[GameSpot] - DreamHack Dallas 2023 Recap: Fortnite, Halo Competition Winners And Lots More

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DreamHack, a gaming-focused convention series with stops all around the world, came to Dallas this past weekend and it was another big-time event that hosted a lot of activities and events.

DreamHack Dallas took place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center over the course of three days from June 2-4, featuring tournaments, cosplay, meet-and-greets, and much more.

According to one of the show's organizers, DreamHack Dallas brought in more than 44,000 people from dozens of states and countries. You can see more of their favorite moments from the show in the thread below.

Wow! @DreamHack Dallas was an absolutely exhilarating weekend.
Over 44,000 people from across all 59 states and 39 countries coming together to compete, meet their idols, enjoy vast stadium experiences, shop, dance, and more!
I want to share some of my accomplishments pic.twitter.com/tt4poU2LGO

— Turner (@ItsTurnerr) June 6, 2023

A variety of high-profile pro gaming tournaments crowned winners during the event. For the Halo Championship Series, Faze Clan defeated Spacestation Gaming at HCS Dallas 2023, winning a share of $125,000. You can check out some highlights of the pro-level play in the Day 3 highlights package below.

The $250,000 Fortnite event, meanwhile, wrapped up with GXR Malibuca and Th0masHD taking the title for the Duos competition. Additionally, the top 10 Duos players from DreamHack Dallas qualified for the Gamers8 Featuring Fortnite event later this year where $2 million is up for grabs.

Congratulations to this fantastic duo that was dominating the Finals!@MalibucaFN and @Th0masHD are your DreamHack Dallas feat. Fortnite CHAMPIONS! pic.twitter.com/4F27MpINmH

— DreamHack Fortnite (@DreamHackFN) June 4, 2023

Happy and qualified for @Gamers8GG pic.twitter.com/PcB7E6ZAae

— DreamHack Fortnite (@DreamHackFN) June 5, 2023

Another pro gaming event that took place at DreamHack Dallas was the Collegiate Rocket League World Championship. The German school Dr. Buhmann claimed the crown for Hannover Esports.

YOUR 2023 #CRL WORLD CHAMPIONS: @DrBuhmann @HannoverEsports WIN IT FOR EUROPE!
@ZeddoRL
@pzy_rl
@FabsoRL
@systm03 pic.twitter.com/bzF5NIZjZY

— Rocket League Esports (@RLEsports) June 4, 2023

Outside of the gaming competitions, DreamHack Dallas hosted a $3,000 Cosplay Championship on the event's main stage. Halo cosplayer ODSTSax, who wears ODST armor and plays saxophone, was a fan favorite. You can see more cosplay from DreamHack in the video below.

I got to walk the stage in the @DreamHack #DHDallas cosplay contest with Stella from @FamilytheGathe1 to show off my new Nissa, Who Shakes the World costume! Thanks again to @AirBubbles and @Erinsartstuff for the creation of it! @DHCosplay @DreamHackMagic #DHMTG pic.twitter.com/PM9Ou39ZXZ

— Dana Fischer , CommandFest Anahiem (@DanaFischerMTG) June 5, 2023

DreamHack Dallas also hosted a concert on Saturday night featuring the metal bands Veil of Maya and Wage War. Members of Wage War walked the halls of the show, too, and even helped out with the Cosplay Championship. From the looks of the photos below, it appeared to be a rockin' good time.

Wage War (@WageWar) here @DreamHack pic.twitter.com/INNpdrQ07u

— David (@DavidSsandman) June 4, 2023

Voice actors Jennifer Hale (Mass Effect) and Debra Wilson (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor) were at the event, too, and you can see the pair having a fun time in Hale's neat 360-degree video below.

got to spend the weekend with some fantastic humans at @DreamHack Dallas, including the glorious #DebraWilson pic.twitter.com/fvGey1OaCm

— Jennifer Hale (@jhaletweets) June 4, 2023

DreamHack Dallas is over and done with, but DreamHack Summer comes to Sweden June 16-19, following by DreamHack Valencia from July 6-9. The party keeps rolling with DreamHack events in Hyderabad (October 29-31), Atlanta (December 15-17), and Hannover (December 14-17).

Disclosure: GameSpot's parent company, Fandom, is a DreamHack partner.

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