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. 

May 13, 2024 14:05
S8UL Esports has booked a ticket to the Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, where they will be competing against the best of the world for the title and a share of the $500,000 prize pool.  The team will be the sole Indian representative at the event after winning the India Qualifier, hosted by Skyesports. 
May 03, 2024 20:05
Indian esports tournament organizer Skyesports Friday announced the Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2024 India Qualifier.  The qualifier will include open-for-all rounds and a prize pool of $37,500, offering every player the opportunity to represent the country at the $500,000 World Championship in Honolulu, Hawaii, against the best in the world.
May 01, 2024 20:05
MUMBAI:  Esports media platform TalkEsport announced Wednesday the successful closure of its pre-series A funding round, securing an investment of $1 million from Saswat Ventures.  The investment underscores TalkEsport’s robust growth trajectory and reaffirms its position as a pioneering force in the esports industry.
Apr 23, 2024 20:04
Games24x7 Foundation, a not-for-profit arm of Games24x7, India's most user-centric, scientific, and innovative online skill-gaming platform, today announced expansion of its flagship program, ‘Wheels of Change’, by offering aspiring children a unique opportunity to witness the thrill of a cricket match, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and empowerment.
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
LightFury Games, a gaming startup launched by Karan Shroff, former chief marketing officer of Unacademy, has secured $8.5 million in its seed funding round led by Blume Ventures, MIXI,Gemba Capital, and Angels, with participation from other investors such as Cred’s Kunal Shah, and Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal.
Apr 18, 2024 20:04
Circle of Games, a Web3 multi-gaming platform, announced Tuesday that it has raised $1 million funding from Nazara Technologies and The Hashgraph Association, in an indication of a potential revival in the Web3 gaming space.
Apr 18, 2024 19:04
NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Services of the government of Maharashtra has awarded INR 10 lakhs to each Esports athlete of the state who represented India in the Asian Games 2022, held in Hangzhou. 
Apr 15, 2024 20:04
NODWIN Gaming, the South Asian gaming and esports company, Monday announces the agreement with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) to become the Portfolio Management Company (PMC) for key global emerging markets across South and Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Southeast Asia. 
Apr 04, 2024 19:04
Centre Court Capital (CCC), a sports-focused venture capital fund, announced the launch of its maiden Rs 350 crore ($42m) fund on Thursday, of which it has already secured Rs 200 crore in commitments from marquee domestic investors and top athletes.
Apr 01, 2024 19:04
NEW DELHI: National Poker Series India 2024, India’s biggest Poker event hosted on PokerBaazi, recorded participation of 2.3 lac players competing for a prize pool of Rs 62.5+ crore.