There are plenty of video game conventions, award shows, and conferences every year, so fans and followers of the industry will never thirst for new announcements, networking opportunities, and all that other jazz. But with so many different events you can go to literally around the globe, it can be a Herculean effort to keep track of them all.
Video Game Release Dates 2024
From indies to triple-A giants, TheGamer's release dates calendar covers all games coming out in 2024.Not to fear, intrepid reader or casual visitor! We've got you covered. We've compiled a schedule of the major gaming conventions and shows that occur throughout the year and organized them by date. So get out your calendar and start planning for these upcoming events where you can get front-row seats to industry news and meet like-minded video game fans and professionals!
Updated January 15, 2024: The new year is under way, and we've already gotten an industry event under our belt. CES wrapped up this past week, but that doesn't mean we don't have more to look forward to! The New York Game Awards are right around the corner, PAX East registration is still open, and February already has us pumped for the D.I.C.E. Summit!
Upcoming And Current Events
New York Game Awards: Why have one awards show that celebrates games when we can have more? In case you need more gaming celebration in your life, the 13th annual New York Game Awards show is shuttling our way on January 23.
D.I.C.E. Summit: Networking opportunities await you in Las Vegas, as well as the chance to witness the prestigious D.I.C.E. Awards! If you head on over to their official site, they provide handy tips for first-timers to the event.
MagicCon Chicago: Tickets and badges are on sale, but you may need to hurry before they get sold out! (Dang, the Ravnica Clue Edition Dinner party is already sold out.)
PAX East: Dates and tickets for PAX East are now available. If you want to get your badge in the mail, you'll need to register for them before February 11! The event itself takes place March 21-24 in Boston!
January 2024 Events
January starts off with the Consumer Electronics Show. CES is not open to the general public, but if you happen to meet registration requirements and are interested in consumer technology, you can register for a pass to attend.
We've also got the New York Game Awards with its 13th annual show and after party! At the time of this writing, tickets are currently still on sale and the event will be hosted by Reggie Fils-Aimé, Harold Goldberg, and Neil Druckmann.
January 9-12 | Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada | United States | ~115,000 Attendees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
January 23 | New York Game Awards | SVA Theatre in Manhattan, New York | United States | ~500 Attendees |
February 2024 Events
If you happen to be a video game exec and you're seeking to network with like-minded individuals and companies, don't miss out on registering for D.I.C.E. Summit. You'll get the chance to hear from some of the top minds in the industry who are pushing the growth of titans in gaming.
And let's not forget the first of the Magic: The Gathering conventions of the year. MagicCon: Chicago features Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor and, of course, a ton of event-exclusive MTG merch.
February 13-15 | D.I.C.E. Summit | Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada | United States | ~2,000 Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
February 23-25 | MagicCon: Chicago | McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, Illinois | United States | ~10,000 Attendees |
March 2024 Events
We have two gaming events set for March! GDC is an annual conference for game developers and other industry professionals. Pass prices are quite steep, but the workshops, rant sessions, and the Game Developers Choice Awards are just a few of the things that make this an event worth attending.
PAX East is another one of the PAX series of conventions that celebrates all aspects of gaming. It's an expo for fans by fans, and it's a delight to attend. If you're in the Boston area when PAX is happening, even just walking outside the Exhibition Center is enough to share in the energy and excitement that surrounds it.
April 2024 Events
We have two events slated for April. The first is WASD, which is a fantastic convention that celebrates the best in indie games. It features talks from veteran developers and exciting news about upcoming releases. If you're in the area and raring for industry info, WASD is the place to be.
The second is EVO Japan, and if you haven't heard of EVO, you must not be a mega fan of the fighting game genre. It's the biggest fighting game tournament around, and it's a thrill to watch. Speaking as a person who's not that skilled at the genre, I can still say my heart pounds watching some of those matches. The talent on display is undeniable, and if you get the opportunity to go to EVO or watch some of its games online, it will be well worth it.
April 25-27 | WASD | The Truman Brewery in London, England | United Kingdom | ~9,000 Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
April 27-29 | EVO Japan | Ariake GYM-EX in Ariake, Tokyo | Japan | ~35,000 Attendees |
May 2024 Events
May is event-free currently, but that is liable to change! Feel free to check in at a later time for updated news and announcements.
June 2024 Events
The big event of the summer is the aptly named Summer Game Fest. SGF is mainly a digital event with a focus on game announcements and livestreamed panels. It's a chance for game developers to showcase what they're working on and to reveal new projects that are still in the pipeline. It's also a chance for viewers to learn about what new games are on the horizon and to (hopefully) mark down on calendars any release dates that get announced.
MagicCon: Amsterdam, the second MTG convention of the year, takes place in June as well, featuring a different Pro Tour for Modern Horizons 3.
And for the first time ever, GamesCom is coming to Latin America!
June TBA | YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, California | United States | ~2,000,000 Viewers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
June 26-30 | GamesCom Latam | São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in São Paulo, São Paulo | Brazil | ~50,000 Attendees | |
June 28-30 | MagicCon: Amsterdam | TBA in Amsterdam | Netherlands | ~10,000 Attendees |
July 2024 Events
Though San Diego Comic Con started its life as a convention centered around comic books, the blend of interests shared by the film and games industry has made it an exposition of pop culture as a whole. Hosted in the beautiful climate of coastal southern California, SDCC features a massive exhibit hall with plenty to experience and a diverse array of panels for guests to attend. Just prepare your souls for the Hall H line.
August 2024 Events
A lot is happening in August, with PAX West scheduled late into the month, and with QuakeCon and GamesCom also set to occur earlier. QuakeCon celebrates the games and properties helmed by id Software, and it's most notably recognized for its LAN parties and competitions.
GamesCom is a massive trade fair for video games hosted in Germany and is one of the most highly attended gaming-related events in the world. If you're going to have attending a video game event on your bucket list, GamesCom is the one to go for!
August TBA | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas | United States | ~10,000 Attendees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
August 1-4 | Gen Con | Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana | United States | ~70,000 Attendees | |
August 21-25 | Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany | ~320,000 Attendees | ||
August 30-September 2 | Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington | United States | ~120,000 Attendees |
September 2024 Events
All right, forget GamesCom. You want to know what one of the best game trade fairs in the world is? It's the Tokyo Game Show! A flood of developers exhibit their games during the days of TGS, and if the bustling crowds of the show floor are too crowded for your liking or the flight to Japan too pricey, the event is livestreamed via YouTube and Twitch to a worldwide audience.
October 2024 Events
October is another action-packed, event-filled month! We get another PAX in the form of PAX Melbourne, which is the only PAX event hosted outside of the United States in Australia.
EGX is a trade fair that has been hosted in the UK and in Germany in the past. It's an annual event, and over the years, it has built up solid attendance.
The Brazil Game Show is the massive gem of gaming events this October. It's known as one of the largest gaming conventions in Latin America, and it's only continued to grow as time has gone by. Numerous game developers are represented at the exposition, and though breathing room is in short supply, the heaps of awesome you'll find there are neverending.
Honestly, October is just jam-packed with events, but we can't forget the last MTG con of the year, MagicCon: Las Vegas. It features the Magic World Championship 30 and, of course, a host of panels, merch booths, and other competitions.
October TBA | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Victoria | Australia | ~80,000 Attendees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
October TBA | ExCel Centre London in London, England | United Kingdom | ~80,000 Attendees | ||
October TBA | Brazil Game Show | Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, São Paulo | Brazil | ~330,000 Attendees | |
October TBA | Minecraft Live | Livestream | Livestream | ~1,000,000 Peak Viewers | |
October TBA | TwitchCon Las Vegas | TBA | TBA | ~35,000 Attendees | |
October 17-20 | Suntec Convention Centre in Central Singapore, Singapore | Singapore | ~34,000 Attendees | ||
October 17-20 | New York Comic Con | Javits Center in New York, New York | United States | ~200,000 Attendees | |
October 25-27 | MagicCon: Las Vegas | Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada | United States | ~10,000 Attendees |
November 2024 Events
Celebrate all things Blizzard at BlizzCon, a convention annually held in Anaheim that features announcements and news regarding Blizzard Entertainment's most iconic properties. From World of Warcraft to Diablo, if you're a fan of one of Blizzard's games, this is the event to go to.
November TBA | Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California | United States | ~40,000 Attendees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
November TBA | Paris Game Week | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, Île-de-France | France | ~300,000 Attendees | |
November TBA | Montreal International Game Summit | Marché Bonsecours in Montreal, Quebec | Canada | ~750 Attendees |
December 2024 Events
Pax Unplugged is all about board games and card games, so if you lean toward gaming sans a screen, visiting the Pennsylvania Convention Center in December should be on your itinerary. You'll be able to play new tabletop games that have yet to reach the public or you can try your hand at a tournament if you're feeling competitive!
Also in December, we have The Game Awards, gaming's premier award show where we celebrate the past year's accomplishments in the industry. New trailers and upcoming announcements are teased throughout the ceremony, and at the end, the game of the year is crowned! You can tune in to The Game Awards on a variety of streaming services!
December TBA | Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | United States | ~30,000 Attendees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
December TBA | Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California | United States | ~1,000 Attendees |
Post a Comment