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  • India’s top five gaming stars gather for DreamHack India 2024 in Hyderabad

    India’s top five gaming stars gather for DreamHack India 2024 in Hyderabad

    Mumbai: DreamHack India, the country’s largest gaming festival, is set to electrify Hyderabad from 15-17 November 2024, celebrating its fifth anniversary. This year, DreamHack will share the stage with Hyderabad Comic Con, India’s top pop culture festival, combining gaming, esports, technology, and cosplay with the best of pop culture for an epic three-day event.

    Since its inception, DreamHack India has become a staple in the gaming and esports landscape. This year’s festival will feature exclusive meet-and-greet sessions, tournaments, and interactive activities with the nation’s biggest gaming stars, brought together through a partnership between NODWIN Gaming and 8Bit Creatives.

    Meet India’s Five Gaming Titans at DreamHack India 2024:

    1. Naman Mathur (Mortal): The co-founder of S8UL and a prominent name in Indian esports, Mortal, has redefined gaming success with six global Esports Awards nominations. Known for major achievements like BMPS Season one and PUBG Mobile India Series, Mortal is a true icon, even representing the gaming industry in a meeting with prime minister Modi.

    2. Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming): Breaking gender barriers, Payal Gaming rose from casual play to become one of India’s top gaming creators. With millions of followers and a story that encourages women across the country, Payal has inspired countless fans and is poised to bring her infectious energy to DreamHack India.

    3. Raj Varma (Snax Gaming): Hailing from Hyderabad, Snax is a local favourite and an influential figure in the gaming community. His career spans representation at the PUBG Mobile World League 2020: East and the promotion of healthy gaming with his “Fit Gamers” initiative, countering stereotypes of gaming lifestyles.

    4. Kaashvi Hiranandani (KaashPlays): Known for her empowering role in female gaming, KaashPlays left her finance job during the COVID-19 lockdown to chase her passion. With millions of followers, she advocates for women in esports and inspires others to pursue gaming careers.

    5. Salman Ahmad (8Bit Mamba): Beginning with PC games and transitioning to mobile gaming, Mamba found success streaming BGMI and GTA V. His journey reflects determination, with family support growing after seeing his accomplishments. Mamba’s love for football adds depth to his gaming persona.

    Attendees can enjoy DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con with a single ticket, available on Insider.in and Paytm, as well as through the official websites of DreamHack India and Comic Con India.

    https://dreamhack.com/india/

  • 8Bit Creatives joins Nodwin Gaming as talent partner for DreamHack India

    8Bit Creatives joins Nodwin Gaming as talent partner for DreamHack India

    Mumbai: 8Bit Creatives, an esports consulting and talent management agency, has partnered with Nodwin Gaming as the exclusive talent partner for DreamHack India 2024.

    As part of this partnership, 8Bit Creatives will engage its wide network in the Indian gaming, esports, and youth communities, with its creators producing content leading up to the event and hosting meet-and-greet sessions.

    DreamHack India, the country’s largest gaming festival, will be held from 15 to 17 November at the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, marking its fifth edition. This anticipated event includes esports tournaments, BYOD events, cosplay competitions, music concerts, and stand-up comedy, celebrating gaming, esports, pop culture, and entertainment.

    8Bit Creatives CEO and founder Animesh Agarwal said, “DreamHack India is one of the most prominent events in the Indian gaming and esports calendar and we’re proud to be the exclusive talent partners for it. This is further recognition of 8Bit Creatives’ ability to meaningfully engage the gaming and youth audiences across the country. Our belief in working with the right creators who create experiences that resonate with the youth audiences distinguishes our offerings and we can’t wait to share what we have in store for DreamHack India 2024 with our audiences!”

    This is not the first time that 8Bit Creatives will partner with DreamHack India. The organisation was also the talent partner for the event in 2022.

    Nodwin Gaming, co-founder and MD Akshat Rathee said, “Our vision at Nodwin Gaming is to create unforgettable experiences for the youth, and DreamHack has proven to be the ultimate platform to realise that vision, bringing together gaming, entertainment, and community in an immersive celebration. We’re thrilled to have 8Bit Creatives as our exclusive Talent Partner for DreamHack India 2024. It’s especially exciting to welcome iconic creators like Mortal, who joined us in our very first edition, back for this landmark fifth year, alongside fan favourites like Snax, Kaashvi, Thug, and Payal. These creators bring a unique energy that connects deeply with our fans and elevates every moment. Their presence underscores our commitment to crafting electrifying experiences year after year, building on the momentum of events like BGMS and past DreamHack editions. Together with 8Bit and this powerhouse lineup, we’re setting the stage for an unforgettable event that will bring fans and creators closer than ever before!”

    8Bit Creatives’ content and esports division, S8UL, became the only organization this year to win the ‘Content Group of the Year’ award for a third consecutive time at the Esports Awards 2024. They are also the only Indian organization to have ever won an esports award in any category. Earlier this year, 8Bit Creatives’ gaming content creators, including Naman Mathur, Payal Dhare, and Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal, were invited for a meet-and-greet with prime minister Narendra Modi.

    The organisation leads India’s gaming and content ecosystem with services like talent management, campaign curation, brand activations, and more.