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Game
on
Olivia Powell investigates
the gaming convention
making waves in Scotland
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TG (For the Gamers) is launching
4TG Game Con in a brand-new
location. This comes after the event,
referred to as ‘gaming heaven’, found
success in Aberdeen.
The show tries to cater to all
gamers, no matter their age, gender
or gaming tastes, providing a medly
of genres from modern competitive
gaming to classic arcade games.
4TG also blend other geek culture
into the event in a number of ways,
running cosplay competitions and
showcasing anime art.
One of the most popular facets of
the event is the competitive gaming
aspect. Visitors get the chance
to prove themselves in the Faux
E-sports arena, with the chance
to win prizes. Guests also get the
chance to win by entering cosplay
competitions, which have proved
similarly well-liked. It also gives
gamers the chance to meet their
heroes through hosting special
guests such as gaming YouTubers,
Twitch Streamers, Games
Developers and Pro Gamers.
The event also has an advice
section for attendees hoping to
pursue a career in gaming, games
development, video creation and the
many other careers in the gaming
industry.
When asked what makes 4TG so
popular, social media marketing,
editorial and sponsorship assistant
Jamie Glover said it was down to
the “friendly, warm environment”
that gives attendees the chance to
“meet new friends and win prizes”.
The new event, 4TG Ayr aims to
give the gamers of Ayrshire a chance
to experience a gaming event.
Glover said: “[Whilst] Ayrshire is a
huge gaming community, residents
often have to travel to the big cities
for gaming events. We wanted to
give them something of their own to
be part of.”
After conquering Ayrhsire, 4TG
has plans to expand across Scotland
to other areas which have, according
to Glover: “Been overlooked by the
industry.”
He continues: “Scotland has had
an incredibly successful imprint on
the gaming industry, and we believe
gamers are crying out for more
events.”
So, by finding their gap in the
market, 4TG have been able to
create a popular event that aligns
with exactly what their audience
wants.
Currently, their Aberdeen event
held at P&J Live hosts 10,000
attendees, and their Ayrshire event,
held at Ayr Racecourse from 8-9
May 2020, is set to see 2,000-4,000
attendees.
“We wanted to give them something of their
own to be a part of”
February — 13