MUMBAI: Viacom18 and Nodwin Gaming , a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, have joined forces to bring one of the world’s largest digital gaming events, DreamHack , to India.The three day DreamHack India event will kick off on December 21 in Mumbai and will be live streamed on Viacom18’s OTT app Voot “Viacom18 has never been one to shy away from experimenting with new concepts, ideas and formats. Given the strong affinity youth audiences have with our content, brands and experiences, we think this is the right time for us to dip our toes in the fast-paced, thrilling world of e-sports,” said Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO and Managing Director Designate, Viacom18.“The world is changing fast and lines are blurring between different content genres. Given the abundance of data that has been unleashed by Jio, it is only natural for the fandom around e-sports to grow by leaps and bounds in India. As the country’s youngest full-play media organisation, we want to stay ahead of the curve and tap into tomorrow’s big passion points today. Our association with DreamHack is a step in this direction,” Vats added.DreamHack features a 24-hour-a-day Local Area Network (LAN) party, and e-sports gaming competitions. Popular in North America and European regions, this is for the first time that the event is being organised in Asia.“We are excited about entering another continent as DreamHack open its doors to the first DreamHack India event,” said Marcus Lindmark, CEO, DreamHack. “... This, we believe, will give the pro gamers the right setup to play at their full potential. Our goal is to build a healthy gaming ecosystem, and we look forward to helping build a successful and competitive event.”“DreamHack has always been the epitome of the celebration of gaming and esports globally and we are delighted to partner with Dreamhack on their Indian journey,” said Akshat Rathee, Founder and CEO, Nodwin Gaming. “Partnering with Viacom18 brings the synergy full circle. Their reach to the youth of our country is unparalleled and we look forward to the convergence.”The scope will see events with leading games such as DOTA, CSGO and KO Fight Nights (a street fighter championship) along with a PubG LAN event. The participants will also get a chance to meet and greet with international teams and gamers. The gaming festival will be a ticketed event starting from Rs 399.The event will also host a ‘Retro Zone’ featuring arcade machines with classic games from the yesteryears. Event partners will also organise exclusive expo zones at the event showcasing the latest technology and gadgets.