Asia
3DMAX crowned champions of the $300,000 Skyesports Championship 2024 in Mumbai
Skyesports, a premier global IP and community builder for gaming and esports, has wrapped up the Skyesports Championship 2024, a $300,000 international Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament featuring 11 teams from around the world, held at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai from July 23 to 28. After an intense group stage and the playoffs, in a true underdog fashion, 3DMAX triumphed over The Mongolz 2-0 in a surprisingly one-sided final to become the champions.
Commenting on the victory, Bryan “Maka” Canda, 3DMAXâs star player, said, âI would like to thank every fan from France firstly who has been watching us at any time. I would also like to thank all the people who cheered for us. It was quite a tough LAN with some tough moments â we fell sick and stuff â but we made it through and weâre so happy.â
3DMAX didnât have an easy journey to the trophy. Placed in Group B, their first match of the tournament against the Russian squad of Amkal Esports went into overtime but the French boys were ultimately able to triumph with a 16-14 scoreline. They were able to win their other matches, but faced a defeat against Eternal Fire, another overtime match, to finish second in their group.
Throughout the Quarterfinals, they were the underdogs. Still, they pushed through the Playoffs bracket by convincing victories against ENCE, Aurora Esports, and ultimately The Mongolz to win the tournament and the lionâs share of the $300,000 prize pool.
Commenting on the tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, of Skyesports, said, âThe engagement to the Skyesports Championship 2024, with more than 5 million views and a peak concurrent viewership of more than 47,600 across Hindi, English, Mongolia, French, Russian, Turkish, and Polish languages was a testament to our goal of creating globally recognized IPs from India. I would like to congratulate 3DMAX on their victory and extend a token of gratitude to all the teams who came to India to compete in the tournament.â
The complete rankings from the Skyesports Championship 2024 are as follows:
â First place: 3DMAX ($100,000)
â Second place: The MongolZ ($70,000)
â Third and fourth place: Aurora Gaming and Eternal Fire ($35,000 each)
â Fifth and sixth place: ENCE and Amkal Esports ($15,000 each)
â 7th and eighth place: Bleed Esports and DMS
â 9th and 10th place: Parivision and Revenant Esports
â 11th place: True Rippers Esports
Asia
Nazara Technologies partners with Government of Telangana to Launch Nazara AI Center of Excellence (CoE)
Nazara Technologies, Indiaâs leading and only listed diversified gaming and esports company, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana. Through this strategic partnership Nazara aims to establish a pioneering AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) focusing on gaming and digital entertainment, positioning Nazara as a leader in AI-driven gaming and digital entertainment space and Telangana as a global hub for AI innovation.
The Nazara AI CoE will drive research, development, and innovation in areas such as gaming, interactive media, gamified learning, and other digital content, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR/AR, blockchain, and Web 3.0. By fostering policy development, supporting startups, enhancing skills, and engaging global expertise, the Nazara AI Center of Excellence aims to empower a dynamic and inclusive community
Nitish Mittersain, Jt. MD & CEO, Nazara Technologies, said:Â âTelanganaâs proactive approach in fostering industry growth through public-private partnerships and policy development has created the ideal ecosystem for this initiative. This collaboration will enable Nazara to further our mission of integrating AI and emerging technologies across our diverse portfolio, positioning us as a leader in AI-driven innovations in gaming and digital entertainment.â
Honâble Minister for Information Technology and Industries, Mr. D. Sridhar Babu, said: âThis partnership with Nazara Technologies, a leader in Indian gaming, marks a significant step in positioning Telangana as a global leader in AI-driven digital innovation. The Nazara AI CoE will empower startups, enhance skills, and attract cutting-edge technology investments, creating a diverse and dynamic ecosystem. By joining forces with Nazara, we are committed to driving economic growth and setting new standards in responsible AI applications in gaming and beyond.â
Asia
PAGCOR brings swift aid to 5,500 families in flood-hit communities
Braving heavy rains and floods, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) provided timely relief goods to several communities affected by the combined effects of Tropical Storm Enteng and the southwest monsoon this week.
Over 5,500 families received food and non-food packs during PAGCORâs relief operations on September 2 and 3. The food packs contained rice, canned goods and grocery items while the non-food packs included mosquito nets and toiletries.
On Monday, September 2, PAGCOR delivered relief items to the local governments of San Pedro, Laguna and Bacoor, Cavite. Both cities experienced severe flooding due to continuous heavy rains.
The following day, the agency extended assistance to affected residents in San Mateo, Rizal.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said part of the agencyâs nation-building commitment is the provision of timely relief goods to victims of natural disasters.
âThe typhoon season is here again. Unfortunately, many families who live in disaster-prone communities are in a very vulnerable situation,â he said.
âPart of our social responsibility commitment is to help ease their plight by providing them with immediate aid like food and other essentials.â
The PAGCOR chief added that the agencyâs relief efforts for areas affected by Tropical Storm Enteng will continue as more communities in Luzon and Metro Manila seek out the state gaming firmâs help. #
Asia
Esports World Cup Foundation Signs MoU with China Media Group and VSPO
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), on August 25, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Media Groupâs National Institute for Esports Development (NIED) and VSPO, the largest esports company in Asia, at the New Global Sport Conference (NGSC24).
The three-way agreement, signed during the New Global Sport Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, is a significant step forward for the industry and aims to leverage the resource advantages of each organisation. It fosters collaboration within the sports culture industry, with a particular focus on esports and gaming.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Faisal Bin Homran, Chief Product Officer of Esports World Cup Foundation; Mr. Xu Qiang, Director of the Youth Sports Programme Centre of China Media Group and Executive Vice President of NIED; and Dino Ying, Founder, Chairman and CEO of VSPO.
Under the terms of the MoU, all three organisations will collaborate on a wide range of initiatives within China. Key areas of cooperation include esports event broadcasting on CCTV, the application of cutting-edge technologies, market expansion and the promotion of event content.
Faisal Bin Homran said: âI welcome this collaboration between the Esports World Cup Foundation, China Media Groupâs National Institute for Esports Development and VSPO. Together, with our combined platforms, expertise and resources, we are confident we can elevate the industry to new heights and continue to engage and inspire fans and audiences throughout China.â
Ying said: âItâs a huge honor to be a strategic partner with the Chinese Media Group and the Esports World Cup Foundation with the establishment of the CMG National Institute for Esports Development, which marks another key sign of Beijingâs support for esports development.â
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