The annual GameCon conference in Las Vegas featured celebrity keynote speakers who addressed a range of topics related to the video game industry. Among them were Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the Super Mario Bros. franchise; Ninja, a gamer and Twitch streamer talked about the evolution of gaming; actor and filmmaker Jordan Peele spoke about how gaming has influenced his films, while musician Post Malone shared his own gaming passion and gave a glimpse of an upcoming video inspired by video games. Professional gamer and YouTuber PewDiePie talked about the rise of esports. Organisers plan to host an even larger event next year.
Celebrity keynote speakers take center stage at gaming conference
The annual gaming conference, GameCon, was held in Las Vegas this past weekend, and attendees were treated to some of the biggest names in the gaming industry.
Day 1: Keynote speakers set the tone
The first day of the conference kicked off with a keynote address from Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator of the Super Mario Bros. franchise. Miyamoto spoke about his journey in the gaming industry and how his passion for creating immersive worlds and characters has driven his work.
Following Miyamoto’s speech, attendees were treated to a surprise appearance by celebrity gamer and Twitch streamer, Ninja. He talked about the evolution of gaming and the impact that streaming has had on the industry.
Day 2: Celebrities share their experiences
The second day of the conference saw even more big names take the stage. Actor and filmmaker, Jordan Peele, spoke about his love of gaming and how it has influenced his work in film.
Next up was musician and avid gamer, Post Malone. He talked about his passion for gaming, and even shared a sneak peek of his upcoming video game inspired music video.
Later in the day, professional gamer and YouTuber, PewDiePie, gave a talk on the rise of esports and his own journey in the competitive gaming world.
Day 3: Panel discussions and Q&A sessions
The final day of the conference featured a variety of panel discussions and Q&A sessions with experts from various areas of the gaming industry. Topics ranged from game development and design to streaming and esports.
Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and engage with some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry.
Overall, a successful event
The 3-day conference was a huge success and brought together gamers from all over the world to discuss the future of gaming. The celebrity keynote speakers added an extra element of excitement and drew huge crowds each day.
Organizers of GameCon have already announced plans for next year’s event, promising even more big names and exciting content.