Category Archives: Eurogamer Expo 2008

The DPad kids just don’t know when to stop. They’re camera mental. You can find a 16-minute video of Killzone 2 after the break, shot at Eurogamer Expo this week.

Mike played this demo through, so read his impressions here.

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Again, shot at the Eurogamer Expo this week by DPad. We got a good old go on this in London: read Mike’s write-up here.

Take a look.

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After the break. It’s the first 10 minutes of someone playing Prince of Persia really, really badly. You know who you are.

This was shot in London at the Eurogamer Expo this week. Take a look.

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You can find a video of the Mirror’s Edge demo we played at Eurogamer Expo 2008 yesterday after the link.

Notice the “dying” element. Whoever’s playing this is better at it than we were. Read our impressions here.

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Finally! We queued for ages. But it was worth it. Just standing there looking at other people play it was awesome. Yes, Killzone 2 is at the Eurogamer Expo and we finally got our hands on it.

Full impressions after the break.

By Mike Bowden

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If there’s one game that appears to be taking over the Eurogamer Expo showfloor here in London today, it’s Mirror’s Edge. You can’t miss it, what with its motion-sick graphics and gaudy colour pallete. And the fact it’s the first thing you see when you come through the door.

The code here’s a one-level demo in single-player. Get full impressions after the link.

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It may be sold out, but at least we got in, so that’s OK. You can find some first pictures of Eurogamer Expo 2008′s showfloor after the break.

Take a look at this to see what’s actually on show here. We’ll get some more shots later when it gets too busy and everyone looks a bit panicky.

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Eurogamer Network boss Rupert Loman’s just told us that the Eurogamer Expo is now completely sold out. If you don’t already have a ticket for either today or tomorrow, you’re not going to get in.

Thousands of people are queuing for the event, which kicked off an hour ago at the Truman Brewery on London’s Brick Lane.

They weren’t fucking about: all the games listed are on the showfloor. Resident Evil 5, Mirror’s Edge, Gears of War 2, Dawn of War II, Street Fighter IV and tons of others are all playable, but it’s already looking as though queueing’s going to get a bit bonkers later on.

If you’re at the show and you fancy a coffee, Mike and I are in the press room upstairs in the GamesIndustry.biz career fair. I’m the one with the beard and tattoo. Mike’s the one typing up the Resident Evil 5 playtest like it’s serious business.

Photos here. Watch for updates throughout the day.

We’re going to the inaugural Eurogamer Expo tomorrow, and so should you. Eurogamer’s put up a large preview article on the London show, listing everything you can expect to see, including a map and a full list of games on display on the third page.

Tickets are only £5 and all proceeds go to charity. There’s a hell of a lot of code on show from the look of it, so take a look.

The show takes place tomorrow and Wednesday at the Old Truman Brewery in London. Check out the Eurogamer Expo website for details on ticket availability and how to get there

Both Mike and I will be there all day tomorrow, so watch the site for updates. We’re even open to hand-shaking, if that’s something that floats your boat.

VG247 caught up with Eurogamer MD Rupert Loman ahead of the first Eurogamer Expo at the Old Truman Brewery on October 28 and 29, and asked him about the inspiration for the event itself, a bit of Eurogamer history and his views on the UK gaming industry as it stands today.

After the break.

By Mike Bowden

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Eurogamer has revealed that Gears of War 2 and Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts will feature at the first Eurogamer Expo, taking place at the Old Truman Brewery in London on October 28 and 29.

Videogaming247 recently signed a media sponsorship deal with the Expo and we can’t wait to break “all the news as it happens, live from the event.”

See you there.

By Mike Bowden

VG247 is an official media sponsor of the first Eurogamer Expo, we’re proud to announce.

“Teaming up with Eurogamer Expo 2008 in this way is an exciting step forward for videogaming247.com,” said editor Patrick Garratt.

“The show has a great line-up, and we’re looking forward to breaking all the news as it happens, live from the event.”

The deal takes the form of a media swap and work space for VG247 writers at the event.

Eurogamer Expo 2008 takes place on October 28-29 at the Old Truman Brewery, London.

Find more information here.

Press release after the break.

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Resident Evil 5 will be playable at the first VG247-sponsored Eurogamer Expo later this month, Capcom’s just confirmed, to take place at Old Truman Brewery in London on October 28-29.

In addition, Street Fighter IV will be playable on Xbox 360, as well as being available on six arcade machines.

After the link. Register for tickets here.

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More than 50 playable games have now been confirmed for the first Eurogamer Expo, to take place in London on October 28-29, including Killzone 2.

Here’s the new stuff, announced today:

• Killzone 2 (PlayStation 3)
• Left 4 Dead (Xbox 360)
• Disaster: Day of Crisis (Nintendo Wii)
• Wario Land: The Shake Dimension (Nintendo Wii)
• PSN Power Pack (PlayStation Portable)
• PSN Puzzle Pack (PlayStation Portable)

Full details – including how to get tickets – after the link.

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Call of Duty: World at War’s been confirmed for the first Eurogamer Expo, taking place on October 28-29 at the Truman Brewery on London’s Brick Lane.

Another few titles were also announced this morning, including a first proper look at Konami’s GTI Club+.

All details after the link.

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According to this GI piece, Eurogamer Expo tickets are now on sale, as are tickets to the GamesIndustry.biz Career Fair.

Both events are set to take place at the Old Truman Brewery, October 28-29, as part of the London Games Festival.

Each ticket for the events costs £5 with all proceeds going towards the GamesAid charity.

Registration for the Eurogamer Expo is available here.

Eurogamer Network just confirmed that the first Eurogamer Expo will take place on October 28-29 at the Old Truman Brewery in London and will feature many of the season’s biggest hitters.

Confirmed for the event are “Street Fighter IV, Prince of Persia, Mirror’s Edge, LittleBigPlanet, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Far Cry 2, Fallout 3, Saints Row 2 and many more.”

“Gamers have been crying out for a credible gaming event for years and publishers haven’t had anywhere to show off their biggest games at the most important time of the year. We’re delighted to bring them together under the Eurogamer Expo banner,” said Eurogamer boss Rupert Loman.

The ticketing sounds a bit “different”. According to the announcement, “To guarantee a ticket for the Eurogamer Expo, gamers should make a £5 donation to UK videogames charity GamesAid. More details on how to register interest are available on the official website, and the event will be split into 11am-4pm and 5pm-10pm sessions on both 28th and 29th October.”

The show’s site’s here. Press release after the link.

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Eurogamer’s made first mention of Eurogamer Expo 2008, a “gaming event” to take place later this year.

The show’s going to be announced soon. Facebook and Eurogamers groups have been set up, so sign up for information over the coming weeks.