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{{Short description|South Korean video game convention}}
{{other uses|G star (disambiguation)}}
{{Other uses|G star (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox Convention
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2021}}
{{Infobox recurring event
| name = G-Star
| name = G-Star
| image = File:G-Star in 2017.JPG
| image = G-Star in 2017.JPG
| image_size = 275px
| image_size =
| sections =
| sections =
| status = Active
| status = Active
| genre = Online
| genre = [[Video games]]
| venue = [[Busan Exhibition and Convention Center|BEXCO]] (2011)
| venue = [[Busan Exhibition and Convention Center|BEXCO]] (2009–) <br /> [[Korea International Exhibition Center|KINTEX]] (2005–2008)
| location = [[Busan]] (2011)
| location = [[Busan]] (2009–) <br /> [[Seoul Capital Area]] (2005–2008)
| country = [[South Korea]]
| country = [[South Korea]]
| first = 2005<ref>[http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/gstar-2009-four-day-event-to-be-staged-in-busan--korea-this-november GSTAR 2009 | Press Release<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| first = {{Start date and age|2005}}<ref>[http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/gstar-2009-four-day-event-to-be-staged-in-busan--korea-this-november GSTAR 2009 | Press Release<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| last = n/a
| last =
| organizer = Korea Association of Game Industry <br /> Busan IT Promotion Agency
| organizer = [[KOTRA]]
| filing =
| filing =
| attendance = {{increase}} 244,309 (2019)<ref name="GS 2019">{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/356094/Global_exhibition_GSTAR_reveals_2019_success_over_240000_visitors_attend_the_South_Korean_games_event.php |title=Global exhibition G-STAR reveals 2019 success: over 240,000 visitors attend the South Korean games event! |work=[[Gamasutra]] |publisher=[[Informa]] |date=23 December 2019 |accessdate=26 April 2021 }}</ref>
| attendance = 82,000 (2010)<ref>[http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/SimonLim/20091206/3748/GStar_2009_Overview_Rules_and_Regulations.php Gamasutra: Simon Lim's Blog - G-Star 2009 Overview: Rules and Regulations<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| website = http://www.gstar.or.kr/
| website = {{URL|gstar.or.kr}}
}}
}}
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'''G-Star''' (sometimes also written G*STAR, G★ or G★STAR; {{Korean|지스타||Jiseuta}}) is an annual [[trade show]] for the [[video game]] industry presented by Korea Association of Game Industry and Busan IT Promotion Agency in November.<ref name="GS 2019"/> Originally held in the [[Seoul Capital Area]], it was relocated to [[Busan]] in 2009.

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'''G-Star''' (sometimes also written G*STAR, G★, G★STAR, [[Korean language|Korean]]: 지스타 ([[Revised Romanization of Korean|Revised Romanization]]: Jiseuta)) is an annual [[trade show]] for the [[computer and video games]] industry presented by [[KOTRA]] in November. Originally held in the [[Seoul Metropolitan Area]], it was relocated to [[Busan]] in 2009.


== Attendees ==
== Attendees ==
Being a show focused on the South Korean game market, the show has a large number of online game companies, including local operators [[NCsoft]], [[Hangame]], [[NHN Corporation|NHN]], [[Nexon]], and [[Webzen]], as well as overseas companies, such as [[Activision-Blizzard]].<ref>[http://www.n4g.com/industrynews/News-427933.aspx G-Star 2009: Blizzard Entertainment and MGame for the first time | N4G<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>http://www.nexusgamenews.com/gaming-today/g-star-2009-blizzard-entertainment-and-mgame-attend-for-the-first-time/</ref>
Being a show focused on the South Korean game market, the show has a large number of online game companies, including local operators [[NCsoft]], [[Hangame]], [[NHN Entertainment Corporation|NHN Entertainment]], [[KakaoGames]], [[Nexon]], and [[Webzen]], as well as overseas companies, such as [[Activision-Blizzard]].<ref>[http://www.n4g.com/industrynews/News-427933.aspx G-Star 2009: Blizzard Entertainment and MGame for the first time | N4G<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nexusgamenews.com/gaming-today/g-star-2009-blizzard-entertainment-and-mgame-attend-for-the-first-time/ |title=G-Star 2009: Blizzard Entertainment and MGame attend for the first time &#124; NexusGN - Latest PC, Console, Video Games, News and Reviews |access-date=15 December 2009 |archive-date=14 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091214074749/http://www.nexusgamenews.com/gaming-today/g-star-2009-blizzard-entertainment-and-mgame-attend-for-the-first-time/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Attendance Numbers ==
== Attendance numbers ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Year
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|BEXCO, Busan
|BEXCO, Busan
|-
|-
|2012<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmorpg.com/mobile/features.cfm?from=home&read=6901&ismb=1|title=G-Star 2012 - A Resounding Success - General General Articles|newspaper=MMORPG.com|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-22}}</ref>
|2012<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmorpg.com/mobile/features.cfm?from=home&read=6901&ismb=1|title=G-Star 2012 - A Resounding Success - General General Articles|newspaper=MMORPG.com|language=en-US|access-date=22 November 2016}}</ref>
|296,169
|296,169
|n/a
|n/a
|BEXCO, Busan
|BEXCO, Busan
|-
|-
|2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techinasia.com/koreas-g-star-games-conference-ends-with-lowest-ever-attendance|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-22}}</ref>
|2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techinasia.com/koreas-g-star-games-conference-ends-with-lowest-ever-attendance|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|access-date=22 November 2016}}</ref>
|188,707
|188,707
|n/a
|n/a
|BEXCO, Busan
|BEXCO, Busan
|-
|-
|2014<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2014/11/134_168737.html|title=International business exchanges expand at G-Star game show|date=2014-11-25|newspaper=koreatimes|access-date=2016-11-22}}</ref>
|2014<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2014/11/134_168737.html|title=International business exchanges expand at G-Star game show|date=25 November 2014|newspaper=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=22 November 2016}}</ref>
|200,000+
|200,000+
|1,656
|1,656
|BEXCO, Busan
|BEXCO, Busan
|-
|-
|2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151215005740/en/Global-Game-Exhibition-G-STAR-2015-Breaking-Record|title='Global Game Exhibition G-STAR 2015' Breaking the Record in Its Scale {{!}} Business Wire|website=www.businesswire.com|access-date=2016-11-22}}</ref>
|2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151215005740/en/Global-Game-Exhibition-G-STAR-2015-Breaking-Record|title='Global Game Exhibition G-STAR 2015' Breaking the Record in Its Scale {{!}} Business Wire|website=www.businesswire.com|date=15 December 2015|access-date=22 November 2016}}</ref>
|209,617
|209,617
|1,781
|1,781
|BEXCO, Busan
|BEXCO, Busan
|-
|-
|2016<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2016/11/134_218588.html|title=Mobile sector at forefront of top game expo|date=2016-11-20|newspaper=koreatimes|access-date=2016-11-22}}</ref>
|2016<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2016/11/134_218588.html|title=Mobile sector at forefront of top game expo|date=20 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=22 November 2016}}</ref>
|161,908
|161,908
|1,902
|1,902
|BEXCO, Busan
|-
|2017
|
|
|BEXCO, Busan
|-
|2018
|
|
|BEXCO, Busan
|-
|2019<ref name="GS 2019"/>
|244,309
|2,445
|BEXCO, Busan
|BEXCO, Busan
|}
|}

== See also ==
* [[Korea Game Awards]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist}}
* http://kotaku.com/tag/g-star
* http://kotaku.com/tag/g-star
* https://www.engadget.com/tag/G-Star/
* https://www.engadget.com/tag/G-Star/


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.gstar.or.kr/gstar2010/eng}}
* [https://www.gstar.or.kr/eng Official website]


{{Video Game Trade Shows}}
{{Video Game Trade Shows}}


[[Category:Video game trade shows]]
[[Category:2005 establishments in South Korea]]
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[[Category:Exhibitions in South Korea]]
[[Category:Autumn events in South Korea]]
[[Category:Autumn events in South Korea]]
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[[Category:Exhibitions in South Korea]]
[[Category:Video game trade shows]]
[[Category:Video gaming in South Korea]]



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Latest revision as of 17:09, 1 May 2024

For other uses, see G star (disambiguation).

G-Star
StatusActive
GenreVideo games
VenueBEXCO (2009–)
KINTEX (2005–2008)
Location(s)Busan (2009–)
Seoul Capital Area (2005–2008)
CountrySouth Korea
Inaugurated2005; 19 years ago (2005)[1]
AttendanceIncrease 244,309 (2019)[2]
Organized byKorea Association of Game Industry
Busan IT Promotion Agency
Websitegstar.or.kr

G-Star (sometimes also written G*STAR, G★ or G★STAR; Korean: 지스타; RR: Jiseuta) is an annual trade show for the video game industry presented by Korea Association of Game Industry and Busan IT Promotion Agency in November.[2] Originally held in the Seoul Capital Area, it was relocated to Busan in 2009.

Attendees

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Being a show focused on the South Korean game market, the show has a large number of online game companies, including local operators NCsoft, Hangame, NHN Entertainment, KakaoGames, Nexon, and Webzen, as well as overseas companies, such as Activision-Blizzard.[3][4]

Attendance numbers

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Year Total Attendees B2B Attendees Location
2005 n/a n/a KINTEX, Seoul
2006 n/a n/a KINTEX, Seoul
2007 n/a n/a KINTEX, Seoul
2008 n/a n/a KINTEX, Seoul
2009 n/a n/a BEXCO, Busan
2010 n/a n/a BEXCO, Busan
2011 n/a n/a BEXCO, Busan
2012[5] 296,169 n/a BEXCO, Busan
2013[6] 188,707 n/a BEXCO, Busan
2014[7] 200,000+ 1,656 BEXCO, Busan
2015[8] 209,617 1,781 BEXCO, Busan
2016[9] 161,908 1,902 BEXCO, Busan
2017 BEXCO, Busan
2018 BEXCO, Busan
2019[2] 244,309 2,445 BEXCO, Busan

See also

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References

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  1. ^ GSTAR 2009 | Press Release
  2. ^ a b c "Global exhibition G-STAR reveals 2019 success: over 240,000 visitors attend the South Korean games event!". Gamasutra. Informa. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  3. ^ G-Star 2009: Blizzard Entertainment and MGame for the first time | N4G
  4. ^ "G-Star 2009: Blizzard Entertainment and MGame attend for the first time | NexusGN - Latest PC, Console, Video Games, News and Reviews". Archived from the original on 14 December 2009. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
  5. ^ "G-Star 2012 - A Resounding Success - General General Articles". MMORPG.com. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  7. ^ "International business exchanges expand at G-Star game show". The Korea Times. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  8. ^ "'Global Game Exhibition G-STAR 2015' Breaking the Record in Its Scale | Business Wire". www.businesswire.com. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  9. ^ "Mobile sector at forefront of top game expo". The Korea Times. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
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