Why has the gaming industry moved away from events? | GI Microcast

The newest installment of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is currently downloadable.

This week, we delve into the difficulties faced by consumer gaming events such as PAX, EGX, and the now-closed WASD. While providing hands-on experiences remains key to attracting potential game buyers, the expenses associated with hosting and attending such events are rising. David Lilley from Roucan, the organizers of WASD, shares insights on these challenges and expresses optimism about the future resurgence of these gatherings.

Additionally, we cover major news topics, including the possible acquisition of Kadokawa by Sony and the sales performance of the most notable games released in October across Europe.

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Editing of the episode was done by Alix Attenborough.