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KAFU GAMES – KEY CONTRIBUTOR TO SAUDI’S BILLION-DOLLAR ESPORTS GAMING INDUSTRY

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KAFU GAMES, Saudi’s first homegrown gaming platform, an esports hub for gamers and organizers on any device, has announced a list of milestone achievements since its launch in 2020.  The platform has hosted world-class Esports tournaments for leading titles, registered more than 430K players and 150K teams to date; seen more than 12,000 games played with 103 champions, and given away prizes worth more than SAR 10 million. The gaming platform is officially licensed by the SAUDI ARABIAN ESPORTS FEDERATION.

As the largest gaming platform in MENA, KAFU GAMES’ strategy is to continuously grow its catalogue of competitive tournaments and launch new features that take advantage of cutting-edge technology and further enhance the gamer experience on the platform while continuing to be a player, in the development of the gaming community in the region.

Gaming enthusiasts of all ages can participate in tournaments such as: Corporate Leagues, Gamers without Borders Seasons 1 and 3, online and offline competitions, and on-ground events. KAFU GAMES was the first to hold FIFA 23 online and on-ground community tournaments.

Some of the important features of KAFU GAMES include custom avatars to game on all the way, competitions among friends and leaderboards, and toolkits for professional game organizers to keep the excitement going.

Rami El Khalil, CEO of KAFU GAMES

Commenting on the announcement Rami El Khalil, CEO of KAFU GAMES said: “Our mission is to fuel the Esports community globally, starting with the Kingdom. Since our launch, we have witnessed exponential growth. We are delighted to be one of the key contributors to the rapidly growing billion-dollar Kingdom’s gaming powerhouse and look forward to increasing our market share by tapping into the US$6.8 billion Esports market growth expected by 2030.”

“As the largest Esports gaming platform in the Middle East, we at KAFU GAMES are non-stop hosting leading global titles in Esports competitions and making them accessible for amateurs, professionals, and players at all levels. We are planning to roll out phase 2 of our strategy and are currently in talks with leading investors in the MENA region. We have several enhanced features that are in the pipeline and hope to get them incorporated to strengthen our capabilities and take our business to the next level,” he added.

Recent major collaborations include the launch of the Salam Gamer League for Salam Telecom, and the KSA-exclusive launch of New State Mobile, the latest game from Krafton Games, the publishers of the famous PUBG game.

“Our ongoing strategy is to partner with companies that can help increase our reach and provide a holistic experience to all our gaming enthusiasts with international standards. Via these partnerships and collaborations, we hope to capitalize and contribute to the Kingdom’s expected exponential growth,” concluded El Khalil.

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IESF Kicks off Bidding Process for 2025 and 2026 Events

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The International Esports Federation (IESF) has officially launched the bidding process for the next two editions of the World Esports Championship and Regional Qualifiers. Cities interested in hosting IESF’s flagship event can learn more about the bidding process on the IESF Events Bidding Process page.

WEC, a long-standing tradition of competitions watched across the world, creates a direct opportunity for the host to link its city brand to the IESF Realm, multiple game titles, and some of the world’s best athletes.

IESF remains open to discussions with any cities, regions, or countries worldwide that are interested in hosting the World Esports Championship or Regional Qualifiers. We welcome inquiries from all potential hosts to explore the opportunities and benefits of bringing these premier esports events to their locations.

IESF General Secretary Boban Totovski said: “After Bali, Iasi, and Riyadh this year, we are all looking forward to our next host for the 17th World Esports Championship. We already have many cities waiting for the process to start bidding and we are all very excited to start the negotiations and discover where will the IESF flag go on the 19th of November in Riyadh, on the closing ceremony”

IESF assesses potential hosts based on several criteria, including how well they align with regional and national development plans, as well as the long-term strategic goals of the IESF vision and mission. The host city is expected to meet all requirements set by IESF. The final selection of the host city is made by a vote from the IESF Board.

The 2023 World Esports Championship in Iași, Romania, was a unique experience, attracting over 100,000 attendees and amassing an impressive 35 million viewers across all platforms. This year, the championship moves to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, promising to be the biggest event yet with a record 130 nations and over 600 players competing, solidifying Riyadh as this year’s Esports capital.

Which city will rise to become the next epicenter of esports excitement?

 

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Skyesports Championship 2024: Aurora Gaming and 3DMAX Become First Teams to Advance to the Playoffs

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The Skyesports Championship 2024, a $300,000 international Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament, is taking place at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai from July 24 to 28. As the Group Stage nears its conclusion, two teams have advanced to the prestigious Playoffs, where they will battle for glory and a shot at the lion’s share of the prize pool.

Serbia’s Aurora Gaming and France’s 3DMAX Vie for Glory: First Teams to Reach the Playoffs

Aurora Gaming and 3DMAX have earned this accolade with flawless records so far in the Group Stage.

The 11 participating teams, which include prominent esports organizations from Mongolia, France, Turkey, India, and Russia, have been split into two groups: A and B.

In Group A, Aurora has secured their spot in the Playoffs after convincing victories against Parivsion, ENCE, and True Rippers, standing first in their group with a 3-0 record. With their advancement to the next stage, Aurora is eyeing a consecutive third trophy in Skyesports’ IPs, having previously won the $350,000 Skyesports Masters 2024 and the Skyesports Grand Slam 2024 in Pune, India.

All eyes are still on Group A as teams like The Mongolz and ENCE have to battle it out on Day 3 to make it to the Playoffs.

In Group B, 3DMAX has triumphed over Amkal, DMS, and Revenant Esports, securing a 3-0 record at the top of the group.

The action continues in the Skyesports Championship on Day 3, as the final day of the Group Stage will decide who will join 3DMAX and Aurora Gaming in the Playoffs. Fans can catch all the action live on the Skyesports YouTube and Twitch channels.

Unlike the Group Stage, the Playoffs will take place on the main stage at the prestigious 5-star hotel, the Taj Lands End in Mumbai, India.

Group A Standings

Group B Standings

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THE DOTA 2 VIRTUAL HALL OF FAME: GG.BET AND DOT ESPORTS PRESENT 50 WORLD RECORDS

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Dot Esports, the leading esports news outlet, and betting brand GG.BET have created a virtual hall of fame to celebrate 50 Dota 2 World Records. Check it out to discover the stories behind the most impressive feats in the game’s competitive history and watch videos of when they happened.

The Dot Esports team have painstakingly selected and presented Dota 2 records in 5 categories: players, teams, tournaments, content creators and talent. You can find a list of the extraordinary individuals and organizations in each one, as well as dive into the events that have made Dota 2 a Tier-1 esports discipline on the world stage.

GG.BET press office:  “Although Dota 2 was released over 11 years ago, it continues to rank among the top games in the esports community. As we wait for the biggest tournament of the year, The International 13, to kick off, we’ve decided to look back and reflect on the most remarkable milestones throughout the competitive history of Dota 2. Did you know that the fastest time a match was won was in less than 8 minutes? Or that there’s a team that’s played 2813 professional matches? The experts at Dot Esports will tell you all about this and much more in our joint project. We’re delighted to support the creation of such insightful content.”

Jody Rones, CRO at Dot Esports:  “From its humble beginning as a fan made mod to one of the largest games in the world, DotEsports is thrilled to partner with GG.BET to shine a light on DOTA and its community as it passes its 11 year mark. From the content creators, to the team, players, tournament organizers, shout casters and more, they’re a key part of what makes this esport great, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to give them the recognition they deserve with the launch of the collaborative DOTA World Records.”

50 Dota 2 World Records is already available on the Dot Esports website in English and Ukrainian.

Before the end of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive era and the transition to CS2, Dot Esports put a spotlight on 50 CS:GO World Records in collaboration with GG.BET. This project got a great reaction not just from the esports community, but from the players and teams themselves.

 

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