Gamers unite at DreamHack 2024: Hyderabad hosts BYOD gaming extravaganza

Gaming enthusiasts transformed the Hitex Exhibition Centre into a digital battleground during DreamHack 2024. The BYOD section, a global hallmark of DreamHack events, drew participants from across the country, bringing with them high-end rigs, upgraded laptops, and an unwavering passion for gaming.For three days and nights, Convention Hall 2 buzzed with the sounds of clicking keyboards and intense gaming, as players competed in titles such as eFootball, The Finals, World Cricket Championship 3, Brawlhalla, Counter-Strike 2, and Spectre Divide. With a prize pool of ₹4.64 lakh, stakes were high, but the camaraderie among players remained a defining feature of the event.“This concept is widely recognised in Sweden and other countries, but it’s gradually gaining traction in India,” said Nihar, team lead for BYOD at DreamHack. “We don’t get this kind of bonding time anywhere else.”Alic, another participant and avid gamer since 2016, echoed the sentiment. “It’s all about being part of the community and learning through competition.”The event also highlighted the growing popularity of e-sports in India, with both casual gamers and professionals converging to celebrate their shared love for gaming.