Game Stars Exhibition
1st to the 5rd of September 2004.
September sees the launch of a pioneering new games trade show: the European Games Network, or EGN. Spearheaded by trade body ELSPA, with support from right across the games industry, it promises to be a rich mine of games announcements, news and dodgy T-shirts. And right alongside EGN, in London's glamorous ExCeL convention centre, the same week also sees the first outing of Games Stars Live, a consumer event spun off from ITV’s annual awards telly show. You'll be able to skip merrily between the two all day.
As if that weren't all fantastic enough, Games Press has arranged with both shows' organizers to run an official online press office for EGN and Game Stars Live. Below, in due course, you'll find a lifetime's supply of press releases, assets and entire press kits from the shows' exhibitors, giving you everything you need to provide you with top-quality coverage from ExCeL.
Hot News off the Press
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This is your chance to find out all the latest gossip and most recent features to be announced at the show. For regularly exciting updates and in order for you to be the first to know, sign up to our 'Newsletter' at the bottom of the page where you will receive updates directly into your inbox.
With only 3 weeks to go until the unveiling of the UK's most exciting gaming event ever- Game Stars Live, the list of big name industry players is increasing at an astounding rate.
The latest big name players that have confirmed their presence at the show are: Xbox, Highbury Publishing, Radica, Sci Entertainment, Digital Jesters, Jolt and StarForce They are some of the biggest movers and shakers in the industry and will join the following: EA Games, Eidos, Activision, Nokia NGage, Atari, Acclaim, Gizmondo, Konami, Nintendo and Ubisoft all of whom promise to host some of the most exciting stands and games at the show.
Visitors to Game Stars Live will be among the first players in the world to get their hands on the hugely-anticipated Xbox blockbuster Halo 2, as Xbox has confirmed that the follow-up to Bungie's record-breaking, award-winning first-person action adventure will receive it's UK public playable debut at Game Stars Live. Halo 2 has been kept under wraps since its announcement - only a few select members of the press have been privileged to play any code to date. The Xbox presence at Game Stars Live, will feature a dedicated Halo 2 area, with visitors able to sample some of the explosive action for themselves, way ahead of Halo 2's UK release on 11th November 2004. Game Stars Live visitors can therefore gain a competitive advantage, ensuring they're ready for battle once the game is available.
Atari have secured a fantastic Rollercoaster simulator which will be giving free rides to consumers in association with Rollercoaster Tycoon III (PC). There will also be 4 top models giving out cool goodybags with playable demos of Demon Stone PS2 and amazing Duel Masters freebies! 'Go Play' Atari's games magazine will feature competitions and information on up comng games! You can win an exclusive Atari T-Shirt in a number of online battles on Shadow Ops: Red Mercury PC as well. There have been a limited number created so they'll be setting up online death match battles to see who'll walk away the coolest person at the show.
Ubisoft have released some 'Hot News' that Prince of Persia 2 (working title), the sword slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time ™, will be available for you to get your hands on and play at Gamestars!! So visit Ubisoft's stand and see the darker, more mature Warrior Prince in action... play it first, exclusively in the UK!"
Nintendo announced today that two more stunning Nintendo titles Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap will be at this year's Game Stars Live for all to play. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is the eagerly anticipated sequel to Metroid Prime on the Nintendo GameCube. Visitors will also get to spend time with Link in his forthcoming adventure, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap soon to launch on Game Boy Advance. the Legend of Zelda series is one of the best-selling and most universally loved gaming franchises of all time and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is the latest game to be released for the Game Boy Advance. Both games are being shown to UK audiences' months before their official launch and availability in the shops - so Nintendo fans are in for a real treat.
The Nintendo stand, a great British seaside themed set, will offer visitors the opportunity to experience all the fun of Nintendo. Attendees will be treated to previews of exciting new releases, which will include the highly anticipated Pokemon Fire Red and Pokemon Leaf Green on Game Boy Advance and the bongo extravaganza, Donkey Konga for Nintendo GameCube. In the coming weeks, Nintento will be announcing further amazing additions to the 'never seen before by UK eyes' line-up.
The big news from the Eidos stand is that the world champion of football management games, Championship Manager 5 will be on the stand and will have the opportunity to get their hands on this massively anticipated title and be among the first people to try out the new and improved user interface and be amazed by the speed of the new 'constant gameplay' interaction. You'll be able to get your hands on - Crash and Burn, Snowblind, Shellshock: Nam '67, Imperial Glory, Get On Da Mic and Championship Manager.
Bear Pits 1 & 3 will play host to some of the most eagerly awaited titles. Konami will be showcasing the fantastic Pro Evo 4 in Bear Pit 1. Acclaim are bringing the new car racing game, Juiced, to Bear Pit 3 along with the critically acclaimed Shystie.
Both will be running a 5 day tournament for each game where they will be searching for the the Game Stars Live 'Best Gamer'. The overall winner of the Bear Pit's tournaments will automatically be entered into the 'Hunt for the UK's Greatest Gamer' in 2005.
One of our other key publishers, Atari, have given us access to exclusive information that they will be at Game Stars Live showing brand new titles such as: DragonBall Z: Budokai 3 (PS2), DuelMasters Sempai Legends (GBA), Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC) and Sid Meiers Pirates! (PC). The highly successful Driv3r will also be appearing at the show.
Ubisoft games revealed to be featuring at the show include: Brothers in Arms, Splinter Cell 3, Prince of Persia 2, Ghost Recon 2, Rocky Legends, Playboy, Star Ocean 3. And on the LAN area they will be showcasing, Final Fantasy XI and Everquest 2!
Have you ever been jealous of Hugh Heffner(the entrepreneur behind Playboy) and wished it was you surrounded by beautiful bunny girls???? Well now it can come true!! Make sure you visit the Ubisoft stand to play "Playboy: The MansionTM" and have your photo taken with all the bunny girls! Don't miss out on this fantastic photo opportunity!
KISSfm is our Radio Partner and will be bringing a whole range of fantastic DJs and celebrity acts that will appear over the five days on the main stage.
/Optica , i thought some of you would like to no...
1st to the 5rd of September 2004.
September sees the launch of a pioneering new games trade show: the European Games Network, or EGN. Spearheaded by trade body ELSPA, with support from right across the games industry, it promises to be a rich mine of games announcements, news and dodgy T-shirts. And right alongside EGN, in London's glamorous ExCeL convention centre, the same week also sees the first outing of Games Stars Live, a consumer event spun off from ITV’s annual awards telly show. You'll be able to skip merrily between the two all day.
As if that weren't all fantastic enough, Games Press has arranged with both shows' organizers to run an official online press office for EGN and Game Stars Live. Below, in due course, you'll find a lifetime's supply of press releases, assets and entire press kits from the shows' exhibitors, giving you everything you need to provide you with top-quality coverage from ExCeL.
Hot News off the Press
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This is your chance to find out all the latest gossip and most recent features to be announced at the show. For regularly exciting updates and in order for you to be the first to know, sign up to our 'Newsletter' at the bottom of the page where you will receive updates directly into your inbox.
With only 3 weeks to go until the unveiling of the UK's most exciting gaming event ever- Game Stars Live, the list of big name industry players is increasing at an astounding rate.
The latest big name players that have confirmed their presence at the show are: Xbox, Highbury Publishing, Radica, Sci Entertainment, Digital Jesters, Jolt and StarForce They are some of the biggest movers and shakers in the industry and will join the following: EA Games, Eidos, Activision, Nokia NGage, Atari, Acclaim, Gizmondo, Konami, Nintendo and Ubisoft all of whom promise to host some of the most exciting stands and games at the show.
Visitors to Game Stars Live will be among the first players in the world to get their hands on the hugely-anticipated Xbox blockbuster Halo 2, as Xbox has confirmed that the follow-up to Bungie's record-breaking, award-winning first-person action adventure will receive it's UK public playable debut at Game Stars Live. Halo 2 has been kept under wraps since its announcement - only a few select members of the press have been privileged to play any code to date. The Xbox presence at Game Stars Live, will feature a dedicated Halo 2 area, with visitors able to sample some of the explosive action for themselves, way ahead of Halo 2's UK release on 11th November 2004. Game Stars Live visitors can therefore gain a competitive advantage, ensuring they're ready for battle once the game is available.
Atari have secured a fantastic Rollercoaster simulator which will be giving free rides to consumers in association with Rollercoaster Tycoon III (PC). There will also be 4 top models giving out cool goodybags with playable demos of Demon Stone PS2 and amazing Duel Masters freebies! 'Go Play' Atari's games magazine will feature competitions and information on up comng games! You can win an exclusive Atari T-Shirt in a number of online battles on Shadow Ops: Red Mercury PC as well. There have been a limited number created so they'll be setting up online death match battles to see who'll walk away the coolest person at the show.
Ubisoft have released some 'Hot News' that Prince of Persia 2 (working title), the sword slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time ™, will be available for you to get your hands on and play at Gamestars!! So visit Ubisoft's stand and see the darker, more mature Warrior Prince in action... play it first, exclusively in the UK!"
Nintendo announced today that two more stunning Nintendo titles Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap will be at this year's Game Stars Live for all to play. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is the eagerly anticipated sequel to Metroid Prime on the Nintendo GameCube. Visitors will also get to spend time with Link in his forthcoming adventure, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap soon to launch on Game Boy Advance. the Legend of Zelda series is one of the best-selling and most universally loved gaming franchises of all time and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is the latest game to be released for the Game Boy Advance. Both games are being shown to UK audiences' months before their official launch and availability in the shops - so Nintendo fans are in for a real treat.
The Nintendo stand, a great British seaside themed set, will offer visitors the opportunity to experience all the fun of Nintendo. Attendees will be treated to previews of exciting new releases, which will include the highly anticipated Pokemon Fire Red and Pokemon Leaf Green on Game Boy Advance and the bongo extravaganza, Donkey Konga for Nintendo GameCube. In the coming weeks, Nintento will be announcing further amazing additions to the 'never seen before by UK eyes' line-up.
The big news from the Eidos stand is that the world champion of football management games, Championship Manager 5 will be on the stand and will have the opportunity to get their hands on this massively anticipated title and be among the first people to try out the new and improved user interface and be amazed by the speed of the new 'constant gameplay' interaction. You'll be able to get your hands on - Crash and Burn, Snowblind, Shellshock: Nam '67, Imperial Glory, Get On Da Mic and Championship Manager.
Bear Pits 1 & 3 will play host to some of the most eagerly awaited titles. Konami will be showcasing the fantastic Pro Evo 4 in Bear Pit 1. Acclaim are bringing the new car racing game, Juiced, to Bear Pit 3 along with the critically acclaimed Shystie.
Both will be running a 5 day tournament for each game where they will be searching for the the Game Stars Live 'Best Gamer'. The overall winner of the Bear Pit's tournaments will automatically be entered into the 'Hunt for the UK's Greatest Gamer' in 2005.
One of our other key publishers, Atari, have given us access to exclusive information that they will be at Game Stars Live showing brand new titles such as: DragonBall Z: Budokai 3 (PS2), DuelMasters Sempai Legends (GBA), Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC) and Sid Meiers Pirates! (PC). The highly successful Driv3r will also be appearing at the show.
Ubisoft games revealed to be featuring at the show include: Brothers in Arms, Splinter Cell 3, Prince of Persia 2, Ghost Recon 2, Rocky Legends, Playboy, Star Ocean 3. And on the LAN area they will be showcasing, Final Fantasy XI and Everquest 2!
Have you ever been jealous of Hugh Heffner(the entrepreneur behind Playboy) and wished it was you surrounded by beautiful bunny girls???? Well now it can come true!! Make sure you visit the Ubisoft stand to play "Playboy: The MansionTM" and have your photo taken with all the bunny girls! Don't miss out on this fantastic photo opportunity!
KISSfm is our Radio Partner and will be bringing a whole range of fantastic DJs and celebrity acts that will appear over the five days on the main stage.
/Optica , i thought some of you would like to no...