Team Secret Fails to Qualify for TI, Ending Puppey’s Flawless Record | Free Fire Makes a Comeback to India | Reckoning Esports Gets $100,000 in Funding

In recent years, the world of esports has undergone a significant surge in growth and popularity. This industry has experienced tremendous expansion, both in terms of its audience and revenue generation. 

If you are looking to stay updated on all things related to esports and are a fan of popular games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, or any others, you have landed in the perfect spot.

This news blog is your go-to source for exciting updates on events, tournaments, and highlights that occurred between the 5th week of August and the 1st week of September. Stay tuned for a thrilling update on everything related to esports!

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Reckoning Esports Gets $100,000 in Funding from Lead Angels and Arhayan Advisory

Reckoning Esports, an Indian esports organization, has successfully obtained $100,000 in funding. This investment is a crucial step in their ongoing fundraising campaign with a target of reaching $2 million.

Lead Angels, a well-known financial services firm, and Arthayan Advisory, a startup ecosystem enabler based in Mumbai, are the primary contributors to this funding round.

The injection of capital that Reckoning Esports has secured is specifically designated to support its expansion into multiple esports titles. Additionally, it will help them establish partnerships with franchisee leagues in both India and Southeast Asia.

Team SMG Advances to TI 2023 After Dominating Blacklist Rivalry in SEA Qualifier

Team SMG has experienced an impressive turnaround compared to their disappointing performance in the previous year. Unfortunately, they were unable to participate in The International 2022 as they failed to register within the required timeframe for the regional qualifiers.

Team SMG, a Malaysian-based team, secured their spot in the highly anticipated Dota 2 tournament, The International (TI) 2023. They successfully qualified through the regional qualifiers, joining six other teams who had already earned their place in the event.

In a thrilling grand finals match of the Southeast Asian regional qualifier tournament, they emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 win, effectively dominating the Philippines’ Blacklist Rivalry.

Team Secret fails to qualify for TI, ending Puppey’s flawless record

Unfortunately, Team Secret was unable to secure a spot in The International 2023 after finishing fourth in the Western Europe qualifier. This marks the first time that Clement ‘Puppey’ Ivanov, an esteemed Dota 2 competitor, will not be participating in this prestigious tournament.

On August 31, Team Secret faced a disappointing loss in the lower bracket of the Western Europe qualifier, crushing their hopes of qualifying for TI 2023. Quest Esports emerged victorious in this match, ending Team Secret’s journey in the tournament.

TSM makes a comeback to Counter-Strike with a new EU squad, following a six-year break

After a six-year absence from the Counter-Strike scene, TSM, a popular esports organization, has recently made a comeback in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) scene. 

They have formed a new European (EU) roster comprising both experienced players and promising young talents. The team’s composition blends the expertise of seasoned players with the potential of emerging stars. This decision was made along with other reported members of the squad, and it took effect on August 29.

The Guard loses its VCT promotion slot as Riot Games cancels it for missing the deadline

Riot Games has recently announced The Guard, a North American esports organization. Unfortunately, The Guard will not be promoted to VALORANT’s VCT Americas league. This decision was made due to the organization’s failure to meet the deadline for agreeing with the Team Participation Agreement for VCT Americas.

For the upcoming season, VCT Americas has decided to maintain a roster of 10 teams. However, The Guard’s spot will be removed instead of being given to another team. This decision has generated criticism from various quarters.

After a ban of 18 months, Free Fire makes a comeback to India

Garena has recently announced that its popular mobile Battle Royale game, Free Fire, will be returning to app stores in India. This decision comes after a year and a half since the game was banned in the country due to national security concerns.

After being banned, one of India’s most popular esports games will now be available for download starting September 5th. The game, known as Free Fire India, will be offered as a free-to-play option for gamers in the country.

EG Potter makes history as the first female coach to clinch a major esports championship title

Evil Geniuses’ Valorant team has consistently exceeded expectations throughout 2023, and their outstanding performance has led them to secure the world title at the prestigious Valorant Champions 2023. 

In addition to this incredible achievement, Evil Geniuses’ coach Potter has made history by becoming the first female coach to win a major esports championship.

Ukraine’s Esports Teams Withdraw from IESF WEC Over Russia Unban

The Ukrainian national teams for CS: GO and Dota 2 have decided to withdraw from the IESF World Esports Championship 2023. This decision comes as a response to the organization’s lifting of the ban on Russian teams.

After a ban was imposed in 2022 on Russian players competing under their country’s name due to the war in Ukraine, the International Esports Federation (IESF) members have now decided to reverse that decision. This means that Russian players will once again be allowed to participate in competitions using their country’s name.

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