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Esports Celebration Events

Belong Gaming Arenas Joins OpTic Gaming for 'OpTic Day' Celebrations

— August 5, 2022 — Tech
Belong Gaming Arenas has partnered with American esports organization OpTic Gaming for six of the latter’s ‘OpTic Day’ celebrations. ‘OpTic Day’ lands on August 14, and the organization has plans to take over venues, offer meet and greet sessions, and host esports tournaments.

‘OpTic Day’ will also come with limited edition merchandise that comprises a jacket, hat, skirt, shirts, and more. The celebrations will also happen across multiple states and cities, encouraging gamers and esports enthusiasts to participate in the events and meet some of OpTic’s best players, staff, and influencers.

Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez, Owner and Founder of OpTic Gaming, commented: “OpTic Day is an opportunity to not only recognize our organisation’s journey and success over the past two decades, but to celebrate and reward the passionate community that has supported us every step of the way.”

Image Credit: OpTic Gaming, Belong Gaming Arenas
Trend Themes
1. Esports Celebration Events - Esports organizations partnering with gaming arenas to celebrate their success and engage with fans creates a market for event planning and merchandise sales.
2. Limited Edition Merchandise - Producing exclusive merchandise for esports events celebrates fan culture and creates a market for collectible items.
3. Meet and Greet Sessions - Esports organizations hosting meet and greets create a revenue stream that cultivates community engagement and loyalty.
Industry Implications
1. Esports - The esports industry can benefit from partnering with venues to host celebration events that boost revenue and fan engagement.
2. Event Planning - Event planners can tap into the growing demand for esports celebration events and merchandise to offer unique experiences to gamers and esports enthusiasts.
3. Merchandise Sales - Merchandise companies can take advantage of the popularity of esports and produce limited edition items for fans to purchase and collect, further building brand loyalty.
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