BGS 2023: Lifetime Achievement Award honors Tetris creator

São Paulo prepares to honor the game’s creator Alexey Pajitnov TetrisAt the next edition of the Brasil Game Show (BGS), the largest gaming expo in Latin America. From October 11 to 15, Expo Center Norte will be the epicenter of new electronic games.

There is a full program of events at the opening ceremony of BGS sessions Meet and greet and in different panels BGS Speeches, BGS 2023 dedicated its main stage to welcome Pajitnov with the Lifetime Achievement AwardAn award created to recognize major contributions to the global digital gaming industry.

For BGS CEO and founder Marcelo Tavares, bringing Pajitnov to Brazil is part of the event’s mission. “One of the most exciting parts of promoting BGS is providing unique encounters between people who are transforming the world. games and actors,” he says.

“It is an important experience for both guests and visitors, who can see closely the impact of their own creations on society. players“He is a player who has gone up against historical figures like Alexey, one of the most important names in the history of electronic gaming,” adds Tavares.

Find out what to expect from the 2023 edition of the Brasil Game Show.

Tribute to Alexey Pajitnov, creator of Tetris

The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest award given by BGS only to the biggest names in the gaming industry. Visitors of the fair had the chance to see Hideo Kojima, the creator of the series, at the event. Metal Gear SolidCory Barlog, director God of Warand legendary designer John Romero games like Apocalypse.

In 2023, it will be the turn of Alexey Pajitnov, the creator of Tetris. Born in the Soviet Union in 1955, Pajitnov was interested in puzzles and the board game pentominoes since childhood.

After completing his master’s degree in applied mathematics at the Moscow Aviation Institute, Pajitnov began his pioneering work in speech recognition and artificial intelligence at the Dorodnitsyn Computing Center. It was there that developed his masterpiece TetrisIn his spare time in 1984.

What started as a game shared between colleagues via floppy disks grew to such proportions that it quickly spread throughout the Soviet Union and reached North America and Europe in 1987.

The game’s popularity reached a new level when Nintendo made a deal with Pajitnov two years later. Tetris was part of the youngest playboy From the Japanese developer who has sold over 35 million copies.

Right now, Tetris It is played on various platforms worldwide, including smartphones. The game has already sold over 520 million copies For over 50 platforms! The film told the journey of the most commercially successful game in history. TetrisAvailable on Apple TV+.

Stands, championships and more events at BGS 2023

Besides paying tribute to Pajitnov, BGS 2023 will also bring along various attractions that promise to surprise visitors. Among these, the following stand out:

Monster Energy BGS Esports

Esports fans will have the opportunity to follow exciting competitions and support their favorite teams. This year’s edition will include the women’s championship Counter Strike: Global Offensiveproviding visibility and support to the women’s competitive scene.

Special launches and experiences

Players will be able to see firsthand the game and product launches that shape the future of the industry. With seasons free to playVideo Game Orchestra shows and meetings with creatorsBGS 2023 will offer an immersive and exciting experience.

historical encounters

The fair will be the meeting point of the industry’s legends and the public. Personalities like creator Nolan Bushnell ArcadeShota Nakama, Japanese composer soundtrackThis Iconic voice actors of the series Mario Brothers.Names such as Charles Martinet, Samantha Kelly and Kenny James will be on hand to interact with the Brazilian public.

networking

BGS 2023 is also an area of ​​creating and strengthening communication networks and business opportunities. Investors, business people and professionals in the gaming market have the chance to connect and explore partnerships.

It’s your turn to participate in BGS 2023

Ticket sales continue on BGS’s official website. There you will also find Information about caravans, partner hotels and other benefits was presented to fair visitors. It looks like BGS 2023 is ready to welcome you and celebrate its world. games like never before.