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Dream Con 2023: A Recap of Last Year’s Electrifying Gaming Tournaments

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With Dream Con 2024 right around the corner, we’re looking back on the highlights of the event: the fiercely competitive gaming tournaments, which showcased some of the best talents in the gaming community.

Smash Ultimate

The Smash Ultimate tournament was one of the most anticipated events at Dream Con 2023. And the competition was fierce, with players from all over the country showcasing their skills.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

With 288 entrants, the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament was the largest in terms of participants. Known for its fun and chaotic gameplay, this tournament did not disappoint.

Street Fighter 6

Played on the PlayStation 5, the Street Fighter 6 tournament attracted 256 entrants, and the competition was brutal, with each match showcasing precise combos, strategic mind games, and impressive comebacks.

Mortal Kombat 11

Another highlight was the MK11 tournament. Known for its brutal combat and over-the-top fatalities, this event drew a crowd eager to see some intense fighting action.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

The Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament brought the fast-paced, team-based fighting action to Dream Con 2023. Fans of the series were treated to spectacular displays of power as players unleashed devastating combos.

Tekken 7

Rounding out the gaming tournaments was Tekken 7. Known for its deep mechanics and diverse character roster, the Tekken 7 tournament featured some of the most technical and intense matches of the convention.

Last year’s gaming tournaments were a success, and we have so much more planned for this year! As we quickly approach Dream Con 2024, we encourage you to be part of the action and register for our community tournaments.

2022 Attendance

5000+

Dream Con Attendees in 2022

45%

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