The GAME CITY2018 opens its doors

Today at 7 pm on October 19th Play City 2018 their doors and the big of the industry like Xbox. Nintendo and PlayStation as well as other exhibitors are present. The event is one of the biggest gaming events in the German-speaking world – more than 80,000 visitors are expected again. Over the next three days, the magnificent Vienna City Hall and the Town Hall Square will offer plenty of space to play, be amazed and chat about an area of ​​about 10,000 sqm. Of course, entry, as in previous years, is free.

The games are open – the eSports program

With the League of Legends Final of the A1 eSports League Austria and start of the biggest Fortnite Battle Royale organizes the first day of a three-day offline eSport tournament Play City with two big eSports highlights on.

On the OMEN by HP stand, you can LoL-Fans are fighting with the e-sports actress Andreas "Elijah" Brandl in epic battles or get the advice of a professional at a workshop. At the A1 eSports League Austria on Saturday, the final of the CARS Project 2 play. At the same time, the qualifying rounds of Splatoon 2 The European Championship, organized by Area52 and Nintendo, took place in the eSport Arena on the Town Hall Square.

Finally, on Sunday, the "Grand Finale" of the eSport Championships will take place: on the A1 eSport stage, players will be in the mobile game Clash Royale batteln. Overall, during the A1 eSport League at the three Play City For a total prize pool of 32 000 € played. in the Splatoon 2 Final Sunday, the winning team qualifies for the European Championship.

The awards ceremony at 6 pm on the main stage in front of the Town Hall finally marks the festive end of the Play City 2018 a.

Cosplay, symposium and children's area

The Saturday cosplay parade features colorful moments in which enthusiastic players will create their favorite characters from the reality of anime, manga, comic book or video game. From 13.00, they leave the Museum Quarter via the Ring to Rathausplatz.

The F.R.O.G. Symposium (Future and Reality of Gaming) again tackles the problem of games from a scientific point of view, focusing on the theme "Women and Games" this year. The educational goal is set as part of the Friday school day and the wienXtra children's area from Friday to Sunday.