Gaming Calendar

May

June

THE LOCAL OASIS
June 2

Join fellow gamers at Nerd Streets: Localhost Philadelphia’s for the official gaming afterparty for Fan Expo Weekend!

Fan Expo Philadelphia 2023
June 2 to 4

FAN EXPO Philadelphia is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Center City Philadelphia that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the Philadelphia Convention Center.

Pride Cup
June 3 to 4

For the first time, esports are coming to The Pride Cup! As part of the KindRED Pride Foundation, The
Pride Cup, in it’s 2nd Year, is a multi-sport LGBTQ+ competition held during Gay Disney weekend – the first weekend in June in Orlando.

Oz Comic-Con: Adelaide
June 3 to 4

The Adelaide leg of the latest Oz Comic-Con tour hits in June, amidst a number of other events, exhibitions, and conventions. Following this, a variation of the same show will hit Melbourne, before moving onto other states.

ST. LOUIS GAMING AND ESPORTS SUMMER CAMP
June 5 to August 11

Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities such as: video game trivia, relay race style physical activities, friendly staff led tournaments, in game challenges, and more!

FORTNITE COMMUNITY NIGHT
June 6

Calling all Fortnite enthusiasts and gamers! Prepare for an unforgettable casual Fortnite Community Night at Localhost Brentwood.

Tribeca Festival
June 7 thru 18

The Tribeca Festival is a celebration of all things entertainment and culture, including video games. The 2023 event will feature folks from across TV, film, immersive

Summer Game Fest
June 8

As E3 shifted its gears, games journalist and industry advocate Geoff Keighley, known for creating The Game Awards, started to use his influence to bring developers and publishers together in the middle of the calendar year to collect and curate a clump of new game reveals and announcements.

SQUID FORM FRIDAYS
June 9

Splatting down the Nerd Street, our weekly Splatoon Community Meetup is a great time for all involved! Make friends, improve your play, and experience the game with no ping.

BLERD BASH - PHILADELPHIA 2023
June 10

Come join us on Saturday June 10, 2023 as we celebrate urban nerd culture!! "Blerd Bash", a national tour that makes the anime and gaming fan experiences more accessible to urban communities, is returning for its second annual Philadelphia event.

RIOT GAMES COMMUNITY NIGHT | FULLERTON, CAJoin Localhost and team up with friends or meet new players at our Riot Games Community Night!
June 11

Join Localhost and team up with friends or meet new players at our Riot Games Community Night!

E3 2023
June 13 thru 18

E3 will finally return to a hybrid in-person and online model in 2023, with the doors of the convention opening to the public for the first time in several years.

BOUT 4 CLOUT!
June 15

Some people play for the love of the game, and some play to be a part of a community.

ELITE SMASH FRIDAYS
June 16

Welcome to Elite Smash Fridays!
This tournament is a weekly event held at Localhost in Lakewood Colorado!

LOCALHOST STL PRESENTS: 0 FRAME DELAY
June 18

Welcome to the Localhost weeklies! Prepare to battle against your peers and grind your way through the ranks.

Origins Game Fair 2023
June 21 to 25

Origins Game Fair is an annual tabletop gaming convention hosted by GAMA and held in Columbus, OH. On top of the 5,000+ gaming events scheduled throughout the week for attendees, we also offer a wide variety of professional programming and benefits for our members.

GDC Showcase 2023
June 27 to 29

Join GDC online this summer with 3 days of content and networking for only $89. Price increases to $99 after April 27!

July

BitSummit Let’s Go!!
July 14 to 16

BitSummit is an annual independent games exhibition for Japanese developers, and it returns with a major show in 2023. This year’s theme is ‘to the future’, and this will likely be clear in each showcased title. The event takes place in person and is open to the public, with news trickling out to the rest of the world post-show.

Games for Change 2023
July 18 to 20

Games for Change is the annual conference that brings developers together to talk about serious games – games for the purposes of education and societal change. It will return in 2023 with a multi-day in-person event, and feature industry spokespeople holding panels about education, wellness, environmental sustainability, and more essential topics.

San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC)
July 20 to 23

While not as games-focussed as other events on this list, SDCC is usually worth tuning in for, even if you’re only a fan of gaming. In previous years, comic-adjacent game adaptations have been shown off, and this year’s show may prove to be the same. Keep an ear to the ground for more news.

August

Gen Con 2023
August 3 to 6

Gen Con is the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, with each annual exhibit featuring the latest and greatest in card, board, and TTRPG gaming. This event is where the biggest titans of the tabletop industry gather to show their wares, and it’s a fantastic place to connect with keen players.

October

Brazil Game Show  #BGS23
Oct 10 to 15

A BGS está De Volta Ao Jogo e o seu squad não pode ficar de fora. Convide seus amigos e garanta seu ingresso!

November