations and panel discussions with professional players
- GG Discover Theater: Top players, teams, streamers, students and industry experts discuss trending topics in esports
- Contests and Fan Experiences: Participate in GG Expo’s “Tricked Out PC,” “Best in Cosplay” and “Best of GG Expo” contests
- Esports Triceleron: University and professional players compete to be crowned best all-around esports triathlete
- Expo & Fan Zone: Experience new games, products and services
“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.
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."
Darren David, CEO, Stimulant:
“Digital communities need to
come together at times in physical spaces to form strong community
bonds. We love the GG Expo vision of bringing together esports players
and fans and welcoming them to come as they are, celebrating the wide
range of backgrounds, ages, and interests that make up this amazing
community of gamers.”
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
