The UK's biggest gaming expo, EGX, is set to return to London this September.
Event organisers Gamer Network and ReedPOP have revealed that the show will once again be held at ExCeL London, tentatively scheduled to take place from 17th - 20th September. As you may know, ExCeL London is currently leading the way in efforts to fight against the current coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first NHS Nightingale hospital in the country.
A press release detailing the announcement reads as follows:
We are working closely with ExCeL to ensure the health and safety of our fans, visitors and partners at EGX, providing a safe and exciting place to meet, discover and celebrate great games, and like all of you, we are following the circumstances at the venue very closely. Our number one priority continues to be the health and safety of our exhibitors, attendees, industry partners and staff and as such, we will remain guided by the expert advice of the public health authorities.
The dates are naturally subject to change as the current global situation evolves, but fans of the event can be assured that all guidance put forward by the UK government is being closely followed. David Lilley, Head of Events at ReedPOP, has added the following:
"We are doing the best we can during this unprecedented time, looking to the future with hope while we work now with diligence, constantly monitoring the situation and following guidance from the UK government. This is clearly a situation that will keep evolving and whilst we might not have all the answers right now, we will do all we can to keep everyone informed and updated when we do. In the meantime we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our exhibitors and partners who continue to be incredibly supportive of EGX during these challenging times."
Tickets for the EGX 2020 aren't on sale just yet, but you can find more information and keep up to date with news via the official website.
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Seems to be kinda the wrong time to be confirming any 2020 events. People are too impatient to jump the gun asking about when this lockdown stuff's gonna be lifted, it's best to be cautious.
We shall see how things are in a few months time... hopefully things will have settled somewhat... only time will tell.
Depends on how willing people are to cooperate with current health regulations...
Seriously? Why are people still going to the beach? Stay inside!
yeah they hope lol
the UK could potentially be in for a 6 month lockdown so why plan any sort of mass gathering event anytime soon
The plan for the U.K. is not to have one giant spike but multiple smaller spikes which will likely mean multiple lockdowns. So we will see how likely these events will happen.
Not sure if in September the World will be ready for gatherings of this scale! Hope so but really don’t believe it!
@TheDavyStar This is particularly true when the Excel is being used as a hospital. And when you consider the large number of patients who won't leave with their lives you have to wonder if anyone will want to go there.
@elpardo1984 Damn you're right, I forgot about that. Surely the Excel Centre shouldn't even be taking bookings right now.
@elpardo1984 that’s exactly what I was thinking. And not just thenExCel Centre but London in general. The highest number of cases in the UK (by quite a large margin) are in London (obviously, it’s more densely populated with a public transport system used by a significant proportion of its population).
I can’t imagine many people wanting to go there if the pandemic has ended by then. But I also don’t see the pandemic ending (properly) until much later in the year.
Hopefully the UK will be in a valley at this time, it is not economically possible for any government to keep everything shut down for months on end. Will come in waves until something is discovered or created to help fight this.
Can't see this happening myself. Things won't be back to normal til the start of next year at the earliest.
This does seem rather optimistic. The question even if they could go ahead is, should they? In the great scheme of things a game show is way down the list of things.
I feel like the responsible thing to do would be just to cancel and start planning for next year. They may end up having to do that anyway.
Not going to happen. These people are delusional.
Ridiculous, if mass gatherings of any type such as this are allowed that soon I'll be astonished. Aside from the fact that it could well still be getting used as a hospital!
That fact this is at ExCel makes it even worse. I don't think it's going to be available by September.
In before it gets axed, just like E3.
Everyone is saying we should stay at home to "defeat" Corona. Some even saying we should stay at home for months (WTF?!).
But the truth is, the virus already won.👎🤷♂️
Wow that's both hilarious and horrifying. The location and date? Why not Milan? They can have major presentations by Rockstar and Riot Games?
Excuse me while I go mix some bleach and ammonia to sanitize the door handles of the venue.
this will be canceled no doubt. isn't your PM on life support? what will it take lol
@Crockin No he is not on life support, he has just had some oxygen.
@Varubajia Sorry, critically ill and on oxygen with a life threatening virus
Exactly, your welcome
It's like a late April Fool's joke.
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