In August, Samsung Electronics introduced the Odyssey Ark, astonishing the world with its innovative curved gaming screen and providing an innovative and unique gaming experience to gamers around the world. With a name like “Odyssey Ark,” it made sense for Samsung to travel the world, meeting a diverse group of gamers, and capturing the attention of media, influencers, gamers, and tech enthusiasts alike.
The Ark crew sets off on the maiden voyage of the Odyssey ship
The first Odyssey Ark event with the Ark crew at Samsung 837, New York, USA and Samsung KX, London, UK.
When the Odyssey Ark was revealed in August, Samsung 837, the leading experience hub in New York, and Samsung KX in London, held parties at the Odyssey Ark, bringing together top players and esports pros including SypherPK, Loughh, Stoopzz, Alyska, Calfrisee and Konstantin . Dubbed the “Ark Crew”, these expert players were the first to get a hands-on experience with Odyssey Ark, and they praised it for its unparalleled and immersive gameplay.
We bring a new gaming experience to Thailand, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand
▲ Odyssey Ark was unveiled at Samsung Display Tech Summit 2022 held in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2022.
After its initial launch, Odyssey Ark took center stage at Samsung Display Tech Summit 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the bright lights, Odyssey Ark took center stage at Samsung Display Tech Summit 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. Shaped as round capsules inspired by the curved screen, the Odyssey Ark kiosks captured the attention of visitors and provided an incredibly immersive experience.
At the Great World City Pop-Up Shopping Expo, held in Singapore in October 2022, visitors were able to enjoy a racing game using the Odyssey Ark.
In addition to dazzling visitors at the summit, the Odyssey Ark wowed viewers at the Siam Paragon Mall Game Festival in Thailand and the pop-up promotion for the Great World City Shopping Mall in Singapore in October.
▲ The Odyssey Ark media event held in New Zealand in September 2022.
Local media in Australia and New Zealand also got a sneak peek at the Odyssey Ark at an earlier event, where they were able to sample a racing stadium designed for an immersive experience through the 55-inch screen. The screen attracted a lot of attention and introduced the new generation of games based on the immersion and driving of the Odyssey Ark.
Surprise players wherever they are: Brazil Game Show, PAX West and TwitchCon
▲ The Odyssey Ark was installed at the Brazil Game Show 2022 which was held in Sao Paulo from October 6-12, 2022.
Odyssey Ark was also presented at Toy Fair Brazil 2022, the largest gaming fair in Latin America, which was held in Sao Paulo in October of this year. The Samsung booth showcased different models, including the Odyssey Ark and Odyssey Neo G9, in experience areas where players can see the difference Samsung can make. This was Odyssey Ark’s first public appearance, and it garnered much praise.
Samsung’s tour of Latin America didn’t stop there: That same month, players at the Argentina 2022 Games Fair in Buenos Aires were fascinated by the Odyssey Ark. During the exhibition, more than 100,000 participants visited the Samsung booth. Coscu, a popular player with over four million subscribers, was one of them and helped attract more visitors to the Samsung booth during the event.
▲ With over 250 Odyssey screens at the event, players were treated to immersive gameplay at PAX West Seattle that took place from September 2-5, 2022.
▲ Visitors gather around installed Odyssey models at the TSM booth at TwitchCon in San Diego, which took place October 5-7, 2022.
To connect with American gamers, Samsung has brought Odyssey Ark to several popular gaming festivals, including PAX West in Seattle and TwitchCon in San Diego. Samsung displayed more than 250 Odyssey monitors in the PC precinct at PAX West. In particular, the custom Odyssey Ark booth, built in collaboration with ReedPop, impressed gamers with the overwhelming presence of the 55-inch 1000R curved screen, which has received much attention.
Odyssey Ark continued its journey at TwitchCon in San Diego, gathering over 30,000 well-known Twitch creators. Samsung has partnered with esports organization TSM and gave attendees the opportunity to experience the Odyssey Ark, Odyssey Neo G9 and Odyssey G7.
Be smart in Smart Arena, blast in POP CON and be a hero in HeroFest
The Odyssey Ark launch show was held at the Smart Arena in Milan on September 22, 2022.
▲ The popular Jakidale live stream broadcasts live footage of esports player Piz experiencing the Odyssey Ark. Correct image provided by piz.fn on Instagram.
Let’s move to Europe, one of the biggest gaming markets with many avid gamers who were excited about Odyssey Ark. In September, players and streamers were able to view the Odyssey lineup at the Smart Arena in Milan. Viewers and famous Muslims like Jakidale and Bryan Box, along with players from the esports team Morning Stars, Piz, Belix and Predage, experienced the Odyssey Ark and shared their reactions live with their online fans.
▲ The Odyssey Ark was installed at the ZURICH POP CON in Zurich, Switzerland, which was held on October 1-2, 2022.
The Odyssey Ark then traveled to ZURICH POP CON in Zurich and HeroFest in Bern, then to GameForce in Brussels and Dreamhack in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Odyssey Ark booth was full of people who wanted to see this innovative and futuristic gaming monitor first hand.
Bringing the spirit of the game to Seoul
After stopping around the world, Odyssey Ark has landed at seven stores in Seoul. Visitors were able to experience unique Odyssey Ark features such as Multi View, Flex Move Display, and Gaming Hub.
Odyssey Ark has made an unforgettable impact on some of the world’s largest gaming markets. Its amazing launch has the heads of gaming communities spinning, ushering in a new era of immersive gaming. This is just the beginning of the innovative journey of the Odyssey ship.
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