Sydney’s CBD is now home to the biggest gaming venue in the southern hemisphere.
The e-gaming centre, named Fortress, is located inside Central Park Mall in Sydney’s CBD, and at over 2000 square metres, can entertain over 1000 people at once.
The giant gaming venue is anticipating 400,000 visitors in its first year.
“We have poured our hearts into every detail to create a venue that’s nothing short of spectacular, and we can’t wait to welcome our customers into the space,” Fortress CEO and co-founder Jon Satterley said.
The centre will offer gamers the chance to play releases like Fortnite in a public space with their friends and their online gaming companions.
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Australia’s gaming industry raked in over $4.17 billion in 2022 alone, with over 8.6 million households in the country taking part in the online gaming community in some way.
Fortress offers a range of features for pro and hobby gamers alike, including a custom e-sports arena for international competitions.
The centre also caters to an older crowd, with a range of vintage arcade games available to play.
The launch of Fortress is the first step in a long line of changes to come to the Central Park Mall, with new restaurants, cafes, pop-ups and art installations to come.
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