Estepona Hosts First Major Video Game Fair For All Ages

Estepona is astir to go a gaming haven pinch “El Mundo del Videojuego”, a free, two-day interactive adjacent connected October 18 and 19 astatine nan Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones. 

The nosy event, organised by Estepona Council and section gamers, celebrates video games’ improvement from arcade classics to a world taste force, offering thing for everyone – retro fans, tech enthusiasts, and families.

The adjacent is simply a operation of nostalgia pinch nan latest innovations and features a retro gaming area pinch immoderate of nan astir iconic arcade machines, for illustration Pac-Man and Street Fighter, on pinch classical consoles specified arsenic nan NES and Sega Genesis. Guided tours done gaming history will reignite nostalgia successful anyone complete 40.

For cutting-edge thrills, a virtual reality pavilion offers immersive experiences, from underwater adventures to zombie battles, pinch information measures making judge nan youngest tin bask too. Interactive workshops, led by manufacture pros, screen crippled creation pinch devices for illustration Scratch and Unity, appealing to those aspiring coders and developers. A “Games for Good” convention highlights gaming’s domiciled successful empathy and problem-solving, pinch constricted spots for hands-on learning.

Competitive gamers tin subordinate tournaments featuring titles for illustration Super Smash Bros. and FIFA, pinch prizes including gaming cogwheel and exclusive merchandise. Over 500 participants are expected, pinch unrecorded streams amplifying nan esports excitement. Nintendo’s demo area will beryllium presenting caller Switch titles, giving a operation of integer nosy pinch Estepona’s scenic charm done augmented reality experiences.

Other than joystick action, nutrient trucks will connection themed treats, and a cosplay title will promote a small creativity. Accessibility features see quiet zones, motion connection interpreters, and free shuttles from cardinal Estepona.

Open from 10am to 8pm connected Saturday and 6pm connected Sunday, nan arena is free, pinch tickets and schedules disposable via nan Estepona Council website. Whether you’re a retro enthusiast aliases a VR newbie, Estepona’s gaming extravaganza promises fun, connection, and innovation. The Estepona Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones is connected Avenida Litoral, Estepona.