For the fifth year running, Intel is extending its collaboration with us, proving once again that they’re as passionate about grassroots gaming as we are.

Together, we’ve built unforgettable experiences for the UK gaming community, and 2025 is shaping up to be our most exciting year yet. 

Community Highlights: 2024 in Review 

2024 was all about bringing you closer to the action. Intel Gamer Days gave our community a chance to win amazing prizes, including a Dream PC Build powered by the Intel’s latest, cutting-edge CPU the Intel Core Ultra. And who could forget the Intel Ultimate and Ultra Escape Rooms? Intel’s puzzle escape room which debuted at EPIC42, returning to EPIC43 due to popular demand but with a horrifying twist. 

Intel Ultimate PC Giveaway, revealed at EPIC43 to Intel Gamer Days x EPIC.LAN winner 

Intel Ultra Escape Room Zombie Experience at EPIC43 

What’s Next for 2025? 

With Intel’s support, we’re ready to take EPIC.LAN to the next level. Expect awesome tech demos, thrilling competitions, and the return of fan-favourites like the Intel Community Championship Belt. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a die-hard competitor, there’s something for everyone. 

“We have all seen the challenges faced in the events industry over the last few years. One of the reasons EPIC.LAN has been able to continue delivering top-quality gaming events is through the strength of its partnerships and how those partners understand our community-first approach,” says Jon Winkle, Managing Director at EPIC.LAN. “As we go into our fifth year of working with Intel, it’s clear that they thoroughly understand the importance of supporting those grassroots gaming and esports communities with us and we look forward to another year of strong collaboration.” 

Mark Walton, Director of Global Client Communications at Intel Corporation, commented: “Our partnership with EPIC.LAN has consistently demonstrated the power of community-driven initiatives. We are proud to support the grassroots gaming and esports communities, fostering innovation and engagement at every level. As we enter this new year, we are excited to continue our collaboration and create even more impactful experiences for the EPIC.LAN community.” 

Intel will be making its return in EPIC.LAN’s first 2025 LAN event, EPIC44 takes place from 20th-23rd February, grab your tickets before they go here - www.epiclan.co.uk. 

About EPIC.LAN 

EPIC44 takes place at Kettering Conference Centre from 20th-23rd February. Information on the event, as well as tickets for the event can be found at www.epiclan.co.uk 

EPIC.LAN is one of the leading community gaming and esports organisations in the UK, delivering LAN events since 2003. Outside of its in-house events, EPIC.LAN also acts as a specialist technical support agency to a range of brands, events and production partners.  

Read more about EPIC.LAN consumer events at www.epiclan.co.uk and business services at www.epiclanservices.co.uk   

About Intel 

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers’ greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel’s innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com. 

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