GameX 2009

Join us for 3 days of video game tournaments, top video game demos and exhibits, live video game music, celebrity appearances, costume contests and much more. Featured game exhibits include EA's Dante's Inferno and SEGA's Bayonetta. GameX also features an animation festival, game art exhibit, robotics, giveaways, free games to play and much more. Here are show highlights...<br /> <br /> New Games at GameX<br /> <br /> Electronic Arts presents Dante's Inferno http://gamexpo.us/dantesinferno/<br /> <br /> With stunning graphics and unparalleled action, EA is breaking barriers with Dante's Inferno, pushing the envelope of traditional action game art, design and themes Dante's Inferno will be released in 2010 on the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PlayStation Portable. Game consumers at GameX will have the chance to play the game hands-on for the PS3.<br /> <br /> SEGA unveils BAYONETTA<br /> http://gamexpo.us/bayonetta/<br /> <br /> SEGA will feature their new title, BAYONETTA at GameX, recently debuted to rave reviews at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). BAYONETTA pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat. Game consumers will have the chance to play the action game at GameX before the game’s release<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> GameX Tournaments<br /> http://www.gamexpo.us/expo/tournaments/<br /> <br /> Alienware Arena - The Gauntlet Tournament action includes the Alienware Arena - The Gauntlet, where you can compete on one of 100 high-performance Alienware gaming rigs to be the last gamer standing through a series of elimination challenges. Survive to the end for your chance to win kickass prizes courtesy of Alienware.<br /> <br /> GameX Rock Band 2<br /> The GameX Rock Band 2 Tournament is your chance to rock out on our Main Stage! Gather your band members and get ready to play in one of three separate competitions, one per day on October 23, 24 and 25. Daily finalists will win great prizes and gear! The smokin' hot girls from competitive game team PMS Clan will be on hand to run the festivities and hand out awards.<br /> <br /> King of the Fighters<br /> Noobtube.tv and Ambush.tv present the 2009 King of the Fighters tournament at GameX! Competitors from all over will face off in one of the 4 featured fighting games, not only to win their chosen game but for chance at entering the grand finals and competing for the title King of the Fighter. With cash and prizes at stake, this tournament promises to be one for the history books!<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> <br /> Celebrities at GameX<br /> GameX is welcoming celebrity guests! Confirmed TV/film celebrities include Rekha Sharma, "Tory Foster" on Battlestar Galactica (one of the "final five" Cylons), William B. Davis, "The Smoking Man" from X-Files (Scully and Mulder’s boss), Bill O'Halloran "Dante Hicks" and Marilyn Ghigliotti, "Veronica Loughran," actors from the film Clerks, directed by Kevin Smith, and animation actor Charles Flesicher, the voice of "Roger Rabbit."<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> <br /> GameX Cosplay<br /> http://www.gamexpo.us/expo/cosplay/<br /> <br /> So you think you're a the real "The Silk Spectre" or "Cobra Commander"? Well, prove it! Let us see, what it takes to be a real life super hero or villain. All characters welcome...from sci-fi to comics, from movies to novels. If you have the outfit, we want to see you in it at GameX! Here are some cosplay highlights at GameX.<br /> <br /> <br /> Zenkaikon<br /> Zenkaikon, Philadelphia's fastest-growing anime convention, will host the GameX cosplay contest with celebrity judges on our Main Stage. Come and meet Zenkaikon's top video game costumed characters as they serve as GameX ambassadors to our crowd and special guests. Dress up and get creative in your favorite costume to win prizes and tons of free swag, just in time for Halloween!<br /> <br /> PA Jedi <br /> Come see the PA Jedi as "Masters of the art" perform their amazing light saber choreography. Bring your younglings to attend the Padawan Academy and learn about the Jedi's weekly light saber classes! Children and adult of ALL ages are welcome to join in and learn from the Masters!<br /> <br /> Garrison Carida<br /> Imperial stormtroopers to set up military outpost at GameX! Garrison Carida will be setting up a temporary base at GameX 2009, portraying the nefarious characters (or Dark Side characters) of the Star Wars films. Civilians are invited to introduce themselves to the troops for pictures and non-combat activities.<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> <br /> Music at GameX<br /> http://gamexpo.us/expo/bands/<br /> <br /> Presented by MAGFest, the GameX main stage will feature a varied line-up of video game music bands over three days, plus chiptune artists and an open jam area. National favorite The OneUps are booked to perform several shows during the 3-day game consumer show. Other popular video game bands scheduled to perform are The Megas, Armcannon and Rare Candy.<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> <br /> GameX Robo Show<br /> More than 70 robots will be on display at GameX, as four independent robotics groups join forces at GameX to demo their inventions and technology. Hands-on demonstrations will enable guests to experience the fun of robotics!<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> <br /> GameX Animation Festival<br /> http://gamexpo.us/expo/animationfest<br /> <br /> GameX Animation Festival will screen in the GameX Theater on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, and is included in price of admission. Featured films include "La Main des Maîtres," an instant steampunk classic directed at Georges Méliès School in France, plus a sneak peek screening of "War of the Worlds: Goliath", a 90-minute animated steampunk epic sequel to the classic novel by H.G. Wells, due out in 2010.<br /> <br /> Send in your short animated film today and have your work seen by thousands of animation fans! We are looking for short animated films based on video games, comic books, sci-fi, horror or fantasy or steampunk genres. There is no entry fee for the festival, but space is limited.<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> <br /> GameX Steampunk Art Competition<br /> http://gamexpo.us/expo/artcompetition/<br /> <br /> GameX Steampunk Art Competition is a one-of-a-kind science fiction-fantasy art contest designed for artists of all levels, from pro to student! The competition features an all-star line-up of industry judges in film, animation, games and comics from companies such as Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Studios, 2K Boston, Ubisoft and Turbine.<br /> <br /> Artists are invited to create an original steampunk-themed artwork and submit their art entry online by Saturday, October 10, 2009. Winning entries will be on display in the Artist Market area at GameX. Four finalists will receive $10,000-worth of art tools, software and technology from contest sponsors Alienware, Wacom, Pixologic ZBrush, 3D Coat, Digicel and Faber-Castell.<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> <br /> GameX Career Forum<br /> As part of your GameX one-day or 3-day pass, high school and college students can attend the GameX Career Forum, a one-day conference for young people and industry newcomers to learn the ropes from industry experts and educators. Representatives from leading game companies, game production schools and game education programs are conducting hands-on workshops, lectures and roundtables with GameX attendees interested in learning more about game industry careers.<br /> <br /> All this for one low price of $15 for one-day pass or $27 for 3-day pass (youth)…register online today! http://gamexpo.us<br /> <br /> ============================<br /> <br /> Sponsors and Partners<br /> GameX Industry Summit sponsors and partners include NBC Local Media, QVC, The Escapist, A-List Promotions, Creative Talent Network, CD Baby, GameDev.net, Gamerz Edge, Half Off Depot, Innovation Philadelphia, MAGFest, Steam Gear Lab and Weston Mason.