Tag: Supriya Gawde Mankame

  • GIGABYTE to unveil high-tech products, Host CS2 1v1 at India Gaming Show 2024

    GIGABYTE to unveil high-tech products, Host CS2 1v1 at India Gaming Show 2024

    Mumbai:  GIGABYTE, a computer hardware, is to announce that it will be participating in the prestigious India Gaming Show 2024. The Sixth India Gaming Show 2024, an international gaming, animation, and infotainment event is being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from March 14 to 16 in Pune, India.

    As a part of this collaboration, GIGABYTE will be setting up a highly interactive booth, showcasing its high-tech products including the G5 MF laptop and GS Series Monitors. Gamers in attendance will be able to test out a variety of top-notch AAA titles on GIGABYTE products, showcasing the hardware’s capabilities.

    GIGABYTE India the Asst. general manager Supriya Gawde Mankame said, “At GIGABYTE, we’re thrilled to be part of the India Gaming Show 2024, showcasing our products directly to gamers. Our booth will offer an interactive experience, allowing attendees to test the G5 MF laptop and GS Series Monitors and witness the power of our hardware first-hand. Additionally, with our 1v1 Counter-Strike 2 showdown, we’re providing an opportunity for gamers to compete using our gaming laptops and win exciting prizes. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the GIGABYTE booth and being a part of the vibrant gaming community at IGS 2024 in Pune.”

    Additionally, GIGABYTE will be hosting a 1v1 Counter-Strike 2 showdown where every gamer can participate. Gamers can register for the tournament at the booth to compete in the latest GIGABYTE gaming laptops and win exciting prizes.

    The GIGABYTE 1v1 Counter-Strike 2 showdown will happen alongside the Skyesports Grand Slam 2024, an international esports event for the game at the India Gaming Show. The tournament will feature four teams – one from India, one from Australia, and two international invites – competing for a share of the $50,000 prize pool.

    Furthermore, The Indonesian Embassy has partnered with Skyesports to host a historic diplomatic esports show match as India and Indonesia mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. It will feature a top team from Indonesia locking horns with the Indian champions to promote the gaming industries of both countries and explore avenues for further collaboration. 

  • GIGABYTE and Skyesports launch Rs 125,000 Cafe League 2024 in five cities

    GIGABYTE and Skyesports launch Rs 125,000 Cafe League 2024 in five cities

    Mumbai:  GIGABYTE, a global leader in computer hardware, has tied up with Skyesports esports tournament organiser, to bring the GIGABYTE Cafe League 2024, a high-octane grassroots-level esports tournament, where players from five different cities can compete in their local gaming cafes for bragging rights and a share of the Rs 1,25,000 Prize Pool.

    The GIGABYTE Cafe League 2024 will head to 5 different cities across India. In each city, players will have the chance to compete in an open-for-all Counter-Strike 2 tournament, featuring an Rs 25,000 Prize Pool. Registrations for the tournament are currently open. After registering, players can head over to the below-mentioned cafes to take part in this competition.

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     Kolkata (Fusion Max Cafe): Jan. 19 to 21

     Mumbai (Next Level Gaming, Goregaon): Jan. 26 to 28

    3   Nasik (Next Level Gaming, Yeolekar Mala): Feb. 2 to 4

     Faridabad (The Cabal): Feb. 9 to 11

    5   Pune (Rapid Rounds Gaming Cafe): Feb. 16 to 18

    Additionally, each city in the GIGABYTE Cafe League 2024 will have a dedicated experience zone, offering players a chance to game on state-of-the-art GIGABYTE laptops like the GIGABYTE G5 MF and the AORUS 15 9KF.

    Commenting on the exciting tournament, GIGABYTE India the Asst. general manager Supriya Gawde Mankame said, “GIGABYTE is thrilled to be a catalyst in the resurgence of the vibrant gaming cafe culture in India, especially as we witness the post-COVID-19 return to the heart of gaming – the local cafes. The GIGABYTE Cafe League 2024 is not just an esports tournament but also a celebration of the community in local gaming cafes across the country. At GIGABYTE, we believe in ‘Upgrading Your Life,’ and with this partnership, we are not just elevating esports; we are nurturing a cultural resurgence that goes hand-in-hand with the joy of gaming at your local cafe.”

    Adding on the grassroots-level GIGABYTE Cafe League Skyesports head of global business partnerships  Sashank Bhandaru said, “Gaming cafes present the core of the Indian PC gaming culture and we are thrilled to be partnering with GIGABYTE for the GIGABYTE Cafe League 2024, elevating esports from the grassroots while showcasing the cutting-edge GIGABYTE laptops directly to gamers. Additionally, as pioneers of the Counter-Strike 2 Esports ecosystem with our $1 million roadmap for the game in 2024, the association with GIGABYTE came as a natural partnership as we look to support more grassroots initiatives for the promising gaming title.”

    In each city, the GIGABYTE Cafe League will happen over three days. In the first two days, the offline qualifiers will be held as the top local teams vie for a spot in the exciting Finale on Day 3. Finally, the top teams will convene on Day 3, which will be a live-streamed affair on the Skyesports YouTube channel, to determine the city champions.

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