Affirming Its Status as a Gaming Spectacle
The PC Gaming Show “Most Wanted 2023”, held on November 30, 2023, unveiled an exciting future for gaming – A feast for gamers with groundbreaking announcements for 2024. Despite new challenges, the show remains a magnet for gaming enthusiasts and continues its successful trajectory.
Tough Times Call for Even Tougher Efforts 🌟
The year 2023 marked a turning point for the PC Gaming Show. This year, it had to break away from the traditional Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Once one of the most prestigious live events in the gaming industry at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the E3 has been overshadowed by this groundbreaking event since this year.
The E3 is dead – long live the PC Gaming Show! 💥
In the past, the popular event, first initiated by PC Gamer eight years ago, faced various challenges. Since 2020, the show has been exclusively streamed online. Originally, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of E3 and the subsequent format adjustment. However, in 2023, different reasons necessitated the continuation of the purely digital event format. The death of E3.
Purely Online Event in 2023 🖥️
Thus, the PC Gaming Show took place this year as a purely online streaming experience. The event organizers are committed to ensuring the continuation and longevity of the show.
Broadcasted across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Steam, and Bilibili, there was uncertainty about whether it might be the last edition. Despite the shift to a purely digital format, fans and visitors did not stay away. The event recorded a total of 3.5 million visitors, with most viewers traditionally streaming via Twitch.
With great curiosity, they watched the presentations of new games announced for 2024.
Renowned Developers from Around the World Represented 🌍
And, like every year, they were not disappointed this year either. As usual, a plethora of new announcements for PC gamers was presented. With a wide range of genres – from fantasy MMOs to racing games, space exploration titles, and action RPGs – the show demonstrated the versatility of PC gaming. Renowned developers and studios such as 11 Bit Studios, League of Geeks, Nexon, Grinding Gear Games, Behavior Entertainment, Lion Shield, Frost Giant Studios, Bkom, and Paizo contributed to the impressive lineup.
The PC Gaming Show 2023 offered an exciting mix of game presentations, developer insights, and exciting gameplay snippets. Several games and their development processes were in the spotlight, with the show placing special emphasis on the creative vision and challenges of game development.
25 “Most Wanted” Game Presentations 🎮
At the PC Gaming Show “Most Wanted 2023”, a total of 25 promising games were presented, which are expected to be released in 2024. You can find the complete stream of the PC Gaming Show 2023 with the presentation of all 25 games here:
It’s a testament to the adage – hard work really does pay off. The creators of the event worked with dedication and effort to their limits to ensure that fans enjoyed an extraordinary experience this year. The impressive viewer numbers speak for themselves: With nearly 3.5 million viewers, PC Games has every reason to celebrate. Despite the challenges associated with transitioning to a purely streaming format, the show was a resounding success, proof of the organizers’ resilience and adaptability in uncertain times. 🎉
