GamesCon

Hello GamesCon friends,

I'm writing to share an important update regarding GamesCon, originally scheduled for June 13-15. We've made the difficult decision to postpone the event to September/October.

This wasn't an easy call, but we want to ensure GamesCon is an outstanding experience, and the additional time is crucial for several key improvements. Upgrading the venue's internet infrastructure is one such critical task, as Beanfield requires eight weeks to complete the upgrade. While that timeline aligns with the original dates, we prefer a buffer to avoid any last-minute complications.

We had initially aimed for June 13-15 to coincide with Toronto Games Week, and we're committed to making that happen next year. Events of this scale involve numerous interconnected crucial elements:

* Venue and Dates
* Internet Infrastructure
* LAN Equipment
* Community Awareness
* and many other logistical considerations

Given these factors, we don't believe we can deliver an event that meets your expectations—or, more importantly, our own—on the original dates.

We are now focused on securing new dates. We're pleased with our current venue and hope to finalize the details soon, while still planning for 500 attendees. The biggest hurdles we faced were securing the right location (which took six months) and arranging the necessary internet upgrades (four to five months). Finding a reliable LAN equipment partner was also challenging, especially after a previous commitment fell through just eight weeks ago.

As my old mentor Dave Perry wisely told me during our GamesCon days in the '90s, "It's better to push an event back than put on one that is not going to be perfect." That philosophy has guided me throughout my career in the gaming industry, and that's why we're committed to making the right call here.

Ideally, we'd like to schedule the event after the release of GTA 6, so you can enjoy the full co-op experience, as well as after the release of Borderlands 4 in September.

Your input on potential dates is invaluable to us, so please share any thoughts or preferences you may have.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support. We're excited to hit the reset button and deliver an event that lives up to your expectations.

With much love,

Sincerely,

Mark Chandler