EGLX Toronto 2019 - Esports
EGLX Toronto 2019
The Enthusiast Live Gaming Expo (EGLX), the largest esports gaming event in Canada, returned to Toronto on October 16th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event showcased game demos, meet and greets with gaming personalities and celebrities, live esport tournaments and much more, and attracted not only competitive gamers, but also large crowds of children, adults and casual video game enthusiasts.
The Tournaments
Some of the esport tournaments included rounds of Smash Brothers, Fortnite, Rainbow Six and many more from the fighting community. Players were brought in on three separate stages and their matches were broadcast on a big screen behind them and streamed on Twitch. Crowds watched intently as players battled each other to make it to the finals, which took place on the last day. This year there was over $30,000 to be won in the respective games, for the winners.
The Celebrities
Amongst the crowds of video game enthusiasts were online celebrities walking around and doing meet and greets. Fans were able to stop them for photos and exchange a few words. Some notable names that attended this year’s EGLX were creators Bruce Greene and Kris Wilson of Cyanide & Happiness, panelists John Koller, CMO at Twitch and Wim Stocks, CEO of World Gaming, rising stars and influencers like Hungrybox (@liquidhbox) and Vikkstar (@vikkstar123) and many more.
The Activations
EGLX also included a number of booths with consoles showcasing upcoming game demos. Those wanting to test them out were required to bring their own control. Some crowd favourites include Luigi’s Mansion 3, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Mario Maker 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.
Vendor Booths
Vendor booths were all around the event. Artist Alley was a section that catered to artists that do specialty Video Game artwork which they could sell. Other vendors were larger toy companies like Mystery Box, as well as vintage game shops that had old and new games from every platform imaginable. Along with apparel from Luminosity which is the official host of the event.
EGLX Toronto was a huge success and included a number of other events and activities, such as Indie Corner, where attendees could play games from independent developers and studios, Family Zone, filled with activities for families with children 10 and under and the Cosplay Lounge. Attendees certainly got their anime, gaming, apparel and collectible fixes covered during this event.
With the success of this year’s show, this only means bigger and better for next year. The host’s of the show Luminosity gaming is sure to develop this Canadian Gaming event as a staple and key player in the esports world. Creating the E3 of the north. Can’t wait to attend next year’s event.
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