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RALEIGH, NC (6/14/2023) - Carolina Games Summit is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) for their upcoming event. Slated for July 28th-30th, 2023, this exciting collaboration is set to take place at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center in Atlanta, GA.

SFGE, a 3-day fan convention focused exclusively on gaming, is known for its impressive array of over 300 full-sized arcade games, pinball machines, and console systems. The event is also home to tabletop gaming, vendors, special guest speakers, wrestling, tournaments, and more.

Carolina Games Summit will be hosting a plethora of competitive tournaments at SFGE for the following titles: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, Gran Turismo 7, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Halo Infinite, Joust, Rocket League, Tekken 7, and Just Dance 2023. Carolina Games Summit’s tournaments are perfect for amateurs and professionals alike, being accessible for newer players while featuring top of the line talent for more seasoned competitors.

“SFGE is thrilled to partner with Carolina Games Summit for our attendees to have access to world-class esports tournaments,” says Preston Burt, Southern-Fried Gaming Expo Co-Founder. “Their professionalism and expertise in running tournaments that attract both novice players and top-ranked talent on the hottest games in the esports world instantly makes the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo a top-tier destination for competitive gamers.”

Tickets can be purchased through the SFGE website or in person at the conference. For more information about the Southern Fried Gaming Expo, visit www.gameatl.com .

About Sourthern Fried Gaming Expo
Atlanta's homegrown convention focused entirely on gaming, Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) is a family-friendly event celebrating the history and modern-day cultural impact of arcade games, pinball machines, tabletop & RPG gaming, and video games. With over 150,000 square feet of exhibit space, Attendees can enjoy over 500 arcade, pinball machines, and video game consoles on free play, which for one weekend creates "Georgia's Largest Arcade." SFGE is pleased to host additional areas of interest including celebrity guests, vendors and exhibitors, and to foster a spirit of friendly competition with a new focus on tournaments and esports. For more information about the East Coast Game Conference, visit www.gameatl.com.

About Carolina Games Summit
Carolina Games Summit® hosts events throughout the year to give amateur esports enthusiasts access to high quality tournaments as well as industry advice and contacts. Our goal is to provide a clear path for all individuals seeking a career in esports or games development through scholarships, educational opportunities, and professionally run tournaments. Additional information can be found on the official web site: www.cgsummit.com.