Our history
We've been producing events and editorial websites for over twenty years. Explore a timeline of our most notable events from our exciting history.
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1999
Eurogamer is born
Rupert Loman launches Eurogamer.net.
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2002
GamesIndustry.biz launches
Eurogamer launches its first sister publication, dedicated to covering the global games business.
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2006
The Inaugural New York Comic Con
New York Comic Con is officially on the map!
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2007
Rock Paper Shotgun launches
Created by four independent journalists to cover the thriving yet underserved PC gaming scene, RPS later partnered with Gamer Network for commercial support.
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2008
PAX Acquired
With its successful growth over the years since its launch PAX is acquired from Penny Arcade.
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2008
VG247 Launched
Gamer Network launches VG247, dedicated to round-the-clock coverage of the biggest games.
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2009
ReedPop Established
ReedPop officially forms as a peculiar offshoot of Reed Exhibitions.
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2010
First ReedPop Star Wars Celebration
ReedPop secures a long term license to produce Star Wars Celebration for Lucasfilm.
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2010
The First Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
C2E2 launches with very humble beginnings in downtown Chicago.
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2010
PAX Expands
PAX East becomes the first PAX outside the state of Washington and the first PAX launch since ReedPop acquired the PAX brand.
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2010
Acquisition of Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention
ReedPop acquires STGCC as the first step in our plans for global expansion.
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2011
Nintendo Life joins Gamer Network
Gamer Network agrees to commercially represent fansite Nintendo Life, in what will become a long-term partnership.
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2012
Rezzed: The PC and Indie Games Show
Eurogamer Network launches Rezzed, an event focused solely on indie games.
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2012
MCM Birmingham Comic Con is Launched
Co-located with the Memorabilia Event in Birmingham the combination of the two brands was an instant hit.
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2012
Outside Xbox launches
Eurogamer Network partners with three journalists to launch a new YouTube channel dedicated to Xbox gaming.
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2013
Eurogamer Network Rebrand
Eurogamer Network rebrands as Gamer Network and launches USGamer, the first North American website in the portfolio.
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2013
MCM Expands into Scotland
Taking place in Glasgow, MCM Scotland Comic Con drew in 20,000 fans, making it the largest comic convention in Scotland at that point.
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2013
PAX Goes Down Under
ReedPop and Penny Arcade launch the first non-US show, PAX Australia, in Melbourne, Australia.
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2013
Launch of the ‘Brooklyn Defender’
ReedPop & Brooklyn Brewery partner up and announce the launch of the ‘Brooklyn Defender’ IPA.
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2014
The PC and Indie Games Show Rebranded
The Eurogamer show rebrands as the more agnostic EGX and Rezzed becomes EGX Rezzed, reflecting the shows' ongoing growth and diversification.
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2014
Launch-a-mania
ReedPop launches BookCon, Special Edition NYC, New York Super Week and the Crown Championships of Cosplay Circuit all in one impressive year.
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2014
Emerald City Comic Con Joins the Roster
ECCC, held in Seattle, WA is acquired, our first comic event in the west.
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2015
PAX Does it Again
Yeehaw! ReedPop and Penny Arcade launched both company's first show, PAX South, in the lucrative Lone Star State market.
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2015
ReedPop Goes Global
In 2015, ReedPop launched Shanghai Comic Con, Comic Con Paris, Indonesia Comic Con and VIECC Vienna Comic Con.
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2015
Outside Xbox hits a million YouTube subscribers
The channel’s rapid growth established it as one of the UK’s biggest gaming channels and the premier Xbox channel worldwide.
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2016
ReedPop Activate is Founded
Building off of the success of several non-endemic sales, Activate is formed to scale ReedPop's sponsorship strategy.
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2016
Star Trek Mission: NY is Launched
Star Trek Mission: NY was developed in partnership with CBS as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. Remember to Live Long, And Prosper.
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2016
Things Get Complex
Bringing the internet to life, ComplexCon becomes an annual festival in the form of thematic exhibitions, music concerts, discussion panels, streetwear culture and content related to pop culture and mass audience entertainment.
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2017
PAX Gets Unplugged
Capitalizing on a booming board game market, ReedPop and Penny Arcade launch PAX Unplugged, a tabletop gaming convention focused on board games, RPGs and TCGs.
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2017
MCM Comic Con joins ReedPop
MCM Comic Con joins our family, giving us the largest pop culture event footprint across the UK with nearly 300,000 pop culture fans and cosplayers who flock to events in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool and Belfast.
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2018
Gamer Network hits 67M monthly users
The runaway success of Fornite helps push the network to its highest audience yet.
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2018
ReedPop acquires Gamer Network
An unprecedented combination of media brands and live events including the largest gaming event in the United Kingdom (EGX) and the most-visited video game news website in Europe (Eurogamer).
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2018
Keystone Comic Con is Launched
A Comic Con in Philadelphia was a long simmering idea among the team. It finally came into existence after the opportunity was too good to pass up, and year one launched with True Blood and Office reunions. We knew we outdid ourselves in year two when Spidey himself, Tom Holland, graced us with his presence to the tune of earth-shattering Gen-Z screams.
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2018
Comic Con Africa has its Inaugural Event
The 2018 event welcomed over 45 000 visitors, 212 exhibitors and almost 400 media. These numbers are unprecedented at an inaugural show.
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2019
Dicebreaker.com is Born
Dicebreaker becomes the first tabletop focused website in Gamer Network's portfolio and the first website launch post-acquisition.
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2019
ReedPop takes Miami Beach by storm!
Featuring strong attendance and deep ties to the South Florida community, the first ReedPop operated Florida Supercon saw cast members from The Office, My Hero Academia, Star Trek and more.
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2020
More Cosplay Please!
Launched in April 2020, Cosplay Central is the global voice of the cosplay community and the premier destination for all things cosplay, including the latest news, videos, advice columns, interviews, tutorials and much more.