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[ May 30, 2024 by gamersbayadmin 0 Comments ]

Gamers Bay 8 Returns This September!

Join us for GamersBay 8 on September 28 and 29, 2024, a premier gaming event set to take place in the vibrant heart of the Cayman Islands.

This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering an immersive experience for gamers, influencers, and enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you’re a casual gamer, an esports competitor, or a fan of popular gaming personalities, GamersBay 8 has something exciting in store for you

An International flare with local taste

& One of the major highlights of GamersBay 8 is the presence of renowned guest influencers who have taken the gaming world by storm. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Beck Bro Jack, Anything Alexia, Austin John Plays, D. Piddy, Overtflow, and Sabrina Banks. These influential personalities will be attending the event in person, each hosting their own booths. Fans will have the exclusive opportunity to meet their favorite influencers, get autographs, and take memorable photos. It’s a unique chance to connect with the creators you love and see firsthand the passion they bring to the gaming community.

GamersBay 8 isn’t just about meeting influencers; it’s also a competitive playground for esports enthusiasts. This year, we are offering a staggering $10,000 in cash and prizes, attracting top talent from around the region. Competitions will be fierce and exhilarating, featuring popular titles such as FC24, Super Smash Bros, Fortnite, Naruto Storm 4, and NBA2K24. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an aspiring champion, these tournaments provide the perfect stage to showcase your skills and compete for glory and substantial rewards.

Beyond the intense competition, GamersBay 8 celebrates the joy of gaming with plenty of opportunities for free play. Attendees can experience a vast array of consoles, both old and new, reliving nostalgic moments with classic games and discovering the latest in gaming technology. One of the standout features will be the VR (Virtual Reality) section, where gamers can immerse themselves in cutting-edge virtual experiences, pushing the boundaries of what gaming can offer.

In addition to the gaming and competitions, the event will be buzzing with numerous vendor booths, each offering exclusive items and exciting giveaways. From the latest gaming gear and merchandise to rare collectibles, there’s something for every gamer to add to their collection. The vendor area is also an excellent place to discover new and upcoming products in the gaming industry, providing a hands-on experience with the latest innovations.

Art of cosplay turning STEM into ‘STEAM’

 

GamersBay 8 is designed to be a comprehensive celebration of gaming culture. It’s a place where community comes first, where fans, players, and creators can come together to share their passion. Attendees will have the chance to participate in various activities, including panel discussions, workshops, and meet-and-greet sessions, all aimed at enriching their knowledge and enjoyment of gaming.

Mark your calendars for September 28 and 29, 2024, and make your way to the Cayman Islands for an unforgettable gaming extravaganza. GamersBay 8 promises two days packed with entertainment, competition, and community. Whether you’re here to compete, to meet your favorite influencers, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere, there’s no better place to be for gaming enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on the premier gaming event of the year—GamersBay 8 is where the gaming world comes to play!

Special Youtuber Guest

This year’s GamersBay 8 also introduces an exciting new feature: the Indie Game Showcase.

This special segment is dedicated to highlighting the creativity and innovation of independent game developers from around the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a diverse selection of indie games, engage directly with the developers, and even vote for their favorite titles. The Indie Game Showcase aims to support and celebrate the indie game community, providing a platform for fresh and unique gaming experiences that push the boundaries of traditional gameplay.

It’s a fantastic chance for gamers to discover hidden gems and for developers to gain valuable exposure and feedback from a passionate audience. Don’t miss this unique addition to GamersBay 8!

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[ October 1, 2023 by gamersbayadmin 0 Comments ]

Huge Success for Gamers Bay 7 & Team!

Influncers who graced the event included BeckBro Jack; Karrigan Taylor, a cosplayer and modeler; WindyGirk a cosplayer & avid gamer; Overflow, a COD master with over 2million on Tik Tok.

Gamers, YouTubers, cosplayers and fans descended on the John Gray High School gymnasium for Gamers Bay 7 over the weekend of Sept 30 & Oct 01 2023.

Competitors went head-to-head on games like NBA2k24, 2v2 Rocket League, 2v2 Fortnite and eFootball on giant screens, for money and prizes that totaled more than $10,000.

A word from the organizers and co-owners

Organizers Daniel Scott & Lance Jefferson described those tournaments as “nothing but nail biting”.

They said the event is growing each year, and would continue to be enhanced with new elements added, like The Matrix joining this latest tournament and offering a chance to play virtual reality games.

“[We want] to give the spectators and competitors a really good experience. At the end of the day, that’s what we’re trying to do,” he said.

 

One of the aims of Gamers Bay, he said, was to create a platform for local gamers, “so when it comes to these competitions, moving on, if they want to compete internationally, they won’t be at a disadvantage. That’s one of the reasons for the Gamers Bay event.”

 

He added, “The other reason is, there’s really nothing to do in Cayman for our kids so this is an escape for them, and as you can see, there’s a great turnout.”

The two-day event was opened by Jefferson Saturday morning, along with Jevy and Lauren Moore.

Attending for the first time was US-based Caymanian Lauren Moore, who is a social and video producer and host for Crunchyroll, with more than 15,000 followers on Twitter and 10,000 on Instagram. She has spent over a decade working in the anime and gaming space.

In a brief speech last year, Ebanks, whose Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development had helped fund this year’s convention, said he used to be a gamer, and that staying up late into the night playing the original Super Mario Brothers and other Nintendo and Atari games had prepared him for working long hours as a minister.

Art of cosplay turning STEM into ‘STEAM’

Cosplayers may not have been out in force at Gamers Bay on Saturday, but there was no missing Windy Girk – real-world name Katherine Cal Afú. She was dressed as a pirate – Nami from the ‘One Piece’ anime series – but this pirate is far removed from those you’d expect to see during Cayman’s annual Pirates Festival – no parrot, no eyepatch, no pistol.

Windy Girk’s Youtube gaming channel has 3.42 million subscribers.

Karrigan Taylor, a rising star in the world of cosplay and modeling and has over 4 million followers across Tik Tok and Instagram.

This is their second time visiting Cayman, which, after three days of exploring the island with the gamrsbay team, they described as “magical”.

“I loved it, everywhere we went,” she said.

As a cosplayer with millions of followers, WindyGirk gets invited to gaming conventions around the world.

“I’ve been to a lot in Latin America, Mexico, Colombia, the US. I’ve been also in Paris, Brazil, Argentina. A lot of conventions,” she said, adding that she’d missed them while COVID prevented large gatherings from occurring, so was delighted that Cayman’s event went ahead this year.

Cosplay, short for ‘costume play’, involves dressing up a character, from, for example, a video game, anime or other cartoons, movie or TV show.

Special Youtuber Guest

Another special guest, Youtuber and gamer Jack Beck, known online as BeckBroJack where his channel has more than 4.4 million followers, says cosplayers like Windy Girk and the many, many others online and at gaming conventions, add an artistic element to the whole gaming genre.

“It’s really cool, it’s integrating art into everything here – turning STEM into STEAM, adding that extra artistic piece,” he said.

While Beck, who plays mostly Minecraft on his channel, hasn’t gotten into cosplay himself, he says he may try it out soon.

Overflow, a Call of Duty master and well-known figure in the gaming community and was a special gust host for the fortnite tournament as well was on hand to sign autographs and take photos.

Some of his YouTube followers were at Gamers Bay this weekend, lining up to have their photos taken with him.

Beck said he hadn’t heard of Gamers Bay when he was first invited as a guest, but “I looked it up and I saw a couple of other YouTubers that have gone here before and it looked like a really awesome event.”

Like everyone else across the globe during the pandemic, Windy Girk and BeckBroJack were pretty much confined to communicating with people over their computers, so when the in-person gaming tournaments restarted, both were more than happy to start travelling overseas again.

“I used to travel quite a bit to different conventions,” Beck said, “so now that everything’s starting to open back up and I was invited here, I was all for it.”