The new home for Cosplay competitions and promising an enormous display by The Sydney Brick show, the Zing Pop Culture Zone is for all the geeks at the show.
This is also going to be the home of the new Zing Mega store, where you'll be able to take out a second mortgage on your home to buy awesome pop culture toys and collectibles. My wife should probably make sure I don't go into this area, if I'm being honest.
EB Community
If there's one thing gaming expos have shown us, it's that gamers love listening to people from the gaming industry talk. Whether it's a panel on making a AAA title or industry veterans discussing moving trends and challenges they face in their work, you just can't have a gaming expo without panels.
At the EB Games Expo, these panels fall under the banner of EB Community. Last year, a 1,000 seat stage area hosted Q&A sessions with the team from Good Game, some comic performances, Cosplay competitions and heaps more.
This year, we expect a similar lineup, but we'll have to wait and see exactly what to expect.
EB Megastore
EB Games may host a pretty successful gaming Expo, but it's also a pretty successful games retailer. So it's no surprise that a big section of the show floor is dedicated to the EB Megastore.
EB makes it nice and easy for anyone impressed by a game on the show floor to pre-order or purchase, with a convenient shipping option so you don't have to carry your purchase around all day.
There's also a huge amount of collectibles available, so make sure your credit card is fairly empty before joining the EB Games Megastore queue.
Family Day
Even though the average aim of the modern gamer is well over 30, there's still a massive market for the kiddies out there.
For the past few years, the EB Games Expo has dedicated its Sunday to being a Family Day, with dedicated shows and panels specifically targeting a younger audience.
If previous years are any indication, this year;'s event will feature specific events for kids, a whole heap of kid-friendly games on show and exclusive competitions for the kids to win.
Home Grown Gaming
Aussie developers are the best developers. Well, they're as good as any other developers around the world, anyway.
The EB Games Expo 2015 will undoubtedly dedicate a section of the show floor to showcase some of the best local indie developers and their games.
In previous years, more than 20 local devs have had a stand to show off their games, which were among some of the highlights of the show. Definitely worth checking out should you head to the event.
Cosplay aplenty
It wouldn't be a celebration of geek culture if there wasn't cosplay, and given just how big a part of last year's show Cosplay was, we expect the same this year.
While some will just dress up for the thrill of it, EB Games Expo attendees will also undoubtedly have the opportunity to enter Cosplay competitions on each day of the event, with the chance to win some pretty sweet prizes.
The Sydney Brick Show
Playing with Lego is an ageless pastime, which makes it perfect for a pop culture exhibition like the EB Games Expo.
There will be pre-made displays of pop-culture icons, as well as the opportunity to get creative with bricks yourself.
The show is also promising some "surprises". We have no idea what that could be, but it will be worth checking out just in case.
The VGL Game Bar
Want to enjoy a few drinks while playing competitove video games against friends and strangers alike? The Video Game League Game Bar offers just that opportunity on the show floor.
Tournaments will be held for Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros and FIFA 15 during the show, while between tourneys gamers will be able to play games like Tekken, Trials Fusion, Modern Warfare and Injustice: Gods Among Us.
Game themed-drinks and plenty of kudos (and probably prizes) will go to those who succeed.
Plenty More
Of course, the great thing about expos like this is that there's always something else to see and do when you actually get there.
techradar will be on the show floor, so keep an eye out and stay tuned for all the latest news and coverage of the show here.
