Berlin - Freaks 4U Gaming GmbH , the license holder and organizer of DreamHack Hannover, today announced the gaming lifestyle festival will return to Hannover Messe in December as Gamevasion powered by DreamHack, featuring a BYOC LAN event from December 5 to 8 and Expo from December 6 to 8.

Freaks 4U Gaming became the license holder of DreamHack in Germany in 2022 and has since hosted two successful festivals in Hannover garnering a loyal fanbase. In anticipation of the DreamHack license agreement concluding at the end of 2024, Freaks 4U Gaming will continue its venture of creating the most memorable gaming community festival through a new brand, with key advisory and strategic support from DreamHack until end of the year.

Launched in 2020 by Rocket Beans Entertainment GmbH, INSTINCT3 and Freaks 4U Gaming, Gamevasion began as an online gaming festival including top DACH influencers during the height of COVID pandemic, with the mission to engage, interact and connect in the world of social distancing by bringing entertainment to the community at home. After the impressive inaugural year in 2020 and a highly-acclaimed second edition in 2021, with the same spirit of bringing together the community through celebrating all things gaming, Freaks 4U Gaming is reintroducing Gamevasion this December. Following discussions with Instinct3 and Rocket Beans, who support the ideas for further development, Freaks 4U Gaming will continue the 'Gamevasion' brand on its own: Going from online to offline, Gamevasion powered by DreamHack aims to be a community-centric festival featuring the best of gaming culture.

Gamevasion powered by DreamHack will present a comprehensive, well-curated program based on community feedback: The three-day Expo will include a vibrant Cosplay Area featuring the community contest, as well as an expanded Artist Alley where both new and experienced artists may showcase and sell their creations; the Trading Card Game (TCG) Area, one of the highlights from past festivals, will continue as a main attraction offering a mix of official tournaments and booths for all TCG enthusiasts. Visitors may also look forward to various interactive gaming experiences, including free play, retro gaming, and indie games. The four-day BYOC LAN party will bring together PC gaming and console fans to celebrate offline gaming in organized tournaments and various activities.

The festival plans to house a creator hub for meet-and-greets and other interactive activities for creators and fans, in addition to a dedicated area for local communities to showcase and celebrate their innovations, similar to the concept of Speedrunning in 2023. Gamevasion powered by DreamHack also looks to include esports content by inviting teams for tournaments and fan engagement.

Additionally, to support the growth and development of gaming and esports as well as foster partner and stakeholder relations in the ecosystem, the festival will support onsite conference and networking as part of its expanded B2B program in collaboration with the ESBD - eSport-Bund Deutschland e.V..

“After many months of planning we are excited to bring the gaming festival back to Hannover this December, we are also thankful to Deutsche Messe AG for playing an instrumental role in the realization of this event,” said Michael Haenisch, CEO of Freaks 4U Gaming. "Gamevasion powered by DreamHack sets out to be a dynamic and inclusive festival that celebrates the diversity of gaming culture and provides the most unforgettable experiences for all attendees.”

"We have had a great run with DreamHack Hannover with positive partner and community feedback and are grateful for our partnership with DreamHack, as the license concludes at the end of year,” added Haenisch. “Based on the continued support from our community and many potential sponsors and partners we are already in discussion with, we are confident that Gamevasion powered by DreamHack will become the new must-attend event for gamers in the DACH region.”

More details regarding ticketing and programs of Gamevasion powered by DreamHack will be released in the coming days, please visit the official website , Facebook , X, and Instagram .

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About Freaks 4U Gaming

Freaks 4U Gaming is a global full-service agency specializing in esports and gaming. Headquartered in Berlin with regional offices across Europe, Asia, and North America, the company offers unparalleled industry insights and a multitude of scalable, results-driven solutions since 2011. From strategic consultancy to online and offline activations, Freaks 4U Gaming also delivers state-of-the-art broadcast and digital media productions as one of the most prominent esports content creators worldwide. Deeply rooted at the heart of the community, Freaks 4U Gaming has built some of the most successful communities through its proprietary platforms and licensed esports leagues.