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 05, 2023 19:09
KRAFTON India has roped in Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). With this collaboration, KRAFTON will launch the Play Pure campaign that celebrates the ‘pure-ness’ in players through the lens of superstar Ranveer Singh. As a part of the campaign, BGMI players will be urged to be bold and celebrate their authenticity in the Battlegrounds.
Sep 05, 2023 19:09
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has announced the IOC commissions for 2023, maintaining gender equality across the commission positions following the historic milestone first reached in 2022. For the first time in history, the IOC is also looking ahead to the future of esports with the creation of a new Esports Commission.
Sep 04, 2023 20:09
Online gaming company Nazara Technologies Limited on Monday announced the approval of a preferential allotment of equity shares with the aim of raising up to Rs 100 crore. Nazara Technologies will issue up to 14 lakh equity shares of face value of Rs 4 each at a price of Rs 714 per equity share to Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's companies.
Sep 04, 2023 19:09
NEW DELHI: The general body of the International Esports Federation (IESF) has elected Lokesh Suji, director of Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and vice-president of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF), to its membership committee on a three-year term.  This election marks the first time that an Indian has become a part of the membership committee of the IESF.
Aug 31, 2023 19:08
NEW DELHI: Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has announced the National Esports Championships (NESC) 2023 to pick the Indian contingent for the upcoming Global Esports Games (GEG) 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Aug 31, 2023 17:08
NEW DELHI: Garena, a Singapore-based game developer and digital entertainment arm of Sea Group has announced the return of its popular mobile battle royale game Free Fire in India India. "Free Fire India" is all set to take the nation's video-gaming industry by storm as it will be available to download in the country from September 5.
Aug 25, 2023 19:08
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has officially approved the 15-member Esports contingent that will be participating in the Asian Games 2022 alongside other sports.
Aug 25, 2023 15:08
MUMBAI: Fantasy Esports platform FanClash has announced the launch of Spectatr, its tech platform that "aims to redefine the landscape of interactive fandom with innovations for sports and Esports enthusiasts". 
Aug 21, 2023 18:08
MONDAY: After months of growing intensity, the centrepiece of the 2023 MotoGP eSport Championship is here: the Global Series.  Set to showcase the best of the MotoGP eSport Championship once again, 11 of the fastest gamers in the world go head-to-head over four rounds that will decide the 2023 Champion!
Aug 16, 2023 19:08
MUMBAI: The Skyesports Masters announced Wednesday that independent esports and live streaming platform Loco is the broadcasting partner for India’s first-ever franchised esports tournament.  Loco has also stepped up as the official sponsor for all eight franchised esports teams participating in the Rs 2 Crore tournament.