Amazon Kicks Off Prime Gaming’s Ultimate Showdown

Today, Amazon Prime Gaming announced Prime Gaming’s Ultimate Showdown, a one-of-a-kind variety game tournament that sets out to find the ultimate all-around gamer.

Featuring a multitude of game genres—including first-person and team-based shooters, MMOs, asymmetrical survivals, and MOBA games—Prime Gaming’s Ultimate Showdown will consist of four community-focused pre-qualifier rounds in Seattle, Amsterdam, Germany, and Japan. During the qualifiers, contestants will not only compete for prizes and prove they have what it takes to win the Ultimate Showdown, but will help raise awareness and money for charities benefiting communities in need. The top five (5) players from each event will secure a slot in the Grand Finale, happening live at TwitchCon in San Diego. Finalists will have the chance to play alongside pro gaming creators, to help them win a grand prize of $50,000!

More info on the pre-qualifier dates can be found below:

• Pre-qualifier | June 25 at 6 p.m. PDT: Tournament Launch (Seattle at the Showbox SoDo)
• Pre-qualifier | July 16-17: TwitchCon EU (Amsterdam)
• Pre-qualifier | August 24-28: Gamescom (Germany)
• Pre-qualifier | September 15-18: Tokyo Game Show (Japan)
• Grand Finale | October 7-9: TwitchCon 2022 (San Diego)

Prime members interested in learning more about how to compete in the Prime Gaming’s Ultimate Showdownpre-qualifiers can visit https://na.eventscloud.com/ultimateshowdownseattle

At home, fans can join in on the fun and watch their favorite contestants compete live for the Prime Gaming’s Ultimate Showdown title on twitch.tv/PrimeGaming. Each broadcast will feature a preshow hosted by Goobers515, with guest stars joining the broadcast. More to come on additional talent at a later date.

Viewers will also be treated to special giveaways, including free games and Prime Gaming swag. Be sure to tune in during pre-qualifier broadcasts and follow the official Prime Gaming Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagramaccounts to find out how you can score some freebies.

Can't attend in person? You can still jump into the fray to celebrate Prime Gaming’s Ultimate Showdown with us! Head on over to Surf Giveaways starting today at noon PDT and enter the giveaway for a chance to win some sweet gaming gear, including Prime Gaming and Filthy Casual swag!

Be sure to check out primegaming.blogover the coming weeks for the latest updates on Prime Gaming’s Ultimate Showdown!