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Sentinels Open To Crowdfunding With Fans Investing In The Organization

Stotram Roy Moitra
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Jul 14th, 2023, 1:11

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5 min read

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    With VCT Americas Last Chance Qualifiers ready to kick off, seven teams from the region are gearing themselves up for the final battle on the road to Champions LA. Amidst all the Valorant action, Sentinels, a major stakeholder in the VCT Americas circuit announced their plans for crowdfunding.

    Sentinels is a big brand in North American esports and through the years, they have established their name as one of the best Valorant organizations in the country. They are home to renowned players across multiple titles. From Bugha to Tenz, Sentinels are undeniably one of the greatest organizations in North American esports and are looking to expand further with the help of its fans.

    Also read: Microsoft Wins FTC Court Case, One Step Closer To Acquiring Activision Blizzard

    Sentinels Open To Crowdfunding & Fans Can Have Access To Premium Perks

    Recently, Sentinels announced that they will be open to crowdfunding on the equity platform, StartEngine. Fans will have access to premium perks and can invest in shares of the company. According to the details shared by the organization, fans will be able to invest in the org, where the latter will be putting 4% of the company up for sale at a valuation of $30.09 Million. Depending on the amount of money they invest, investors will be able to unlock different types of premium features.

     

    Upon spending $500, fans will be able to unlock the bronze perk which will give them access to a limited-edition jersey. The most premium perk, which is also the costliest ($50,000), will include 15% bonus shares along with a trip to Los Angeles, California where the investor will be able to meet some of the pros in person. This premium feature goes by the name, “Master.” With the inclusion of a lower limit, the organization has also made sure that a minimal amount of $300 is being poured into the company. Sentinels have also clarified that all the money that they will gather will help their expansion into new business lines.
     

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    League of Legends Roadmap Announced by The Esports Club

    Aaryanshi Mohan
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    Oct 25th, 2024, 11:55

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    2 min read

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    • The initiative is supported by Crucial by Micron and is sponsored by Zotac Gaming.

    • The detailed roadmap has everything planned for both amateur and professional players.

    • The matches will be high-intensity and will be full of adrenaline rush.

    League of Legends and The Esports Club have announced the esports roadmap for the game for the Indian and South Asian regions. The detailed roadmap has everything planned for both amateur and professional players. The matches will be high-intensity and will be full of adrenaline rush. 

     

    The initiative is supported by Crucial by Micron and is sponsored by Zotac Gaming. Both sponsors will be working together to provide the players with a world-class experience for players and audience. 

     

    Also Read: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Release Date: Preloading, Platforms, and More

     

    League of Legends Roadmap Announced

     

    League of Legends Roadmap Announced by The Esports Club

     

    For now, three events have been completed, one is ongoing and one will take place in December 2024. This is what the 2024 roadmap looks like: 

     

    • TEC Community Cup – July Open (Completed)
    • TEC Community Cup – August Open (Completed)
    • TEC Streamer Clash Invitational (September - Completed)
    • Influencer Driven Community Clash (September to December – In Progress)
    • TEC Community Clash – December (Upcoming)  


    Talking about the event, Vamsi Krishna, Managing Director, Basik Marketing said: 

     

    We are grateful to Riot Games for once again placing their trust in The Esports Club. Having partnered before, we’re eager to advance this collaboration and elevate the esports ecosystem. This roadmap is more than just a series of tournaments; it’s a strategic initiative to build a dynamic community where competition, collaboration, and camaraderie are central. We’re proud to support this endeavour and look forward to its impact on the regional gaming landscape.

     

    Rajesh Gupta, Director Sales - India & SAARC, Micron also talked about the roadmap and their involvement and said: 

     

    At Micron, we are committed to supporting the vibrant gaming community through cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships with our industry-leading Crucial branded products. Our collaboration with The Esports Club and League of Legends for this roadmap exemplifies our dedication to nurturing esports talent and enhancing the competitive gaming landscape. We are excited to see how these tournaments will push boundaries and drive innovation in the region

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    PUBG Esports 2025 Roadmap: Calendar, Regions, and More

    Kushal Bhattacharya
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    Oct 19th, 2024, 6:57

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    2 min read

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    • With PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) concluded fans have been wondering what's next for their favorite battle royale title in the esports scene.

    • Krafton has recently released the complete PUBG Esports 2025 Roadmap, with all the necessary details one would have to know to follow the tournaments.

    • Looking ahead, fans have a lot to look forward to with PUBG Esports 2024 Roadmap elaborating all the content lined up for the coming year.

    With PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) concluded fans have been wondering what's next for their favorite battle royale title in the esports scene. Krafton has recently released the complete PUBG Esports 2025 Roadmap, with all the necessary details one would have to know to follow the tournaments.

     

    Looking ahead, fans have a lot to look forward to with PUBG Esports 2024 Roadmap elaborating all the content lined up for the coming year. The 2025 calendar consists of 9 tournaments, each with its twist.

     

    Also read: PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024: Teams, Schedule, And Prize Pool

     

     

    Complete PUBG Esports 2025 Calendar

     

    PUBG Esports 2025 cups and tournaments

     

    PUBG Esports 2025 is progressing with its basic overall structure, hosting 6 global-level tournaments: PGS, PNC, and PGC. Only the top-performing teams throughout the year will advance to the global events.

    Various tournaments are set to be hosted throughout the year, which will reward teams with respectable prizes, as they move towards the PUNG Global Championship (PGC). All Tournaments in PUBG Esports 2025 Calendar

    • March: Regional Series
    • April: PGS 7
    • May: PGS 8
    • June: PNC 2025
    • July: Regional Series
    • September: Regional Series:
    • October: PGS 9
    • November: PGS 10
    • December: PGS 2025

     

    Road to PGC 2025

    Krafton has stated that PGS will remain a foundation for the journey with teams preparing for the PGC 2025. The calendar has scheduled four events across the year.

    Each PGS event will feature 24 teams, consisting of 10 Global Partner Teams and 14 Regional Series Qualifiers from five regions. The regions include China, Korea, EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.

    The distribution is as follows:

    • China: 2 Seeds
    • Korea: 3 Seeds
    • EMEA: 2 Seeds
    • APAC: 4 Seeds
    • Americas: 3 Seeds

    The Regional Series from the above will offer the teams to write their journey towards the biggest tournament of the year, PUBG Global Championship (PGC).

    Krafton is also working towards 'thrilling' global events that bring the best teams together into the international spotlight. The PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) is also making a return next year, bringing all-star teams together from across the globe as they represent their countries.

    Krafton has officially stated that the announcement for applications to the PUBG Global Partner Team Program 2025 will commence on December 1, 2024, at PUBGEsports.com. Applicants will have ample time to prepare, as they go through a thorough internal evaluation. The selection process will be concluded by February 2025.

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    FIFA and Konami Join Forces to Add eFootball in FIFAe World Cup

    Aaryanshi Mohan
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    Oct 16th, 2024, 3:09

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    • As Indian gamers immerse themselves in mobile games, a new opportunity is knocking at their door with the addition of eFootball in the FIFAe World Cup.

    • Ahead of the World Cup, Indian athletes will be seen showcasing their eFootball talent at the WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC).

    • After this addition, India will become one of the 18 countries that will take part in the competition.

    As Indian gamers immerse themselves in mobile games, a new opportunity is knocking at their door with the addition of eFootball in the FIFAe World Cup. This latest addition will be joining Rocket League and Football Manager to become a part of the FIFAe World Cup in the coming years.

     

    Also Read: Games24x7 Planning To Establish Itself As a Technology Platform

     

    FIFA and Konami Come Together to Add eFootball in FIFAe World Cup

     

    After this addition, India will become one of the 18 countries that will take part in the competition. We will be joining Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Spain, and Portugal. Talking about this opportunity, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming said:

     

    This collaboration between FIFA and Konami to bring eFootball into the FIFAe World Cup is a significant moment for Indian esports. India's inclusion in this global event is a source of immense national pride. The accessibility of a free-to-play game like eFootball ensures wider participation, and with FIFA fueling the esports ecosystem, we are witnessing the seamless integration of sports and esports—ushering in new opportunities for Indian gamers to shine on the world stage.

     

    Ahead of the World Cup, Indian athletes will be seen showcasing their eFootball talent at the WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC). Interestingly, India has already been taking part in Esports tournaments that have been happening for the title. Talking about this addition, Animesh Agarwal, aka 8Bit Thug, Co-Founder of S8UL and 8Bit Creatives said:

     

    The recognition of India as a region in a global esports tournament like the FIFA eWorld Cup is monumental for Indian esports. This collaboration between KONAMI and FIFA opens up valuable avenues for both mobile and console gamers across the country to compete on the international stage. Additionally, with eFootball being included in the roster of tournaments like WAVES 2025 which is supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the title has great potential to bring further opportunities to aspiring Indian esports athletes.

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    Thug Invitational 2024: Teams, Where to Watch, and More

    Kushal Bhattacharya
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    Oct 16th, 2024, 2:40

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    • Thug Invitational 2024 is almost here, with BGMI fans ready to set their eyes on their favorite team taking on various contenders from the tournament.

    • Organized by Upthrust Esports, the Thug Invitational 2024 event is expected to be a blast for BGMI fans, and contestants.

    • Joined by talented Indian esports teams, the Thug Invitational 2024 will follow a pretty basic format.

    Thug Invitational 2024 is almost here, with BGMI fans ready to set their eyes on their favorite team taking on various contenders from the tournament. Organized by Upthrust Esports, the Thug Invitational 2024 event is expected to be a blast for BGMI fans, and contestants.

     

    Featuring Squads TPP in BGMI, the Invitational will showcase the prowess of 64 participating teams from 19 October to 27 October 2024. The Invitational will feature a massive prize pool of Rs. 8,00,000/ USD 9,517.

     

    The winner of the tournament will walk away with Rs. 3,00,000/ USD 3,568.95, with the second, third, and fourth place holders taking Rs 2,00,000/ USD 2,379.30, Rs 1,50,000/ USD 1,784.47, and Rs. 75,000/ USD 892.24 respectively.

     

    Also read: 8bit Esports Wins TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI

     

    Complete Format for Thug Invitational 2024 Explained

    Thug Invitational 2024 Prize pool and more

    Joined by talented Indian esports teams, the Thug Invitational 2024 will follow a pretty basic format.

    Stage 1: Group Stage

    The first stage will feature 64 teams landing on the Group Stage to fight out for their position in the Semi-Finals. Only half of the teams will make it to the next stage.

    Stage 2: Semi-Finals

    The Invitational will start on October 19, 2024, with 32 teams, divided into four groups of 8 teams each. The top 16 teams will qualify for the Grand Finals, as the Semi-Finals stage concludes on October 24, 204.

    Stage 2: Grand Finals

    The third and final stage of the Invitational will feature the top 16 teams, following a 3-matchday format. Among the 16 remaining squads, only the top four will take on the prize pool. The grand final stage of the tournament will conclude on October 27, 2024.

    For anyone becoming the MVP, the player will also receive an additional Rs. 25,000/ USD 297.41 from the prize pool.

     

    Participating Teams

    Group A

    • Aerobotz
    • Bot Army
    • Celestics ESP
    • Dragon Claw
    • Esports Aim
    • Inferno Squad
    • Medal Esports
    • Mogo Esports
    • Nonx
    • Team Rulers
    • Silly Esports
    • Team Avii
    • Team Havk
    • Team IQOO SOUL
    • Team LOLZZZ
    • Team VST

    Group B

    • Astro Kinds
    • Blizz Network
    • Tarkin Spartans
    • FAITH ESPORTS
    • Fatality Esports
    • Gujrat Tigers
    • K9
    • LEFP
    • Orangutan
    • Phoenix Esports
    • XSPARK
    • Rivals Ape X
    • Sarkar Gaming
    • Team Bosan
    • Team Tamilas
    • Windgod Esports

    Group C

    • 2A
    • Arrancar ESP
    • Autobotz
    • Carnival Gaming
    • Carpedium
    • Dream Team
    • E4e
    • FS Esports
    • GENXFM
    • JUSTJELLY
    • Mastermind
    • Myth
    • Nebula Esports
    • NUMEN
    • Team Misfits
    • Team Kanary

    Group D

    • 4 Merical Esports
    • Aliaba Raiders
    • ANTIDOTE
    • G7 Esports
    • GODS REIGN
    • Hyderabad Hydras
    • Karnadu
    • Laztzone
    • Reckoning
    • Rich Esports
    • Team 8BIT
    • Team Obey
    • Team Versatile
    • Team 7Shore
    • Team K4C
    • Team Z

    Map Order

    Group A

    • Match 1: Erangel
    • Match 2: Miramar
    • Match 3: Sanhok

    Group B

    • Match 4: Erangel
    • Match 5: Miramar
    • Match 6: Sanhok

    Gamers can catch the Thug Invitational 2024 live on 8Bit Thug's official YouTube channel.

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    8bit Esports Wins TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI

    Aaryanshi Mohan
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    Oct 15th, 2024, 6:37

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    • With 115 points, 8bit Esports has won a prize of Rs 4,00,000.

    • Carpe Diem was placed third with 87 points.

    • 8bit Esports' IGL, Juicy, in a post-match interview also announced the name of their latest team addition. Aimbot was announced as the newest team member.

    After two days of intense action in the finals of TEC Gauntlet Season 2 - BGMI, we have a clear winner. With 115 points, 8bit Esports has won a prize of Rs 4,00,000. Over the two days, the Juicy-led lineup secured 72 finishes and 43 placement points. Coming in second was Team Tamilas, who got 114 points. 

     

    Also Read: GTA 5 Story DLC Was Cut To Make Room For GTA Online

     

    TEC Gauntlet Season 2 - BGMI See Intense Action on Days 1 and 2

     

     

    The two days were filled with action that had never been seen before as Team Tamilas topped the points table, and 8bit Esports closely followed. The day also saw a lot of battles in Sanhok and Miramar, and what eventually followed was a place for third and fourth place. Team Tamilas and 8bit Esports were the only teams to have crossed 100 points after day 2 of the finals and Carpe Diem was eventually placed third with 87 points. Here is what the points table looks like: 

     

    TEAM NAMEWINSPLACEFINISHESTOTAL
    TEAM 8BITX24372115
    TEAM TAMILASX35955114
    CARPEDIEMX1404787
    TEAM FATALITYX2404686
    TEAMREDXROSSXO294675
    RIVALS APE XX1274370
    MOGO MOGO ESPORTSXO264167
    RECKONING ESPORTSX1234366
    Bliss TEAM BLISSX1204464
    GODS REIGNX1144761
    TEAM VERSION9XO144155
    CARNIVAL GAMINGXO114051
    GUJARAT TIGERSXO64450
    NUMEN GAMINGXO183149
    HYDERABAD HYDRASXO103747
    TEAM XSPARKXO43034

     

    Interestingly, 8bit Esports' IGL, Juicy, in a post-match interview also announced the name of their latest team addition. Aimbot was announced as the newest team member, and was also the missing piece for the team, as their IGL would say. 

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