About E for All

Show Highlights

E for All 2008 has something for everyone. If you want to experience and test-drive the latest (and never before seen) video games and related technologies - E for All is where you want to be this October. The show floor this year plays host to some of greatest and most exciting games and companies in the business. From product debuts, the latest games and gadgets, to tournaments and pro gamers and more!! E for All has the complete interactive entertainment package. Event highlights include:

Nintendo Products at E for All

Play and purchase your favorite Nintendo games at E for All Expo!

Trying to get your hands on the newest hard-to-find Nintendo products? Look no further! The store at E for All Expo will have many of the most popular and hard-to-find Nintendo games, hardware and accessories available for you to purchase. Whether it's Madden '09 or the Nintendo Wii, E for All will be stocked!

Target

Bring home some of the very products you test-drive at E for All. As the official retailer for E for All, the Target on-site store will be stocked with the hottest new video games and accessories of the season.

Meet, Greet and Beat the Champs

All Games Network is bringing together championship gamers from the past, present and future to participate in a one-of-a kind event at E for All Expo. Meet, Greet, and Beat the Champs - Classic 1980s Gamers Steve Wiebe, Todd Rogers, and Paul Dean will all be on hand to participate in this unique event at E for All. Witness these video game legends in action, "Beat A Champ" for cash and prizes, or try to set your own new world record on Donkey Kong, Spy Hunter, and Missile Command among others. Click here to listen to All Games co-founder Scot Rubins podcast about the creation of the unique E for All programs.

Sharp/Progamer Gamers Lounge

Come chill out in the Sharp/ProGamer lounge. Battle it out with the pros, or play some games on a number of AQUOS Gaming Displays!

The League of Legendary Gamers

For perhaps the only time in history, 5 of the Nations most recognized gamers come together for one common cause, "Feed the hungry". In an attempt to do what matters most and fulfill an obligation as productive citizens of the United States of America; Jonathan "Fatality" Wendel, Billy Mitchell, Justin Wong, Todd Rogers and TriForce will work with E For All Expo in a joint effort to collect food for the Los Angeles Food Bank for the upcoming holiday. The 5 Kings of gaming will use their prolific gaming ability to raise food for the hungry at the E For All expo. We hope that you join us at E For All and help raise as many non- perishable foods or contributions as possible by participating in the challenges set by these Legendary Gamers.

Game Career Seminar Presented by Game Developers Conference

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) Game Career Seminar returns to E for All this October. Recognized as a leading career development event, Game Career Seminar from GDC offers developers the opportunity to learn new skills, network, and expand their careers. Professionals looking to break into the video game business, or already established players looking for new expertise, will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, meet with HR executives from leading game companies, and most importantly, gain the skills and insights to jumpstart their careers. Find out more about the seminar series here.

Gaming Bootcamp: Learn from the Pros

Saturday, October 4th at 11:30am and at 2:30pm is the time and place for the E for All Gaming Bootcamp. This year, E for All is hosting two on-site Bootcamps open to all registered show attendees*.

The Gaming Bootcamp will provide an introduction on the world of video games from basic "how-to's" to gaming terms to what's new and next in games. The meeting place will be at the Education Zone, Booth # 701. Led by video game professional Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, Chris Morell from GamePro magazine and Trina Schwimmer, CEO/Chief Editor of GamingAngels.com, the program offers expert hands-on instruction including tips, techniques and tactics for gaming via PC, console or mobile devices to gamers of all levels. In addition, as part of the program, the pros will lead show floor tours for Bootcamp participants.

*Please note: Registration will be limited, so those interested in attending this free event should reserve their space right away by e-mailing idgworldexpo@peppercom.com

Fatal1ty

All-star cyber-sportsman, Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel will be back at E for All this year. Often called the Michael Jordan of competitive gaming, Fatal1ty has dominated the sport. The winner of 12 world championships in five different games, Fatal1ty has set the standard for professional video gamers. Fatal1ty's summer media tour will also include the latest news from E for All. To view tour dates, visit www.fatal1ty.com.

E for All 2008 Cosplay Contest

E for All Expo will again celebrate the art of Cosplay when it hosts the 2008 E for All Cosplay Contest on Saturday October 4th from 9:00am - 10:00am at the L.A. Convention Center. Put on your best cosplay costume to win lots of cool E for All prizes!

How to Participate: Contestants will need to be in the West Hall Lobby of the L.A. Convention Center by 9:00am for introductions and start of the contest. Each Cosplayer will have the opportunity to show off their cosplay costume for the opportunity to win several E for All prizes.

Into the Pixel

Into the Pixel is the world's only juried art exhibition that brings together experts from world-renowned museums, cutting-edge galleries, and interactive entertainment to explore the art of the video game. The Exhibition is computer and video game artists' one annual opportunity to receive recognition for their creative achievements by peers in both the digital and fine art worlds. To learn more about ITP or to view the Collections, visit www.IntoThePixel.com.

World Cyber Games

The World Cyber Games is the premiere blue chip global e-Sports tournament and festival, with well over 700 players from more than 70 countries participating annually. Founded in 2000 and credited with launching the professional careers of many of the planet's top competitive video game players, the World Cyber Games uses a yearlong tournament format, which begins with online, regional and national competitions in each country. National finalists then convene to compete in the ultimate international tournament in e-Sports, the World Cyber Games Grand Final, where each country's best players battle for the largest and most prestigious prizes in competitive gaming. The WCG 2008 Grand Final will be in Cologne, Germany November 5-9. For more information, visit World Cyber Games at www.WorldCyberGames.com