After two successive cancellations due to the pandemic, followed by a reduced edition in a single hall at the exhibition center, France’s biggest video game trade show returns in early November in “next level” format at Porte de Versailles. From November 1 to 5, Paris Games Week will once again take over three halls at Porte de Versailles, France’s largest exhibition center in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The event promises to be grandiose, with three halls “up to gamers’ expectations”. The organizer, James Rebours, insists on the importance of bringing together all gamers, especially the younger ones, to create a real communion during the show. The aim of this edition of Paris Games Week is to offer a festive event where enthusiasts can meet up and share their passion with their friends. Paris Games Week has always given esports a prominent place, and this year is no exception. The show’s main stage will be expanded from 800 to 1,800 seats, symbolizing a return to pre-pandemic capacity. The esport program will be more ambitious than ever, with tournament finals and competitions at European and international level. James Rebours is delighted with this development, claiming that it will be the finest esport scene ever seen in Europe. Among the esport events planned is the League of Legends Banque Postale Coupe de France, open to professionals and amateurs alike. The Trophée des Seniors will feature Wii Bowling, and will be organized by the SilverGeek association, which fights against digital exclusion and the isolation of the elderly. The semi-finals and final of the EVA Coupe de France 2023, focusing on virtual reality, will also be on the program. Finally, the Capcom Pro Tour 2023, an international competition based around the game Street Fighter 6, will bring this renowned esport event to a fitting close. A leading figure in French esport, Kameto, from Corbeil-Essonnes, will be the guest of honor at this edition of Paris Games Week. James Rebours salutes his talent and ability to promote esport on a national level, as well as his ability to attract passionate crowds. Kameto will set the tempo for the events, and will be accompanied by a dozen or so other streamers. The major console manufacturers, Nintendo, PlayStation and Microsoft, will be present at Paris Games Week 2023, as will major video game publishers such as Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, Capcom and Square Enix. An auction of retro products and consoles will be held for retrogaming enthusiasts, a first for the show. Visitors will also be able to try out the most eagerly-awaited games of the year, such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Tekken 8. A new feature of this “next level” edition is the presence of an esport and sport “village”, which aims to promote esport as a genuine sporting discipline. Visitors will be able to discover and take part in activities such as virtual motorsport, virtual gliding, three-on-three basketball and skateboarding. This openness to the video game ecosystem is essential for the organizer, who hopes to strengthen the esport section in the coming years, while developing the pop culture, cinema and music sections. Paris Games Week 2023 promises to be a must-attend event for all video game and esport enthusiasts. With its return in force in “next level” format, the show will offer visitors a unique experience, combining high-level esport competitions, demonstrations of long-awaited games and sporting activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of video games, and experience moments of sharing and conviviality with the gaming community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbSPg3X9wZU
