Enthusiast Gaming Heads to Helsinki for the next Pocket Gamer Connects

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Enthusiast Gaming Holdings (NASDAQ:EGLX) is set to host the Pocket Gamer Connects event in Helsinki, Finland, on September 27-28, featuring over 600 companies and 120 speakers from the gaming industry. This marks the largest PGC event yet, with sponsors including Meta and Xsolla. Parallel to this event, the Blockchain Games Next Summit will discuss Web3.0 technologies. The Company continues to build a major platform for gaming and esports audiences, targeting GenZ and Millennials through its media and content initiatives.

Positive

• Hosting a major gaming event in Helsinki, increasing industry visibility.
• Over 600 companies and 120 speakers participating, indicating strong industry engagement.
• Focus on Web3.0 technologies alongside traditional gaming events, positioning for future growth.

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• None.

Sponsors include Meta, Xsolla, and AppLovin
Featured companies include Meta, EA, Square Enix, and Tencent

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:EGLX; TSX:EGLX), an integrated gaming entertainment company, today announced it will host its next live event under its Pocket Gamer Connects (“PGC”) brand in Helsinki, Finland from September 27-28.

PGC Helsinki 2022 attendees can learn and meet with over 600 companies in attendance from across the gaming industry including indie developers, publishers, media, and investors. More than 120 industry speakers across 17 themed tracks will share insight and knowledge on topics including User Acquisition, Mastering Multiplayer, The Art of Publishing, Ad Insights, Finest Finland, CFO Insider, and NFT Know-How. Sponsors of the event include Meta, Agora, Appsflyer, Huawei, Xsolla, AppLovin, and more. Companies represented by featured speakers and panelists include Meta, Electronic Arts, Humble Bundle, Miniclip, Unity, Kwalee, King, AppLovin, Square Enix and Tencent.

Running in parallel to PGC Helsinki will be the next installment of Blockchain Games Next Summit, a series of speaker panels and content focusing on the next wave of Web3.0 games technology including blockchain games, NFTs, and the Metaverse.

“Pocket Gamer Connects showcases how the world’s largest game publishers and developers come together to learn, share and grow the business of gaming. We are thrilled to return to Helsinki for its largest PGC event yet,” said Bill Kara, President of Enthusiast Gaming.

More information can be found at www.pgconnects.com/helsinki.

About Enthusiast Gaming

Enthusiast Gaming is an integrated gaming entertainment company, building the largest media and content platform for video game and esports fans to connect and engage worldwide. Combining the elements of its four core pillars: Communities, Content, Creators, and Experiences, Enthusiast Gaming provides a unique opportunity and integrated approach to reach and connect with its coveted GenZ and Millennial audience. Through its proprietary mix of digital media and entertainment assets, Enthusiast Gaming has built a vast network of like-minded communities to deliver the ultimate fan experience.

Contacts

Enthusiast Gaming Investor Relations:
Eric Bernofsky, Chief Corporate Officer
investor@enthusiastgaming.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements that may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. All statements, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results, developments, performances or achievements that Enthusiast Gaming anticipates or expects may or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the forgoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding planned events operated by the Company’s entertainment division.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, including, but not limited to, expectations and assumptions concerning: interest and foreign exchange rates; capital efficiencies, cost saving and synergies; growth and growth rates; the success in the esports and media industry; and the Company’s growth plan. While Enthusiast Gaming considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; the timing and filing of the final base shelf prospectus and corresponding Registration Statement; the potential offering of any Securities by the Company; uncertainty with respect to the completion of any future offering; the ability to obtain applicable regulatory approvals for any contemplated offerings; the ability of the Company to negotiate and complete future funding transactions; adverse industry events; and future legislative, tax and regulatory developments. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. For more information on the risk, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause anticipated opportunities and actual results to differ materially, please refer to the public filings of Enthusiast Gaming which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect our expectations as of the date hereof, and thus are subject to change thereafter. Enthusiast Gaming disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

 

FAQ

When is the Pocket Gamer Connects event hosted by Enthusiast Gaming?

The Pocket Gamer Connects event will take place from September 27-28, 2022, in Helsinki, Finland.

What companies are sponsoring the PGC event?

Sponsors of the PGC event include Meta, Xsolla, and AppLovin.

How many companies will attend the Pocket Gamer Connects event?

Over 600 companies from the gaming industry are expected to attend the Pocket Gamer Connects event.

What topics will be covered at the PGC event?

Topics include User Acquisition, Mastering Multiplayer, Ad Insights, and NFT Know-How among others.

Which notable companies will be represented at the PGC event?

Featured companies include Meta, Electronic Arts, Square Enix, and Tencent.

What is the Blockchain Games Next Summit?

It's an event running parallel to PGC focusing on Web3.0 games technology, including blockchain games and NFTs.