Coming this August, QuakeCon will once more be returning to the prestigious Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. Known as the biggest four-day video game festival and LAN party, QuakeCon is preparing to invite thousands of gamers from around the world to do two things: play games and get a glimpse at some exclusive content about Bethesda’s upcoming games.

Along with the news of QuakeCon making its way to the Gaylord Texas from August 9, 2018, through August 12, 2018. During the course of that weekend, over 9,000 attendees will gather in order to celebrate video games as a whole. This year will also reintroduce panels, presentations, along with three days of exhibits for attendees to enjoy. The QuakeCon 2018 expo hall, for the first time ever, will be open Friday through Sunday and will remain free, just as int he past, for the general public.

All of this is made possible thanks to the support of id Software, Bethesda Softworks, QuakeCon volunteer staff, and the 2018 event sponsors and exhibitors. So what do you need to know? Let’s take a look.

WHEN:

• QuakeCon will take place from Thursday, August 9 – Sunday, August 12, 2018.

WHERE:

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051

If you are looking to attend the event here’s what you need to know in order to reserve a room and save a few bucks while attending the event:

Phone: 1-817-778-2000
Online: Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center. A special room rate of $185 per night is available when you reference QuakeCon 2018!

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Dustin is our native console game reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the borders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPGs, Anime, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. You can find him over on Twitter or Facebook.