Zurich Game Show becomes Zurich Pop Con & Game Show

Gaming incl. Virtual Reality and eSports are complemented with areas of European, American and Asian pop culture.

On the weekend of 1 and 2 October 2022, gaming & eSports, virtual reality & film worlds, arts & comics, anime & manga, action & entertainment, fashion & beauty, merchandise and food & lifestyle can be experienced up close in the halls of Messe Zürich. A highlight will be the national and international cosplay contests on the main stage, according to a press release. The programme of the Zurich Pop Con & Game Show will also include stage talks as well as photo and autograph sessions with exciting personalities and national and international stars from the worlds of gaming, film and pop culture.

The Zurich Game Show was able to attract over 34,000 visitors in 2019 and, according to its own statements, established itself as the "largest gaming event in Switzerland". VR Room was there. In the past two years, the fair could not take place due to the pandemic. The organisers, who also organise Fantasy Basel - The Swiss Comic Con, have used this time to adapt the existing concept and make it even more diverse by expanding the themes, according to a statement. Gaming and eSports will continue to be focal points of the festival and Swiss games will have a strong presence. The SGDA Swiss Game Design Awards, which honour the best Swiss games and game designers, will once again be held in partnership with the Zurich Pop Con & Game Show.

Gamers meet otakus and artists meet influencers

The Zurich Pop Con & Game Show is the Swiss festival for everyone who loves Asian pop culture and new trends as well as gaming. Gamers meet otakus and artists meet content creators. Comic, street art, tattoo, anime and manga artists will be exhibiting their art, and visitors can get active themselves at creative workshops and in action zones. The latest games and virtual reality experiences can be tested and eSports tournaments followed. Talks and panels with artists and stars will take place on several stages. In addition to a large merchandise zone, fashion will be on display, beauty and digital trends will be presented and "eyes and palates will be spoiled" in food areas. Tickets will go on sale in July 2022. Further information is available on an ongoing basis at www.zurichpopcon.ch to find.

Source: zurichgameshow