Dreamhack Melbourne 2024 & Confusion Around Event Identity

Dylan and Ciaran discuss their time at Dreamhack Melbourne 2024, what they liked and didn't, and attempt to make sense of the audience.
Show Dot Points
DreamHack Melbourne 2024 combined esports, content creation, and convention elements.
Some attendees enjoyed the cosplay, content creator meetups, and non-esports activities.
Others were disappointed that esports was not the main focus of the event.
The confusion around the event's identity and the lack of a prominent esports presence were major concerns.
The organizers may need to prioritize the esports aspect to create a more cohesive and satisfying experience for attendees. DreamHack Melbourne 2022 had a strong focus on content creation and lacked emphasis on esports.
The scheduling of non-esports marquee events on the main stage disappointed attendees.
The main stage area was poorly set up, with overlapping sound from other activities.
The event could benefit from better promotion and organization to attract a larger audience and create a more engaging experience.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
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Art by: Cherie Henriques
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Among Us Animated Show Cast, But What's It About?

We have a cast for the Among Us show, but we still have no idea what kind of format the show will have or what platform it'll be heading to. 
Show Dot Points
Storied Experienes is an all-new Twithc-based show.
The Summer Game Fest 2024 has been confirmed and will feature live streams and announcements.
Geoff Keighley tweeted about layoffs in the games industry and offered his time as a mentor to job seekers.
A new AAA studio called Giant Skull, led by the director of Star Wars Jedi games, has been announced.
Creating successful new IPs is a challenge for new AAA studios. Creating new IP can be challenging, especially without the support of a successful studio or franchise.
The Among Us animated show raises questions about how the game's concept will translate into a narrative TV series.
The Dreamhack Festival in Melbourne has secured a deal to host the event for the next five years, solidifying Melbourne's reputation as a hub for gaming events.
The return of the Multi-Versus game brings anticipation for improvements and changes in gameplay.
Hellscape, an early access game, shows promise with its unique blend of roguelike and Tony Hawk-inspired gameplay.
Rise of the Ronin receives positive feedback in a preview, highlighting its enjoyable gameplay and comparisons to popular characters.
The Australian Tech Journalism Awards recognize the achievements of journalists in the gaming industry.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Episode Timecodes
00:00:00 - Hello00:02:23 - Storied Experiences Shoutouts00:05:31 - Summer Game Fest 2024 Date00:11:45 - Giant Skull Is A New AAA Studio00:19:58 - Among Us Animated Show Cast00:23:53 - Dreamhack For Another Five Years00:28:40 - MultiVersus Is Coming Back00:31:09 - HelSkate & Rise of the Ronin Articles00:32:53 - The Lizzies00:37:00 - Goodbye
Resources
The Summer Game Fest 2024 Date And Time Have Been Confirmed
Giant Skull Is A New AAA Studio Led By The Director Of The Star Wars Jedi Games
Among Us animated show casts sus stars, including Ashley Johnson and Elijah Wood | Eurogamer.net
DreamHack Has Signed A Deal To Keep The Festival In Melbourne For The Next Five Years
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