Dubai – United Arab Emirates, June 5th 2013: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Organisation Est. officially announced the launch of ‘Game Evolution’, an event which will be held on November 15th – 16th, 2013.
Game Evolution will be the ideal platform for International Professional Gamers and Regional Talent. More than 300 gamers from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Ukraine, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Portuguese, Spain, Mexico, USA, Canada, Denmark, China, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Albania and the Philippines – have confirmed their registration already.
Sixty of the top Professional Teams in the world will compete on three PC Games: League of Legends, Counter-Strike:Go and Dota2. Moreover, around 500 Players will compete for the Console Championships at Fifa & Super Street Fighter:Arcade Edition. An enormous Cash Prize is already set for both competitions.
The organizers announced that the cash prize for this event is the highest in the region. Moreover, a number of international teams and gamers will take part in this event such as Natus Vincere known as (Na`Vi), a Ukrainian multigaming e-Sports organization.
Na’Vi – one of the best teams in the world today, has been announced as the Brand Ambassador for the Event, and will be competing at Game Evolution in the Counter-Strike:Go, Dota2 and Fifa Tournaments respectively. Na`Vi Dota is one of the best Dota 2 teams in the world with over $1,350,000 wins and 3-time World Champions title holder.
“We are really happy to accept the invitation and take part in the Game Evolution CS:GO and Dota 2 tournaments. This will be the first Na`Vi's visit to Dubai so we're looking to meet all our fans out there and of course show some A-class game we are well known for” said Alexander Kokhanovskyy, CEO at Na`Vi
Game Evolution will also feature the latest technology and digital entertainment in the form of an Expo at the GE Arena, offering an opportunity for on-site purchase at incredible discounts. Moreover, a workshop will be held on the second day of the event that includes several courses dedicated for students and professionals from the industry. Experts and specialists from the gaming industry will share their expertise at the workshop and give their best knowledge and the latest updates for those who are interested in this field.
Tariq Al Madani, Executive Director at INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Organization Est. confirmed that the online registration is now open. However, gamers from the Middle East can secure their spots at the Playoffs through the UAE Ramadan Qualifiers. “Game Evolution promises to do something that has never been done before. The Winners will receive the cash prize on the spot on Day 2 at ‘Gamers Night – The After Party’ which will be held on November 16th, after the Tournament concludes.” Said Al Madani
For more information about the event please contact
Nada Saaydeh,
PR and Media Executive - INDEX Shared Services
Mob: +971503790044