'Levels Unlocked: House of DC Heroes' is a pop-up eSports bar that is organized through a collaboration between Drink Company — which entered the public's consciousness through a Game of Thrones-inspired bar, and Events DC. The entertaining activation pays homeage to the eSports community, offering a hub for gamers to engage in the environment and with one another. Skillfully mixing the expertise of brands from two different industries, the collaboration proves to be well-thought-out.
The eSports bar boasts three rooms, each themed after local teams and players of Overwatch, NBA2K and Smash Bros. The first pop-up opened on March 13th in Austin for the SXSW Gaming Expo, while another one is expected for July or August in DC.
The eSports bar pop-up is described to be "something pretty incredible" by Derek Brown — Drink Company's president.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Pop-up Esports Bars
- Creating immersive social spaces for gamers to connect and engage with each other.
- Collaborative Activations
- Bringing together brands from different industries to create unique and immersive experiences.
- Esports Community Engagement
- Providing a dedicated space for eSports enthusiasts to gather and interact with local teams and players.
Sectors Adopting This
- Hospitality
- Opportunity for bars and restaurants to create themed pop-ups catering to the eSports community.
- Event Planning
- Collaborating with brands to organize pop-up activations and experiences.
- Gaming
- Partnering with hospitality companies to bring eSports bars to life and engage with the gaming community.
