January 30, 2009

Leipzig Game Convention 2009 Canceled

Leipzig Games Convention 2009 officially cancelled

The Leipzig Game Convention has officially been cancelled, with this year's event planned for August 20 - 23 no longer taking place.

The key industry and consumer event in Europe will now be Gamescom, taking place August 19 - 23 in Cologne. GDC Europe will also run August 17 - 19 at the same location.

"In view of the new situation in terms of competition on the German trade fair market, Leipziger Messe would be dropping the GC - Games Convention from the 2009 calendar," said Leipziger Messe in a statement.