Eurogamer is an online publication dedicated to computer games: news, reviews, etc. The site is managed by Brighton's Eurogamer Network Ltd. and was created in 1999 by the brothers Rupert Loman and Nick Loman . Eurogamer is currently one of the most influential European video game publications. Eurogamer Network claims that the site attracts the largest number of readers among independent European publications on games (data on more than 5.7 million unique users in November 2011 [2] ). It is also reported that Eurogamer.net was the first among such sites to receive traffic confirmation from the ABC Electronic system [3] .
| Eurogamer | |
|---|---|
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| URL | eurogamer.net |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Site type | Computer games Entertainment Products |
| check in | Free |
| Languages) | Multilingual |
| Server location |  Great Britain |
| Owner | Eurogamer network Rupert loman Nick loman |
| Author | Tom bramwell |
| Beginning of work | 1999 |
| Current status | Open, updated |
| Alexa Rating | |
Most of the reviews posted on the site are related to the games published for the European PAL region, as a result of which the number of reviews of American and Japanese publications is much smaller. However, in some cases, authors return to them later. In February 2006, Eurogamer.net launched its own video channel - Eurogamer TV [4] . However, after a while he was completely absorbed in the main site, turning into the Eurogamer.net Videos category [5] .
The editor of the site is Tom Bramwell, who succeeded Kristan Reed in January 2008. Bramwell is the longest member of the editorial office, publishing his first work back in 2000 . Among the authors of the publication are current and former authors of PC Gamer , GamesTM, Edge and Rock, Paper, Shotgun such as Oliver Welsh, Kieron Gillen, Jim Rossignol, John Walker, Simon Parkin, Alec Meer, Richard Leadbetter, Dan Whitehead, David McCarthy, as well former GamesIndustry.biz editor Rob Fahey.
Units
Eurogamer announced the first version of the site in a foreign language at the Leipzig Games Convention in August 2006. This was Eurogamer Germany in German. It was followed by versions in French (June 2007), Portuguese (May 2008), Dutch (August 2008), Spanish and Italian (October 2008), Romanian (March 2009), Czech (May 2009), Danish language (June 2009), the Belgian edition (August 2009), as well as the Swedish version (April 2010). In April 2011, the Dutch and Belgian versions were merged at Eurogamer Benelux . The Romanian edition was closed in 2011. The first edition outside Europe was opened in November 2012, it became the Brazilian version, called Brasilgamer [6] .
There is a sister site - GamesIndustry.biz. It covers mainly global issues related to the gaming industry . In May 2008, this site launched the GamesIndustry.biz Network, aimed at industry professionals.
In the press
Founder of the publication Rupert Lowman gave an interview to MCV magazine in February 2007 [7] . He also appeared on the pages of the Sunday Telegraph , where he talked about the experience gained when he chose to work on the Eurogamer project, instead of visiting the university.
Rewards
At the Games Media Awards in 2007, the Eurogamer website won in the categories “Best Gaming Site - News” and “Best Gaming Site - Reviews and Articles”. The site received the same two awards in 2008, and also won the Best Game Site award from 2008 to 2011, remaining at that time the only such site in history. Deputy editor Tom Bramwell won the category "Best Author of a Specialized Digital Edition", and Eurogamer TV editor Johnny Minkley won first place in the category "Best Game Site - Special Broadcast on Mass Television or Radio" in 2007 [8] .
Rupert Lowman was named “Businessman of the Year” at the 2003 Sussex Business Awards and also received the One to Watch title from The Observer in 2007. He also entered the thirty Young Guns from Growing Business magazine in October 2008. .
Eurogamer Expo
The first time the Eurogamer Expo was held in 2008 as part of the London Games Festival in the Old Truman Brewery building, the event was attended by more than 4,000 people. In 2009, the exhibition was held in October at two addresses: The Royal Armouries in Leeds and Old Billingsgate Market in London . Since 2010, the Eurogamer Expo has been held at Earls Court. In 2013, it is expected to be held in the same place from September 26 to 29 [9] .
| Year | Dates | A place | City | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | October 28-29 | Old truman brewery | London | 4,000 |
| 2009 | October 27-28 October 30-31 | Royal armories museum Old billingsgate market | Leeds London | 12,000 |
| 2010 | October 1-3 | Earls court | London | 20,000 |
| 2011 | September 22-25 | Earls court | London | 34,500 |
| 2012 | September 27-30 | Earls court | London | Not available |
| 2013 | September 26-29 | Earls court | London | Not available |
Notes
- ↑ Alexa Internet - 1996.
- ↑ Product Page - ABC . Date of treatment January 22, 2013. Archived on February 5, 2013.
- ↑ The ABC Electronic Website
- ↑ Eurogamer TV
- ↑ Eurogamer.net • video game reviews, news, previews, forums, and videos • Eurogamer.net . Date of treatment January 22, 2013. Archived on February 7, 2013.
- ↑ Brasilgamer.com.br • Notícias, análises de videogames, vídeos e fórum • Brasilgamer.com.br . Date of treatment January 22, 2013. Archived on February 5, 2013.
- ↑ The Euro (gamer) vision | Games industry news | MCV . Date of treatment January 22, 2013. Archived on February 5, 2013.
- ↑ Eurogamer wins awards News • News • Eurogamer.net . Date of treatment January 22, 2013. Archived on February 5, 2013.
- ↑ Record attendance at EG Expo News • News • Eurogamer.net . Date of treatment January 22, 2013. Archived on February 5, 2013.