New gaming expo launches
Portsmouth Guildhall Trust aims to create a utopia for gamers in the south with its P1-G event this autumn
BUILDING on the huge success of Portsmouth Comic Con, Portsmouth Guildhall has announced that the city’s first modern gaming expo is coming to the venue this autumn – Player 1-Guildhall (P1-G).
Working with Hampshire Gaming Hub and industry luminaries Rocket Jump Events and Andy Griffiths, P1-G will take place on October 5-6 and promises to be the top gaming show in the region, showcasing the very best in modern gaming from publishers and developers of all sizes across PC, console and mobile.
With several themed zones dedicated to the latest indie games, big blockbuster releases, tournaments, VIP panels, cosplay, merch and more, P1-G will be a utopia for gamers. The first content partner to be announced, Arcade Europe, offer the finest in-home arcade machine experiences which will be available to free play throughout the weekend with tournaments, competitions and exciting prizes to be won. Commercial manager for the trust, Katherine Scott, said: ‘We know there is a huge appetite for gaming events in our region and we are excited to bring modern gaming events of this size and scale to the south.’ Patrick Day-Childs of the Hampshire Gaming Hub, added: ‘We started the Hampshire Gaming Hub to promote indie developers locally, bring gamers together and help make Hampshire the gaming capital of the UK.
‘We have had huge success with our projects and events, raising several thousands of pounds for charities in the process, and to be working on P1-G is a dream come true for our team.’
Tickets are on sale now at p1-g.com.
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