Sixth Form visit gaming conference The Waldegrave A Level
Media students enjoyed an exciting visit to EGX London. This conference is one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of gaming, internet culture, and media in general. The trip offered students the chance to immerse
themselves in the vibrant world of modern entertainment, gaining hands-on experience with the creative industries they study in the classroom.
From the moment they entered EGX, the students were surrounded by the energy and atmosphere that makes EGX London so great. People cosplaying various media characters, interactive exhibits, and the constant sound of conversation created the perfect place for students to explore and learn about how media is produced, marketed, and experienced by their audiences. One of the highlights of the trip was the opportunity to interact with both indie games and mainstream titles. Students were able to test new and upcoming indie releases, speak with developers, and learn about the challenges and the liberty that come with independent game development. This direct connection helped students appreciate the thought process, creativity, risk-taking and passion that drive this development community. In contrast, the major gaming studio games offered a section where students could play games of popular franchises and AAA games. These polished, high-budget experiences gave students valuable insight into how mainstream media companies operate, highlighting
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