I’ve just took a look at the prices… $449 + VAT ?!?
The spirit of Ransome is possessing me…
It’s meant as a conference for professional game developers. The prices are that high because they want keep the “normal” people out. It’s the “Apple” effect. ![]()
That’s ok. We’ll just skip the boring conference for professionals part. We’ll have (more) fun outside. They can join us later on. For free. Or perhaps for the small effort of signing a couple of items 
That’s a bargain compared to GDC (where a full ticket is around $2500). Of course, GDC lasts 5 days…
(and for the record, I think GDC prices are outrageous)
For the Lucca Comics And Games, the #1 fair in Europe (#2 in the World) for comics, board games, videogames, role games, card games, cosplay… and even more) prices are more affordable.
It usually lasts 5 days. You can purchase a 1-day-ticket or a subscription for 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 days.
1-day ticket: € 17.00
5-days subscription: € 65.00
Children (upto 8-years-old): free
Beautiful Tuscany landscape included.