Gamers8 has launched a $500,000 prize pool Gameathon in Saudi Arabia. Gamers8 is the biggest esports and gaming event worldwide and partnered with AlFaisal University in Riyadh for the event.
The Gameathon is a week-long rapid, innovative time-bound competition, similar to a hackathon, in which competitors try their hand at developing a game prototype from scratch.
Gameathon, which runs until August 24, is founded on the premise that, in today’s digitally connected world, individuals can come together, be creative, exchange experiences, and express themselves by utilizing video games as a common language.
The massive event will host more than 600 participants and give them the opportunity to be part of the week-long competition.
“At the Saudi Esports Federation, we aim to develop an industry ecosystem in which different disciplines collaborate for the advancement of the gaming community, and in this case focusing on the educational aspect of esports,” said Turki Al Fawzan, CEO at the Saudi Esports Federation. “Gameathon is a bridge to greatly enhance gamers’ ability to professionalize their passion into the world of esports.”
“Developers, designers, and artists will enjoy this experience where they can learn many new – and unexpected – skills while supporting their team by contributing ideas, and playtesting.”
Gamers8 features a range of events, including music, festivals, and a gaming summit. In addition to gaming, the event has hosted a number of musical concerts, including a performance by Nancy Ajram and Marshmello last week.
Gamers8 tournaments are broadcast live on the event channel in more than eight languages. Over 1,000 activities and attractions are set to happen, such as comedy, cosplay, magic shows, and more.
Gamers8, from the creators of Gamers Without Borders, is a global gaming and esports festival with a mission to blur the lines between what’s physical and what’s virtual.
Established to bring the virtual world of gaming and esports out into the physical realm of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, Gamers8 will be held for eight weeks.
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