{"id":32025,"date":"2026-11-03T14:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/the-grosjoueurs-festival-organizes-a-plethora-of-video-game-events"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:18:12","slug":"the-grosjoueurs-festival-organizes-a-plethora-of-video-game-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecranpartage.ca\/en\/the-grosjoueurs-festival-organizes-a-plethora-of-video-game-events","title":{"rendered":"The Grosjoueurs festival organizes a plethora of video game events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Montreal, October 8, 2026 \u2014<\/strong> The GrosJoueurs festival announces that its very first edition will be held from November 11 to 15, 2026, at Plaza Saint-Hubert in Montreal. Its programming is now available on its website, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.grosjoueurs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grosjoueurs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the program: more than 25 activities in 12 locations, designed to reach audiences of all ages. The vast majority of activities will be offered free of charge.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far from the classic format of trade shows, the GrosJoueurs festival includes game zones, interactive exhibitions, concerts and festive evenings that will invite the public to explore the links between video games and other cultural communities.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few examples:  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Quebec Arcade<\/strong><br\/>100% video game area from here at Ausgang Plaza<br\/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/le-gros-salon-arcade-quebecoise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/le-gros-salon-arcade-quebecoise<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening event of a unique arcade machine in collaboration with artist PONY<\/strong><br\/>With performance by the CRABE Group, directly in the PONY workshop-boutique<br\/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/pony-arcade-anxiyeti-lami-de-lombre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/pony-arcade-anxiyeti-lami-de-lombre<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Concert by the Montreal Portable Video Game Orchestra<\/strong><br\/>Special program with unique screenings, for one night only at the Plaza Theatre<br\/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/lopjv-presente-odyssee-du-jeu-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/lopjv-presente-odyssee-du-jeu-video<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Outdoor<\/strong><br\/> interactive rally An atypical treasure hunt on the Plaza<br\/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/le-grand-rallye-npc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/le-grand-rallye-npc<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panel discussion on the representation of Quebec culture in video<\/strong><br\/>games Hosted by columnist Pier-Luc Ouellet at the Club Pays<br\/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/panel-vive-le-qc-jouable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/panel-vive-le-qc-jouable<\/a>Show caf\u00e9<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>of the SHADOW WIZARD MONEY GANG collective, FRIDAY 13<\/strong><br\/>18+ edition, at the Ausgang Plaza<br\/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/shadow-wizard-money-gang-vendredi-13-bash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grosjoueurs.com\/activite\/shadow-wizard-money-gang-vendredi-13-bash<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival&#8217;s detailed program, as well as information on dates, locations and ticketing, are now available on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.grosjoueurs.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.grosjoueurs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;To recognize video games as a form of expression that lies between culture and entertainment, it is essential to promote the creativity of the people who bring these worlds to life in Quebec. We are pleased to support the first edition of the Festival,&#8221; said Jean-Jacques Hermans, Executive Director of La Guilde du jeu vid\u00e9o du Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival benefits from the financial support of La Guilde du jeu vid\u00e9o du Qu\u00e9bec, as part of its actions to promote the local industry. Many Quebec studios are also contributing to its production: Clever Endeavor, Berzerk Studio, Paralives, Tribute Games, Lofi Games, Sabotage Studio, Red Barrels, Borealys, Lowbirth Games, Indie Asylum, Pixelles and Studio Lucid Dreams. Other partners include the CREAT Chair at Concordia University, the SDC de la Plaza Saint-Hubert, Woolfell and the creative company Colegram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montreal, October 8, 2026 \u2014 The GrosJoueurs festival announces that its very first edition will be held from November 11 to 15, 2026, at Plaza Saint-Hubert in Montreal. 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