Fan of Fun? IGN Live Returns June 7-8 in Los Angeles
Mark your calendars, because IGN Live is officially returning to Los Angeles on June 7-8, 2025. The show celebrates everything you love about video games, comic books, collectibles, movies, and TV, making it a fantastic venue for getting hot news about your favorite hobbies. Last year, I enjoyed the fan-centric weekend at IGN Live 2024, which included hands-on time with upcoming games, developer presentations, awesome swag, and celebrity appearances, such as Casper Van Dien from Starship Troopers and Alexey L. Pajitnov of Tetris fame. It was a terrific way to kick off the summer in place of the now-defunct E3, and I highly recommend attending.
IGN Live takes place in downtown LA at the Magic Box @ The Reef, and tickets are on sale now. You also enjoy an early bird discount if you visit and purchase tickets between now and April 30. If you plan to attend the show, check out the ticket price breakdown:
Basic, single-day tickets purchased between now and April 30 are $15.
You can upgrade your IGN Live experience by purchasing a $30 VIP pass between now and April 30. It includes admission for the entire weekend, plus a goodie bag filled with event exclusives.
After May 1, single-day tickets go up to $25. VIP passes rise to $40.
You may also purchase tickets at the door. Single-day tickets at the door are $30, and VIP tickets are $45.
IGN Live is partnering with many studios and publishers this year, with brands including 2K, Arcade1Up, Lenovo, and Netflix. More companies will be announced soon. If last year's show is anything to go by, IGN Live 2025 should be outstanding. IGN Live 2024 had more than 10,000 giveaways and 100 partners over the two-day event.
Last year's show was a multi-hall spectacle, featuring a main stage for presentations and giveaways. Spaces were also available for game demos, classic arcade gaming, souvenirs, and refreshments. IGN Live 2024 was a lively show and a fantastic way to spend the weekend.
You can expect PCMag to cover the show again, adding our expert insights to the happenings. In 2024, I got hands on with many demos and products at last year's IGN live. There was , a colorful acton-adventure game that paid homage to the Gameboy Advance and The Legend of Zelda in one colorful, sprite-fueled package.
I also interviewed developer S-Game after the team's spectacular , and I eagerly await more news about this bombastic martial arts title. I even got hands on with the iconic Pip Boy 3000 Mk V by The Wand Company and chatted with the company's co-founder. Of course, there were too many excellent reveals to count, but we highlighted IGN Live's and the weekend's .
Don't fret if you can't make the trip: IGN Live will livestream the weekend event across its many platforms, including , , , Twitter/X, and more. Stay tuned for more information about what to expect from IGN Live 2025, and be sure to check out IGN.com/Live and PCMag.com for the latest details about the event!
(Editors' Note: IGN is owned by Ziff Davis, PCMag's parent company.)
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