Campus Game Fest (CGF) 2024 Thrills Singapore with Exceptional Turnout and Diverse Community-led Competitions
SINGAPORE, 06 November 2024 – Campus Game Fest (CGF) 2024 returned with unparalleled excitement this year, delivering a thrilling lineup of community-driven, student-led events that captivated over 4000 attendees across Singapore. Held at ITE College Central from October 26–27, 2024, this year’s CGF brought together gaming enthusiasts, cosplayers and aspiring esports stars, establishing itself as the premier gathering for fans in Singapore.
The CGF 2024 offered a dynamic platform featuring competitions and showcases that underscored the importance of esports and gaming education. By collaborating with educational institutions and community groups, the event helped foster a sustainable gaming ecosystem that empowers students, provides hands-on learning experiences, and nurtures emerging talent across gaming, arts, media and edutainment.
The Asia Pacific Predator League Singapore Qualifier proved to be a key highlight, with intense competition that led to a nail-biting finale. The league was just one of many draws, as the festival also hosted an unprecedented cosplay showcase with over 300 cosplayers embodying fan-favourite characters from iconic anime series and movies, bringing a vibrant atmosphere to the CGF.
The two-day fest featured various Trading Card Game (TCG) tournaments under the TCG Challengers Series, featuring Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Grand Archive. Among these, the One Piece Flagship Battle EX tournament drew an especially strong turnout, selling out on both days with over 500 players participating. These TCG competitions offered an accessible environment for fans of all levels to compete and connect, making CGF a welcoming space for gaming enthusiasts to gather and celebrate their shared passion.
“Campus Game Fest has always been more than just a gaming celebration; it’s a crucial platform for building community and shaping the future of gaming across Southeast Asia,” said Frank Yong, Managing Director of C2E4 and Secretary General of the CGF Steering Committee. “By bringing together students and gaming fans, we’re nurturing a sustainable gaming ecosystem, a live learning platform which empowers the next generation to drive the game, arts, media, edutainment of tomorrow.”
This year’s tournament expanded beyond Singapore, featuring competitors from across Southeast Asia. In partnership with Level Infinite and Clash On Air, CGF hosted the region’s first Honor of Kings Community Day, a groundbreaking opportunity for fans across Southeast Asia to celebrate the game in a live setting. This expansion builds on CGF’s commitment to talent discovery, community building and fostering regional connections in esports.
Stay tuned for future updates on CGF’s expansion and commitment to building a supportive, education-focused esports community. As this year’s event demonstrated, CGF is more than a gaming festival – it’s a celebration of creativity, competition and camaraderie across the Southeast Asian gaming community.
About Campus Game Fest
Since its inception in 2013, CGF has cemented its reputation as a hub for youth culture and digital entertainment, a live learning platform with heavy student involvement, bringing together gamers, creators and fans from across Singapore and the region. This year’s festival promises a spectacular lineup of events, tournaments, and workshops that will keep attendees on the edge of their seats.
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