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Published 11:05 IST, October 27th 2024

UK’s Largest Gaming, Comic Con Spectacle Attracts Tsunami Of Fans

EGX, which stands for EuroGamer eXpo, collaborated with MCM Comic Con to draw over 1,00,000 visitors, according to organisers, making it a milestone occasion.

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UK's largest Comic Con 2024 | Image: MGM Comic Con

At the largest comic, and pop culture extravaganza of UK, what one witnessed was a tsunami of fans dressed in comic costumes which many curated themselves, attending live panels, cosplay events and much more. EGX, which stands for EuroGamer eXpo, collaborated with MCM Comic Con to draw over 1,00,000 visitors, according to a BBC report, making it a milestone occasion in the UK convention scene.

Fans were left enthralled and thoroughly immersed in the comic con event being held between October 26-27. t=The expo allowed people to experience the magic of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, including preview of Avowed, this game allows you to role-play for the-next year release.

Excitement was in full swing as fans lined up for panels hosted by more than 700 speakers, eager to share insights on upcoming projects. The expo featured hands-on sessions with new games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and a preview of Avowed, a role-playing game due for release next year. Indie-video creators had their share of fame with games like Jazzhands, created by University of Nottingham students, drawing eyeballs at the comic con event.

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MCM Comic Con & EGX London 2024. Image credit: Pinterest

What was the line-up for e-gaming enthusiasts at UK's biggest comic con gala? 


Beyond gaming, what kept fans at their toes were the card game sessions, light-sabber battles, and costume contests, this helped capture the essence of what comic culture stands for. Despite a festive atmosphere, the expo highlighted challenges facing the gaming industry, with several brands pulling out after job cuts and an industry strike affected schedules. However, exhibitors set up across two massive halls, with over 450 displays, stalls, and play areas, filling the space with everything from game demos to collectible merchandise. At the largest comic, and pop culture extravaganza of UK, what one witnessed was a tsunami of fans dressed in comic costumes which many curated themselves, attending live panels, cosplay events and much more.

Despite a festival atmosphere, the expo did face obstacles in the form of several brands pulling out after job cuts and an industry strike affected schedules, according to a BBC report. However, exhibitors set up across two massive halls, with over 450 displays, stalls, and play areas, filling the space with everything from game demos to collectible merchandise.

Updated 11:17 IST, October 27th 2024