World Games Expo
The World Games Expo (Martino: Exposición Mundial de Juegos), previously known as the Electronic Arts Expo (EAE), is an international trade exhibition held for the video game industy in Cárdenas, the capital of Nouvelle Alexandrie. It is hosted by the International Federation of Entertainment Software (IFES). The event hosts developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers, and industry representatives and is mainly used to introduce and advertise upcoming games, hardware, and merchandise. It is regarded as the biggest exposition of its kind on Micras.
It was first hosted in the Micras Congress Center in 1700 AN, and has been held annually since then. Major publishers like Monster Interactive, Eternity Game Studios, Arena Gaming, and Goldberry Games are a mainstay at the event; as well as major hardware producers like Wisioo, Mirage Entertainment, and Drag0n Egg Studios.
The event is also known for its extensive use of Press Conferences by major studios, meant to showcase upcoming games and other projects. In the past these have been some of the most streamed events in entertainment news, such as the announcement of Micras Warfare 2 in 1702 AN, which set the staple for future events; and the much-anticipated release of The Last Hope in 1728 AN.
Tournaments and other Events
WGE holds annual tournaments during its event for a variety of games, sponsored by publishers. Monster Interactive, for example, hosts annual tournaments for both Micras Warfare and Pro Superstar Football; while Eternity Game Studios holds one for FMF. The latter has given rise to a heated rivalry over the years, with each studio competing for attention. Goldberry Games has hosted a tournament for Bidyo in past years, but cancelled the event in 1725 AN.
Game Awards
The WGE hosts the bi-annual World Game Awards in recognition of gaming design, technology, and entertainment. It has a total of 18 awards, including Game of the Year, Best Original Game, and Best Online Multiplayer Game; as well as genre awards for Action, Adventure, RPG, Racing, Sports, Fighting, Strategy, and Casual/Puzzle. It has special awards for Best Hardware, Best Graphics and Sound, Best Console Game, Best Handheld Game, and Best Independent Game. In the past, Lifetime Achievement Awards have been handed out for, respectively:
- Best Franchise: Micras Warfare in 1734 AN
- Game Design: Monster Interactive in 1726 AN; Eternity Game Studios in 1740 AN
- Handheld Design: Wisioo in 1738 AN
- Best Voice Acting: Giovanni Escalito for The Last Hope in 1728 AN
WGE Forum
The WGE Forum was created as a side event in 1706 AN to allow for public interaction with developers and publishers, and is regarded as one of the most-visited parts of the convention. In 1730 AN, it became famous for Matthew Seed, CEO of Monster Interactive, announcing the long-awaited sequel Micras Warfare:Covert Ops Cold War 2, to the public. Aside from developers and publishers, it is also known for hosting a variety of other celebrities, including famous actors and musicians, who have contributed to video game entertainment. In 1740 AN, world-renowned band Royals, native to Nouvelle Alexandrie, performed a two-hour concert in support of their 'Thirty Years of Royals' Tour, with their music being used in the upcoming game Letters from Home.
