The world of esports has witnessed remarkable expansion and gained immense popularity in the past few years. This flourishing industry has captivated millions of passionate fans worldwide, leading to a staggering amount of revenue in the billions.
If you’re interested in staying up-to-date with all the latest happenings in the world of esports, you’ll want to check out our news blog.
In this comprehensive overview, we’ll be covering everything related to esports including the highlights of the second week of September 2023. Don’t miss out on exciting esports news updates that are sure to keep you informed about all things esports!
- Paraboy makes history as the first esports player to carry the torch at the Asian Games
- The Apex Legends Global Series 2023 Championship indicates positive viewership trends
- The Red Bull League of Its Own LAN event sold out within three hours
- Mayank Prajapati, the Street Fighter athlete from the Asian Games, and eFootball Star Hemanth Kommu triumph in NESC qualifiers
- Skyesports and MOGO collaborate to host India’s premier collegiate esports event
- The 2024 LEC Season finals is set to take place in Munich, Germany
- NSE extends collaboration with Hoyoverse for Genshin Impact
- Crocs and Gen.G collaborate for another Metaverse activation
- Short Video: Esports News-September Week 2, 2023
Paraboy makes history as the first esports player to carry the torch at the Asian Games
Zhu “Paraboy” Bocheng, a well-known Chinese professional player in the popular game PUBG Mobile, recently achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first esports athlete to take part in the torch relay for the Asian Games. This historic moment marks a significant recognition of esports as an emerging and influential industry in the world of sports.
Paraboy, a prominent member of the Nova Esports team and renowned as one of the finest PUBG Mobile players globally, had the honor of carrying the torch. This moment holds great significance for the esports industry as it showcases the growing recognition and influence of professional gaming.
The Apex Legends Global Series 2023 Championship indicates positive viewership trends
The Apex Legends Global Series 2023 Championship has gained immense popularity, ranking as the competition’s third most-watched event. With over 590,000 peak viewers, it has attracted a significant audience and solidified its position as a top-tier gaming tournament.
The recently held season-ending event at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham recorded an average viewership of approximately 223,000 throughout its extensive 47-hour broadcast, as reported by Esports Charts, a reputable platform for esports data.
The Red Bull League of Its Own LAN event sold out within three hours
According to Red Bull, the upcoming Red Bull League of Its Own event for League of Legends, scheduled for early December 2023, has already sold over 7,000 tickets in just three hours.
The upcoming event will feature T1, a South Korean organization, competing against various German and European teams in League of Legends. In addition to the thrilling matchups, Red Bull League of Its Own will offer interactive experiences and activities for fans to enjoy throughout the day.
Mayank Prajapati, the Street Fighter athlete from the Asian Games, and eFootball Star Hemanth Kommu triumph in NESC qualifiers
At the National Esports Championships (NESC) 2023, Mayank Prajapati, known for his expertise in Street Fighter, and Hemanth Kommu, a prominent eFootball player, emerged as the champions. Both players demonstrated remarkable skills and came out on top in their respective games at the prestigious event.
Mayank, the chosen representative for India in the highly anticipated Asian Games 2022, will be participating in a historic moment as Esports makes its official debut as a medal sport. Impressively, Mayank effortlessly secured his spot in the Street Fighter 6 qualifiers without encountering any significant challenges.
Hemanth, who is an alumnus of IIT, rose to victory in the eFootball 2023 qualifiers. He demonstrated exceptional skill by defeating Emaad Jameel Ahmed in both the Grand Final 1 and Grand Final 2 with a consistent scoreline of 2-1.
Skyesports and MOGO collaborate to host India’s premier collegiate esports event
Skyesports, an Indian esports and gaming company, has partnered with MOGO, a collegiate esports tournament platform, to organize the highly anticipated MOGO National Championship. This collaboration aims to bring together the best gamers from across India for an exciting competition.
The upcoming collegiate esports tournament will showcase 16 participating colleges battling it out in the popular game VALORANT. The event will take place from September 18th to 22nd, and teams will be vying for a portion of the impressive prize pool of INR 10 lakhs (approximately £9,629).
The 2024 LEC Season finals is set to take place in Munich, Germany
Riot Games, the renowned games developer, recently announced that the highly anticipated 2024 LEC Season Finals will be held in Munich, Germany. This exciting news was revealed during the LEC’s 2023 Season Finals at the Sud de France Arena over the weekend. Gaming enthusiasts can look forward to an epic event in Munich come 2024.
NSE extends collaboration with Hoyoverse for Genshin Impact
National Student Esports (NSE) has recently announced the renewal of its partnership with Chinese game developer HoYoverse, specifically focusing on their collaborative efforts surrounding the popular game Genshin Impact. This partnership is set to span across the academic year 2023/24.
As a result of this extension, NSE will be able to continue organizing and hosting various Genshin Impact events and activations specifically tailored for students on campuses all across the United Kingdom throughout the entire academic year.
Crocs and Gen.G collaborate for another Metaverse activation
Gen.G, a multinational esports organization, has partnered once more with the footwear brand Crocs to introduce the new installment of Crocs World. This exciting metaverse activation will be featured on popular platforms such as Roblox and ZEPETO.
In the Crocs World activation, fans have the opportunity to participate in a design competition where they can unleash their creativity by designing their pair of Crocs.
