On the first day of the festival, visitors will have an opportunity to enjoy a performance from local music artist VIŅA

More about VIŅA - Latvian hip-hop artist, author of "Elpo" EP, also known as lead singer in electronic bands Bandmaster and AUTOGRAPHIC. Finalist of "Radio Pieci" rap battle and winner of two national music awards in categories "debut of the year" and "best electronic music album"

Meanwhile, both days of the festival, band called Steel Mustang is going to try and steal the show.

What do they say about themselves?

"We love to play and write powerful music, dress up in fantasy costumes, discover new places and film incredible videos. So, we decided why not to combine it all together!?"

Festival is almost here, grab your tickets here (price will be higher on the spot) - 👉www.hypertown.pro 

The saying goes: out with the old, in with the new. For the custom-engineered Thronos, this means putting you where the action is: right in the motorised cockpit. So take a seat, enjoy some in-your-face gaming and immerse yourself in the cosy confines of its mechanised cocoon-like cabin. Your Thronos awaits at the HyperTown festival already this weekend! Come and try it yourself!

Festival ir right around the corner, that's why we're here with even more awesome news - 

One happy visitor of the festival will get a brand new gaming laptop - HP OMEN!

Books about Game Art and Game Design, inspiring biographies and most popular fiction series, newesr comics and manga, as well as different statuettes and toys - all that available to see and buy at Jānis Roze booth!

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Amount of tickets is limited!

Our partner from Tallinn " LVLup! " will give an opportunity for everyone to either feel some nostalgia or experience the history of video games by trying out and playing huge variety of different consoles.

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For the first time, Max Norcross from USA, one of the leading Kendama players, is coming to Latvia!

For the hype of all Kendama fans, HyperTown announces huge event for Kendama players. In this event will participate such know personalities as "Ke Ke Kendama" founder and first enthuziast of Kendama movement in Baltics Ingus Rutulis, as well as best players from SWEETS kendama team players - Roach, Boomer and Hugo. Special guest of the event Max Norcross - PRO players from USA Sweets team - is going to visit Latvia for the first time. All Kendama enthuziasts and really anyone, that will thinkalikes would like to find out more about this sport, will have an opportunity to see first class Kendama tricks, talk to the stars of Kendama game an show their skill level at mini tournaments on site!

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This year role playing society “Dēkaiņu ģilde” will jump into exciting adventures not only by leading  tabletop RPG games (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder etc.), but also will take a step making small LARP (live action role playing) quests. 

During Hyper Town you will have the chance to find you way out of Escape Room, which you can only find by key words – Fortune Teller (game will run 15-20 minutes). 

Also creative small quests with surprises will provide our friends “Piedzīvojumu gars”.

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Speed, adrenaline, and drifting? You will be able to experience all of those feelings at HyperTown festival visiting our partner Drifta Halle area who will organize test drives with WOLFTRIKE electronic tricycles which can accelerate more than 50 km/h! Try out the feeling of real drifter driving on track with 1000W powerful tricycle

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If you did not know it yet, during HyperTown RIX  you'll have an opportunity to visit influencer stage - enjoy a discussion panel, participate in Q&A sessions and, of course, visit Meet&Greet zone to make some pictures with your idols! 

Which one you would love to meet?

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If you did not know it yet, during HyperTown RIX  you'll have an opportunity to visit influencer stage - enjoy a discussion panel, participate in Q&A sessions and, of course, visit Meet&Greet zone to make some pictures with your idols! 

Which one you would love to meet?

 Reminder - HyperTown RIX is coming soon!

If you did not know it yet, during HyperTown RIX  you'll have an opportunity to visit influencer stage - enjoy a discussion panel, participate in Q&A sessions and, of course, visit Meet&Greet zone to make some pictures with your idols! 

Which one you would love to meet?

🗣 2centi (YT)
🗣 Arturs Karma (YT)
🗣 Edgar Fresh (YT)
🗣 LVJarāns (YT)

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Mūsu ceturtais viesis un žūrijas loceklis ir jau pazīstama seja tiem, kas piedalījās mūsu iepriekšējā pasākumā Tallinā. Kosplejers Ali Cosplay & Props no Čehijas Republikas atbrauks uz HyperTown Rīgā !

Viņš lielākoties izgatavo kostīmus no videospēlēm un specializējas bruņu izgatavošanā un krāsošanā. Alim patīk mācīt citius, kā arī vienkārši staigat kosplejā.

Viņam bija iespēja strādāt kopā ar "THQ Nordic" un būt oficiālam "War" kosplejerim no "Darksiders 3". Varbūt jūs viņu redzējāt šajā kostīma uz Gamescom (Vācija), PAX West (ASV, Sietlā) vai Igromir (Krievija). Vēl Ali mīl kospleja konkursus un ar savu Smite grupu uzvarēja ECG 2018.

Our second member of the jury doesn't really need any introduction, since she is one of the most amazing Lithuanian cosplayers.

Cosplay. Metal. Art and Memes. EuroCosplay 2014 and Cosplay World Masters 2016 Lithuanian representative, apocalypse fanatic - Semashke.

P.S. We don't want to start a panic, but... less then 3 weeks left to apply for the Cosplay Contest! Make sure to not make an OOPSIE and send your application in time!
Apply for the contest here: 
https://hypertown.pro/en#cosplayer-application

There is nothing like competing face to face against an opponent sitting right next to you, hurling trash talk across the room, or hearing the excitement of a cheering crowd during the final matches of a tournament. Whether you play League of Legends, CS:GO, PUBG, Fortnite, Dota2, or any other competitive game; nothing compares to these experiences, which is why we want to foster this competitive environment held in Hypertown Riga. We welcome You to the biggest Baltic LAN party ever!

Registration - https://hypertown.pro/lv#byoc-application

What is a LAN party?

This LAN party is a bring your own device kind one. This means that the organiser gives the player a space where to sit alongside with electricity and internet cable. Gaming stations - laptops or desktops are not provided - You must bring Your own device. Security is not an issue - we will be providing 24/7 security guards and everything will be monitored through high definition security cameras. The only ones getting in are participants themselves. Access to others will be forbidden.

Alongside with everything mentioned above Hypertown will be providing participants a bunch of tournaments to participate in. The biggest and most anticipated ones will be in the following games: League of Legends, CS:GO, PUBG, Dota2 and Fortnite. But if You have a group of friends or colleagues that want to play different games - take them with You and we will make an competitive environment for those games as well. Who doesn't want to prove themselves to be the champion in an old school games like Unreal Tournament or Heroes of Might and Magic?

To participate in these tournaments you don’t have to pay any extras. Ticket gives You the right to play in any of them. Also with the entry ticket You can visit any other activity held in Hypertown. Be noticed that entrance in LAN party is 16+ only.

To sum up things Hypertown provides participants with:

• Table 90 x 60

• Electricity with one rosette

• LAN cable

• Sponsored prizing tournaments

• Power Nap corner - we strongly recommend to bring your own mattress

• For additional fee - tent spot

• Cafe which will be open 24/7

• Security guards and cameras

• Tech support 24/7

Participants must bring:

• Desktop or Laptop alongside with pheripherials

• Electricity extension cord

• Mattress

The course of the event

Event is three days long. During these days You can live there without ever leaving, because everything will be provided on the spot. If You want more personal space - You may take a tent with yourself and for an additional fee we will give provide a place where to install it. There will be a cafe which will work 24/7 and provide everything You need to feel pleased and relaxed. Technical support will help You with any PC or internet related problems during the event.

31st of May, Friday

18:00 - 22:00 Arrival and accommodation in the premises

1st of June, Saturday

11:00 - until last match - PUBG LAN tournament

15:00 - until last match - League of Legends LAN tournament

19:00 - until last match - Community demanded LAN tournament

2nd of June, Sunday

11:00 - until last match - CS:GO LAN tournament

15:00 - until last match - Dota2 LAN tournament

1st - 2nd of June, Saturday and Sunday

11:00 - 23:59 Saturday - Fortnite LAN tournament

11:00 - 15:00 Sunday - Fortnite LAN tournament

Mainly prizing will be provided by sponsors. The biggest prize will go for PUBG players as TOP 8 teams will be competing against BESL top teams for a much much larger money pool.

We want to point out that participation in these tournaments is not mandatory. You may come with Your friends just to hang out and play Your own games while visiting other Hypertown activities.

Every tournament will be streamed on official GOEXANIMO youtube channel. This means You will have the chance to review all VODS after completion of the event.

How to participate?

To guarantee a spot at the event for You and Your teammates You must register for the event using registration site on the main page by selecting one of Your favourite games. Registering in one game does allow You to participate in other games as well. Registration alone doesn’t give You the rights to participate - You must buy a ticket first. Coming with friends is cheaper - get one ticket for free by buying a team ticket.

Registration - https://hypertown.pro/lv#byoc-application

If you did not know it yet, during HyperTown RIX  you'll have an opportunity to visit influencer stage - enjoy a discussion panel, participate in Q&A sessions and, of course, visit Meet&Greet zone to make some pictures with your idols!

Which one you would love to meet?

🗣 Uldis Ozols jeb Uldons TV (YT)
🗣 Pipars jeb Pipars LV (YT)
🗣 Lauris Zalāns jeb @lauriszalans (IG)
🗣 Skolēna Sapnis (YT)

Our partner Brain Games not only will give an opportunity for each visitor to try and purchase variety of awesome board games, but with pleasure with tell and teach how to play them.

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Be fast and get your tickets now!

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Are you a cosplayer that's really into photoshooting and wishes for more people to see your craft?

Or maybe you're a photographer that focuses on taking cosplay related photos? Look no further.

Send us your cosplay pictures until the 3rd of May and see yourself or your creation at the HyperTown Cosplay Photography Exhibition.

Apply here: https://hypertown.pro/en#cosplay-photography-exhibition-application

We announce participation of our new partner - Kendama Mārupe

The kendama (けん玉, "sword [and] ball") is a traditional Japanese skill toy. The ken has three cups and a spike which fits into the hole in the ball. The kendama is a variant of the classic cup-and-ball game, and the Hispanic world toy known as boliche or balero. The principle of these toys are the same: catching one object with another, where both are joined by a string. However the modern kendama style takes influences from a diverse range of skills including yo-yo, diabolo, and juggling.

More about what exactly will be seen at the festival - soon!

But untill then, we want to remind you - 

Grab your Early Bird tickets till 17th of March! 💯
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Do you want to feel competition spirit, adrenaline and Counter-Strike worthy episodes? Then during HyperTown festival visit Gunsnlasers Lasertag stand, where you'll have the ooportunity to try out already popular lasertag or laser paintball and shoot with airsoft guns, that are copies of real guns!

Luckiest visitors will get cool prizes!

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For the first time ever - we are inviting enthuziasts from Baltics and other countries to participate in biggest BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) event in Baltics! 

All you need to know is here! 

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Is there a better way to enjoy an awesome festival, if not with your friends? 

That's exactly why we a special offer for group tickets, buy 7 one or two day tickets and get a better price! 

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Are you looking for opportunities to promote your company and reach more young people? If yes, HyperTown festival is the perfect place for you! During 2 days, at the Kipsala exhibiton center in 1st & 2nd if June, Urban & eSports festival HyperTown will gather thousands of visitors for the second time in Riga, that are interested in new technologies, video games and other connected activities. 

Join now! 

Booth spaces in the area are LIMITED, so be fast!

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Life-long unanswered question – who is better? Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagoedov? Ronaldo or Messi? Lebron or Kobe? We have a chance to figure it out! Visiting HyperTown festival, stop by the console zone, which will be organized by our partners PSX.LV, and try out newest games on different types of consoles. Experience competition spirit and prove your best friend that you are better NHL19 player than he is!

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CS: GO

CS: The GO PC game is not rated by PEGI. HyperTown carried out the analysis itself, and as a result, the recommended size for the age-old storyboard was 16+. The main points of the reasoning for the assessment are as follows.

PEGI has posted on its website (http://www.pegi.info/et/):
PEGI 16: This restriction is used when the depictions of violence are similar to those in real life. Films marked with this age limit may include, among other things, depictions of criminal activities.
This description corresponds to the CS: GO game scenario because the characters are human-like and the goal is to eliminate the opponent.

PEGI 18: An adult rating is used when the level of violence reaches a stage where its depictions are brutal and / or depictions of certain types of violence are characteristic. The brutality of violence is the hardest to define because in many cases its understanding can be very subjective. In general, however, brutal violence can be categorized as depicting violence, which causes the visitor to feel trapped.
CS: GO gaming models are similar to people and blood is seen in the game, but the result of killing an opponent is the opponent falling down. After the end of the round (less than 2 minutes), all players eliminated in the meantime will start again. In any case, the body remains intact in the event of bomb blasts (in this case, the supplement does not apply). Blood is used in the game only to mark the opponent's betting - it's possible to decide if the opponent has been attacked and give team members valuable information about the opponent's position.
The PEGI CS: GO console version assessment was influenced by the existence of a hostage mode alteration that is not used in the PC system. The purpose of this mode is to protect terrorists from hijacking two hostages and hostile hostages in a safe place. Both members of the crew are punished (loss of points) for injury to prisoners. You can not kill a prisoner.
The use of guns or grenades (including Molotov) in the game is featured. It is not possible to learn creating none of the features in-game.

The 5vs5 format used in eSports and the BESL tournament requires strategic co-operation as a team - the main goal of the game is to prevent or eliminate an opponent. Both teams have to play in one 30 rounds of the game, both on the side of terrorists and counter-terrorists. Based on our analysis, we conclude that CS: GO does not encourage cruelty or violence.

• Tactical thinking, teamwork and reaction times are important for winning; the scenario is remote;
• The game can be compared to a game of chess, the goal of which is also to remove the opponent's buttons;
• The CS: GO game demonstrates violence, but does not encourage it to be implemented;
• The elimination of the counter is not graphic, disturbing or disruptive;
• During the game, both "good" counterterrorists and "bad" terrorists take part on both sides.