Game XP turns classic games into real-life experiences

On Thursday (25th), the Game XP, the biggest gaming and experience event in Brazil, which takes place at the Olympic Park, in Rio de Janeiro, and runs until next Sunday, July 28th.

In the Park, a city was created that is every gamer's dream: giant arenas for online games, stores selling clothing and even accessories for players, and giant facilities inspired by some of the most beloved games. Furthermore, the convention also follows some lines from its “mother” con, the CCXP: the event has Cosplay Contest and a art street.

And for those who are not surprised by the location, the Olympic Park was also used – in addition to for the Rio 2016 Olympics - for the festival Rock in Rio 2017. The great music festival, which also takes place this year at the same location, is one of the creators of the games convention.

But do you know how Game XP emerged? Check out some of the convention's history before finding out what's new this year:

How did Game XP come about?

who went to Rock in Rio 2017, had a preview part of the concept created to be the Game XP. At the music festival, a area was dedicated to the gaming world counting on cosplayers, installations named like Microsoft and three gaming arenas.

After it pleased the public and became one of the highlights of that edition of Rock in Rio, the organizers of the Rio de Janeiro music festival got involved with the creators of Comic Con Experience to make of Game XP something bigger than just a zone at a festival.

In 2018 the Game XP became an event in its own right and, in the words of the organizers, became “the world's first Game Park”. The event occupied three Olympic arenas in Barra de Tijuca in its first edition, following the same events that captivated the public.

This year, the convention has grown and has a 60% larger area and twice the number of attractions. Fortnite, for example, is one of the big highlights with a full-size bus, a plummeting elevator, and an action field for fans of the game to experience what it's really like to be in the game.

Just like in Rock in Rio, Game XP It has a zip line that guarantees a panoramic view of the great event. The zip line is an action of the Nescau, which also featured a stand that will get everyone moving: two teams face off in a cycling competition. The team that fills the radius first wins exclusive prizes. Who said that online game emotion doesn't exist in physical activities?

This is the idea of Game XP: Taking the essence of amusement parks and game adventures and putting them through a series of experiential activities that put fans inside the worlds and universes of some of their favorite games. In this edition, the event also has some exclusive attractions and activities in addition to those already mentioned here.

Three arenas for online disputes

As in the previous edition, the Game XP It has three Olympic arenas where championships and online game disputes take place. The official schedule can be checked on the Game XP website. will have competitions Counter Strike and other famous games, with some of the biggest teams in Brazil.

Between matches, bands like scanele e supercombo perform so that players and the public can relax and enjoy live music.

Crash, Fortnite, Pac-Man and more

In addition to being able to buy licensed products from your favorite games, you can also enjoy gigantic themed installations with the face of the universe that you love to explore when you're playing. In addition to the radical activities of Nescau, you can also enjoy a kart race with Crash Bandicoot. The action is to promote the remastering and re-release of the classic Crash Nitro Kart, now renamed as Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. The game has been available since the 21st of June.

Another game that is present, to the delight of the fans, is the Fortnite. Yes, there's a giant bus so you feel like you're about to jump in and start playing. There is a shop with official t-shirts and llamas. And yes: the Game XP also features cosplayers dressed in some of the most famous skins in the game and dancing the iconic victory dances.

For fans of Fortnite For the bravest, there is a GIGANTIC elevator in the game park that takes the audience to the sky to descend with everything in a mind-blowing adventure. who needs Disney when can you enjoy this themed adrenaline toy?

Have you ever thought about playing PAC-MAN in actual size? This is another of the great adventures of Game XP. You and your friends can dress up as the eaters or the ghosts. Then it's like the game: you, Mr. Pac, you need to run away from the ghosts in a maze until you eat the fruit that allows you to eat the ghosts. Can you outrun your friends in this race through the maze, recreating one of the most classic games of all time?

Like the big music festivals and amusement parks, the Game XP It also has a Ferris wheel. The lines are usually long, but if you want to see the sunset of Rio de Janeiro falling behind the mountains against the beautiful backdrop of the Olympic Park, it's worth getting in line.

Finally, another attraction worth mentioning is the virtual reality roller coaster. With the name galaxy rush, the little race will have you screaming with the artifices of technology that will turn into a mind-blowing adventure through the most incredible scenery you can imagine.

Medieval Street and exclusive products

Inspired by the Rock Streets of Rock in Rio that have different themes in each edition, Game XP's street has a medieval theme. Inside, several stores like Riachuelo are selling their geek products.

Another highlight is that the Samsung is offering promotional prices for anyone who wants to build their game station with products purchased directly from Game XP. The Samsung Odyssey, a notebook from the brand's gaming line with a GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card, will be on sale for R$3.899.

An event also for music fans

if not Rock in Rio had attractions for gamers, in this great festival of games music fans will not be left without something to do. One of the main attractions is the stage Genesis, which has an incredible decoration and that will make the fans feel like they are also in a great music festival.

And, of course, the lineup did not disappoint. The curatorship was done by Zé Ricardo, the same name responsible for the Stage Sunset No. Rock in Rio this year, which promotes cultural exchanges between artists, such as partnerships highlighting the music of Pará with Gaby Amarantos, Onete e jaloo, in addition to joining the band from São Paulo Oh Terno with the Portuguese band Capitão Fausto.

The idea is that the stage will pack exactly the end of the day of the event, when game fans want to stop to eat or rest before leaving or enjoying some of the latest attractions. Every day, from 17:30 pm to 21:XNUMX pm, the stage welcomes renowned artists before closing the night with the classic fireworks display that is also a trademark of the Rock in Rio. On Thursday, it was the turn of the DJ duo cat dealers and the duo Ana Vitoria perform at Game XP, while the closing on the 26th is due to the pop diva IZA.

A New Orchestra becomes a daily attraction. On Saturday, it's the DJ's turn zeeba play some of their greatest hits. On Sunday, the closing of the Game XP it's up to the big Mano Brown, in the presentation of the soul/funk show that he does with his Boogie Suit Band.

And you, are you already enjoying Game XP? Leave in the comments which attraction caught the most attention!