Comic Con Cape Town, one of the most anticipated events on the city’s entertainment calendar, is set to ignite excitement among gaming enthusiasts once again. With an array of thrilling gaming activities, tournaments, and free to play challenges brought to you by some of the biggest names in gaming, Comic Con Cape Town is the place every gamer wants to be from 27 April to 1 May
Telkom becomes the Home of Gaming:
Telkom’s gaming zone is set to be an epicentre of excitement at Comic Con Cape Town. For the full duration of the show, fans can expect a series of action-packed events and challenges. Highlights include the eDiski Season 7 Finals, Heroes of the Pitch: High School Esports League Challenge, and the Conquest Cup: Showdown on FC24, which will be a free to play challenge open for all to enter. Additionally, Telkom invites attendees to join them for other free-to-play zones throughout the event, including the “Are You Game?” Mobile Challenge.
Toyota gets hearts racing:
Toyota Gaming Engine’s stand will host five days of non-stop fun, featuring games such as Street Fighter 6, Gran Turismo 7, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. Fans have the chance to win Takealot vouchers daily, with a Beat the Pro challenge offering even greater rewards for those who emerge victorious against professional esports players.
Doritos takes you inside a vibrant virtual reality:
Doritos returns even bolder than before, offering attendees the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of virtual reality gaming. The Doritos VR League invites fans to experience the first ever Doritos Crunch Cup Beat Saber league, a free-to-play area which is accessible to all who want to beat the bold beats in this rhythm gaming feature. Doritos will virtually place players in the game, allowing them to showcase their skills for all to see, and giving those who top the daily leaderboard a chance to win their share of R10 000.
Red Bull gives you wiiings to Paris:
Red Bull presents the Kumite National Qualifier, an opportunity for any fan to unleash their inner warrior in Street Fighter 6, with the ultimate champion securing a spot at Kumite 2025 in Paris. For more information on how to participate, visit www.redbullkumite.com or follow @RedBullZA on social media. Visitor will also be able to enjoy free-to-play day with Tekken 8 from the Mondayof the event (29 April).
RGB Gaming ignites gaming in schools:
RGB Gaming is hosting a variety of school-focused tournaments at Comic Con Cape Town, in the KidsCon hall, which is being introduced to the show for the first time. Showcasing youth making waves in the gaming scene, battling it out in titles which include Apex Legends for university students and a Minecraft tournament for primary school students. The RGB zone will also offer young gaming enthusiast a chance to enjoy casual free to Fortnite, Minecraft and more played across Xbox and PC.
Super Dragon Punch Force 3 exclusive:
To celebrate the upcoming Boy Kills World movie, Comic Con Cape Town will feature the locally developed Super Dragon Punch Force 3 game. Fans can be among the first ever to experience this stylish 2.5D fighter game and learn more about the it from the development team during panels on Saturday and Sunday.
Comic Con Cape Town 2024 promises an unforgettable experience for gamers of all ages. For more information and updates, follow Comic Con Cape Town on social media and visit the official Comic Con Cape Town gaming webpage here: comicconafrica.co.za/gaming
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About Comic Con Cape Town
The five-day festival focuses on all elements of pop culture and brings international and local comic artists, film and TV celebrities, and Cosplayers to South African shores where they meet fans, sign autographs, and have photo ops. Packed with championships, competitions, super show specials, product launches, workshops, panels, Q&A sessions, screenings, activations, and interactive experiences, there is something for everyone to enjoy whether you are a casual fan or a bona fide geek.
