ReedPop has today announced that MCM x EGX will be home to Bandai Namco UK’s biggest ever exhibition on its homeland. This will be an invaluable opportunity for UK gamers to try out multiple Bandai Namco titles, compete in or spectate a TEKKEN 8 Major, and more, all included in MCM x EGX tickets.
UK Fans will have the chance to play six titles on the Bandai Namco booth at MCM x EGX this month. These titles will include titles from both Bandai Namco and partner Outright Games: DRAGON BALL: Sparking ZERO!, Unknown 9: Awakening, Little Nightmares III, SWORD ART ONLINE: Fractured Daydream, Spongebob Squarepants™: The Patrick Star Game, and The Grinch: Christmas Adventures.
MCM x EGX will also host the UK’s first TEKKEN 8 Major. As the tournament has proven to be so highly anticipated, the prize pool has been increased from £5,000 to £6,000, giving competitors even more to fight for. Taking place as part of the wider ongoing European Cup the UK major will be held at the EGX Arena on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of October. Players can register to take part in the tournament here.
Long Nguyen, Bandai Namco UK Community & Events Manager said: “We are delighted to be able to give UK players the chance to try so many games and activities at MCM x EGX this year. From hands-on with some of our hit titles, to the chance to compete in the UK’s first major Tekken 8 tournament, MCM x EGX is the place to be for Bandai Namco fans.”
Daniel Jones, Marketing Manager at EGX said: “ReedPop are excited to be hosting Bandai Namco this year for their biggest presence at any UK show so far. This partnership will serve to further our goal of bringing fans together from across the world for one-of-a kind experiences at MCM x EGX.”
Bandai Namco fans are encouraged to look out for future announcements, as there will be other activities at MCM x EGX from Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Toys & Hobby and Bandai Namco Amusement revealed in the coming weeks.
EGX will take place alongside MCM Comic Con at ExCeL London from the 25th to the 27th of October, and will be the first time both events come together under one roof. The show will offer guests the chance to play the latest games, attend fascinating panels from top developers and get their foot in the door of the gaming industry at the EGX Career Fair.
Keep an eye on the official EGX & MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements and purchase tickets HERE.
