Gaming

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. 

Oct 09, 2023 18:10
MUMBAI: Revenant Esports, among India’s most prominent esports organizations, has scripted history to qualify for the Brawl Stars World Finals 2023.  This makes the org the first Indian team ever to make it to the biggest stage for Brawl Stars esports, where they will not only be fighting for national glory but also for a share of a prize pool of more than $750,000. 
Oct 04, 2023 18:10
GURUGRAM: The Singapore subsidiary of NODWIN Gaming - South Asia’s leading gaming and esports media enterprise - a material subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Ltd, has acquired a 100% stake in game marketing agency PublishME for a sum of $2 million from its existing shareholders Nazara Technologies Limited and Ozgur Ozalp.
Oct 02, 2023 18:10
The Skyesports Souvenir 2023, the final international Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament for the South Asia and Middle East regions, has concluded with Team India getting first place and will now receive the lion’s share of the $5,000 prize pool. 
Sep 29, 2023 17:09
MUMBAI: Revenant, one of Asia’s fastest-growing esports organizations, announced Friday that it was expanding its content creator lineup with the signing of Play Like Incognito.  A rising female content creator, Play Like Incognito has a strong regional presence in the Kannada community through which she has amassed more than 690,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.
Sep 28, 2023 19:09
CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC has roped in "international sports news portal" Melbat as its principal sponsor for the 2023-2024 season (ending April 2024).   As part of the partnership, Melbat's logo will be featured on Chennaiyin FC's playing and training kits, stadium, entry tickets, social networks, club’s website, TV channel, and the team's official app.
Sep 27, 2023 19:09
Sporta Technologies, parent company of online fantasy sports gaming platform Dream11, has moved the Bombay High Court challenging a massive INR 40,000 Crore goods and services tax (GST) evasion claim made by tax authorities. Dream11 joins a growing list of gaming platforms taking legal recourse against the tax authorities over alleged GST evasion. 
Sep 27, 2023 18:09
MUMBAI: Revenant Esports, one of Asia’s fastest-growing esports organizations, announced Wednesday the signing of popular content creator, Antaryami Gaming.  The creator, who commands more than 4 million subscribers on YouTube, is among India’s biggest names in the gaming space.
Sep 22, 2023 21:09
BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI)has announced a new collaboration with cricketer Hardik Pandya. This collaboration will soon bring exclusive in-game items inspired by Hardik Pandya's style and personality, such as outfits, helmets, skins, voice packs and cricket-themed emotes. BGMI players will be able to enjoy these items and express themselves in the game with Hardik Pandya's flair and charisma.
Sep 22, 2023 17:09
CHENNAI: The Skyesports Souvenir has returned in 2023 featuring Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO).  This year, the esports IP is set to expand internationally, featuring six countries fighting for victory. Team India will be determined in the competition through the Skyesports Souvenir - India Qualifiers, which will happen from Sept. 22 to 24. 
Sep 21, 2023 21:09
A23 (Head Digital Works) has announced the launch of its A23 Poker application with a new brand campaign featuring brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan.