eXtremesland CS Asia Open 2024 Day 1: Gods Reign Go Down Swinging, Full Results and Schedule

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Here is a recap of the first day of the Counter-Strike 2 tournament taking place in Shanghai.

The eXtremesland CS Asia Open 2024 Grand Final kicked off today at the Shanghai Jixi Studio in Shanghai, China. Top Counter-Strike 2 teams from the Asia-Pacific region are competing for the $100,000 prize pool and the title of the best team in the region.

Representing India, Gods Reign qualified for …

Revenant Esports Reveals New Valorant Roster for 2025

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +0000

Under its RNTX brand.

Indian esports organisation Revenant Esports has unveiled its 2025 Valorant roster, featuring a mix of Indian and international athletes, under its RNTX brand.

Here is the full lineup for the team:

Sabyasachi “antidote” Bose
Akran “rawfiul” Virani
Debanjan “deathmaker” Das
George “Georggyyy” Lachica (Philippines)
Azis “azys” Nandang …

eXtremesland CS Asia Open 2024 Set To Kickstart on January 14

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:56:53 +0000

The Indian esports team Gods Reign will compete with the best CS2 teams from Asia in the tournament for a part of the $100,000 prize pool.

The Zowie eXtremesland CS Asia Open is back, this time with a massive prize pool of $100,000 USD. The group stage draws of the Counter-Strike 2 tournament will kick off from January 14 in Shanghai, China.

As we reported previously, the Indian team Gods Reign made it to the …

League of Legends Championship Pacific 2025: Full Schedule and Format

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:04:08 +0000

Asia Pacific’s path to LoL glory outlined.

The first season of the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) 2025 starts on January 17. This new esports competition for the Asia Pacific region offers teams a path to qualify for global LoL events.

Teams Competing in LCP 2025

Riot Games has announced the eight teams …

Asian Youth Games To Include Esports; ESFI Sees It as a Key Step for the Growth of the Industry

Aritra Bhowmick — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:39:00 +0000

The 3rd Asian Youth Games are scheduled for October 22-31, 2025.

The Olympic Council of Asia has decided to add esports as a medal event in the third Asian Youth Games. The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) views this as a major opportunity to boost the growth of competitive gaming in India and discover the next generation of gamers.

Lokesh Suji, …

BGIS 2025 Registrations Begin, Here's How to Register

Rayan Sayyed — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Ready your squad for battle!

Krafton India has announced the start of registrations for the fourth edition of Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2025. The tournament offers a ₹2 crore prize pool, with the LAN finals scheduled to take place in Kolkata. Realme has been named the official smartphone partner for both BGIS and the …

2025 Calendar for Gaming and Tech Events: Here Are the Most Awaited Conventions Including CES, Comic Con Mumbai, and More

Aritra Bhowmick — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:28:00 +0000

Here is a complete list of all the upcoming gaming and tech events in 2025.

As we step into 2025, various upcoming gaming and tech events await. To keep you informed, IGN has compiled a list of all the major gaming and tech events taking place this year. Take a look at the complete list of events below.

Acer Predator Gaming League 2025: Team Orangutan Claims Victory, Set to Represent India at the Asia Pacific Grand Finale

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:43:00 +0000
Team Orangutan received a prize of ₹4 lakhs.
The seventh edition of the Acer Predator League India Finale 2025 for Valorant concluded with Team Orangutan emerging as the champions. The tournament was held at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai.

The Predator Gaming League had a total prize pool of ₹6.5 lakhs. Team Orangutan received ₹4 lakhs as their …

College Rivals: Ampverse DMI Country Head Talks About Tournament’s Journey, Season 2, and Future

Rayan Sayyed, Rehan Hooda — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:30:00 +0000
IGN India spoke to Ashwin Haryani, country head at Ampverse DMI for insights into the collegiate esports tournament College Rivals’ second edition.
Editor's Note: Ampverse DMI provided IGN India access to Ashwin Haryani for this interview.

The esports industry in India has been steadily growing, with Indian gamers spending more money each year. For many young gamers, becoming an esports star is a dream they want to chase but don't know …

8Bit Creatives Joins as Talent Partner for WAVES Esports Championship 2025

Rayan Sayyed — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:54:00 +0000
A partnership to level up gaming.
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has partnered with 8Bit Creatives, the esports consulting and talent management agency, for the upcoming WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC25).

The collaboration focuses on creating engaging content and expanding the tournament’s reach. The grand finale of WESC25 is scheduled to take place in New …

Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 BGMI Grand Finals: Vasista Esports Emerges As the Champions

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:11:00 +0000
Vasista Esports won with a total of 153 points.
The Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) Grand Finals concluded in Chennai at the Chennai Trade Centre with Vasista Esports emerging as the champions of the LAN tournament.

As the tournament winners, the team will receive an exclusive Red Bull F1 experience, which includes a trip to attend …

Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 BGMI Grand Finals Set for December 8

Aritra Bhowmick — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:14:00 +0000
The LAN Finals include popular teams such as Soul, GodLike Esports, and more.
The Red Bull M.E.O. (Mobile Esports Open) 2024 Grand Finals of BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are here, scheduled to take place on December 8. The Grand Finals will be held in Chennai at the Chennai Trade Center.

The tournament started with open-for-all qualifiers, consisting of a …

Pokemon UNITE Winter Tournament India 2025 Announced With $10,000 Prize Pool

Aritra Bhowmick — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:15:00 +0000
The tournament has a total prize pool of total prize pool of $10,000.
The Pokemon Company has announced the Pokemon Unite Winter Tournament India 2025, which is open to all players across the country.

The tournament features a total prize pool of $10,000. The winner of this tournament will join the Pokemon Unite ACL India League and represent India in the international Asia …

iQOO 13 With Snapdragon 8 Elite Announced Along With Partnership With 5 New Esports Teams

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:38:00 +0000
This partnership is a significant step in the Indian Esports ecosystem.
iQOO, the Chinese consumer electronics brand known for making smartphones, has launched its flagship smartphone, the iQOO 13 in India, which is targeted at the esports community. It has also announced a partnership with five major esports teams.

The iQOO 13 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen …

Asian Esports Games 2024: Pavan Kampelli ‘MrTomboy’ Wins Bronze Medal for India in eFootball Segment

Aritra Bhowmick — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:47:00 +0000
Pavan Kampelli defeated Soukmangkone with a score of 2-1 in round 3 of the loser's bracket.
India secured its first medal at the Asian Esports Games 2024, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 30, 2024.

Pavan Kampelli, also known as "MrTomboy," secured the Bronze medal in the eFootball segment at the Asian Esports Games 2024 and received a prize of $500. Kampelli defeated …

WESC25: Pavan ‘MrTomboy’ Kampelli To Represent India at the Asian Esports Games in eFootball

Aritra Bhowmick — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:12:00 +0000
The tournament is scheduled for November 30, 2024.
The phase 1 of the Waves Esports Championship 2025 for eFootball has ended, with Pavan Kampelli, aka "MrTomboy," emerging as the winner. He will represent India in the Asian Esports Games in the eFootball segment.

The Asian Esports Games is scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand from November …

DreamHack India 2024: HP Omen Intel Campus Quest Season 2 Grand Finals Set To Kick Off in Hyderabad

Aritra Bhowmick — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:41:00 +0000
DreamHack India is set to happen in Hyderabad from November 15 to 17.
HP is scheduled to kick off the grand finals of the Omen Intel Campus Quest Season 2 at the DreamHack 2024 scheduled to happen from November 15 to 17 in Hyderabad.

The HP Omen Intel Campus Quest Season 2 has a total prize pool of ₹5 lakh. …

BRICS Esports Championship: India Nabs Silver Medal in the Tekken 8 Tournament Organised by the Russian Esports Federation

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:03:00 +0000
A proud moment for India.
Wasfi Bilal (YoshiKiller) made history by winning the silver medal for India at the BRICS Esports Championship for Tekken 8. The championship was organised by the Russian Esports Federation and took place from November 9 to November 10, 2024 at VK Arena in Moscow.

While Bilal secured the silver …
College Rivals Season 2 Signs Red Bull, Nissin Cup Noodles, and Kreo as Associate Sponsors

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:23:00 +0000
The grand finals are scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2025.
College Rivals Esports and Gaming Talent Hunt, which began on July 15, 2024, has secured three major associate sponsors for its second season.

The three major associate sponsors, serving as the official Energy Partner, Snacking Partner, and Kreative Partner, include brands like Red Bull, Nissin Cup Noodles, and Kreo.
WAVES Esports Championship 2025: ESFI Announces Registrations for eFootball Mobile Qualifiers

Aritra Bhowmick — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:03:00 +0000
Make sure to register by November 11, 2024.
The registration for eFootball (Mobile) Phase 1 of the Waves Esports Championship 2025 (WESC25) is now live, as announced by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI).

Interested participants from India are required to register by November 11 for WESC225. The main tournament is set to take place …

eFootball: Nodwin and Konami Share ‘eFootball Diwali Showdown Tournament’ Results and In-Game Rewards

Aritra Bhowmick — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:54:00 +0000
Make sure to check out the limited-time Diwali-themed rewards.
Nodwin Gaming has announced the results of its eFootball Diwali Showdown tournament. In collaboration with Konami, it organised this influencer tournament. Konami also revealed limited in-game rewards related to the event.

The tournament featured well-known esports personalities like Dreamboy, Yes Smarty Pie, Ezio18Rip, Sid, Senpai Spider, K18, Binks, and Aman. …

Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 Tournament Returns With BGMI and World Cricket Championship

Aritra Bhowmick — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:25:00 +0000
Registration for the BGMI tournament ends on November 6.
The Red Bull M.E.O. (Mobile Esports Open) 2024 tournament is back, featuring two mobile games: BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) and World Cricket Championship. This is the seventh edition of the tournament.

Registrations for the BGMI tournament are currently live on the official Red Bull website and will …

DreamHack India 2024: Nodwin Announces Multiple Esports Tournaments With a Total Prize Pool of More Than ₹45 Lakh

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:07:00 +0000
Various tournaments across all platforms, from console and PC to mobile and more.
DreamHack India, the gaming festival, is once again coming back this year, scheduled to take place from November 15 to 17. This year marks DreamHack's fifth anniversary.

Nodwin Gaming, in collaboration with the live entertainment platform Insider.in, will be hosting the DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con at the Hitex Exhibition …

Valorant: Riot Games Reveals Details Regarding 2025 Challengers APAC Tournament

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:43:00 +0000
The Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025 is scheduled for November.
Riot Games' hero shooter Valorant has reveals details regarding the Challengers 2025 tournament format and schedule. Here is an overview of the upcoming Valorant Challengers 2025.

In the 2025 Valorant Challengers, Academy Teams will be introduced to the Challenger leagues across APAC regions. This provides better opportunities for the partnered …

LoL: Riot Games Partners With The Esports Club To Reveal Roadmap for India and South Asia

Aritra Bhowmick — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:13:00 +0000
New content is coming to League of Legends.
Riot Games' popular title, League of Legends, in collaboration with the Esports Club, has revealed the roadmap for India and South Asia, detailing events, tournaments, and more.

Regarding the tournaments, the TEC Community Cup (July and August Open) and the TEC Streamer Clash Invitational (September) have already been completed. The …

Krafton India Announces Esports Campus Tour 2024 With a Prize Pool of INR 2 Crores

Aritra Bhowmick — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:27:00 +0000
A great opportunity for the college underdogs to showcase their talent.
Krafton India has announced the launch of its Esports Campus Tour 2024. The tour will feature various games, including BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), Real Cricket, Road to Valor: Empires, and more.

The Esports Campus Tour 2024 consists of various esports tournaments across 64 different colleges, covering Tier 1, Tier 2, …

India’s Tekken 8 Representatives Ready for BRICS Esports Championship in Russia

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Next stop: Moscow.
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has crowned the winners of the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24) for Tekken 8. After the tournament, Wasfi "YoshiKiller" Bilal came out the winner, with Shubham finishing as the runner-up and Abhinav "Tejan" Tejan on the third spot.

The top twp Tekken 8 …

Esportz Premier Series 2023 Tournament Organiser Still Owes Players Prize Money [Update]

Rayan Sayyed — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:14:53 +0000
Esportz.in, the TO, has left players hanging as it is reportedly yet to pay the prize money of the tournament that took place in January 2024.
Update (October 8, 2024, 6:44 PM): The team behind Esportz Premier Series shared a response to our queries while expressing its commitment to honouring all its "financial obligations" to the stakeholders involved. It plans to share an official statement "in the coming days". In the meantime, the team noted that …

GEPL Season 2: JetSynthesys Reveals the Bengaluru Franchise Ownership Details for the Real Cricket Esports Tournament

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:28:25 +0000
The Season 2 finals are scheduled for January 2025.
JetSynthesys, the digital entertainment and technology company, has revealed ownership details for its first franchise team in the Global e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) for Season 2.

The joint team owners of the Bengaluru franchise include industry leaders such as Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Accel Partners founding partner Prashanth Prakash, and …

COD Mobile World Championship 2024: Indian Team GodLike Secured Fifth Place Taking Home $40,000

Aritra Bhowmick — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:25:00 +0000
Team GodLike ended up fifth, with Team Vitality in ninth place.
The 2024 Call of Duty Mobile Championship concluded with Team Elevate emerging as the winner, earning $400,000. Indian teams, including GodLike and Team Vitality, were among the top ten.

The championship featured a total prize pool of $1 million and consisted of two stages: the Swiss Stage and the Playoffs.
…

NESC24: ESFI Announces Tekken 8 BRICS Championship 2024 With INR 13 Lakhs Prize Pool

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:39:00 +0000
Registrations are open for the championship.
Update (October 8, 2024, 4:05 PM): Registrations for the Tekken 8 BRICS Championship have been extended till October 10.

Initially, it was from September 30 to October 6, 2024. Matches will start from October 12 onwards. The original article follows below.

The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has …
BMPS 2024: Team XSpark Wins the BGMI Esports Tournament To Take ₹75 Lakhs as the Prize Pool

Aritra Bhowmick — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:17:00 +0000
Back to back wins in two official tournaments for Team XSpark.
The three-day intense competition of BMPS 2024 has concluded, wrapping up on Day 3. Team XSpark emerged as the champions with a total of 158 points, while Numen Gaming secured the runner-up position with 145 points. Team GodLike followed up closely, finishing in third place with 144 points.
BMPS 2024 Esports Tournament: Team XSpark Makes a Comeback to 2nd Spot on Day 2 After Team GodLike Led Day 1 With 66 Points

Aritra Bhowmick — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000
Team XSpark secured three Chicken Dinners in BGMI on the second day of the event.
The Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series 2024 kicked off at the Adlux International Convention Center in Angamaly, Kochi, Kerala. Over the course of Day 1 and Day 2, teams faced intense competition as they battled for the top spot. The tournament featured a prize pool of ₹2 crores.

BMPS 2024 …

Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series 2024 Finale Dates Announced

Rayan Sayyed — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:13:57 +0000
Sixteen teams competing for glory.
The Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2024 esports tournament will see its finale take place from September 27 to 29 at the Adlux International Convention Center in Angamaly, Kochi, Kerala.

The tournament, which has a prize pool of ₹2 crore, will see sixteen teams compete for the championship …

Olympic Esports Games: IOC Sports Director Shares Insights About Decision To Announce Event and Focus on Video Games

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:57:00 +0000
The Olympics sports director provided insights on the technological aspects related to the fairness of events.
Earlier this year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the Olympic Esports Games would be held in Saudi Arabia. In this context, McConnell has shared his insights on the matter.

As per a VG247 interview, McConnell mentioned that the Olympic Committee is interested in engaging …

Revenant Esports Players Allegedly Served Beef at VCT Ascension 2024; Esports Community Demands Apology From Publisher

Rayan Sayyed — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:15:00 +0000
The team had given explicit instructions about their dietary restrictions to the event management.
A controversy has erupted in the Indian esports and gaming industry involving the esports team Revenant Esports. For context, the team is currently in Jakarta, Indonesia, preparing for the VCT Ascension Pacific 2024 as one of the qualified teams.

According to the information shared by some team members on social …

S8UL Esports Receives Four Nominations at MOBIES 2024

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:53:00 +0000
More nominations and awards are on the way.
S8UL Esports has been nominated for the Mobile Gaming Awards (MOBIES) 2024. The awards ceremony is set to take place on November 12 in Los Angeles, United States.

S8UL has been nominated in four categories at MOBIES 2024:

Live Event of the Year

Mobile Content Creator of the Year
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Valorant Game Changers Pacific Kicks Off in Oct 2024; Riot Games Shares Details Around Livestreams, Qualified Teams, and More

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:50:00 +0000
Game Changers Pacific starts on October 1.
The Valorant Game Changers Pacific tournament is set to begin in October. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the entire tournament live for free. Here are more details on the broadcasts, team formats, and more.

The Game Changers Pacific tournament is scheduled to take place from October 1 to …

College Rivals Season 2: TVS Apache Series Joins As Co-Presenting Sponsor

Aritra Bhowmick — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Keep an eye out for the gaming truck.
Ampverse DMI kicked off Season 2 of its gaming talent competition, College Rivals, back in July. Alongside the ongoing season, they have announced the addition of sports motorcycle brand TVS Apache as a co-sponsor of the event.

Ashwin Haryani, the head of Ampverse DMI, commented: “We’re excited to have TVS …

IGN India esports

eXtremesland CS Asia Open 2024 Day 1: Gods Reign Go Down Swinging, Full Results and Schedule

Revenant Esports Reveals New Valorant Roster for 2025

eXtremesland 2024 Qualified Teams

eXtremesland CS Asia Open 2024 Set To Kickstart on January 14

League of Legends Championship Pacific 2025: Full Schedule and Format

Teams Competing in LCP 2025

Asian Youth Games To Include Esports; ESFI Sees It as a Key Step for the Growth of the Industry

BGIS 2025 Registrations Begin, Here's How to Register

2025 Calendar for Gaming and Tech Events: Here Are the Most Awaited Conventions Including CES, Comic Con Mumbai, and More

Table of Contents

Acer Predator Gaming League 2025: Team Orangutan Claims Victory, Set to Represent India at the Asia Pacific Grand Finale

College Rivals: Ampverse DMI Country Head Talks About Tournament’s Journey, Season 2, and Future

8Bit Creatives Joins as Talent Partner for WAVES Esports Championship 2025

Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 BGMI Grand Finals: Vasista Esports Emerges As the Champions

Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 BGMI Grand Finals Set for December 8

Pokemon UNITE Winter Tournament India 2025 Announced With $10,000 Prize Pool

iQOO 13 With Snapdragon 8 Elite Announced Along With Partnership With 5 New Esports Teams

Asian Esports Games 2024: Pavan Kampelli ‘MrTomboy’ Wins Bronze Medal for India in eFootball Segment

WESC25: Pavan ‘MrTomboy’ Kampelli To Represent India at the Asian Esports Games in eFootball

DreamHack India 2024: HP Omen Intel Campus Quest Season 2 Grand Finals Set To Kick Off in Hyderabad

BRICS Esports Championship: India Nabs Silver Medal in the Tekken 8 Tournament Organised by the Russian Esports Federation

College Rivals Season 2 Signs Red Bull, Nissin Cup Noodles, and Kreo as Associate Sponsors

WAVES Esports Championship 2025: ESFI Announces Registrations for eFootball Mobile Qualifiers

eFootball: Nodwin and Konami Share ‘eFootball Diwali Showdown Tournament’ Results and In-Game Rewards

Red Bull M.E.O. 2024 Tournament Returns With BGMI and World Cricket Championship

DreamHack India 2024: Nodwin Announces Multiple Esports Tournaments With a Total Prize Pool of More Than ₹45 Lakh

Valorant: Riot Games Reveals Details Regarding 2025 Challengers APAC Tournament

LoL: Riot Games Partners With The Esports Club To Reveal Roadmap for India and South Asia

Krafton India Announces Esports Campus Tour 2024 With a Prize Pool of INR 2 Crores

India’s Tekken 8 Representatives Ready for BRICS Esports Championship in Russia

Esportz Premier Series 2023 Tournament Organiser Still Owes Players Prize Money [Update]

GEPL Season 2: JetSynthesys Reveals the Bengaluru Franchise Ownership Details for the Real Cricket Esports Tournament

COD Mobile World Championship 2024: Indian Team GodLike Secured Fifth Place Taking Home $40,000

NESC24: ESFI Announces Tekken 8 BRICS Championship 2024 With INR 13 Lakhs Prize Pool

BMPS 2024: Team XSpark Wins the BGMI Esports Tournament To Take ₹75 Lakhs as the Prize Pool

BMPS 2024 Esports Tournament: Team XSpark Makes a Comeback to 2nd Spot on Day 2 After Team GodLike Led Day 1 With 66 Points

BMPS 2024 …

Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series 2024 Finale Dates Announced

Olympic Esports Games: IOC Sports Director Shares Insights About Decision To Announce Event and Focus on Video Games

Revenant Esports Players Allegedly Served Beef at VCT Ascension 2024; Esports Community Demands Apology From Publisher

S8UL Esports Receives Four Nominations at MOBIES 2024

Valorant Game Changers Pacific Kicks Off in Oct 2024; Riot Games Shares Details Around Livestreams, Qualified Teams, and More

College Rivals Season 2: TVS Apache Series Joins As Co-Presenting Sponsor