Cosplay is one of the biggest things that makes a gaming expo so much more interesting. For the first time ever at EGX Eurogamer is devoting a space entirely to cosplay. The stage, which includes a catwalk and large seating area, will host numerous activities over all four days of EGX ranging from masquerades to workshops covering different aspects of the art of cosplay. Here's the timetable:
Thursday 26th September
- 11:00 Introduction and Welcome to Cosplay
- 12:00 Cosplay For Beginners
- 13:00 Cosplay Make Up and Body Painting
- 14:00 Beginners Guide To Sewing
- 14:00 TBA
- 15:00 Mini Masquerade
- 16:00 TBA
- 17:00 Mini Masquerade Results
- 18:00 Open Cosplay Photoshoot on Stage
Friday 27th September
- 11:00 Cosplay For Beginners
- 12:00 Advance Make Up Techniques
- 13:00 Guide To Cosplay Performance
- 14:00 Pattern Cutting and Advance Sewing Techniques
- 15:00 Mini Masquerade
- 16:00 Beginners Guide To Modelling and Cosplay Photography
- 17:00 Mini Masquerade Results
- 18:00 Beat the Cosplay Clock!
Saturday 28th September
- 11:00 Cosplay For Beginners
- 12:00 Taking Cosplay to a Competitive Level
- 13:00 Prop Making and Building Armour
- 14:00 Prosthetics and Special FX
- 15:00 The Eurogamer Cosplay Championship
- 16:00 Cosplay and Social Media
- 17:00 Guide To Cosplay Jewellery
- 18:00 Eurogamer Cosplay Championship Results
Sunday 29th September
- 11:00 Women in Cosplay
- 12:00 Making Fursuits and Creatures
- 13:00 Cosplaying On A Budget
- 14:00 How to Make Nintendo Character Costumes
- 15:00 Nintendo Masquerade
- 16:00 Wig Styling and Construction
- 17:00 Nintendo Masquerade Results
- 18:00 Eurogamer Gaming Quiz
If you have any cosplay related queries please contact Eurogamer's cosplay coordinator via email: cosplay [at] eurogamer [dot] net