VGXPO EVENT PARTNERS

The VGXPO management team works with a number of organizations to produce and market America's VideoGame Expo.

THE ENTERTAINMENT CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION (ECA)

The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit membership organization established to serve the needs of those who play computer and video games.

Formed in 2006, the ECA is an advocacy organization for consumers of interactive entertainment. Gamers represent nearly fifty percent of the US population and spend $10 billion annually on gaming, yet as a group are continually overlooked by both politicians and the mainstream press. The mission of the ECA is to give game consumers a voice and to ensure that elected officials hear their concerns and appreciate the growing influence of the gamer demographic.

THE ESCAPIST

The Escapist covers gaming and gamer culture with a progressive editorial style, with articles and columns by the top writers in and outside of the industry. A weekly publication, the magazine offers content for a mature audience of gamers, entertainment enthusiasts, industry insiders, and other "NetSet" readers. Published every Tuesday, each issue of The Escapist explores a central theme, addressing head-on the topics relevant to gamers. Combining print-quality writing and magazine-style aesthetics with the accessibility of the web, The Escapist is also available via RSS for broad syndication.

GAMEJOBS

GameJobs.com is the leading employment site serving the interactive entertainment industry. This site helps connect game industry professionals with new career opportunities, and HR managers with a comprehensive solution for attracting qualified applicants.

GAMERECRUITER

GameRecruiter is the premier search firm in the game industry. For nearly 20 years, they have earned an international reputation for recruiting the top technical, production, and executive staff who build game industry companies, create product success and make history in the industry.

INTERNATIONAL GAME DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION (IGDA)

The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals that create video games. The IGDA's mission is to advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community.

HARDCORE GAMER

We love to game. It's a passion that starts at the controller, but goes beyond. Hardcore Gamer is all about living the gaming life and loving it.

PMS CLAN

The PMS Clan returns to VGXPO! Last year these girls came to VGXPO to challenge you and your fellow gamers to some of the most competive videogames on the market. Back for 2008, these lovely ladies are giving you the chance to see if you can beat them again. Good luck...

PWNED.COM

PWNED.COM is the worlds fastest growing social networking website dedicated to video gamers of all ages, built for gamers by gamers for gamers. Users earn money by viewing and interacting with user friends, videos, pics, rich media, game trailers, game reviews and previews, blogs, polls, clans, and tags in the form of Pwned Points, which may be redeemed for cash, video game consoles, iPods, video games, etc...

THE WARCRY NETWORK

The WarCry Network is the leading source for news, information, and community in the entertainment industry since 1997. With its addition of the WarCry Network Affiliate Program, the WarCry Network boasts an aggregated unique base of over 5 million readers generating 75 million page views monthly. WarCry Network properties includes the flagship site, WarCry.com, as well as over 40 leading content destinations in its various game, comic, film, and hardware channels, and hundreds of forums and message board communities. WarCry Network is a division of WarCry Corp.

WOMEN IN GAMES INTERNATIONAL

Women In Games International works to promote the inclusion and advancement of women in the global games industry. We believe diversifying the game development, media, academic and publishing workplaces results in not only a more equitable space, but better products.

Women In Games International advocates for issues important to both women and men in the game development industry, including a better work/life balance and healthy working conditions.

VIDEOTOPIA

VIDEOTOPIA, the world's biggest, and best, gaming arcade comes back to America's VideoGame Expo 4! VIDEOTOPIA is a roaming exhibit that's traveled the world and features some of the best arcade videogames ever made. Plus, all of the games are set on free play!

VIRTUAL RUSH

Virtual Rush's mission is to provide quality service in an inviting environment where people of all ages and backgrounds are welcomed to hang out, compete, and be interactive with one another. Virtual Rush LAN Center facilities can accommodate a wide range of customers anywhere from an occasional user to a regular computer expert. Whether you're here to check your email, browse the web, chat with friends, do your homework, or compete with others; you can do it all here at "The Rush".