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June 3rd, 1999

[3:15 PM]
MacWorld Expo New York To See Return Of Consumer Showcase/Mac Game Exhibition

IDG has announced that the Consumer Showcase which debuted at MacWorld Expo San Francisco last January will also run at the upcoming MacWorld Expo in New York this July. In addition, the Macintosh Games Exhibition will also return to MacWorld Expo (first time in New York as well). These are both important aspects of the Expo as they represent a successful Mac presence in these markets. According to IDG: MacWorld Expo/New York 1999, July 20-23 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, will introduce the highly successful "Consumer Showcase," a hands-on special interest environment showcasing the latest home computing and consumer applications for the iMac and the entire Mac industry. The "Consumer Showcase," which debuted with critical acclaim at MACWORLD Expo/San Francisco 1999, will appear for the first time at the New York show alongside the other successful MACWORLD Expo/New York Special Interest Areas, such as "Developer Central," the "Education District,""Small Business Solutions,""Business and Accounting Pavilion,""Extensions Workshop for Creative Content,""Digital Art Gallery", and the "Digital Media Studio." "MACWORLD Expo brings the 'Consumer Showcase' to New York in response to the tremendous success of the iMac and the growing number of companies developing thousands of diverse applications and solutions for consumers interested in entertainment, home office, music, home learning and video," said Nicole Derany, MACWORLD Expo/New York Show Director. Mac-Gamers Wanted At MACWORLD Expo/New York, the Macintosh Gaming Exhibitions area will showcase dozens of companies with the latest in gaming titles and peripherals for the Mac -- the hottest new platform in the games market. Also returning to New York by popular demand is the National Macintosh Gaming Championship, where attendees will compete for more than $25,000 worth in prizes to become the National Macintosh Gaming Champion. Attendees are treated to the thrill of the competition watching today's hottest games played out in real-time, with real contestants. In addition to the competition, the Macintosh Gaming Exhibition also features a retail store for Mac gamers to get their hands on the latest and greatest titles and products on display in the area. The Mac Observer Spin: Important indeed as only a successful consumer and gaming presence at MacWorld Expo San Francisco combined with continued vendor interest in doing it again could result in its return. That reflects the success of Apple and the iMac in these markets which is very important for the continued health of Apple. MacWorld Expo