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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s largest gaming and e-sports event RUSH is back in the Kingdom’s capital for Riyadh Season 2022. 

The five-day festival will be held at Riyadh Front from Nov. 26 to 30 and will include contests in some of the world’s most famous games at various zones. 

Visitors will be offered live entertainment shows, DJ performances, an augmented reality experience, and a cosplay competition with winners receiving prizes to the value of SR100,000 ($26,600). 

With a focus on the whole of the gaming industry, from console and PC gaming to mobile and e-sports, the RUSH festival aims to give video game aficionados the opportunity to access and experience the latest tech and the chance to interact with each other in real life, and online. 

Some of the world’s top content producers will be available to meet the public. Tickets can be booked via the link https://riyadhseason.sa/event-details-en.html?id=599/en_RUSH. 

Meanwhile, the Fan Festival, one of the 15 entertainment zones of Riyadh Season, is also organizing several free e-sports competitions, and a virtual arena where FIFA, Fortnite and Tekken tournaments are held. 

A World Cup quiz, the “Goal or no Goal” guessing game, and other entertaining football-related activities are available at one of the interactive booths. 

The festival also has a virtual interactive stadium that provides a new experience for players by challenging their football skills. 

Visitors can also enter the Play Zone that offers activities including bowling and billiards.