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GCX EVENT SCHEDULE

Panzacola Theatre

August 4

10:30am - 12:45pm

D20 Deathmatch

Prepare for chaos as this loud and interactive D&D PVP experience takes over the Panzacola Theater. Grandmasters Mudcat and Caustic Phoenix welcome you to the arena as Big Cheese and BaddieStreams go head to head. Two will enter, but only one will leave. Be sure to bring your blood ponchos!

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Growing Your Stream in 2023:
Streamsquare’s Guide to Success

StreamerSquare has the advice you need as a content creator! Sit down with Lowco, ChristieSkylar, and TheOrderofDylan to set yourself up for success.

2:15pm - 3:30pm

Destiny Lore with byf & friends

Join Lore Daddy Byf himself as he once again takes a deep dive into Destiny lore. He’ll be exploring the themes and philosophies behind your favorite characters and events alongside ProfessorBroman and The Destiny Show podcast.

3:45pm - 5:00pm

1HP And A Dream:
Chronic Illness & Content Creation

Join our panelists CocoConfessions, MrsDrLupo, ProfessorBroman, Crev, ArtemisFrostt, KokoNata, and PinkVaporGaming for a candid discussion about creating content while living with chronic illness and how they manage their illness and their creative career. On days with 1 HP, dreams are still possible to achieve, you’ve just got to manage the spoons.

5:15pm - 6:45pm

Shaping The Path Ahead:
Global Content Creators & Bungie

Join Bungie’s Director of Influencer Programs and community team members as they discuss the collaborative relationship between Bungie and its passionate creator community. Whether you’re an established creator, just starting your content creation journey, or still deciding what path to take, Bungie invites you to attend and discuss the needs of creators and how to meet them.

8:00pm - 10:00pm

GCX AfterDark Comedy Show

18+ comedy show featuring the talents of:

Veteran Funny Guy, Absar Siddiqui
As seen on LMAOF on OFTV, Morgan Gallo
Host of Foolosophy, Marcus Crespo
Steve Harvey Standup Spotlight Winner, Ken Miller
4x Orlando Weekly Comedian of the Year, Rauce Padgett

Entry to the After Dark event is included with the GCX Premium Pass

August 5

10:30am - 1:45pm

Meteorian Corps:
The Grand Finale

Meteorian Corps, a two year long D&D campaign, finally comes to a close!

A party that was gathered in a pandemic, then forged from a shooting star, and ultimately became a family, fights their final battle LIVE on stage at GCX 2023! Join Seum, Caustic Phoenix, Mudcat, My Name Is Byf and CaptainRoBear ONE LAST TIME!

2:15pm - 3:30pm

Star Wars & Scotch:
live

Join Kevin and Darkness429 for STAR WARS & SCOTCH: LIVE, with special guests Alex and Mollie Damon of Star Wars Explained and That Gay Jedi!

2:45pm - 4:00pm

Unsubscribe:
live

Eli_Doubletap and BaddieStreams host their podcast UNSUBSCRIBE: LIVE from GCX! With special guest, YourNarrator!

Sebastian Stage

August 4

10:45am - 11:00am

St. Jude Children’s Hospital Research Hospital Keynote

Join a very special opening keynote from the BAC team including MrsDrLupo, DrLupo, BrickinNick, Stacey Roy, Darkness429, Aims, alltimebrianna, and Poolshark, with our friend Jason Heitman representing St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

12:00pm - 1:00pm

FANBOY FEUD:
Presented by NerdBrew Events!

Get ready for a showdown of nerdy knowledge and fandom frenzy in FANBOY FEUD! Join Lin Stover, your host, as two groups of geeks lock horns in an epic battle to determine which set knows their fandoms best! Everyone plays — including the audience! Grab a smartphone and make your opinions count for the final round, while laughing at your friends’ bawdy failures on stage.

(PARENTAL NOTE: Some featured media may not be suitable for children under 13.)

1:30pm - 4:15pm

GI Invitational Showdown

Details coming soon!

August 5

10:45am - 11:45am

BLUNDERDOME:
Presented by NerdBrew Events

Blunderdome is a game show where we pit teams of nerdy improv artists and audience members against each other to debate WHAT REIGNS SUPREME between ad-libbed topics! Argue wildcard geeky questions picked from the audience on stage with us, OR participate in the show and vote on which debate team won from the seats! It’s time to enter… THE BLUNDERDOME!

(PARENTAL ADVISORY: Show may contain adult language or reference media unsuitable for children under 13.)

12:15pm - 1:45pm

g1 invitational showdown

Details coming soon!

2:15pm - 3:45pm

gcx official cosplay contest

Details coming soon!

4:15pm - 445pm

GCX Finale

Sebastian Expo Floor

August 4

10:30AM - 1:30PM​

Datto
Gladd
Gernader Jake
CBGray
Star Wars Explained
Jake the Viking

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Datto
Gladd
DrLupo
Darkenss429, Stonemountain
Rexzilla
Luxie
MRGibbon

August 5

10:30am - 1:30pm

Datto
DRLupo
AIMS
Clan Elysium

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Datto
My Name Is Byf
Leopard
Aztecross
Fallout Plays
Poolshark
TacticalGramma
MRFruit
Rhabby V

GCX – bringing the gaming community together, on vacation.

Join us as we take over Orlando for the weekend. Kick back with friends, family, and the rest of the gaming community while you meet your favorite creators, play new games, enjoy amazing food, and celebrate nerd culture — all without ever having to leave your hotel.

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  • Industry panels are led by official representatives of a company showcasing the company's past or upcoming work.
  • Community panels are focused on creators, fans, and the various communities and cultures related to GCX attendees, and also include attendee-run panels, workshops and gameshows.

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Content Creator Application

Thanks for your interest in a GCX Content Creator Pass. Applications for 2023 are closed.

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Media application

Thanks for your interest in a GCX Media Pass. Promotion and coverage of our event is of the utmost importance to us as we continue to prove that #GamingDoesGood during our vacation focused gaming event. Please read below before proceeding with your application. Not everyone who applies will receive a complimentary Media Pass.

Media pass details

The GCX Media Pass is awarded to reputable media outlets in exchange for generating event coverage for our event, as well as our charitable efforts. It gives the holder general admission to the GCX floor from August 4 – 5.

application period

April 3, 2023 – July 3, 2023

Application Approvals

Responses will be sent as they are received and approved during the application period with the last approvals being sent by July 7, 2023.

Will Everyone Who Applies Receive A Pass?

We have a limited number of passes for our Media Outlets so not everyone who applies will receive one. Each applicant will be entitled to only one pass. Your pass does not allow entrance into our event for anyone else but the passholder.

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Fill out this form if you’d like information on sponsoring a GCX Fundraising Initiative or Live Event Activation.

We’re currently creating personalized sponsorship opportunities for our partners and would like to speak with you, too!