The event will have the digital games Counter Strike, Warcraft, Guitar Hero, Virtua Tennis, Street Fighter and Pro Evolution Soccer, and three arcade games including American High Striker, Sega Rally, and Deal or No Deal.
The elimination rounds will take place at various outlets of Magic Planet, the region's leading family entertainment centre, in the UAE, Bahrain and Oman from July until September. The final contestants will battle it out for the chance to win top prizes at Dubai World Game Expo at the city's World Trade Centre from October 27-29, 2009.
According to Eng. Anas Al Madani, Vice President of Index Holding, the organisers of the biggest games competition, "It is a privilege for us to organise the next sequel of this exciting event, where we expect gaming fans show their styles, strategic wit and teamwork as they pit their wits against the best players in the region. Gaming has never been so upbeat and exhilarating."
Silvio Liedtke, General Manager, Magic Planet, is looking forward to the opening event and wants fans from all around the region to gear up. "This is exactly what Magic Planet is here for," he said. "The entertainment, the competition, the fun and the sheer excitement is wonderful to see and we are extremely proud to play such a large part in this cult event."
"There are literally hundreds of thousands of game players in this region who should make the most of this opportunity," he added.
Prizes are up for grabs and the winning UAE team/nationals will have the chance to represent their country in the upcoming World Cyber Games in Chengdu, China.
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About Index Conferences & Exhibitions Org.:
Established in January 1991 as a 100% UAE national company, Index specializes in organizing international, national and regional medical, scientific and trade conferences and exhibitions. Index Conferences and Exhibitions Org Est is a member of the FDI World Dental Federation, International Hospital Federation (IHF) and several other international organizations, with a worldwide network of agents. Index also shares a working joint venture with recognized government associations and offers the best of all services with a dedicated and professional team.
About Magic Planet:
Magic Planet is a brand of Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, part of the Majid Al Futtaim Group. The Magic Planet brand is a family entertainment centre that provides amusement for all age groups, featuring video and redemption games, family rides and thrill attractions.
It is one of the leading providers of entertainment products and services from major suppliers in Europe and North America. There are currently nine Magic Planets across the region including the newly opened outlet at Kuwait. The others are located at Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre, Ajman City Centre and Sharjah City Centre in the UAE and are also present in Oman at Muscat City Centre. Magic Planet also operates at Maadi City Centre and Alexandria City Centre in Egypt apart from Bahrain City Centre.
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Eisha Anand
Account Executive
Polaris Public Relations
T: 00971 4 3415555 ext 201
F: 00971 4 3415588
Established in January 1991 as a 100% UAE national company, Index specializes in organizing international, national and regional medical, scientific and trade conferences and exhibitions. Index Conferences and Exhibitions Org Est is a member of the FDI World Dental Federation, International Hospital Federation (IHF) and several other international organizations, with a worldwide network of agents. Index also shares a working joint venture with recognized government associations and offers the best of all services with a dedicated and professional team.
About Magic Planet:
Magic Planet is a brand of Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, part of the Majid Al Futtaim Group. The Magic Planet brand is a family entertainment centre that provides amusement for all age groups, featuring video and redemption games, family rides and thrill attractions.
It is one of the leading providers of entertainment products and services from major suppliers in Europe and North America. There are currently nine Magic Planets across the region including the newly opened outlet at Kuwait. The others are located at Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre, Ajman City Centre and Sharjah City Centre in the UAE and are also present in Oman at Muscat City Centre. Magic Planet also operates at Maadi City Centre and Alexandria City Centre in Egypt apart from Bahrain City Centre.
Media contact:
Eisha Anand
Account Executive
Polaris Public Relations
T: 00971 4 3415555 ext 201
F: 00971 4 3415588
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