Brennan Lee Mulligan, DrLupo, Biqtch Puddin’ and More Headline Action-Packed DreamHack Atlanta Lineup

Three-Day Gaming Lifestyle Festival Brings Best of Gaming, Tabletop Roleplaying, Indies, Music, Esports and Cosplay to the Big Peach

September 19, 2024 – ATLANTA — DreamHack, ESL FACEIT Group’s (EFG) international gaming lifestyle festival, today announced new programming taking place at DreamHack Atlanta. This year’s festival, hosted October 4-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center includes Brennan Lee Mulligan’s return to DreamHack alongside DreamHack’s largest-ever Dungeons & Dragons area, world-class creators including DrLupo, and the Atlanta debut of DreamHack’s “Drag & Drop” cosplay drag show hosted by local performer Biqtch Puddin’.

“DreamHack features the best of gaming culture from all over the world right here in Atlanta,” said Guy Blomberg, Director of Festivals, North America, DreamHack. “We’re bringing the best global talent, and highlighting the local developers, streamers, performers and storytellers to create a celebration of everything to do with gaming.”

Over 20 of the Biggest Names from Dimension 20, Critical Roll, Lynvannder, and More Expand DreamHack’s Roleplaying Offerings

Following his DreamHack debut this summer, Dropout’s resident Dungeon Master Brennan Lee Mulligan returns to DreamHack with an all-star cast of adventurers. Joined by Zac Oyama, Erika Ishii, Anjali Bhimani, and Aliza Pearl, the party will explore an all-new one shot adventure designed specifically for DreamHack Atlanta. 

Fans can also step into the Tabletop Tavern, a dedicated stage for live roleplaying game content presented in partnership with Lynnvander. Veteran storytellers, writers, and actors will join forces for a slew of custom adventures. Special guests include worldbuilder and dungeon master Jasmine Bhullar, writer and actress Rekha Shankar, game designer and writer Keith Baker, voice actress Mela Lee, and many more.

The LEGO Group Makes DreamHack Atlanta Debut with All-New Builders Zone

DreamHack guests can expand on the games they know and love through the unlimited creative opportunities of LEGO®️ bricks at DreamHack Atlanta’s all-new Builders Zone, sponsored by the LEGO Group. Attendees can participate in gaming-themed make-and-take builds, contribute to the LEGO brick-built mystery mural on-site, or even participate in DreamHack Quests for a chance to take home new LEGO sets. DreamHack will also invite creators to the Main Stage for a competition to celebrate gamers’ creative LEGO builds at the festival, with special guests to be announced.

DreamHack Atlanta Hosts Largest-Ever Indie Playground, Artist Alley

DreamHack’s Indie Playground and Artist Alley will have their largest footprints yet, with 60 game developers as well as 60 more independent artists, almost half of which are Atlanta locals. In addition to exploring booths, guests can participate in the Artist Alley Stamp Rally, trade unique pins at the pin swap board, trick or treat with vendors, and get hands-on with up-and-coming video games. Both the Artist Alley and Indie Playground are open to all guests daily from 12-6 p.m. ET.

“Drag & Drop” Cosplay Drag Show Returns With Atlanta Debut

Drag & Drop, DreamHack’s flagship cosplay drag show, will return after its debut at DreamHack Dallas. Hosted by Emmy-nominated artist Biqtch Puddin’, the show will feature a host of new nerdy performances and performers who slay video game bosses, and looks. Participating artists include Brigitte Bidet, LaZanya Ontré, Dotte Com, and more. 

Drag & Drop complements a full weekend of cosplay programming for attendees. The festival’s Cosplay Competition on Saturday, October 5, will be judged by an allstar cast of professional cosplayers, including Atlanta-native Pumpkin.Pixie.Princess and host Jahara Jayde.

DreamHack Atlanta Sets Record with Over 500 Creator Guests, including Jake Lucky, bbjess, and more

This year’s DreamHack Atlanta will host the largest creator cohort ever for a DreamHack Atlanta festival, with over 500 local and national influencers onsite. After receiving a record-setting number of applications, DreamHack Atlanta’s host of content creators will participate in Main Stage competitions, host meet & greets with fans, and stream live from DreamHack’s Creator Hub. Top guests include Main Stage emcee bbjess, creator interview experts Jake Lucky and HUN2R, veteran streamers DrLupo (hosted in partnership with Anthros) and Amouranth, and more.

Georgia FIRST Robotics Brings Local High Schoolers to DreamHack for STEM Showcase

Georgia high school students from across the state will take part in Georgia FIRST Robotics’ interactive showcase live at DreamHack Atlanta. The program requires students and their peers to collaborate on creating their own industrial-size robots to go head-to-head in challenging field games. Students are behind it all – from raising funds to designing their teams’ brand to building and piloting their robots – and the festival’s showcase will highlight the work that goes into making these high-tech machinations.

All of this is just one slice of what DreamHack Atlanta has to offer. For more information on competitions at DreamHack Atlanta – including world-class esports tournaments, grassroots competition in the Freeplay area, cosplay contests, and more – click HERE.

Tickets for DreamHack Atlanta are still available and start at $45 for a single day or $109 for three-day access. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dreamhack.com/atlanta/tickets/. To apply for press accreditation, visit www.eslfaceitgroup.com/accreditation.