Popularly known as BGS, the event is the largest gaming fair in Latin America and one of the largest when it comes to physical space and audience.
In 2019, the 12th edition will take place (starting tomorrow, in São Paulo) and the organizers promise an innovation show with regard to the visual identity and essence of the values that involve innovation, technology and speed in the gaming world, with a special emphasis on the gamers (who will now be the real protagonists of the party).
Since its first edition, an estimated 1.8 million people have come to BGS, and this year's edition promises to be even more historic because it will feature no less than 400 booths that will be filled with nationally and internationally acclaimed guests / personalities.
In the midst of the four days of holidays (October 10-13), fans will be able to witness / participate in championships, check out hundreds of exclusive releases (games that have not yet come to market and will be available to the public to test, only within the event), visit thematic areas involving cosplays and many other news!
The festival's DNA is exposed on all sides. The options for the public to enjoy are many speaking specifically of the ways of playing the games, such as arcade machines, mobile platforms, PCs, virtual reality glasses, consoles, board games, card games or any other way to play.
The fair is also known for bringing together the top companies in the industry (which always bring incredible news), making room for independent studios to be seen (extending market power and increasing options for the public) and also attracting the attention of personalities from the world video game industry and potential new investors and professionals in this market that yields billion dollar figures every year.
Among the most anticipated personalities this year are some highly anticipated examples:
Steven Ogg, Shawn and Ned Luke (GTA 5 actors);
Hidetaka Miyazaki (Sekiro Producer);
John Romero (DOOM creator);
Al Lowe (creator of Leisure Suit Larry);
Shota Nakama (creator of Video Game Orchestra);
Yoshinori Ono (producer of Street Fighter 5);
Charles Martinet (the voice of Super Mario);
Ed Boon (creator of Mortal Kombat);
Howard Warshaw (Atari ET Creator);
DC Douglas (voice of Albert Wesker of Resident Evil);
Gary Stern (creator of Stern Pinball).
Are you curious about what the event looks like? So take a look at what happened in 2018:
Besides all this, one of the ideas that makes this fair something special is the interaction that happens between the public, who move from different places and create lasting friendships because of the passion for games... So, if video game is in your blood: Your place is here!