Gaming Istanbul' Opens Its Doors to Game Lovers on September 16

'Gaming Istanbul', Turkey's biggest gaming event, opens its doors to game lovers on September 16. E-sports tournaments, first screenings of new games, meetings with famous publishers and followers, 'LAN Party' for 300 people, and Jams are waiting for visitors at Gaming Istanbul.

Organized with the main sponsorship of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, OGEM and Medya AŞ. Supported by Gaming Istanbul 2022, it will bring together the gamers and the giants of the gaming industry. Game professionals and freelance game developers will also meet at Gaming Istanbul to inspire amateur players. Gaming Istanbul, which is an opportunity for those who want to improve themselves in the field of gaming, will also make visitors smile with fun moments and surprise prizes.

FAMOUS PUBLISHERS WILL PLAY WITH PARTICIPANTS

Dr. Gaming Istanbul, which will take place at Kadir Topbaş Performance and Art Center on September 16-17-18, will host famous publishers this year as well. Pelin ''PqueeN'' Baynazoğlu, Tuna ''Pintipanda'' Akşen, Can Sungur, Murat ''Ejderha'' Sönmez, Alp ''H1vezZz!'' Huge, who has millions of followers, are among the names that were first announced. PqueeN, Pintipanda and Can Sungur will surprise their followers this year at Gaming Istanbul Influencer Stage.

'LAN PARTY' FOR 300 PEOPLE

The biggest event of this year is 'LAN PARTY'. A 200-person free-participation 'Come, bring your computer-phone' tournament will be held. At the same time, 300 people will compete in the tournament by playing the determined online games. Surprise gifts will be given to the winners.

'RISE ONLINE' IS COMING WITH BIG SURPRISE

Gaming Istanbul's biggest surprise for game lovers this year is Rise Online. Blockchain-based role-playing game Rise Online is one of the most important participants of the event this year, with a large event space and special surprises for Gaming Istanbul visitors. Aorus (Gigabyte), Red Bull, Unity, Aerosoft, Codeo, LG, Stargate, Bahçeşehir University Game Incubation Center BUG Lab TEKMER, Ancient Gears, Upgrade Entertainment, Wendigo Games, Gizala, Digigame Startup Studio, Zindhu, FRPNET, Enucuzoyun, Bestgameprice, In addition to brands and games such as our home in Istanbul, Turkey's most popular jam event, Cave Jam, also takes its place in Gaming Istanbul. Adanath, the adventure game originating from Sumerian mythology, which was developed by Ancient Gears company and will be presented to the players for the first time in the world with its demo version at Gaming Istanbul, is among the participants of this year.

PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS WILL MEET

Gaming Istanbul will open with the Mobile Growth Summit event for international game professionals on September 15, one day before the event. 200 senior executives will attend the Global Growth Summit, which allows game industry professionals to come together at conferences, seminars and business development meetings for the mobile game industry. Gatherings of game professionals will continue at Indieway in Gaming Istanbul area during 16-18 September. Indieway gives participants the opportunity to organize seminars, schedule meetings with the MeetToMatch application, make appointments, and establish their own connections.

SPECIAL REWARDS WITH POKEMON GO

This year, the Gaming Istanbul area will be created within the game. G, I, S, T letter characters exclusive to Gaming Istanbul will be added to the game. These characters will only be available within and for the duration of Gaming Istanbul. Special characters can be hunted around the event area. Poke Stop and charging stations will be established in the closed area, and special activations will be made for visitors.

IMM SUPPORT TO DEVELOPERS, MASTERS, APPRICES

Gaming Istanbul 2022 has a special area for craftsmen who produce games and youth culture. In the Gaming Istanbul Geek Culture area, which was established under the sponsorship of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, artisans will be able to bring their handmade products together with approximately 100.000 visitors. OGEM, the game development incubation center of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, which has undertaken the sponsorship of the Indie Area special for freelance developers, which was expanded upon high demand, will organize events in different areas for young teams.