Willing to embrace change and look to tomorrow, Milan Games Week and Cartoomics prepares to celebrate pop culture by identifying a universal way to instantly reach the future that awaits us. This is how the long-awaited appointment will return again this year to the meeting place between pop passions that unite physically and virtually for 3 days of unforgettable experiences. Ready to show off a whole new look for the occasion, MGW CMX 2023 it is the product of a joint union between two events that aim to be the center of geek culture, today a main point of contact to unite more people without discrimination. A new image and a renewed mission that brings them many new features, starting with new event spaces distributed in 4 Pavilions which will host the best comics, video games, cinema and board games well covered 8000 m2 more in the last edition.
To predict tomorrow, it is necessary to study and preserve the past and this is why, along with many innovations this year, some historical protagonists have been reconfirmed. Here, in fact, it is back Indies Dungeonsthe showcase intended for more than 10 years in videogames made in Italy reference for the sector, set up in collaboration with the trade association of the video game industry in Italy IDEA. The announcement to participate in the competition that can be seen i 10 best projects winning a slot within the event is now open to allow the most promising developers to showcase themselves in front of an audience of enthusiasts and professionals. And to further boost attention for the growth of this fertile sector, it is also possible to discover the 5 video game finalists Of Indie Forgesigned the initiative dedicated to independent Italian development studios red bull.
Among the novelties this year, with the aim of further expanding the cultural offer, in a union that unites art in all its forms, MGW CMX 2023 was enriched by an exciting event: the first edition of Fantasticon Film Fest, the new festival dedicated to genre films. There will be three main themes of the Festival: Souls, Fantasy And Horror will have a futuristic shape auditorium, next to the pavilions, a room for the other side 900 seats sit with a latest generation audio-video system where reference masterpieces of these genres will be released non-stop to celebrate the seventh art. Something new has been made possible thanks to the collaboration with major film distributors and players in the supply chain, which will allow the event to reach a wider audience with quality content.
The architecture of organized spaces of MGW CMX 2023 as always, it includes many other thematic areas, authentic neighborhoods that embody the best the world of entertainment has to offer. Among them, the inevitable Play Zones dedicated to the universe of video games. Here, many talks and panels that will see the participation of talented international guests, are in exchange for many opportunities to try peripherals, accessories and video games that can impress any enthusiast of the area. Free game.
Heroes of MGW CMX 2023 they will be too eSports to whom the place is reserved Sports show which will welcome Italy’s best teams and tournament organizers for continuous action-packed challenges. In this space, expanded compared to the last edition, it is possible to watch spectacular matches between the best Italian players. Big news this year too God Bless All the Starsarranged by the creator Moonride: Saturday and Sunday, in fact, the strongest national and international players of Call of Duty Warzone they will compete in the final headshot in an adrenaline-pumping test that will leave the audience breathless. There will also be an important and exclusive appointment dedicated to eSports enthusiasts: for the first time a MGW CMX 2023will occur Italian Esports Awards: the first awards ceremony designed for Italian eSports where the teams and personalities that have distinguished themselves most throughout the year will be celebrated.
the place Studios this is the place where visitors can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the most popular movies and TV series of the past and present. A real amusement park decorated with dungeons, escape rooms, interactive sets and photo opportunities. Here there will be various costume groups ready to take passers-by into fantastic worlds with their shows. Special guest Darlene Vogelactress who starred in the second installment of the trilogy Back to the future and thanks to its many anecdotes will allow all fans to jump into the atmosphere of the world of Marty McFly! Finally enough space will be devoted to the world of cosplay thanks to Cosplay
earthwhere between fashion shows, shooting and contests it is possible to admire the efficiency of people with passion and talent will be able to transform themselves into their favorite characters.
Electric Town is the place of Japanese culture: visiting it is like walking the streets of Akihabara! Anime, manga and gadgets dedicated to the most beloved stories and characters from the land of the Rising Sun will be the absolute star and will be accompanied by a food themed place. Under this exciting context, it finds its place Planet Comics.
The game in all its forms will play a big role every year in defining the personality of MGW CMX 2023. In the place Unplugged it will be possible to try and discover all the novelties of the world table games and some trading cards, exploring the demos and amazing stands that await all fans for the incredible games to experience in the company. Finally, at World of Creators it will be possible to discover everything about the amazing world of Content Creators. The most famous Italian digital entertainment personalities will welcome their fans with panels, meet & greet and game sessions to come together, have fun and interact directly with their idols.
The new stuff doesn’t just pertain to redesigned event spaces. To further enrich the schedule of surprises of MGW CMX 2023in fact, new talented guests join the sky of artists and professionals from the world of video games and comics already announced for this edition, such as Esad Ribic And Chris Claremont. Two great guests will come directly from Japan, the greatest representatives of Japanese narrative art. The first is Shinichi Ishizuka, an author who has stood out in his style and themes since his earliest works. Among his most recognized titles are the series BLUE GIANT, which explored the fascinating universe of Jazz, was recently made into a successful anime, and Gaku, the acclaimed manga full of love in the mountains. Shinichi Ishizuka will be a guest of Milan Games Week & Cartoomics thanks to the collaboration with J-POP Mangawhich will crown the dream of all fans of the legendary author.
The second new guest is Great people, a true legend of the Japanese animation scene. The Japanese art director and character designer is certainly known for designing iconic anime characters death notebut in the various projects he worked on, they also shine Rose Maiden, Draw your Sakura card, Dwarf and the feature film metropolis. Also recently, Kitao served as animation director for several episodes of Attack on Titan And My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising.
Even the little ones can recognize their idols. In fact, the famous content creator Lyon will take a look at his New Horde trading card game and meet die-hard fans at its booth full of activities! In fact, it will be possible to learn how to play in Horde, discover many other Lyonic artifacts and trials For the first time the exclusive Vanilla world of Minecraft created right from Lyon’s imagination, a big party with lots of gifts and exclusive surprises! To fully embrace creativity and pave the way to the future of illustration, news also comes on the comics front with the presence of the publishing house Giganticthe innovative project that focuses its attention on the authors. Yes, Ffrog, Nut And James Bevilacqua they will actually be present as cartoonists, but they will also be the protagonists of many activities with their fans where an exclusive surprise will be dedicated exactly to the occasion of MGW CMX 2023.
Space for music and new artistic trends thanks to Radio 105Official Radio of the event, which will once again this year deliver great live performances on stage and many hours of live radio broadcasts from the MGW CMX pavilions, to carry the spirit and messages of MGW CMX 2023. Another great novelty is represented by DSYRE extension: the brand that combines gaming, entertainment and lifestyle. With the DSYRE extension Urban Show the best of the urban scene will be brought to the stage, thus uniting the interconnected worlds of gaming and music thanks to some of the best artists on the national scene to be announced during the summer.
Looking at November, the many visitors and the activities of the event are certainly a reflection of the successful integration between the most important event in Italy in the last decade dedicated to gaming, eSports, digital entertainment and geek culture and the historic event of more than 30 years celebrates the world of comics, manga, publishing and entertainment. Dates can now be marked on the calendar: the event will in fact live from Friday the 24th in Sunday 26 November aims to be remembered as an unforgettable experience. Tickets to guarantee a special front row seat are now available at a special price on the site milangamesweek.it. Recalling the record success of 2022, this edition promises to be the richest and most immersive ever, able to satisfy any enthusiast. The time has come to prepare to live ahead of the future that awaits us!
Below is the Milan Games Week & Cartoomics 2023 poster created by the Dutch illustrator Tom Jilesen:
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