Alexx AplinEvery year the latest and greatest game related news announcements are made at the some of most popular gaming conventions hosted around the world. Conventions such as Gamescom, Tokyo Game Show, Electronic Entertainment Expo, or PAX Prime are a must attend for every passionate gamer, and attending a top gaming convention is something that you should experience at least once in your lifetime.
In the attempt to help make this easier on you all, Here is a list of still to come top gaming conventions in 2016, with entrance prices and dates so you can make the most of your work vacation and dive into a sea of gaming nirvana at one of these top gaming events.
PAX Australia – Melbourne, Australia
Date: November 4-6, 2016
Admission: $60 Day Pass or $160 All Weekend Pass (Friday-Sunday)
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PAX West – Seattle, Washington
Date: September 2-5, 2016
Admission: $45 Day Pass
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Tokyo Game Show 2016 – Tokyo, Japan
Date: September 17-18, 2016
Admission: 1,000 JPY (free admission for children 12 or under)
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Gamescom 2016 – Cologne, Germany
Date: August 18-21, 2016
Admission: 13.50 EUR Day Pass (Thursday/Friday) – 18.00 EUR Day Pass (Saturday/Sunday)
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MineCon – Anaheim, California
Date: September 24-25, 2016
Admission: $160 (free admission for children 3 or under)
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BlizzCon – Anaheim, California
Date: November 4-5, 2016
Admission: $199 USD (plus taxes and fees)
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Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) – Los Angeles, California
Date: June 14-16, 2016
Admission: Not Open to Public
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GaymerX – Santa Clara, California
Date: September 30 – October 2, 16, 2016
Admission: $70 to $150, the largest ticket package is $500
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There you have it folks! Eight of the most popular gaming conventions still to come in 2016. I hope this helps to make planning your next 2016 foray into gaming paradise that much easier.