Past Events
Relive the moments that made gaming history
2024
Fragadelphia x GXL 2024 Frostbyte LAN
GXL partnered with Fragadelphia to put on a kick ass LAN to ring in the new year! Held January 5th-7th, 2024 at Sector X in Cherry Hill, NJ. Fragadelphia ran a 16 team Counter-Strike 2 tournament while GXL ran plenty of BYOC and console tournaments. Brought to you by Bawls and eSports Tiger!
2023
2022
The GXL Colossal
After a lengthy hiatus, TheGXL returned in 2022 with "Colossal," a hybrid LAN party and gaming festival. Held in Expo Center Hall A (Oaks, PA), Colossal was TheGXL's largest planned capacity to date. It combined BYOC LAN gaming with an expo-style experience: celebrity streamer meet-and-greets, cosplay competitions, VR free-roam experiences, and an expanded vendor hall.
2021
2019
2015
The GXL Titan
The flagship GXL event of 2015, "Titan," was a 400-person BYOC LAN at the Philly Expo Center. It offered "garage-style" open gaming and a mix of competitive and casual activities. Notably, a Team Fortress 2 Pro Series tournament headlined the event, alongside many other game tournaments.
2014
The GXL Universe (10th Anniversary)
TheGXL's 10th anniversary event, dubbed "Universe," celebrated a decade of LAN parties. Held at Oaks, PA, it attracted hundreds of attendees and international competition. The marquee event was a special Team Fortress 2 invitational, featuring top teams from North America and Europe.
2013
The GXL Resurrection
After a hiatus, TheGXL was "resurrected" in 2013 with a large LAN at the Philly Expo Center. This event marked TheGXL's rebirth, drawing over 400 gamers. It featured both PC and console gaming under one roof, high-profile eSports tournaments, and lots of new sponsors. Highlights included "midnight madness" fun contests and the return of big prizes and swag.
2011
The GXL @ TooManyGames 2011
TheGXL partnered with TooManyGames Expo 2011 to host a LAN event as part of the gaming convention. Held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Oaks, PA), this event combined the GXL BYOC LAN with a retro/console gaming convention. LAN attendees could enjoy the expo (vendors, arcades) in addition to PC tournaments.
2009
The GXL 768 – Unleashed
Branded as "Unleashed", this was TheGXL's most ambitious event, aiming for a 768-person LAN – the largest LAN party on the East Coast at the time. Held over Halloween weekend 2009, it featured a massive BYOC plus many tournaments and offbeat contests. The scale approached 700 attendees, pushing venue limits.
The GXL Mini V
The fifth "Mini" LAN, and the last smaller event before GXL's huge 2009 finale. Held in spring 2009, it brought together ~150 BYOC gamers in a relaxed setting. Included fun side activities (case mod contest, raffles) preparing attendees for the upcoming Unleashed event.
2008
The GXL 400
The GXL expanded to a 400-player LAN in fall 2008. This event further broadened the scope with more game genres and a larger venue layout. It featured a big Rock Band stage and console section, complementing the PC tournaments. The GXL 400 pushed the envelope as one of the largest independent U.S. LANs that year.
The GXL 256 III
A spring 2008 LAN that built on the prior event's success. Held as a 256-seat BYOC, it introduced newly popular games to the GXL lineup (first GXL with Team Fortress 2 and Call of Duty 4 tournaments). Smooth organization and improved network infrastructure were noted as the GXL refined its formula.
2007
The GXL 256 II
The GXL returned to large-scale events, hosting a 256-person fall LAN in Millville, NJ. This fifth major GXL event was the biggest NJ LAN since 2005. The focus shifted to enhancing attendee experience – a console gaming area was added alongside PC BYOC, and proceeds supported the local Millville Rescue Squad (GXL's non-profit partner).
2006
The GXL Mini III
Winter 2006 "Mini" event. A laid-back BYOC LAN focusing on bringing together the core community. Offered networking for clans prepping for bigger competitions. Few scheduled activities, mostly free gaming and socializing.
2005
The GXL Mini II
Second "Mini" LAN event, held in the fall. Continued the trend of smaller-scale gatherings after the 512-man event, allowing new members to join the community. More of a relaxed LAN party atmosphere with ad-hoc tourneys and PC free-play.
The GXL Mini I
A smaller winter LAN event to keep the community active between big events. Held at the Millville Rescue Squad hall, providing a more intimate BYOC experience. Focused on casual gaming and community bonding with a few light tournaments rather than large-scale competitions.
2004
The GXL 512
The GXL doubled in size – over 500 gamers gathered for ~50 hours of continuous LAN gaming. This event solidified TheGXL as one of the East Coast's largest LANs. It featured numerous tournaments, giveaways and side events. Introduced additional amenities (on-site food vendors, structured check-in) to accommodate the larger crowd.
The GXL 256
Launch of TheGXL's first large LAN event in Southern NJ, aiming to unite tri-state gamers in a 256-player BYOC LAN. Spanned an entire weekend of non-stop PC gaming. Featured a variety of games (FPS, RTS, etc.) and fun contests, establishing TheGXL's goal of creating the largest East Coast LAN.