Tag: eSports

The International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to unveilthe expanded prize pool for this year’s highly anticipated World Esports  Championship taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 11th to 19th November.

In line with our dedication to the development of the esports ecosystem, IESF and the Saudi Esports Federation have secured a prize pool of $1.000.000. This marks the first time in our tournament’s history that we are increasing the prize pool to this extent.

For the first time, the prize pool will be distributed among the top 8 teams in each game title and category. Additionally, each of the 16 participating teams in PUBG Mobile will receive a portion of the prize pool.

Our priority is to promote a stronger sense of unity among our athletes, as we celebrate the collective achievements of our esports  community. The World Championship prize pool has increased 10 times since the 2021 edition and will continue to steadily increase in the future.

With the WEC24 Road already underway, get ready to witness and experience the thrill of this
tournament like never before. Together, let’s raise the bar and set the standards for esports unity and
excellence. See you in Riyadh!

New partnership set to fuel the growth of the global esports ecosystem with PUBG MOBILE & Honor of Kings.

Level Infinite, Tencent’s global gaming brand committed to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences worldwide, has reached a groundbreaking 3-year partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation to drive the PUBG MOBILE and Honor of Kings esports ecosystems forward. The Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the development and expansion of the esports and gaming sectors, is the body organizing the inaugural Esports World Cup 2024.

This partnership will see two of Level Infinite’s flagship games, PUBG MOBILE and Honor of Kings’ esports synergize with the Esports World Cup esports ecosystems. It also represents Level Infinite’s commitment to bolster the esports infrastructure for both titles, fostering competitive esports opportunities worldwide. The collaboration will unlock avenues for talent across all facets of the industry, from gamers and content creators to production professionals and more, underscoring the commitment to nurturing the future of gaming and esports.

As part of this commitment, over 1,000 esports events will be hosted globally for PUBG MOBILE and Honor of Kings in 2024, creating ample opportunities for players across all skill levels to compete. Level Infinite and the Esports World Cup Foundation will also streamline the player experience to cultivate a competitive, player-centric environment.

Commenting on the partnership, Vincent Wang, General Manager of Global Publishing and Global Esports, Tencent Games, representing Level Infinite stated: “The global esports sector is experiencing exponential growth. As a brand, we are committed to facilitating game development and nurturing the next generation of game titles and esports athletes, fostering a community centered around inclusivity, connectivity, and accessibility.”

“At the Esports World Cup Foundation, one of our core missions is to build a sustainable global esports infrastructure so fans can enjoy our sport for generations to come,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO, Esports World Cup Foundation. “Our partnership with Level Infinite directly supports that mission, adding two of the most-played games to the Esports World Cup program for players and fans across the globe.”

As part of this partnership, PUBG MOBILE will unveil the all-new PUBG MOBILE World Cup with Esports World Cup, featuring a $3 million prize pool for competing teams. The new competition will build on the success of the previous PUBG MOBILE World Invitational (PMWI) as the new premier summer event, with a performance-led team selection process that facilitates the highest level of competition.

Furthermore, we will see 12 teams from around the world battling it out for a $3 million prize pool in the inaugural Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason | Esports World Cup, with the opportunity to secure spots in the Honor of Kings Invitational Championship later this year.

The MENA region stands as a thriving market for esports, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emerging as an international esports hub, hosting a myriad of events. Noteworthy gaming events have already drawn over 1.4 million visitors to Riyadh. The inaugural Esports World Cup will take place this summer in Riyadh, and will crown the very first Esports World Cup Club Champion.

PUBG MOBILE, one of the most popular mobile games in the world, is co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS of Tencent Games and KRAFTON, Inc. Honor of Kings is the world’s most-played mobile MOBA, developed by TiMi Studio Group.

Skyesports, the premier esports tournament organizer and IP creator, has announced the details of the anticipated European Qualifier in the Skyesports Masters. The Skyesports Masters Main Event is set to take place in India with a $350,000 prize pool.

The European Qualifier is set to take place from March 19 to 24, 2024, with 12 teams competing in an intense single elimination bracket for a single ticket to the Skyesports Masters Main Event. The 12 teams in the closed European Qualifier are as follows:

⦁ Guild Eagles
⦁ Fnatic
⦁ BetBoom Team
⦁ FORZE Esports
⦁ B8
⦁ Preasy Esport
⦁ Natus Vincere Junior
⦁ Pera Esports
⦁ 3DMAX
⦁ Sprout
⦁ TSM
⦁ GUN5

The champion of the European Qualifier will make it to the Skyesports Masters 2024 Main Event, where they will be one of the eight teams competing for the ultimate title and the lion’s share of the $350,000 prize pool.

Besides the European Champions, the Main Event will feature six invited teams and the winner of the Skyesports Masters 2024 – India Qualifier. So far, Skyesports has announced four of the invited teams: Team Liquid, ENCE, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and BIG.

The Skyesports Masters is the second international event in Skyesports’ 2024 roadmap for Counter-Strike 2. The overall roadmap features six events and a $1 million prize pool.

Before the Skyesports Masters, the tournament organizer is set to host the Skyesports Grand Slam in Pune, India where Aurura Gaming, Garuda Wisnu Voyage, Gods Reign, and Bad News Kangaroos will battle it out for the $50,000 prize pool. This will happen from March 14 to 16.

The veteran offlaner and captain will serve as the cornerstone for Tundra Esports’ Performance Management Team

Tundra Esports is delighted to announce the addition of Ludwig ‘Zai’ Wahlberg to its Dota 2 Performance Management Team, taking on the role of General Manager.

A household name in the competitive scene to both fans and peers alike, Wahlberg brings over tens years of experience, numerous championships and four top-three finishes at The International to the Tundra Esports tribe. Alongside his impressive tenures on some of the highest profile rosters in Dota’s history, he retains the impressive record of a 66.6% win rate across his 2,000+ game career; the highest of all pro Dota players*. For someone with such an intimate relationship with success in Dota 2, Wahlberg is expected to bring about a new level of excellence to the team’s management style and gameplay.

*With more than 200 pro matches played

Wahlberg’s addition further cements Tundra Esports’ commitment to growing and evolving its performance management team and the move marks a significant milestone for the organisation’s continued journey towards competitive success in the world of Dota 2.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Ludwig ‘Zai’ Wahlberg to Tundra Esports as the Dota 2 General Manager and support his journey into management after his illustrious playing career,” the co-founder and Esports Director for Tundra Esports, Anthony Graham, said. “We are doubling down on our approach to Dota and I don’t think there is a better person to lead our Dota operations going forward than Wahlberg.”

Wahlberg joins the already star-studded 2024 Tundra Esports Dota roster, consisting of:

1 – Ivan ‘Pure-‘ Moskalenko
2 – Topias ‘Topson’ Taavitsainen
3 – Ivan ‘MinD_ContRoL’ Ivanov
4 – Edgar ‘9Class’ Naltakian
5 – Matthew ‘Whitemon’ Filemon

“After an extensive break from the game, I’m very excited to be involved with Dota again but in a different capacity,” Wahlberg said. “I’m looking forward to stepping into a new role as General Manager for Tundra Esports and to use my previous experiences and insights as a player to manage and influence its Dota division.”

Fans will get to witness his impact on the team’s performance first-hand in its upcoming match against The International 12 champions Team Spirit this Sunday at DreamLeague Season 22.