Two: Gaming Galore – Tournaments, free-to-play zones, and equipment
Gaming fanatics can be in paradise with a plethora of gaming choices in Hall 5. Vendors will supply the newest gaming equipment and merchandise with some present unique offers, whereas the Telkom VS Gaming Village will host tournaments spanning widespread titles like FIFA, and Rocket League. This village can even comprise South Africa’s largest eSports match – The Telkom VS Masters – that includes video games resembling CS: GO. For cell gaming fanatics, an thrilling cell gaming expertise additionally awaits on this house.
The Toyota Gaming Engine has partnered with Nintendo to carry attendees an immersive Mario Kart expertise and an opportunity to win a visit to Chicago for C2E2.
Comic Con Africa 2023 additionally sees the return of the fan favorite Doritos Crunch Cup, powered by Comic Con Africa, which can characteristic each day tournaments, together with the “Beat the Pros” problem, the place informal avid gamers can compete towards South Africa’s high contenders for money prizes in titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Street Fighter 6, Fortnite, and FIFA.
Following Riot Games’ announcement of Valorant servers coming to South Africa, The Carry 1st Valorant Tournament additionally guarantees thrilling gameplay. Another not-to-be-missed characteristic is the Red Bull Campus Clutch.
Comic Con Africa can be excited to welcome the voice of Mozzie from Rainbow Six: Siege, Martin Copping, who can be the voice of Lucas Riggs from Call of Duty: Vanguard.
Three: Cosplay
Since 2018, Africa has gained recognition within the international cosplay scene, with South African cosplayers Kinpatsu Cosplay, Jinxie Cosplay, and Ludus Cosplay persistently excelling on the prestigious Crown Championships of Cosplay in Chicago. Whether you’re an off-the-cuff or aggressive cosplayer, Comic Con Africa has one thing for everybody, making it a must-attend occasion on the cosplay calendar.
Comic Con Africa can even host informal cosplay competitions with a number of each day classes, together with a particular session for contestants beneath 13, providing an opportunity to win spot prizes. The occasion additionally options the Nintendo Cosplay Competition, including a gaming twist to the cosplay scene. For these aspiring to compete professionally, Comic Con Africa hosts the Championships of Cosplay, the place hand-crafted character outfits are rigorously judged. The winner earns the honour of representing South Africa on the international C2E2 competitors in Chicago.
