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Introducing The Gaming YouTube Stars at Middle East Games Con 2017

International YouTube stars Ali A, Claire Siobhan, Zerkaa & Vikkstar are coming to Abu Dhabi

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8 November 2017

Last updated on 14 November 2017
Introducing The Gaming YouTube Stars at Middle East Games Con 2017

If you're a lover of all things gaming, this year's Middle East Games Con in Abu Dhabi is THE place to be thsi November. 

From cosplay, to e-sports, tournaments, competitions and chances to play unreleased 2018 - the 2017 event is set to be a gamer's paradise for all to enjoy. 

A huge highlight of this year's event is the presence of four international YouTube stars, who'll be landing in Abu Dhabi ready for Games Con this month. 

Ali A, Clare Siobhan, Zerkaa & Vikkstar will be attending this month's event, as well as voice actor Chloe Hollings (Overwatch, Widowmaker) and a whole host of other guests throughout. 

So don't miss out on getting your VIP pass to meet the stars!

The YouTube stars will be competing live against each other on the entertainment stage, as well as taking part in Q&A sessions with the audience, meet-and-greets with fans, entertainment, masterclass and prize give-aways.

Introducing Ali A, the guy with 3 Guinness World Records

All four celebs have a combined YouTube following of over 26.7 million subscribers to their channels - with Ali A having the largest of 13.6 million followers. Plus - he has 3 Guiness World Records, and has one of the fastest growing channels on the video sharing platform. 

Ali A at Middle East Games Con in Abu Dhabi 2017

Speaking ahead of the event next month, Ali A stated “I can’t wait to get to Abu Dhabi for Games Con. There is so much fresh talent coming out of the Middle East now, and it will be great to be in the heart of it all and meet some local players and fans.”

Have the chance to meet Clare Siobhan

Former social manager for Xbox EMEA, Clare Siobhan is the forth YouTube star to join the line-up. She’s founded great success as a YouTube gamer but also a well-known personality across other social media platforms. YouTube is her most popular channel with over 740,000 subscribers, growing daily. Clare’s gaming and in real life (IRL) vlogs featuring her pets and adventures have seen her channel skyrocket in next to no time at all.

”I’ve always worked in the Video Game sector and will definitely be sneaking off to watch some of the business sessions at Games Con – workshops are so important to encourage more people to get into such an awesome industry.

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‘I’m also excited to see what Pokemon I can go out and catch in the desert," she added, as her Pokemon and Sims obsessions take up the majority of her online game-play – along with her pet dog Eevee who is now a star in her own right but unfortunately won’t be joining the Games Con roster this year. 

Meet 2 members of The Sidemen, Zerkaa and Vikkstar

Also joining Ali A and Clare Siobhan at this year's Games Con will be two members of The Sidemen - Zerkaa and Vikkstar. The Sidemen are a collective group of top tier British YouTubers who found individual success through their own gaming channels. The successful super-group continue to entertain the masses with hilarious videos, tongue-in-cheek commentary content and impressive vlogs. The want for more from The Sidemen has led to hugely successful ventures in publishing, merchandise and sell-out events, with plenty more to come. 

Vikkstar first found YouTube notoriety through his channel Vikkstar123, where he uploads videos featuring the games Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto, Battlefield, Call of Duty, and more.

Vikkstar at Middle East Games Con in Abu Dhabi 2017

He has two other channels; Vikkstar123hd and Vikkstarplays, and has over 8 Million combined subscribers through his 3 channels, along with an Instagram following of 1.9 million followers.  

Joining Vikkstar is Zerkaa, a fellow Sidemen member, who’s channel is a mix of gaming content with a focus on the football game Fifa, comical challenges and recently a new format of topical podcasts featuring special guests.

Games Con will take place from 23rd to 25th November 2017 at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi.

Tickets are on sale online through Virgin Tickets, and in all Virgin Megastores.