Mustafe Ahmed, a recent graduate from the Computer Games Development BSc Honours course, is the winner of the 2023 British Computer Society (BCS) E-Sports Commentary competition.
The British Computer Society promotes and supports a diverse community of internet technology and digital professionals. Their annual e-sports competition is in partnership with Solent University and open for students in further or higher education. E-sports are video games played in a competitive organised format. Entrants were asked to submit a one-minute audio commentary made from playing or spectating a video game. These entries were then judged by the BCS Animation and Games Development specialist group panel.
Mustafe Ahmed submitted a commentary on an Overwatch video game tournament for the competition. He said: “I'm incredibly honoured to have won the Esports Commentary competition. It demonstrates my passion for both e-sports and commentary in various sports and games. For me, it wasn't just about commenting on the gameplay; it was about infusing every word, attitude, and instant of that analysis with personality.
“When the president of our game organisation and I organised the Overwatch tournament, we were hoping to bring together several teams for an exciting day of competition and rewards. I was ecstatic to be a part of the event as a commentator, and editing the one-minute clip for submission was both difficult and satisfying. This success solidifies my love for the worlds of esports and commentary alike.”
Senior Lecturer and Course Leader Markos Mentzelopoulos said: “The remarkable achievement of our recent graduate in achieving the first place at this year's BCS E-Sports Commentary Competition is a testament to the outstanding quality of education our Computer Games Development BSc Honours course at the University of Westminster offers.
“This success highlights the course's commitment to meeting and exceeding industry benchmarks by enriching the curriculum with cutting-edge content, practical experiences, and real-world applications. By nurturing talents such as our award-winning student Mustafe Ahmed, we provide opportunities for all our students to shine and prepare them for seamless integration into the competitive industry landscape. Congratulations to our exceptional graduate!”
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