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  • One last split to rule them all as Valorant Split 3 kicks off today

    One last split to rule them all as Valorant Split 3 kicks off today

    MUMBAI: The battle lines are drawn, and the bullets are digital but the stakes? Very real. South Asia’s most prestigious Valorant showdown OMEN VCSA 2025 Split 3 blasts off today, 27 June, in what promises to be the most high-pressure sprint of the season. With Rs 53 lakh up for grabs and only four golden tickets available to the VCT Ascension Pacific Qualifiers, the eight teams in the fray aren’t just aiming to win, they’re fighting to represent the region on the global stage.

    Running online until 3 July, the final split in this year’s three-part saga will determine which top four teams move to the Ascension Qualifiers (online: 7–8 July, LAN in Gurugram: 12–13 July), where just one squad will earn the honour of donning South Asia’s colours at the VCT Ascension Pacific 2025.

    Who’s in the arena?

    Revenant X Spark (155 points), Velocity Gaming (130), and Reckoning Esports (120) currently top the Challenger Points leaderboard. They return alongside S8ul, Dot Exe Esports, and GE Academy from earlier splits. New challengers XO Ind and Asterisk enter through the Promotion and Relegation bracket, and every match now could shift the leaderboard entirely.

    Velocity Gaming stole Split 1 in a stunning undefeated run. Revenant X Spark bounced back with a LAN-finale victory in Split 2, defeating Reckoning Esports, whose player Kirill ‘moner’ Matsanov bagged the MVP title with a jaw-dropping 258 kills and a flurry of clutch plays.

    This final split isn’t just about glory, it’s about survival. With a cumulative prize pool of Rs 1.13 crore, VCSA 2025 introduced a points-based system to reward consistency across all three splits. Now, with Challenger Points accumulated so far, Split 3 becomes the final checkpoint before Ascension.

    The winner of the upcoming Ascension Qualifiers won’t just hoist a trophy, they’ll enter the VCT Ascension Pacific tournament, facing off against elite teams from across the Asia-Pacific region. The dream? Securing a slot in next year’s prestigious VCT International League.

    “Split 3 is where pressure peaks,” said Nodwin Gaming co-founder and managing director Akshat Rathee. “This is South Asia’s final shot at international glory and fans can expect the fiercest Valorant action yet.”

    Riot Games’ South Asia Esports Lead Sukamal Pegu echoed the sentiment: “Every match is make-or-break. It’s a chance to witness the best of our regional talent rise.”

    Tournament Timeline:

     . Split 3 (Online): 27 June  – 3 July

     .  Ascension Qualifiers (Online): 7 – 8 July

     .  Ascension Qualifiers (LAN – Gurugram): 12 – 13 July

     . Watch Live: Nodwin Gaming YouTube (Hindi & English), Facebook (Hindi)

    With the battlefield heating up and a shot at global domination on the line, Split 3 isn’t just the final leg, it’s the ultimate proving ground. Ready. Aim. Ascend.
     

  • 8Bit Creatives scores naming rights sponsorship for three esports teams with smartphone brand iQOO

    8Bit Creatives scores naming rights sponsorship for three esports teams with smartphone brand iQOO

    MUMBAI:The Indian esports segment  is  driving at a zippy speed into the fast lane. 

    Consider: esports and talent management agency 8Bit Creatives, has scored big by landing what it calls one of the largest naming rights sponsorship deals in Indian gaming history.  

    8Bit Creatives pitched and managed to get performance smart phone brand iQOO to sign up for the sponsorship package for three of the five naming rights deals. The agency represented its own team 8Bit Esports, Reckoning Esports and Revenant Xspark.

    iQOO has been associated with esports for a while, and the current deal builds on its ongoing association with team iQOO Soul, which has been a flagship collaboration with 8Bit Creatives for over a year.

    “We  are happy to support their (iQOO) gaming & esports initiative,” said 8bit Creatives founder & CEO Animesh Agarwal.  ”This is a moment of great pride for Indian gaming, and we are excited to see iQOO’s continued contribution to growing the esports landscape in India.”

     

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    “Partnering with 8Bit Creatives has always been a key driver of Reckoning Esports’ growth,” said  Reckoning Esports owner Sarang Naicker.  “This historic association with iQOO reflects the strength of our collaboration and our shared vision to elevate the esports ecosystem in India. Together, we aim to continue setting new benchmarks for gaming excellence.”

    Revenant Xspark owner Rohit Jagasia added: “Our partnership with 8Bit Creatives has always been focused on driving innovation and creating meaningful opportunities for our players and fans. This association with iQOO is a testament to that vision, and we are thrilled to continue our journey together to elevate esports in India.”

    A press release issued by 8bit Creatives states that iQOO continues redefining the boundaries of brand integration within esports, ensuring that fans and players benefit from an elevated experience. 

    “By associating its  high-performance brand with some of India’s leading esports teams, iQOO reinforces its position as a key driver of the country’s gaming revolution. The naming rights deal is not just a commercial success but also a testament to the thriving Indian esports ecosystem, as brands increasingly recognise the value of investing in gaming’s vibrant community,” it said.