UltraGames101™ & Star Productions Present's the OfficialGame Expo 2K7 at Fan Expo Canada
Leading Video Game Rental Service & Star Productions Event Management Launches the First-Ever Canada's Largest Video Game Expo at Fan Expo Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TORONTO - (June 7, 2007) - The Official UltraGames101 Game Expo 2007 ( www.ultragames101expo.com), will be held within Fan Expo Canada at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre August 24-26, 2007 in Toronto, Ontario, and will combine the best elements of the Biggest video game trade show into a consumer event celebrating the video game industry's present and future, the UltraGames101 (UG101) & Star Productions announced today.
Attendee's will have the opportunity to attend all of Fan Expo Canada's events including, Science Fiction Expo, Horror Expo, Anime Expo. Comic Book Expo, and GX Expo. Game Expo 2K7 will be converted into a software showcase where attendees will be able to casually test drive the featured video games planned for the coming holiday season and beyond.
The event will give consumers the chance to demo games on their own time and to check out offerings from both the best known and emerging game publishers and developers,"
Evenings will be a time for receptions and parties so company participants can interact at the informal events that can party and watch the hottest video games to come out throughout the year.
"Game Expo 2K7 is first and foremost biggest video game event to hit Canada! When UltraGames101 asked its members they heard that they wanted opportunities for a video game expo to happen in Canada. And after careful consideration UltraGames101 and Star Productions have partnered up to make this event happen. To play games, network, and socialize, to see major company offerings while also preserving the sense of discovery that is so much to come to UltraGames101 Game Expo 2K7.
The venue locations chosen for the event, a short drive from the hotels, will allow participating companies to showcase their games in standardized, turnkey displays areas ranging from 100 square feet to 400 square feet. All display areas will be developed by show management to ensure that the venue is staged efficiently.
As noted, the event will be open to all public and will be within Fan Expo Canada. Companies involved in PC, online, console, and mobile game publishing and developing, as well as makers of video game hardware and peripherals will be eligible to participate.
About UltraGames101
UltraGames101.com is Canada's largest online Game rental service. We offer members access to an always-growing Game library of over 3,500 titles. Our flat-fee membership service combines a simple title selection process, no due dates or late fees, and free home-delivery. Members can rent an unlimited number of Games for a flat fee of $14.95 a month, with our standard membership plan. They can have 2 Games out at a time and keep them for as long as they want. Our coast-to-coast shipping includes postage-paid return mailers making Game returns easy and free. As Canadians, we at UltraGames101.com know that geography, bad weather and any number of other factors can prevent you from getting to the local video store. Our online Game library, stocked with new releases and older favorites, allows you to rent from the comfort of your own home. We don't have due dates or late fees and shipping is on us. You never have to get up early to return a Game again!
About Star Productions
Planning an event is exciting but putting together the intricate details to make your event go off without a hitch, is overwhelming. Star Productions Event Management ( www.starproductions.com), will take you in the right direction to create a spectacular event based on the nature of your occasion. We will help you select the vendors that fit your style and budget. We will answer your questions about etiquette, what's trendy, and create an event that is exactly what you are looking for. If your services require hourly consultations, day of event coordination to full service planning, we will make sure things unfold according to plan.
About Fan Expo Canada
● Largest Pop Culture event in Canada and 3rd largest in North America.
● Considered by many as the "San Diego Comicon of Canada".
● 13th annual event.
● Over 600 retailer spaces, always sold out months in advance.
● Over 200,000 square feet.
● Over 42,000 attendees in 2006.
● Always providing the Industry's hottest guests.
● Over 300 members of the press attended, and millions of media
impressions were made, with coverage by major media outlets
including Global TV, CityTV, CTV, Space, OMNI, CBC, YTV, G4 Tech
MTV, Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, Toronto Sun, National Post, Metro,
Now, Eye, Toronto Life, and all local and national radio stations.
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Mark Bartkowiak
UltraGames101 Public Relations (416) 704-4734 pr@ultragames101expo.com