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-AdventureX is a small gaming exposition held in the UK on an annual basis since 2011. Members of the AGS community are invited to speak and showcase their adventure games. Special guests give talks about their work. Upcoming games are available to play. AdventureX is usually held around the Christmas season and is a 2 day event open to the public.
+AdventureX is a gaming exposition held in the UK on an annual basis since 2011. Members of the AGS, adventure game and wider videogaming community are invited to speak and showcase their works. Special guests give talks about their work. Upcoming games are available to play. AdventureX is usually held around the Christmas season or some time in Q4 and is a 2 day event open to the public.
 ==History==
-In 2003 [[m0ds]] discussed forming an adventure game expo with Adventure Gamers founder Marek at ECTS gaming expo at Earls Court, London. Several attempts were made to hold an event but did not progress, until 2011. Despite numerous locations hosting the event, its popularity has grown over the years and typically now roughly 150 visitors attend each year.
+In 2003 [[m0ds]] discussed forming an adventure game expo with Adventure Gamers founder Marek at ECTS gaming expo at Earls Court, London. Several attempts were made to hold an event but did not progress, until 2011. Despite numerous locations hosting the event, its popularity has grown over the years, with visitor numbers increasing year on year. In 2016 the event was rebranded as "the narrative games convention".
 ==2011==
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 It was the only AdventureX held at Didcot Labour Club, which closed soon after for demolition. The event moved to central London.
-Organized by m0ds.
+Organized by [[m0ds]].
 ==2012==
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 Special guests were Jon Ingold, Stephen Marley, Dave Gilbert and Alex Warren.
 A selection of exhibitors and people demonstrating games, including several members of the AGS community including CaptainD, Andail, Steffano and Technocrat.
+£175 was raised for charity.
 This year the event was free to attend, however it was funded through an IndieGoGo campaign.
-Organized by m0ds, AGA and Azure.
+Organized by [[m0ds]], [[AGA]] and Azure.
 ==2013==
-The show returned on 7th and 8th December again at UEAL in central London, organized by m0ds, AGA and Azure.
+The show returned on 7th and 8th December again at UEAL in central London.
 With special guests Charles Cecil, Steve Ince, Tim Child and Mark Estdale.
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 Ali provided a "Choose Your Own Adventure" interactive segment, there was an Adventure Game Room 101 feature and a Live stream.
-This year the event was free to attend, however guests were encouraged to buy a VIP Key Card to help fund the event. There was also a charity contribution of £75.
+This year the event was free to attend, however guests were encouraged to buy a VIP Key Card to help fund the event.
+£150 was raised for charity.
 It was the 2nd but last event at UEAL as the University moved to a new premesis in 2014.
-Organized by m0ds, AGA and Azure.
+Organized by [[m0ds]], [[AGA]] and Azure.
 ==2014==
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 It took place on 6th & 7th of December, with special guests Jon Hare, Dr. Ernest Adams and Josué Monchan.
-Roughly 155 people attended over the weekend. Entrance was free. £130 was raised for charity. The AGS game "Shardlight" was revealed.
+Roughly 155 people attended over the weekend. Entrance was free. The AGS game "Shardlight" was revealed.
+£150 was raised for charity.
-Organized by m0ds, AGA and Azure, with the help of Siobhan Thomas (BA Hons Games Cultures Course at LSBU)
+Organized by [[m0ds]], [[AGA]] and Azure, with the help of Siobhan Thomas (BA Hons Games Cultures Course at LSBU)
 ==2015==
-A fifth AdventureX with free entry was held at Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths University of London on December 12 + 13 December 2015, with special guests Charles Cecil and Steve Ince.
+A fifth AdventureX with free entry was held at Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths University of London on December 12 + 13 December 2015, with special guests Charles Cecil and Steve Ince. [[AGA]] stepped down as organizer.
+£200 was raised for charity.
-Organized by m0ds, Azure & theSynapse. Games, features and talks still to be announced.
+Organized by [[m0ds]], Azure & theSynapse.
 ==2016==
-A sixth AdventureX with free entry was held at Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths University of London on November 19 + 20th 2016, with special guests Rhianna Pratchet and Emily Short. The event was rebranded as "the narrative games convention". [[m0ds]] stepped down as organizer.
+A sixth AdventureX with free entry was held at Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths University of London on November 19 + 20th 2016, with special guests Rhianna Pratchet and Emily Short. The event was funded with Kickstarter. The event was rebranded as "the narrative games convention". [[m0ds]] stepped down as organizer.
 Organized by [[Ali]], Azure & theSynapse.
 ==2017==
-A seventh AdventureX with free entry will be held at Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths University of London on November 11 + 12th 2017, with special guests Rolf Saxon and Doug Cockle, and returning guests Jon Ingold and Dave Gilbert.
+A seventh AdventureX with free entry will be held at Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths University of London on November 11 + 12th 2017, with special guests Rolf Saxon and Doug Cockle, and returning guests Jon Ingold and Dave Gilbert. The event was funded with Kickstarter.
 Organized by Ali, Azure & theSynapse.
-[[Category:AGS community and history]]
+[[Category:AGS meets]]
 [[Category:Completed_AGS_meets]]
 [[Category:Upcoming_AGS_meets]]