Over 40,000 visitors witness the epic fusion of gaming and pop culture at DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic-Con 2024
Hyderabad, November 19, 2024: NODWIN Gaming, a global leader in new-age youth entertainment, gaming, and esports, celebrated the grand culmination of DreamHack X Hyderabad Comic Con 2024 at the Hitex Exhibition Centre. This unforgettable three-day event solidified its place as India’s largest and most electrifying celebration of gaming and pop culture.
This first-of-its-kind event saw DreamHack being included as an extended offering in Hyderabad Comic Con. The 3-day festival saw a record-breaking footfall of more than 40,000+ attendees and brought together gamers, comic book fans, creators, and pop culture enthusiasts in a space where esports and fandom converged. From gripping esports tournaments to exclusive comic book launches, high-energy cosplay contests, and thrilling meet-and-greet sessions with top gaming personalities, DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2024 exceeded all expectations and left fans wanting more.
Speaking on the success of DreamHack X Hyderabad Comic Con, Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said, “DreamHack X Hyderabad Comic Con was truly an exciting milestone for NODWIN Gaming! This year in Hyderabad, we are thrilled to extend the offering at Comic Con by extending to a 3 day format to include DreamHack India. Bringing together the pop culture and gaming communities one step closer to NODWIN Gaming’s vision of offering multiple entertainment touchpoints for the youth. From comic book launches, spectacular cosplay showcases, music and comedy performances, and geeky shopping to esports tournaments, open for all gaming & also, chess, retro & tabletop games- we are grateful to have the opportunity to provide 40,000+ visitors the opportunity to experience this exciting world. We can’t thank the community and our amazing sponsors enough for the overwhelming response, this only encourages us to curate more elevated experiences like this. See you next year! “
Day 3 of DreamHack 2024 was an epic conclusion to the action-packed tournaments. GodLike Esports emerged victorious in the Snapdragon Pro Series, securing the title and a share of the INR 24 lakh prize pool. In the OMEN VALORANT Campus Quest Season 2 finals, Amigos Esports triumphed with their strategic play, winning the INR 3 lakh prize. In KO Fight Night, Player Wasif Bilal (YOSHIKILLER) claimed victory in Tekken 8, taking home INR 1.6 lakh while Sahbaan (SAK) emerged victorious in the Street Fighter 6 segment.
The Meet & Greet Zones powered by official talent partners 8-Bit Creatives were packed with fans eager to meet their favorite gaming personalities, including Raj Varma (Snax), Naman Mathur (Mortal), Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming), and Kashvi Hiranandani (Kaashvi), among others.
The legendary BYOD Zone remained a hub of excitement, where players competed in various games on their own peripherals. Elsewhere, at the retro zone, retro videogame classics like Pac-Man, and a collection of 16 beloved board games enthralled festival attendees. The Blitz and Rapid Chess Tournament crowned Wagh Suyog its champion, highlighting the diverse appeal of DreamHack’s competitive format.
On the success of DreamHack India x Hyderabad Comic Con, Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India said, “The passion and enthusiasm of our fans encouraged us to extend the convention to three days in Hyderabad this year. Looking at how pop-culture enthusiasts in the city have embraced the spirit of comic books, anime, gaming and everything in between, it has truly exceeded our expectations. It has always been our commitment to enable this community to grow, and we look forward to returning with even more excitement next year!”
Hyderabad Comic Con’s final day was equally vibrant, featuring exclusive comic book launches such as The Warrior God and Weapons of Mass Extinction: Stage 1 – Blood of The Last Asuran. The cosplay contest, a highlight throughout the event, saw talented cosplayers battling for a chance to represent Hyderabad at the Indian Championship of Cosplay 2025 Qualifiers.
Fans were also treated to special sessions with creators, intimate fireside chats, and live DJ sets, with comedy acts by Syed Bashaar and Harsh Gujral adding an extra layer of entertainment to the event. The Geek Fruit session, bringing iconic gaming theme songs to life, added a nostalgic touch to the weekend’s festivities.
The success of DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2024 can be attributed not just to the intense competitive or creative showcases but also to the strong sense of community that permeated the event. Fans got the opportunity to experience the best of pop culture and esports thrill throughout the 3-day event and found a space to truly celebrate their passion.
NODWIN Gaming has extended its gratitude towards the invaluable support of the event’s global partners namely, Monster Energy, Intel, and Qiddiya Play Life. And also to the event’s official ticketing partner, Insider, who ensured a seamless and accessible ticketing process for the 40,000+ attendees.
As the curtains fall on DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2024, fans and participants alike can look forward to even bigger celebrations in the years to come. This year’s event has once again proven that India’s gaming and pop culture communities are ready to push boundaries and embrace the future of youth entertainment.
