Esports

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Sep 01, 2021 19:09
MUMBAI: Yuvin Esports has announced Tata Motors as the title sponsors for the upcoming Yuvin Valorant Invitational (YVI) tournament, scheduled from September 2 to 5. This partnership also marks the entry of the country’s biggest automobile manufacturing company into the Esports domain, which has seen rapid rise in the recent past.
Aug 31, 2021 18:08
MUMBAI: Following the record-breaking success of last year’s EndBoss Poker Tournament, PokerBaazi is all set to host the second edition of India’s biggest standalone tournament ever.  Hosted on Pokerbaazi.com, the tournament guarantees a prize pool of Rs 50 million, including a guaranteed winning amount of Rs 10 Crore for the biggest poker maestro aka the ‘EndBoss’ of the tournament.
Aug 31, 2021 16:08
MUMBAI: Gaming and sports media platform Nazara Technologies has acquired Hyderabad-based skill-based gaming company OpenPlay Technologies for Rs 1.8641 billion (Rs 186.41 crore).   
Aug 27, 2021 19:08
MUMBAI: South Asia’s leading esports company Nodwin Gaming has appointed Nimish Raut as the head of Global esports Partnerships and Business Development. 
Aug 27, 2021 16:08
NEW DELHI: Indian esports platform Ultimate Battle (UB) is all set to roll out the inaugural edition of the All India Esports League (AIEL), with registrations starting in September.  The league, which will be played on the Ultimate Battle platform, aims to boost the Indian esports ecosystem and encourage more esports athletes to establish themselves. The league boasts a total prize pool of Rs 500,000.
Aug 27, 2021 09:08
MUMBAI: Leading tyre maker Apollo Tyres and global video game publisher KONAMI, in association with Manchester United, have announced the launch of ‘Apollo Tyres United League’, an ambitious eSports tournament played on eFootball PES 2021 for mobile. 
Aug 26, 2021 19:08
MUMBAI: Newgen Gaming, an India based gaming and esports company, has named Akshay Paul as the co-founder and chief marketing officer (CMO). He will be heading the company’s marketing, branding and overall business initiatives.
Aug 24, 2021 18:08
MUMBAI: India's fast growing eSports movement has got a major boost with the announcement of the launch of eSports Players Welfare Association (EPWA).  EPWA, a non-profit organisation, has been created solely to ensure that the professional, legal and contractual rights of eSports players in India are safeguarded.
Aug 23, 2021 17:08
MUMBAI: Esports in India is in its infancy. However, its growth prospects are promising. If trends are to be believed, esports in India has massive potential to beat the traditional sports in terms of popularity, reach and earning potential, etc. 
Aug 16, 2021 19:08
NEW DELHI: India’s first-ever franchise-based Esports league, the Esports Premier League (ESPL) has finalised the top eight teams as the ultimate face off in the inaugural edition of the nation-wide Esports league began Monday, August 16.  State ministers from seven regions launched their respective franchise team names, logos, and jerseys.