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Fortnite Most Successful Pro Teams

Published

6 years ago

March 5, 2019

Zoltan Tundik

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It might be the most addictive game created in the last five years …

But fortnight isn’t only fun to play, it’s fun to watch. YouTube ‘reruns’ of battles, top kills, noob fails and countless other titles are a huge hit with Fortnite fans. And just like CS: GO, DOTA, StarCraft, and League of Legends, the top sports betting sites are hopping on board as well.

“Every single game is different. I’m talking to thousands of people every day … playing with my friends across the world. Every day’s different; that’s what makes Fortnight so much fun.” – Ninja

And it’s true, with up to a 100 players building and blasting there are so many moving pieces and so many different strategies going on that each game is unique, and with that many players online, especially if you are playing random squads, you have the opportunity to converse with people from all walks of life and age groups.

But who are the best teams in the business? Ok, so probably any squad that Ninja is on … even his star-studded celebrity teams where he teams up with pro athletes and such, tend to end up #1 Victory Royale! But which pro teams are the most successful?

FaZe Clan

So it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that some of the top ‘franchise’ teams in other arenas are also the most successful in Fortnite. It shouldn’t be said that FaZe is the most successful, as they have only entered a few tournaments. That said, they have already pulled down nearly $30,000.00 at events such as Katowice and WSOE 3. Then again, they’ve only been at it since November of 2018 … so we are bound to see these guys get their fair share of wins in the future. Especially since they boast Tfue on their roster who is widely regarded as the best player (along with Ninja) in all of Fortnight.

Team Liquid

Right now the roster is 72hrs, Poach, Chap, and Vivid. In Duo play alone, Liquid has already pulled $82,500.00 out of prize pools. A big chunk of that came from winning the Fall Skirmish Series Week 5. They have also looted $37,000 in solo, thanks to Vivid being a beast and taking 3rd place at the Secret Skirmish (solo) back on February fifteenth.

Ghost Gaming

Ghost Gaming has a large roster of rotating players but a few of the usual suspects are Dmo, Bizzle, Kamo, Issa, and Thwifo. They took 1st place as a squad (Bizzle, DMO, Snood, and Thwifo) at the Microsoft Store NAC and FN Pro League NA Season 1 (Bizzle Dmo, Zamas, Saf, and Ghoul). With somewhere in the neighborhood of $65,500.00 in Fortnight winnings, Ghost Gaming is making a case for itself as a top team.

SoloMid

Like FaZe Clan, SoloMid hasn’t competed in a squad tournament yet. But, THey have already snatched up $48,000.00 by coming in 3rd at the Katowice Duos just a few days ago on March 3rd and Vinny1x grabbed the team an additional 20 large by winning the solos in Katowice as well. They only have two prize pool placements, but the two wins they have are quite substantial.

Team Secret

Team Secret puts Europe on the Fortnite map with an all-star squad of players. They took 6th at the Polaris LAN Pro Series and snagged 1,600 Norwegian Krones and just a month before they took 9th in the Fall Skirmish Series EU Week 1 for $8,750.00. Mongraal also won the Cooler Cup with February for a cool 200 Euros. They haven’t snagged as much of the prize pool pie as some of the North American teams … yet. But with players like Mongraal, Domentos, Osmo, and Milan, they are bound to be one of the most successful Fornite squads coming out of Europe.

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Rootz Announces First Wildz Invitational Esports Tournament

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32 mins ago

November 18, 2024

Adrienn Sarkany

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Wildz is proud to officially announce our entry into the Counter-Strike 2 community by hosting the Wildz Invitational tournament, featuring a substantial prize pool of €25,000. This tournament, organized in partnership with Alliance and Challengermode, is open to all teams across Europe in the coming month of December.

Wildz Invitational tournament structure:

Invited Teams: 4 teams will be directly invited to compete in the playoffs stage

Open Qualifiers: Two online qualifiers, where the top 2 teams from each qualifier will secure spots in the playoffs

Playoffs: All 8 teams will face off over an intense 2 day battle
Format: All matches will be played online on the Challengermode platform to ensure accessibility for all participants.

We invite all EU teams to showcase their skills and compete for the title of being the first Wildz Champions, with a first-place prize of €16,250. Sign up now!

Open to all European teams

Qualifiers will be played as a single-elimination bracket. All matches will be BO1.

Playoffs information:

Playoffs Day #1: 21st Dec, start from 15:00 CET
Playoffs Day #2: 22nd Dec, start from 15:00 CET

Playoffs will be played as a single-elimination bracket. All matches will be BO3.

Total prize pool of €25,000 distribution:
1st place: €16,250
2nd place: €6,250
3rd place: €2,500

“We at Wildz have been huge fans of Counter-Strike for many years. When the opportunity arose, everyone at Wildz jumped at the idea of being able to sponsor and host a tournament to showcase Europe’s top CS teams,” shares Nathan Bonello, Esports Specialist at Wildz. “This is just the first of many Wildz esports activities to come, we hope that the CS players and fans worldwide can enjoy our first-ever Wildz Invitational tournament together. May the best team win!”

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DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2024 Day 2: Wagh Suyog crowned champion of Rapid Chess tournament; Karan Kanchan steals the show with electrifying DJ set

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41 mins ago

November 18, 2024

Adrienn Sarkany

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The second day of DreamHack 2024 x Hyderabad Comic Con, India’s largest celebration of gaming and pop culture, delivered thrilling esports action, landmark achievements, and unforgettable moments as fans turned out in large numbers at the Hitex Exhibition Centre.

Hosted by NODWIN Gaming, a leader in new-age youth entertainment, gaming, and esports this year marks the fifth anniversary of India’s biggest gaming festival. DreamHack’s legendary BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Zone reached an unprecedented milestone, with tickets selling out for the first time ever. Gamers from across the country brought their own setups to compete and compete in titles including eFootball, THE FINALS, World Cricket Championship 3 (WCC 3), Brawlhalla, Counter-Strike 2, Spectre Divide, and many more, making the zone a hub of energy and camaraderie throughout the day.

After intense semi-final matches, Team LFO, Team Cheems, Team Payback, and AMIGOS Esports qualified for the grand finals of the OMEN VALORANT Campus Quest Season 2. Each team demonstrated exceptional strategy and team play, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Meanwhile, Wagh Suyog showcased remarkable talent and focus,`outmaneuvering a field of skilled competitors to win the Rapid Chess tournament and take home the INR 3 Lakh prize pool championship. His/her victory was celebrated with roaring applause, highlighting the growing appeal of chess as part of DreamHack’s diverse lineup.

In other esports action, GodLike Esports, Vibrance Esports, XLR8, and Anthem showcased their dominance on Day 2 of the Snapdragon Pro Series (Call of Duty: Mobile), while Aditya ‘The Dark Lord’ Verma emerged victorious in the Street Fighter 6 segment of KO Fight Night.

Much to the attendees’ delight KO Fight Night delivered electrifying matches in Tekken 8 and Super Mario Bros Ultimate. Players also turned out in large numbers to participate in the Retro and Board Games tournaments, adding to the vibrant gaming atmosphere.

Following suit to the electric atmosphere of DreamHack, the second day of Hyderabad Comic Con was a vibrant celebration of creativity, fandom, and entertainment. Fans were enthralled by special sessions from Maruti Suzuki Arena, Crunchyroll, and Yamaha Racing, each offering unique insights and experiences for attendees.

Attendees were also treated to comic book debuts, including The Warrior God and Abba Aari (the sequel to Mard Bann), alongside the cover launch of Weapons of Mass Extinction: Stage 1 – Blood of The Last Asuran.

On the other hand, music enthusiasts danced to an electrifying DJ set by Karan Kanchan, while rising comedy star Ravi Gupta (a.k.a. Shudh Desi Comic) had audiences in splits with his witty, desi humour.

The Meet & Greet Zone today featured 8Bit Creatives’ popular gaming personalities, such as Raj Varma (Snax), Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming), Parv Singh (Regaltos), Salman Ahmad (8bit Mamba), Monika Jeph (Sherlock Live), Nishant Williams (Willy Gamingg), Mithul Nayak (Binks), Dhwani Bhatt (Pinkcess), and Dhruv Sangwan (Dhruv), who connected with fans through their stories, popular slangs and gaming insights.

Just like yesterday, the Hyderabad Comic Con Cosplay Contest stole the show, with hundreds of cosplayers competing for a prize pool exceeding INR 5 Lakhs, including a daily grand cash prize of INR 50,000. The city’s best cosplayers battled it out to represent Hyderabad at the Indian Championship of Cosplay 2025 Qualifiers, aiming for a daily reward of INR 1.25 Lakhs.

Day 3 of DreamHack 2024 x Hyderabad Comic Con is set to be a spectacular finale, packed with more comic book launches, special sessions, and engaging fireside chats. As the event reaches its climax, SPS, OMEN Campus Quest Season 2, PAN FEST, KO Fight Night, Blitz Chess tournament, and the BYOD and retro tournaments will all wrap up with their much-anticipated grand finals.

Two critically acclaimed stand-up comedy stars, Syed Bashaar, and Harsh Gujral, will bring the laughs, while Geek Fruit will take everyone on a nostalgic journey with iconic theme songs.

For further updates and information regarding DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2024, follow NODWIN Gaming & DreamHack India on social media. Get your tickets now to experience the best of both worlds and experience the excitement of DreamHack India 2024 x Hyderabad Comic Con firsthand!

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Gujarat Titans’ Inaugural “Titans Rising” BGMI Tournament Crowns Champion, Sets Stage for Future Esports Initiatives

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6 days ago

November 12, 2024

Peter Tolan

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Gujarat Titans is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the first-ever “Titans Rising” BGMI tournament, held from October 6th to 27th, 2024. The tournament showcased the incredible talent and passion within the Indian BGMI community, culminating in a thrilling Grand Finale showdown on October 27th. The first ever Titans Rising champions were MOGO Esports.

In a unique gesture that bridged the gap between traditional sports and Esports, the selected players of the 2024 “Titans Rising” tournament will interact and play alongside Gujarat Titans cricket players in a special mixed-team event during the 2025 season. Marquee Esports athletes and gaming content creators like Tanmay “Sc0utOP” Singh, Deepak “Sensei” Negi and many others will be seen collaborating with Gujarat Titans for some exciting content projects in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. This initiative will not only provide a unique and rewarding experience for the winning team but also create exciting crossover content for fans of both cricket and Esports.

“Titans Rising” was designed to provide a platform for aspiring BGMI players across India to compete at the highest level. The tournament structure featured a tiered qualification system, starting with open qualifiers that were accessible to all. The overwhelming interest and reach of the tournament was evident with 2,048 teams registered for the open qualifiers. These teams battled it out with winners advancing through the pre-quarters, quarter-finals, and semi-finals. The pre-quarter finals saw the qualified teams pooled with 32 invited professional teams, raising the stakes and intensity of the competition.

Fans across the country had front-row seats to the action, as the entire tournament was broadcast live on the official Gujarat Titans YouTube channel. This broadcast generated impressive viewership metrics: 3.2 million views and 287,000 watched hours. Over 50 Million impressions and 2.1 Million engagements were recorded across GT’s YouTube and social media platforms during the tournament. These numbers underscore the significant reach and engagement of the tournament, solidifying Gujarat Titans’ prominent presence within the Esports community.

A substantial prize pool of ₹2,200,000 was up for grabs, rewarding the top-performing teams and players for their skill and dedication. Beyond the team prizes, individual awards such as “Most Valuable Titan,” “Man of the Maps,” and “Best IGL” recognized exceptional individual contributions and further fueled the competitive spirit. Apart from these gratifying accolades, the Titans Rising tournament honoured the hustle of young and aspiring e-athletes with awards like “Rising Titans” and “Rising Titans Squad” that aim to empower those who wish to rise in ranks within the world of Esports.

On the success of the first ever Esport tournament organized by any IPL Team, Col. Arvinder Singh, COO-Gujarat Titans said, “”We’re thrilled by the success of Titans Rising and the enthusiastic response of our fans. As the first IPL franchise to enter the Esports arena, Titans Rising created a unique experience that was enjoyed by a new set of fans while providing another avenue of engagement for our existing fan base. Gujarat Titans shall continue to explore new and contemporary avenues to further enhance engagement with our fans and supporters.”

Gujarat Titans is committed to nurturing the growth of the community and creating opportunities for aspiring players. “Titans Rising” is not just a one-off event but a cornerstone of Gujarat Titans’ long-term Esports strategy.