Game store is holding Fortnite tournaments for Portsmouth teenagers this summer - here's how you can take part

YOUNGSTERS in Portsmouth with a competitive streak can take part in video game competitions in the city during the summer holiday, it has been announced.
By david.george1
Published 11th Jul 2019, 07:00 BST
Updated 11th Jul 2019, 08:21 BST

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Game in Commercial Road is inviting teenagers to grab a controller and compete in a variety of tournaments over the summer, including Fortnite, Fifa 19, Overwatch and Crash Team Racing.

The competitions, aimed at 13 16-year-olds, will see teenagers battle it out for the title of Portsmouth's top gamer, with prizes to go with the bragging rights.

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Assistant manager Cameron Knowles expects the Fortnite competition to be the most popular of the summer – the first events of its kind to be held by Game in the city.

Could your child be the best Fortnite player in Portsmouth? Picture: ShutterstockCould your child be the best Fortnite player in Portsmouth? Picture: Shutterstock
Could your child be the best Fortnite player in Portsmouth? Picture: Shutterstock

He said: ‘We have multiple tournaments for multiple games running across the summer holidays.

‘We'll have three weeks of competition, culminating in prizes for first place and runners-up.’

But victory won’t come from one ride on the battle bus, or a single game of Fifa.

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Instead, entrants can play from midday to 5pm each day of the competition, racking up points on the overall leaderboard – putting the most dedicated at the top of the table.

Crash Bandicoot will also feature in the competitions. Picture: SuppliedCrash Bandicoot will also feature in the competitions. Picture: Supplied
Crash Bandicoot will also feature in the competitions. Picture: Supplied

Entry to the Fifa and Overwatch competitions is £15, but Fortnite and Crash Team Racing are free to play.

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‘I think these will turn out to be very popular tournaments,’ said Mr Knowles.

‘It gives children that competition that they crave; some people aren't into sports at school but want a way to compete in something, so this is perfect for them.

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‘They’re off school and with the prizes we have up for grabs, I’m expecting it to be quite a fierce competition.’

The prize for first place is £100 worth of gaming equipment such as a headset and keyboard, as well as two tickets to the Insomnia Gaming Festival at the NEC in Birmingham.

Second place will also receive £50 in gaming equipment.

Mr Knowles said: ‘I’m a big Fifa fan myself, but I'm guessing Fortnite will be the most well-attended competition.

‘It’s definitely going to be pretty intense.’

For competition dates, go to the Belong Portsmouth page on Facebook.

To sign up, ask a member of staff in-store.

Related topics:FortnitePortsmouthYoungstersFIFA

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