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Bangkok Game Show 2005 — Extravaganza of the World’s Digital Game First Time in Thailand 3-5 June 2005 Brings a range of innovative technology and exciting activities to one place
Future Gamer Company Limited and A Zone Event Agency join force in organizing the Bangkok Game Show 2005 between 3 (Fri) - 5 (Sun) June 2005 under the theme “Game Lovers Mobilization”. This extravaganza of world digital game is organized for the first time in Thailand at the MCC Hall, The Mall Bangkapi Department Store, placing special emphasis on introduction of new technology and the latest innovation in game industry. The “Bagus” is announced today as the event’s mascot.
Bangkok Game Show 2005 offers a wide selection of exciting and sensational games and competitions as well as various playing techniques, exhibiting the overall field of computer entertainment, including PC games, online games, and mobile games. Visitors will certainly find the Bangkok Game Show 2005 both entertaining and educational.
Highlight of the Bangkok Game Show 2005 is the opening of the largest e-Sports competition to select a representative from Thailand to take part at the final round competition of the Electronic Sports World Cup in July, in the most renowned venue of France “The Carrousel of the Louvre”, in Paris. The three official disciplines have been chosen: Counter-Strike, Warcraft III : Frozen Throne 1.18 and Pro Evolution Soccer 4 V 1.10. The chamiopns will receive prize money of some seven million Baht. Registration is now open until 20 May 2005.
Another online game competition “Thailand Online Championship” is also announced. Three major online games used for the competition are Pangya, O2 Jam and GetAmped.
Mr. Mana Prapakamol, Managing Director, Future Gamer Company Limited, said since Future Gamer has been specialized in game magazines industry for many years, the company is making every possible effort to select activities which will help best transfer the knowledge on game technology in the most accurate manner. The Company is also determined to help expand Thailand’s game market to level with that in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea.
A-Zone Event Agency, Bangkok Game Show 2005 event organizer, reported that the preparation for the show is satisfactory as 80 per cent of the exhibition area have already been reserved by game alliance group. The government will also take part at the event by conducting a range of seminars with topics that will offer knowledge and boost understanding on correct ways to enjoy games. Parents are encouraged to attend the event to help enhance their understanding.
The companies which already made an acceptance to take part at the Bangkok Game Show 2005 are those involved in Game Console including Play Station from Sony and Xbox from Microsoft. As for Online Games, Asiasoft has accepted to take part at the event, arranging a special Ragnarok final competition arena to find the winner for “Ragnarok World Championship”. Game booths include those of New Era, Tom Yum Goong from Game No Limit, Chiang Mai Digital Works as well as Game Arcade from Galaxy.
Computers especially designed for professional gamers are available for sale at the Bangkok Game Show 2005 at special price as well as a range of software games and game accessories. New game developers will also have the opportunity to present their works in software game at this event.
Over 15 million Baht is used for organizing the Bangkok Game Show 2005. The event aims to draw over 300,000 visitors to attend the event throughout the three days.
More information of Bangkok Game Show 2005, see www.bangkokgameshow.com
More information of Thailand Electronic Sports World Cup, see www.eswc2005thailand.com
More information of Thailand Online Championship, see www.toc.in.th
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