GAMING EXPO FIRST TIME IN BANGLADESH

Mahabub Alam, Wardaah Wahid, Anarkoly Sultana

The first ever gaming expo happened in Bangladesh on 6^th December  at midas center, dhanmondi 27 organized by Tanbir Hossain Khan and his team.

Tanbir Hossain Khan and his team; Photo: Wardaah Sabah

It was a gathering for gamers across the region,  all the gaming communities including gamers, game developers, game development companies, gaming enthusiasts are coming under one platform to compete, learn, showcase and share their gaming experience.

According to the main organizer of this event Mr. Tanbir Hossain Khan, a computer engineer said it was his dream project to create such a gaming community. “This is not just a gaming expo where people just come for gaming competition. It’s a platform where gamers can share their experience, play new games, where different company will show their project, arrange workshop and cross cosplay . We took initiatives to arrange this kind of expo first time in this country and to start the trend to inspire people to create games. Parents in Bangladesh do not understand the importance of gaming for children who might possibly have a bright future in gaming industry. Gaming industry is more huge then movie industry, in abroad a game tester salary is 65000$ yearly.  Children have different choices and interests and we should nurture their interest for a better future weather as a gamer or a game creator. We want to show the world that we also have a gaming platform and good gamers and game developers in our country”, said Mr.Tanbir.

Aungkur dressed as Hawke;Photo: Anarkol Sultana

Aungkur Alam, a gamer and a mascot dressed as Hawke from Dragon Age 2 said that, ''While I playing this game I feel like I’m living the game and using real weapons from that time.I feel like I’m

Hawke.  We have plenty  good gamers in our county but we do not have platform to show our skills so there should be more platform like this so that we can share our interests with other international gaming communities and get benefits out of it''.

CEO of EMK center MK Arif was also present in the expo. He said,’’Last time I played a game it was pinball back in 1992. I found that pinball machine after so many years here in this event.  I’m glad to be a part of this expo and I would like to see Bangladeshi game like Kabbadi and more Bangladeshi gaming products’’.

Game fanatic; Photo: Mahabub Alam

Crowds of different age groups playing 2016 FIFA, Street Fighter tournament, Call of Duty, Dragon Age2, Devil May Cry etc with lots of excitement, screaming as if they were living the game for real registering into different gaming spots.

Virtual reality was not left behind too. VR gadgets were available to entertain guests with various VR games, provided with free wifi and refreshments.

Edited by 

Wardaah Wahid Sabah and Mahabub Alam