DreamHack, the world’s largest Gaming festival arrives to Mumbai with its first edition in Asia starting from today 21st to 23 rd December at NESCO, Mumbai.
DreamHack with its maiden Asian edition is coming with a sum of INR 1 crore under the organizer NODWIN Gaming, a subsidiary of Nazar technologies along with ViaCom18 India’s fastest growing media and entertainment network. Besides, above-mentioned figures the gaming festival i s also backed by AlienWare, Dell gaming, Bookmyshow and Zowiw a brand by BenQ.
After circulating across the world and staging its editions in cities like Atlanta, Valencia, Marseilles and Stockholm, Dreamhack is making its way to Asian market, organizing any such edition in Mumbai.
The three days events of digital festival will bring in onboard gamers and digital natives together featuring the world famous 24 hour-a-day Local area network (LAN) part, e-sports gaming tournaments and Bring Your Own Computer(BYOC).
Tech Enthusiasts will also get chance to apply their hands on the latest innovative technology and hybrid gadgets at the DreamExpo which is going to be one of the biggest gaming exhibitions in the country with the presence of tech giants including HyperX, showcasing the latest hardware , gaming gear and games including other gadgets.
To be held across 5 stages – DreamHack Invitational Stage, KO Fight Night Stage, PUBG Stage, Mobile Cricket Championship and Performance Stage the festival includes massive prize pools and merchandise giveaways.
The inaugural edition of DreamHack in India will feature leading games such as DoTA, CSGO, KO Fight Nights and Mobile Cricket. Participants, anticipated at over 15,000, will also get a chance to meet international teams and gamers such as Mineski, Energy Esports, Bravado, Neon, Stryker X and DSN, enjoy competitions in the streamer zones and participate in a challenging Cosplay competition. Popular cosplay artists Cinderys, Han Jones and Lily on the Moon will also be present at the festival.
DreamHack India will also witness the biggest ever KO Fight Night Championship in the country. KO Fight Night will have Alex Jebailey, DreamHack Global Fighting Game Director and CEO tournament founder, as our special guest host.
Zowie is DreamHack Mumbai 2018’s Official E-Sports Monitor Partner. The festival will witness XL2546 as the tournament monitor for Dreamhack Invitational, RL2455S as the tournament monitor for KO Fight Night & Main Sponsor of BYOC area along with Rent & Buy space.
In a quest to ensure the festival showcases something for everyone, the event will also host a ‘Retro Zone’ featuring arcade machines with classic games such as PacMan, Contra and Mario brothers. Traditional card and board games will also put Foosball, Monopoly and Dungeons & Dragons in the limelight at the festival.
The 72-hour gaming marathon will also feature top electronic music acts including Shaan, Sartek, Zenith, Spindoctor, DJ Ishani and DJ Skip. There will also be performances by stand-up artists Sorabh Pant, Saurav Mehta, Azeem Banatwalla and Niveditha.
Gaming enthusiasts can also shop at the merchandise store where apparels of their favorite Esports teams to collectables and official DreamHack merchandise, will be available. They can also take part in the PC Modding Competition where some of the most innovative PC mods with the most innovative builds and the top specifications will be on display.
“This is going to be surreal, all the hard work, the planning and the pre-production will meet its ultimate goal. Everything from esports to mobile games to live music and stand-up comedy, the coming three days are going to be a ride you’ll remember all your life”, says Akshat Rathee, Founder and CEO, NODWIN Gaming.
“We are right about to witness a never seen before imagery of an uprising gaming culture. DreamHack brings everything for everyone in one platter, we are glad to be a part of this massive venture as we set on a journey to create history in Indian gaming”, says Gautam Virk, Chief Content Officer, NODWIN Gaming.
Sidharth Kedia, Head, Corporate Strategy, M&A, Data Sciences & Dy. Chief Commercial Officer Viacom18 says “Innovation and excellence are key to us and in Nodwin Gaming we have found a partner who shares this philosophy with us. DreamHack will open new worlds for the esports genre in India by leveraging the enthusiasm of the digital native audience in the segment. I am confident that this action-packed weekend of gaming and entertainment will go on to a become a mecca for all gaming enthusiasts in India.”
Tickets for the festival are available on Bookmyshow. Tickets begin from Rs. 499 onw
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