PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Good news for gamers in Bandung City, the Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora) will hold Bandung Gaming Day in January 2025 as a kick-off for the development of the local gaming industry.

The plan is that this event will feature two leading games created by the nation's children, namely Lokapala and Battle of Guardian in an e-sports competition that promises extraordinary excitement.

This step is the Bandung City Government's response to the Presidential Decree No. 19 of 2024 concerning the Acceleration of the Development of the National Gaming Industry.

Acting Mayor of Bandung, A. Koswara, stated that Bandung City has great potential as a center for local game development, in line with his vision to make Bandung a creative and innovative city.

"We want to show that Bandung is serious about supporting the local game industry. This kick-off begins with a big movement to develop young talent, build the game industry, and have a positive impact on the local economy," said Koswara at the Dispora Office (10/11/2024).

This event not only features e-sports competitions but also an exhibition of local games from Bandung City, which aims to introduce the work of Bandung creators to the wider community.

The government is opening up opportunities for game developers to showcase their work at upcoming events.

As a preparatory step, the Bandung City Government is collaborating with various parties, including Esport Indonesia (ESI) Bandung City, Diskominfo, Disbudpar, mall associations and other stakeholders.

The event location will be determined at one of the market strategy centers in Bandung to attract more visitors.

Koswara said that this event has three main objectives:

1. Increase interest in local game creation by involving creative young talents in Bandung.
2. Finding and registering talented e-sport athletes who will be the pride of the City of Bandung.
3. Increase public and government awareness of the importance of developing the local games industry as part of the creative economy.

"We are optimistic that this event will be a big momentum for Bandung in starting concrete steps to support the local game industry. In the future, it is hoped that this can become an annual event," said the Head of the Bandung City Youth and Sports Agency, Eddy Marwoto.

So, prepare your best team and strategy! Kick Off Bandung Gaming Day in January 2025 will be a proving ground for gamers and the first step in the revival of the local gaming industry in Bandung City. (Bandung City Communication and Information Service/Fauziah)