Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostJosh Lahey, left, laughs with Brandon Grund, right, during a break at DreamHack Denver held at The National Western on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Lahey and Grund logged nine hours of Starcraft II and Overwatch gameplay since Saturday morning.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFrom left, Professional gamers, Jestise Negron, Eric "ESAM" Lew, Larry Holland and Yuta Kawamura are playing Super Smash Bros. 4 at National Western Complex in Denver. Lew has been playing Smash Bros. competitively for 12 years, winning 6 major tournaments. On Friday, he's in Denver to compete for the $10k prize in the well regarded DreamHack egames competition. A number of other games are holding tournaments and the 3-day event open 24 hours a day is expected to draw a large audience -- especially online.
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostJosephine Lubbers, left, and Olivia Barkley, right, prepare for a second game of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle at DreamHack Denver held at The National Western on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostPersonal computers such as this are given a life of their own during DreamHack Denver held at The National Western Stock on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. These computers consist of an infinite array of designs and efficiency standards to fit the needs of the gamer.
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostJavier Vargas, left, pauses his hands during a two-player game at DreamHack Denver held at The National Western on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Certain gaming stations used retro-fitted arcade controllers such as this one produced keyboard and controller manufacturer Mad Catz.
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostPatrons gather and play at a Super Smash Brothers gaming station during DreamHack Denver held at The National Western on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Over a dozen stations and titles were installed for single or multi-player participation.
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostCici Pacheco poses for a portrait during DreamHack Denver held at The National Western Stock on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Pacheco's character, Xayah comes from the video game League of Legends.
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostAnthony Cedillo of Littleton poses for a portrait dressed as Empress Celine Valmont from the video game Dragon Age: Inquisition during DreamHack Denver held at The Nationl Western Stock on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. "I saw what she was wearing and I thought, 'I want to make that'," Cedillo said. "But I don't want to make it for just anyone, I want to make it for me."
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostLogan Smith, 6, looks to to his father, James, during a round of Donkey Kong during DreamHack Denver held at The National Western on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostDENVER, COLORADO - Oct. 21, 2017: Gamers and cosplay fans alike come together for DreamHack Denver. Deven Knight carries a mystery box of novelty items through the main stage section during DreamHack Denver held at The Nationl Western Stock on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Mystery boxes consist of different prizes from nine different video game or television show titles and genres. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Special to the Denver Post)
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostA convention visitor makes time for a nap at a Magic the Gathering tournament station during DreamHack Denver held at The National Western Stock on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Volunteers state that this is a normal occurrence as some guests will attempt to stay awake during the entire three-day convention.
Timothy Nwachukwu, Special to the Denver PostPillows rest atop Johnathon Pine of Ames, Iowa's computer setup in the "BYOC" (Bring Your Own Computer) section during DreamHack Denver held at The National Western Stock on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Pine, along with friends, drove 10 hours Friday and began gameplay around 8:30 Saturday morning.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDreamHack, the world's largest digital gaming festival, stated at National Western Complex in Denver. A number of games are holding tournaments and the 3-day event open 24 hours a day is expected to draw a large audience -- especially online.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDreamHack, the world's largest digital gaming festival, stated at National Western Complex in Denver. A number of games are holding tournaments and the 3-day event open 24 hours a day is expected to draw a large audience -- especially online.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDreamHack, the world's largest digital gaming festival, stated at National Western Complex in Denver. A number of games are holding tournaments and the 3-day event open 24 hours a day is expected to draw a large audience -- especially online.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostProfessional gamer Eric "ESAM" Lew, top left, has been playing Smash Bros. competitively for 12 years, winning 6 major tournaments. Lew is in National Western Complex at Denver to compete for the $10k prize in the well regarded DreamHack egames competition. A number of other games are holding tournaments and the 3-day event open 24 hours a day is expected to draw a large audience -- especially online.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDreamHack, the world's largest digital gaming festival, stated at National Western Complex in Denver. A number of games are holding tournaments and the 3-day event open 24 hours a day is expected to draw a large audience -- especially online.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDreamHack, the world's largest digital gaming festival, stated at National Western Complex in Denver. A number of games are holding tournaments and the 3-day event open 24 hours a day is expected to draw a large audience -- especially online.
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Josh Lahey, left, laughs with Brandon Grund, right, during a break at DreamHack Denver held at The National Western on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Lahey and Grund logged nine hours of Starcraft II and Overwatch gameplay since Saturday morning.
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