We’ve introduced more of the content you’ve always enjoyed to our shows… and then some. Inviting esports teams, streamers, indies, students, musicians, craftsmen, filmmakers, and more—it’s a whole way of living condensed into a kickass weekend!
Watch streamers behind-the-scenes in the middle of the Expo. You’ll never wonder again how tall they are or what shoes they wear!
We all crave to see the most impossible costumes come to life. So, come cheer for the craftsmen that make those characters real!
Take part in our console tournaments or just play whatever, whenever. Play with friends, strangers, or by yourself.
We pick out some great ancient gaming cabinets, but you’ll have to come to the show to find out which classics we’re bringing.
If you can’t stop playing games—on the bus, in meetings, on the toilet—mobile games are for you. We stock as many as we can on our iPads.
They make you dizzy, but the tech behind them is improving all the time, with better experiences and more dynamic games.
Our PC Freeplay library grows with every show. We’ve got indies, oldies, and fresh releases on every PC. Sponsored by CLX and Kinesis Gaming.
Come play demos from exhibiting tabletop companies or grab a game from our library.
5 lucky rising star tabletop games will be selected to win a free spot to show their game to thousands.
For the very competitive, enter at your own risk and win accolades and more.
We want to encourage growth on a community level and that means encouraging the non-professional modders and creators.
A quintessential part of any indie-worthy event, sign up if you’re ready for a neck-breaking race to finish your build.
Version Alpha is a fast-paced innovation marathon, where professionals, college students, gaming enthusiasts, and talented engineers collide.
Whether you like shorts, features, or fan films, there’s plenty of variety to see in our selection of screenings at the show.
Whether you like shorts, features, or fan films, there’s plenty of variety to see in our selection of screenings at the show.
Whether you like shorts, features, or fan films, there’s plenty of variety to see in our selection of screenings at the show.
Our workshops cover a wide variety of subjects that’ll help you develop your skills or get you excited about something new.
If you’re a game developer looking for funding, our panel of industry vets will give you tips on what they want to hear from a proposal.
Need a meeting room in the middle of a loud and exciting gaming festival? The lounge is a quiet and relaxing place to work.
Kick back and listen to our specially selected speakers talk about their experiences and ideas.
Get together with like-minded groups to network and discuss ideas together!
Come play some of the most brilliant student games today. And if you’re a student, this is a great way to rub elbows with the industry.
Hours of collegiate competition and more student offerings than ever before.
Eight schools from the Dallas area are sending in their best teams to compete in Smash Ultimate on the main stage!
Discounted Wave #2 tickets are only available until May 30, 2019.