-organisers tease thrilling experience with tournaments, virtual reality

AIMED at expanding and promoting the sport of gaming in Guyana, the country’s first Game fest will be held next weekend with organisers teasing a thrilling experience for patrons.
In an interview with this week’s Buzz the president and founder of Game Fest Guyana, Trevon Gomes shared that the April 13 event will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown.

Gomes explained that the event is entirely aimed at building and promoting the sport of gaming in Guyana.
The event promises to be the start of something new for experienced gaming enthusiasts.

“We’re a community in the making. So what we’re aiming to do is to build a community of gamers, and also build this sport in Guyana. With the community of gamers that we’re having, we’re looking to actually host some tournaments as well throughout the year,” Gomes said.

The event will feature a massive tournament with many renowned video games, varying from FC 24, Call of Duty, PubG and Mortal Kombat.
In addition to this, there will be simulated races – a virtual reality and a regular version – along with Mario Karts and many other games.

The event will also feature an exhibition, a food court and an opportunity for cosplay.
Tickets for Game Fest cost $4,000 and can be purchased from Bad Monkey Merch locations, at the Giftland Mall, MovieTown Mall, Amazonia Mall and the recently opened West Central Mall.

Notably, once patrons purchase tickets, they will automatically be entered into a raffle to win prizes throughout the day. This includes painted artwork by a skilled artist (gaming related of course), online shopping gift cards, gaming chair, and the main prize a PlayStation5.

Game Fest Guyana was formed in October 2023, with the aim of taking gaming/gaming tournaments to the next level in Guyana, with hopes to partner with major gaming conventions abroad where local gamers can represent Guyana in tournaments.