Over the past few months you’ve probably heard a trickle of information about Play.com Live. For those who haven’t, it’s a games expo being held in the UK. Yay! Technically, they’re calling it a “Games and Home Entertainment” show so you can probably expect lots of exhibitors flogging their televisions and other expensive home gadgetry.
It’s very soon - 15th and 16th March 2008 - and will be in Wembley Stadium. Yes, once again, it’s in the South.
According to MCV, Microsoft, THQ, Ubisoft and Activision will be there. Play.com itself doesn’t have a dedicated site but I did find the following description on the VIP ticket page:
Packed full of top titles including Lego Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, Soul Calibur 4, Condemned 2 and Rock Band you’ll be able to get hands-on time with this year’s biggest game releases before they hit the shops. There will also be live music, celebrity appearances and massive competitions, plus a whole lot of surprises!
Upcoming also has a tiny bit of info: goodie bags for all attendees! :) Hopefully there will be new playable demos and fun stuff. I’d hate to be paying money for a bunch of videos and stuff that’s already available on Xbox Live. Wish I could tell you more but the supposed Play.com Live PR contact didn’t respond to my email a few weeks ago.
No matter. Lego Indiana Jones and the concept alone are reasons enough for me to go. I am very happy to tell you that tickets are now on sale. Hooray! Buy Play.com Live tickets from Play.com (No! Really?) There were VIP weekend tickets available but as of today, it says “Currently unavailable, please check again soon.” No word on whether or not they’ll be on sale again.
If the trickle of info suddenly becomes a deluge, I’ll be sure to post it. Otherwise, see you at Wembley!
Update 6th mar 08: TVG has a Q & A with the head of games at Play.com, which contains a few more bits about what you’ll be able to play and see at Play.com Live!
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February 28th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Ooh, Ghostbusters and Lego Indiana Jones. I hope they are playable!
March 3rd, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I am going i wondered if they will be letting people play the games that arent even out yet there
March 3rd, 2008 at 9:30 pm
new content on PLAY.COM site http://www.play.com/campaign.aspx?campaign=4861&cid=6279223
March 3rd, 2008 at 11:37 pm
EViLDONKEY> Thanks for posting that link.
March 8th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
When was this officially announced because they are out of VIP tickets!
Dammit!
March 8th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Xino> It was announced many months ago, but there has been very little in the way of publicity outside the games industry trade magazines (I’m talking about MCV here).
March 9th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Unfortunately, yes it was “announced” back in December apparently but only on a handful of sites and in trade publication MCV. :( More info has only come out in the past couple of weeks and Play’s official site only went live this week, I believe. They left it rather late, IMO. Hope people still hear about it in time to get tickets.
March 9th, 2008 at 2:36 am
Hi, I mailed the press contact regarding being allowed to record a podcast on the show floor and if we could do a short 2 minute montage video for our website. But sadly we too did not get any reply.
March 11th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Hey,just to put on record that play have now got in touch with me regarding event coverage. Maybe see you there . Play have updated the product page with this BTW: If you have not received your ticket prior to the event please bring a print out of your order confirmation to the Play.com Live information desk at the show for entry. For lost tickets please call Customer Support at 0845 270 1669.
March 11th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Nice one, gianthaystax. Yes, I saw your post. Give us a shout if you see us wandering around - my hair’s blonde now but I look pretty much the same as my pic above. I’ll be wearing a red ski jacket and carrying a DSLR camera.
IF you’re on twitter you could try DM-ing me. I plan to get it up and running on my mobile by the weekend, if poss.