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Esports Awards 2023: Full List of Winners at the Prestigious Event

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Esports Awards 2023, the celebration ceremony of excellence in the Esports industry took place at luxurious  Resorts World, Las Vegas on November 30. The Awards ceremony was attended by many professionals in the esports industry across the globe including the panelists and winners.

The Esports Awards ceremony is deemed to be the Oscars in the esports industry and it has been conducted every year starting in 2016. This is the eighth year edition and it is a night dedicated to showcasing top-class performance and innovation in various aspects, including players, teams, media, hardware providers, games, events, and personalities within the esports scene.

Here is the list of triumphant winners at the Esports Awards 2023.

Esports Awards 2023, A Celebration of Excellence in the Industry: Full List of Winners

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Before the esports awards ceremony took place, the organizers conducted a pre-show and red carpet. This years’s showcase has featured nearly 30 categories and here is list of winners for each category:

Award Winner
Esports Publisher of the YearRiot Games
Esports Game of the YearValorant
Esports Content Creator of the YearS8UL Esports
Esports Organization of the YearTeam Vitality
Esports Coverage Platform of the YearEsports Charts
Streamer of the YearRivers_GG
Esports Personality of the YearDisguised Toast
Esports Team of the YearT1 League of Legends
Esports Creative of the YearSeso
Esports Cosplay of the YearAkemikun
Esports Mobile Game of the YearMobile Legends
Esports Journalist of the YearRichard Lewis
Esports Content of the YearFaker: A Decade of Greatness
Esports Broadcast/Production Team of the YearESL FACEIT Group
Esports Creative Team of the YearPaper Crowns
Esports Supporting Service of the YearProdigy Agency
Esports Commercial Partner of the YearGucci
Collegiate Program of the YearThe University of Oklahoma
Esports PC Player of the YearLee “Faker” Sang-hyeok
Esports Desk Analyst of the YearMimi “aEvilCat” Wermcrantz
Esports Controller Player of the YearPaco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
Esports Host of the YearCaleb “WavePunk” Simmons
Esports Colour Caster of the YearDan “Gaskin” Gaskin
Esports Breakthrough Player of the YearMax “Demon1” Mazanov
Esports Mobile Player of the YearMohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek
Esports Coach of the YearChristine “Potter” Chi
Esports Play of the YearIlya “m0NESY” Osipov
Esports Play by Play Caster of the YearMitch “Uber” Leslie
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Remarkably, the award ceremony of the Esports Awards 2023 included the induction of the Lifetime Achievement.

It was a pride and honoured moment for Indians as S8UL won the ‘Content Creator of The Year’ award at this event. In 2022, the same organisation achieved the ‘Content Group of the Year’ award and this year is a second win for the organization. The award was received by its Co-founder Naman Mathur, popularly known as Mortal who has been nominated for ‘Esports Personality of the Year’ in 2022 and 2023. However, he did not win the award but his organization has made it again. Many believe that Mortal’s era has come to an end and his YouTube channel is not running quite well as it used to be, but we see him at a place where no one was able to.

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Xbox Game Pass Adds Remant: From the Ashes and Remnant 2 Quietly

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Remnant: From the Ashes and its sequel, Remnant 2, have been discreetly added to both Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. These new games had not been announced before their addition to the game pass but the move was highly welcomed. As both games have good records and reviews, their addition seems valuable to the users of Game Pass.

Gunfire Games’ Remnant: From the Ashes and Remnant 2 are third-person survival action shooter titles, which are often described as Souls-like shooters and are now available on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. Remnant: From the Ashes was released in 2019 while its sequel was released recently in July 2023.

Neither of these titles was included in Microsoft’s unveiling of the upcoming Game Pass releases for the second half of November, which highlighted Persona 5 Tactica, Dune: Spice Wars, and Rollerdome.

Also Read: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December: Lego 2K Drive, Powerwash Simulator, Sable

Remnant: From the Ashes and Remnant 2 Now on Xbox Game Pass At No Extra Cost

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The first game in the Remnant series received generally favourable reviews and by December 2021, it had surpassed 3 million units in sales with two additional DLCs. Its sequel, Remnant 2 was announced during the Game Awards 2022, and much to the exceptional expectations, the game outperformed its prequel both in terms of sales and reviews.

Remnant 2 marked its first high record by having sold more than a million copies in the first week of release in the United States. Attaining a peak concurrent player count exceeding 110,000 on PC through Steam alone, it even surpassed Baldur’s Gate 3, this year’s unforeseen gaming sensation, in terms of Steam sales for a specific period.

With this remarkable success, the game has earned a nomination in the Best Action Game category at The Game Awards 2023, scheduled for December 7. Several players anticipated this announcement at The Game Awards 2023 but Microsoft seems to have different plans for it. We may expect more titles to be added in the coming days.

According to a report, we may witness first-party titles like Far Cry 6, Goat Simulator 3 and Rise of the Tomb Raider coming to the subscription service in December. In an event at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit, the Chief Financial Officer of Xbox expressed the company’s aims to bring Game Pass to consoles of PlayStation, Nintendo and possibly every playable screen.

2023 has been a great year for Xbox Game Pass and the company with the release of AAA titles like Starfield, Ghostwire, Cocoon, Forza Motorsport and more.

Also Read: Ubisoft’s Assassins Creed Syndicate is Available for Free on PC

Dragon’s Dogma 2 to Release in March Next Year: Pre-order Price, PC Specs and More

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Capcom’s latest showcase revealed Dragon Dogma 2’s release date and more details regarding the sequel of 2012’s action RPG hack-and-slash game series. The game was initially announced in June 2022 and during the recent showcase, we have learnt many details about the new game.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an action-packed RPG with a strong narrative set in a fantastical realm. Players can engage in a range of activities, and the Pawn system creates a sense of companionship in this single-player experience. The game unfolds in a captivating fantasy realm where the feared Dragon seizes the player’s heart, initiating a quest for the player to vanquish the Dragon as the Arisen.

The world in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is populated by diverse races, each driven by their unique agendas and motivations.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 to Release on March 22, 2024: All You Need to Know

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Apart from offering a fantastical world for its players, A standout feature of the game lies in the ability to craft your character (the Arisen) and the primary Pawn dedicated to the Arisen’s service. The game enhances character creation for a more realistic experience using advanced photogrammetry technology. Players can seamlessly and effortlessly fashion their characters, opting for an intuitive approach or delving meticulously into the details of customization.

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As anticipated, Dragon’s Dogma 2 remains dedicated to amplifying the intense, expansive action that characterized its predecessor. Capcom disclosed that the sequel deviates from a direct continuation of the original game, opting for an alternate universe setting. Similar to its predecessor, Dragon’s Dogma 2 initiates with The Dragon seizing the player character’s heart. The game invites players to delve into the Human Kingdom of Vermund and the beastren nation of Battahl. The recently unveiled gameplay video also introduces many new characters, featuring the formidable giant Talos.

Pre-Order Price, Editions Details

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Speaking of its price, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Capcom’s first $70 game with the standard editions for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam are all marked at $70 USD, while the deluxe edition carries a price tag of $80. Following is the list of pre-order prices for all platforms:

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 Standard Edition (Steam) – Rs. 4,474
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition (Steam) – Rs. 5,389
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 Standard Edition (PS5) – Rs. 4,399
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition (PS5) – Rs. 5,299
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 Standard Edition (Xbox) – Rs. 4,474
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition (Xbox) – Rs. 5,389

Included in the Deluxe Edition of the game are the following items:

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 Full Game
  • A Boon for Adventures – New Journey Pack
  • Pre-Order Bonus 1
  • Pre-Order Bonus 2

The ‘Boon for Adventures’ pack encompasses the following items:

  • Explorer’s Camping Kit
  • 1500 Rift Crystals
  • Custom Sounds
  • Wakstone
  • Art of Metamorphosis
  • Harpysnare Smoke Beacons
  • Ambivalent Rift Incense
  • Heartfelt Pendant
  • Makeshift Gaol Key

Nintendo and Microsoft each launched Starfield and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at a price point of $70. Joining these releases are other $70 games from this year, such as Forspoken, Dead Island 2, Hogwarts Legacy, and Wild Heart.

Unexpectedly, Dragon’s Dogma 2 comes with a higher price tag on PC in India compared to its console counterparts, a deviation from the usual trend. Typically, game publishers tend to offer AAA games at a lower cost on PC, often reducing prices by at least Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000. However, there has been a noticeable increase in regional game prices in recent years, exemplified by the notably high pricing of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.

This development follows several months after Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto expressed his belief that video game prices were “too low” during the Tokyo Game Show in September. At the event, Tsujimoto suggested that raising game prices would be a “healthy option” for the industry.

Also Read: The Esports Awards 2023 Set to Take Place on Nov 30: Full List of Nominees

Dragon’s Dogma 2 PC System Requirements

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Here are the system requirements for Dragon’s Dogma 2:

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/30fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 required to support ray tracing.
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 2160i/30fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 required to support ray tracing.

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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December: Lego 2K Drive, Powerwash Simulator, Sable

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PlayStation Plus users will get new games for free every month as part of their Essential tier plan. As November month is ending today, Sony has announced PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December and as usual, it includes three games. These games are downloadable to all PS Plus subscribers including Essential, Extra and Deluxe as the Game Catalogue will be available to the latter two tiers.

The three games on PlayStation Plus December Monthly Games include Lego 2K Drive: a classic Lego-based racing game, Powerwash Simulator: an FPP simulator Game from Square Enix, and Sable: an Open-world game. These games will be available to download starting December 5, Tuesday.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December: Three Games to be Added

Lego 2K Drive

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The standout title for December 2023 on PS Plus is the racing game: LEGO 2K Drive, accessible to both PS5 and PS4 subscribers. Despite the presence of microtransactions, the game offers an enjoyable experience, featuring gratifying driving mechanics and a diverse sandbox map.

Embark on thrilling races through streets, seas, and sands, crafting your ideal vehicles brick by brick in Lego 2K Drive’s expansive story mode. Team up with a friend locally or join up to five pals online in the crossplay-enabled Play With Friends and Play With Everyone modes. Whether you’re exploring Bricklandia together or showcasing your abilities in Cup Series and Race modes, there’s a plethora of vehicle-filled entertainment, from mini-games to side missions, waiting for you to enjoy.

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Powerwash Simulator

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Seize your reliable power washer and eliminate dirt from vehicles, structures, parks, and beyond. PowerWash Simulator offers a gratifying cleaning experience where stress is minimal and water pressure is intense. Utilize your earnings as a skilled power washer to enhance your array of washers, nozzles, cleaning solutions, and extensions, enabling you to handle larger tasks and achieve sparkling results with increased efficiency. Whether you choose to revitalize the grimy town of Muckingham solo or unwind with friends in an online co-op, the key is to have a thoroughly enjoyable and clean experience.

Sable

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Embark on an extraordinary and unforgettable odyssey as you lead Sable through her Gliding, a transformative rite of passage that spans expansive deserts and enchanting landscapes adorned with remnants of spaceships and ancient marvels.

On your hoverbike, traverse the dunes, ascend monumental ruins, and meet fellow nomads as you unravel long-forgotten mysteries and unveil the true identity hidden behind Sable’s enigmatic mask. Immerse yourself in Sable’s world, enriched by its distinctive art style and complemented by an original soundtrack from Japanese Breakfast. Take your time exploring everything at your own pace in a world filled with undiscovered wonders.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November 2023

PS Plus subscribers have until December 4 to download November monthly games which include:

  • Mafia II: Definitive Edition (PS4)
  • Dragon Ball: The Breakers (PS4)
  • Aliens Fireteam Elite (PS4, PS5)

Also Read: The Esports Awards 2023 Set to Take Place on Nov 30: Full List of Nominees

Netflix Games to Bring GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Next Month At No Extra Cost

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American video-streaming giant, Netflix announced that GTA Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is coming to Netflix Games to its continually expanding game portfolio and its arrival is perfectly timed for the holiday season, especially before the announcement of the GTA 6 trailer.

Three games of the most famous Grand Theft Auto series are coming to Netflix Games as part of the GTA Trilogy. GTA Trilogy includes GTA 3, GTA San Andreas, and GTA Vice City and the best part of this arrival is that they are playable at no extra cost(however you need a Netflix subscription to play its games).

GTA Trilogy is coming to Netflix Games on December 14, 2023.

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GTA Trilogy Coming to Netflix Games in December

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Starting today, players can pre-register for these three games on iOS and Google Play. The games will be accessible within the Netflix mobile app and can also be obtained separately by Netflix subscribers through the App Store and Google Play.

The three games were released two decades ago and all of these games have mobile ports released years ago. In 2021, Rockstar Games published GTA Trilogy which includes the compilation of these three action-adventure GTA games for various platforms including mobile. However, Netflix license will make it even easier to find and play for free with a Netflix Subscription.

The addition of this latest GTA instalment from Rockstar enhances the value of Netflix memberships, incorporating one of the most iconic series in history, everything without any ads, in-app purchases, or additional fees as stated by the streaming giant.

Reports claimed that Netflix would offer the biggest games on its streaming service including titles based on its original TV shows. A report from WSJ also suggested that Netflix was in talks with Rockstar Games to bring GTA games to its platform which turns out to be true after all with the official announcement.

A report from CNBC has stated that only 1 percent of Netflix subscribers are playing its games. This new strategy of releasing titles based on TV shows and GTA games might boost the numbers and figures they hoped for.

GTA Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Andriod, iOS, Windows and Nintendo Switch. The game will be available for iOS and Android Netflix subscribers on Dec 14.

Also Read: Ubisoft’s Assassins Creed Syndicate is Available for Free on PC

Ubisoft’s Assassins Creed Syndicate is Available for Free on PC

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have become eminent in the gaming industry with exclusive offers and giveaways. Well, Ubisoft has also joined the race by offering Assassins Creed Syndicate for free to PC users. AC Syndicate, a massive Ubisoft title, introduces numerous firsts to our favourite franchise. So, if you haven’t already purchased it, now is the time for free of cost.

Ubisoft has taken it to X(formerly known as Twitter) to announce the game for free. Players should note that this is a limited-time deal and are recommended to grab it as fast as they can. AC Syndicate will be available for free starting from November 27 til December 6 on the Ubisoft website. However, players require a Ubisoft account to claim the free offer.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Now Free on PC

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Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is an action-adventure video game. It was released in 2015 for a number of platforms, including the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. The game takes place in Victorian-era London and follows the story of twin assassins, Jacob and Evie Frye, as they battle the Templars in order to cleanse the city from corruption.

The Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Standard Edition normally includes the base game without any additional downloadable content (DLC) or special editions. In this edition, players can expect to see the primary storyline and gameplay aspects.

Here is how you can you can claim the Assasin’s Creed Syndicate for Free on Ubisoft Store.

Steps to Acquire Assassin’s Creed Syndicate at No Cost

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  • Go to the Ubisoft store by clicking here.
  • Log in to your Ubisoft account. If you don’t have one, create an account by signing up to the store.
  • Scroll down until you find the AC Syndicate Giveaway banner on the homepage.
  • Then, Click on the ‘Get it Now’ Button to claim the game.
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Note: It’s not possible to claim the game if you don’t have a Ubisoft account.


The game was formerly accessible at no cost and had been offered for free on the Ubisoft Store a couple of years ago. Ubisoft has reintroduced the same promotion as part of this year’s Black Friday event, a logical choice given that the game was one of the most overlooked debuts in the series.

Assassins Creed Syndicate PC Requirements

Minimum System Requirements:

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz / AMD FX 6350 @ 3.9 GHz
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0)
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with the latest drivers
  • OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (4GB) or the newer GTX 970 (4GB) / AMD Radeon R9 280X (3GB) or better
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with the latest drivers

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The Esports Awards 2023 Set to Take Place on Nov 30: Full List of Nominees

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We are approaching The Esports Awards 2023 and the event is just a day away. Esports Awards is a one-of-a-kind esports show dedicated to recognizing and honouring the achievements across the esports industry, including categories devoted to the community, creative, industry, on-air and professional competitive scene. The Esports Awards is the only game industry awards show that completely celebrates success in the esports field.

Founded in 2015, the event is held annually and this is the ninth edition of the esteemed awards show in the esports industry. The Esports Awards 2023 returns to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the second year in a row. Last year’s Esports Awards campaign had 17 million total views and over 10 million votes cast. This year’s edition is set to take place at Resorts World, Las Vegas, United States on November 30.

Here is the list of announced nominees for every award featured in The Esports Awards 2023.

Esports Awards 2023: List of Nominees for Each Category

Esports Cosplay of the Year

  • Larissa Rochefort
  • LittleJem
  • Kinpatsu Cosplay
  • Annjelife
  • Inaste
  • Akemi Hogan
  • Bec of Hearts

Esports Creative of the Year

  • Ovilee ‘Ovilee May’ May
  • Seso
  • kvindsgn (fix)
  • Thorsten Denk
  • Team Liquid Enigma
  • Sydney Malham

Esports Creative Team of the Year

  • LOUD
  • Team Vitality
  • G2 Esports
  • Sentinels
  • Team Liquid
  • North Studio
  • FlyQuest
  • Paper Crowns
  • NMBRS

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Esports Content of the Year

  • Gucci
  • Valorant
  • G2 Esports
  • ESL
  • LoL Esports
  • Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
  • Red Bull Gaming
  • Rocket League Esports
  • FURIA
  • Team Liquid Valorant

Esports Content Creator of the Year

  • Juan ‘Hungrybox’ Debiedma
  • LOUD
  • Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
  • The Score Esports
  • Gaules
  • S8ul Esports
  • Judo Sloth
  • OTK
  • Last Free Nation
  • Christian ‘IWDominate’ Rivera

Esports Personality of the Year

  • Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
  • Ludwig Ahgren
  • Gaules
  • MoistCr1TiKaL
  • Disguised Toast
  • NOBRU
  • Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez
  • Mortal
  • Coringa

Streamer of the Year

  • Ibai
  • xQc
  • Kai Cenat
  • tarik
  • Gaules
  • QTCinderella
  • Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
  • Paulinho O Loko
  • RiversGG
  • FPS_Shaka

Esports Broadcast/Production Team of the Year

  • ESL
  • Esports Engine
  • Riot Games
  • BLAST
  • Psyonix

Esports Commercial Partner of the Year

  • Red Bull
  • Logitech
  • Monster
  • Prime Gaming
  • Gillette
  • Intel
  • Gucci
  • Chipotle
  • State Farm

Esports Coverage Platform of the Year

  • Liquipedia
  • Dexerto
  • Esports Insider
  • HLTV
  • Esports Charts
  • Dot Esports
  • Sports Business Journal

Esports Hardware Piece of the Year

  • AMD RYZEN 9 7950X
  • Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
  • ASUS ROG ALLY
  • Stream Deck MK.2
  • Higround Keyboard
  • Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition
  • Samsung Odyssey OLED G8
  • Corsair Xeneon Flex

Esports Publisher of the Year

  • Riot Games
  • Mobile Legends
  • Supercell
  • Pokemon
  • Valve
  • Psyonix
  • EA

Esports Supporting Service of the Year

  • Character Select Agency
  • ESG Law
  • GRID
  • Evolved Talent
  • Esports Engine
  • OP.GG
  • Paper Crowns
  • Bad Moon Talent
  • New LVL Recruiting
  • Prodigy Agency

Esports Game of the Year

  • Valorant
  • League of Legends
  • CS:GO
  • Rocket League
  • Call of Duty
  • Mobile Legends
  • PUBG Mobile
  • Dota 2
  • Fortnite

Esports Mobile Game of the Year

  • PUBG Mobile
  • Mobile Legends
  • Brawl Stars
  • Arena of Valor
  • Call of Duty Mobile
  • Free Fire
  • Honor of Kings
  • Clash Royale
  • Pokemon UNITE

Esports Team of the Year

  • Team Vitality – CS:GO
  • Team Vitality – Rocket League
  • Fnatic – VALORANT
  • Evil Geniuses – VALORANT
  • New York Subliners – Call of Duty
  • JD Gaming – League of Legends
  • w7m Esports – Rainbow Six Siege
  • Echo – ML:BB
  • Gaimin Gladiators – DOTA
  • TSM – Apex Legends

Esports Organisation of the Year

  • Team Vitality
  • LOUD
  • Team Liquid
  • G2 Esports
  • Gen.G Esports
  • Karmine Corp
  • Moist Esports
  • 100 Thieves
  • OpTic Gaming
  • NAVI
  • NRG

Esports Coach of the Year

  • Danny “Zonic” Sørensen
  • Victor “Ferra” Francal
  • Christine “Potter” Chi
  • Ehsan “DREAL” Javed
  • Igor “igoorctg” Santos
  • Renzo “Renzo” Oemrawsingh
  • Jan “Swani” Müller
  • Aske “Cy-” Larsen
  • Yoon “Homme” Sung-young

Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year

  • Alexis “Zen” Bernier
  • Max “Demon1” Mazanov
  • Thomas “Scrappy” Ernst
  • Kim “D0NGHAK” Min-sung
  • Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan
  • Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang
  • Martin “Yike” Sundelin

Esports PC Player of the Year

  • Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
  • Cho “Maru” Seong-ju
  • Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
  • Quinn “Quinn” Callahan
  • Nemanja “Hunter” Kovač
  • Zhuo “Knight” Ding
  • Emir “Alfajer” Beder
  • Max “Demon1” Mazanov
  • Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen
  • Jung “Chovy” Ji-hun

Esports Controller Player of the Year

  • Alexis “Zen” Bernier
  • Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
  • Zain “Zain” Naghmi
  • Matthew “KiSMET” Tinsley
  • Mashita “acola” Hayato
  • Amjad “AngryBird” Al-Shalabi
  • Finlay “Rise” Ferguson
  • Jack “ApparentlyJack” Benton
  • Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique
  • Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen

Esports Mobile Player of the Year

  • Mohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek
  • Frederic “Bennyqt” Gonzales
  • Gaku “Gaku” Mukai
  • Erik “Joker” Granström
  • Burenbayar “TOP” Altangerel
  • Tensai “Tensai”
  • Peng “Fly” Yunfei

Esports Colour Caster of the Year

  • Marc “Caedrel” Robert Lamont
  • Dan “Gaskin” Gaskin
  • Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson
  • John “JohnnyBoi_i” MacDonald
  • Mohan “Launders” Govindasamy
  • Thomas “Chance” Ashworth
  • Ioannis “Fogged” Loucas
  • Dominik “Lacoste” Stipić
  • Chad “Spunj” Burchill
  • Michael “Hypoc” Robins

Esports Desk Analyst of the Year

  • Mimi “aEvilCat” Wermcrantz
  • Tyler “Tbates” Bates
  • Barento “Raz” Mohammed
  • Alyssa “Allycxt” Parker
  • Anthony “NAMELESS” Wheeler
  • Mira “Ephey” Riad
  • Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg
  • Kale “Genome” Morton
  • Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez

Esports Host of the Year

  • Alex “GoldenBoy” Mendez
  • Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere
  • Freya “Freya” Spiers
  • Sean “Stax” Stackhouse
  • Caleb “WavePunk” Simmons
  • Yinsu “Yinsu” Collins
  • Chris Puckett
  • Jorien “Sheever” van der Heijden
  • Lottie Van-Praag
  • Ana Xisdê
  • James “Dash” Patterson

Esports Play by Play Caster of the Year

  • Steven “Tasty Steve” Scott
  • Alex “Machine” Richardson
  • Brennon “Bren” Hook
  • Mark “Onset” Hatcher
  • Conner “Scrawny” Girvan
  • Brandon Smith
  • Callum “Shogun” Keir
  • Clayton “Captain Flowers” Raines
  • Mitch “Uber” Leslie
  • Bruno “BrunoClash” Veiga Lopes
  • Miles Ross
  • Lauren “Pansy” Scott

Esports Journalist of the Year

  • Jacob Hale
  • Richard Lewis
  • Dominic Sacco
  • Kevin Hitt
  • Alexander Lee
  • James Fudge
  • Mikhail Klimentov
  • Antonio Yuste
  • Cecilia D’Anastasio
  • Alejandro Gomis

Where to Watch The Esports Awards 2023?

The voting process has been closed as we are just one day away from the ceremony. The event will be taking place at Resorts World, Las Vegas from 12 pm PST/3 pm EST/9 pm CET/8 pm GST. Fans can catch the LIVE streaming of the event on Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Rumble, Ginx TV, ESTV, SK Esports (SBB), and NMS.GG.

India at the Esports Awards 2023

S8UL Esports and its co-founder Naman Mathur, popularly known as Mortal, the titans of Indian gaming, will once again be carrying India’s flag on the world stage after being nominated as the country’s only nominee for the Global Esports Awards 2023.

S8UL Esports won the ‘Content Group of the Year’ Award which became the sole Indian org to win such a coveted title at the Global Esports Awards ceremony in 2022. The panel of this year’s awards have announced that Mortal will be attending the event on Nov 30 who is one of the nominees in the ‘Esports Personality of the Year’ category.

Also Read: The Game Awards 2023 Nominees Announced: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, BG3, RE4, Alan Wake 2 and More

Pakistan May Not Host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Event to Take Place in Hybrid Model at Dubai

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In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan will not be hosting the coming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The host Pakistan will be replaced by UAE or the tournament will be reportedly played as a hybrid model like the Asia Cup if the Indian Government does not change its decision.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has pushed the International Cricket Council (ICC) to sign the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements, emphasising that the PCB should not be reimbursed if India refuses to travel to Pakistan.

According to a highly credible source (PTI), while the ICC has picked Pakistan as the host, the international body has yet to decide whether or not to sign the crucial hosting agreement with it.

According to the source, PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and COO Salman Naseer met with the ICC executive board in Ahmedabad to explore hosting the prestigious tournament in February-March 2025.

“Pakistani officials discussed the probability of the Indian board (BCCI) again refusing to send its team to Pakistan and made it clear that in any given situation the ICC must avoid taking unilateral decisions on the tournament,” a source said.

It can be said that the Indian team would be not travelling to Pakistan due to security and political reasons. Given the hazards, the Indian government is hesitant to send the Men in Blue to the neighbouring country.

“The PCB officials said many top teams had toured Pakistan in the last two years without any security concerns.

“They also made it clear that in case of India not sending its team and its matches being moved to another country, then the ICC must compensate Pakistan for this,” the source of PTI added.

Pakistan Hosted the Asia Cup 2023 before the ICC World Cup 2023. The matches involved India were played in a hybrid version and they were held in Sri Lanka.

Inaugurated in 1998, the ICC Champions Trophy is a One-Day International Tournament for the eight top-ranked One Day International (ODI) men’s national teams held by ICC.

The 2025-year trophy is the ninth edition of this esteemed championship in Cricket. It will take place from Feb-Mar in 2025. There are chances that the schedule for the Champions Trophy will also change because it may conflict with other major cricketing events, such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The last edition of this tournament was won by Pakistan against Team India which took place in England & Wales.

Also Read: PMGC 2023 Grand Finals: Sixteen Finalists to Fight for Glory and Ultimate Championship

PMGC 2023 Grand Finals: Sixteen Finalists to Fight for Glory and Ultimate Championship

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PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2023 (PMGC 2023) is the final tournament of the title this year. The tournament kicked off on November 2 with the league stage featuring 48 competing teams in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The league stage consists of three phases: Group Stage (Nov 2 – Nov 19), Survival Stage (Nov 22-Nov 24), and Last Chance (Nov 25-Nov 26). The league stage has now been completed and we have the final stage of the tournament i.e., the Grand Finals.

Here is the complete information on the upcoming PMGC 2023 Grand Finals.

PMGC 2023 Grand Finals: All You Need to Know

A total of 16 finalists have made it to the Grand Finals stage from the league phase. The sixteen finalists are mentioned below:

  1. Loops Esprts (Brazil) – Group Stage
  2. Alpha-7 Esports (Brazil) – Group Stage
  3. Starwalt Esports (Mongolia) – Group Stage
  4. NS Red Force (South Korea) – Group Stage
  5. Six Two Eight (China) – Group Stage
  6. Morph GPX (Indonesia) – Group Stage
  7. Major Pride (CIS) – Group Stage
  8. 4Merical Vibes (Mongolia) – Group Stage
  9. Weibo Gaming (China) – Group Stage
  10. S2G Esports (Turkey) – Special Invite
  11. Titan Esports Club (China) – Special Invite
  12. DXavier Esports (Vietnam) – Last Chance Qualifier
  13. Persija Evos (Indonesia) – Last Chance Qualifier
  14. Faze Clan (Thailand) – Last Chance Qualifier
  15. IHC Esports (Mongolia)- Last Chance Qualifier
  16. Yoodo Alliance(Malaysia) – Last Chance Qualifier

The Grand Finals will be played by the above-mentioned teams and will take place from December 8 to December 10, 2023. The three-day-long finals will feature a total of 18 matches and the team with the highest cumulative points on the overall standings on the third day will be declared as the champion.

The Grand Finals of PMGC 2023 will take place in Istanbul, Turkey(home ground of S2G Esports) and they will be streamed live on PUBG Mobile Official Esports YouTube Channel.

Prize Pool Distribution

The Grand Finals of PMGC 2023 will have a prize pool of $1.4 million USD and each team will get $15,000 USD as a participation reward.

  • 1st place: $400,000
  • 2nd place: $200,000
  • 3rd place: $ 120,000
  • 4th place: $80,000
  • 5th place: $62,000
  • 6th place: $51,000
  • 7th place: $42,000
  • 8th place: $35,000
  • 9th place: $32,500
  • 10th place: $30,000
  • 11th place: $27,500
  • 12th place: $25,500
  • 13th place: $22,500
  • 14th place: $20,000
  • 15th place: $17,500
  • 16th place: $15,000

Let’s run an overall recap of the League Stage of PMGC 2023.

PMGC 2023: League Stage Recap

The Group stage which took place from Nov 2 to Nov 19 had split 48 teams into three groups with sixteen teams each as Group Green, Red and Yellow. The Group stage was conducted in a round-robin format across these three groups with each team would get to play a total of 24 matches with 6 matches being held each day. The top three teams from each group had advanced to the Grand Finals.

The teams that ranked 4th to 11th (eight teams from each group) in the Group Stage leaderboards were moved to the Survival Stage while the rest were eliminated from the tournament. 24 teams were split into three groups of eight teams each. For three days, each group had to play in a round-robin format which amounts to a total of 18 matches overall. The top 16 teams after day 3 had advanced to Last Chance Qualifiers.

The last chance qualifiers took place for 2 days and 12 matches were played by sixteen teams. The top five teams in this round made it into the Grand Finals while the rest took the way to their homes.

Teams like Bigetron Esports, and Dplus Kia have failed to qualify for the Grand Finals. Bigetron Esports fell short of 9 points in the Last Chance Qualifiers and was ultimately eliminated from the race of Grand Finals.

IPL 2024: Full List of Retained, Released and Traded Players of Each Team

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As we draw close to the end of this year, we will have a new edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) the next year. All the teams are gearing up for the 17th edition of IPL in the country with transfers and trades. The mini-auction for the upcoming IPL 2024 is set for December 19. IPL franchises have officially announced their list of retained players ahead of the auction.

The IPL 2024 trading window is also open and the biggest highlight of this trade is Hardik Pandya. The player is now back in Mumbai Indians Squad from Gujarat Titans. The player was bought for Rs 15 crore all-in-hand cash as stated by BCCI officials. Mumbai Indians have traded Australian all-rounder, Cameron Green to RCB.

Cameron Green, an MI all-rounder, has been traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore in a separate transaction. Green, who was purchased at auction for a record $17.5 million last December, appeared in 16 matches. The Australian batsman had an outstanding start to the IPL, scoring an undefeated century and two half-centuries while also collecting six wickets. Both deals were completed in accordance with the current player fees.

The following is a complete list of players retained and released by franchises for the IPL 2024 Season.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK Retained Players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (Captain), Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande

CSK Removed Players: Ben Stokes, Bhagath Varma, Subhranshu Senapati, Dwaine Pretorius, Ambati Rayudu, Kyle Jamieson, Akash Singh and Sisanda Magala.

Delhi Capitals

DC Retained Players: Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, David Warner, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi, Mitchell Marsh, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull

DC Removed Players: Rilee Rossouw, Ripal Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Aman Khan, Chetan Sakariya, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Phil Salt, Mustafizur Rahman, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Priyam Garg.

Gujarat Titans

Retained Players: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha

Removed Players: Yash Dayal, KS Bharat, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Pradeep Sangwan and Dasun Shanaka.

Traded players: Hardik Pandya (traded out to MI)

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR Retained Players: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz , Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer

KKR Removed Players: Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Aarya Desai, David Wiese, Narayan Jagadeesan, Mandeep Singh, Kulwant Khejroliya, Tim Southee and Johnson Charles.

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG Retained Players: Amit Mishra, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, K. Gowtham, KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Naveen Ul Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Charak

LSG Released players: Jaydev Unadkat, Arpit Guleria, Suryansh Shedge, Karun Nair, Daniel Sams, Manan Vohra, Swapnil Singh and Karan Sharma.

Traded players: Devdutt Padikkal (Traded in from Rajasthan)

Mumbai Indians

MI Retained Players: Akash Madhwal, Arjun  Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma(Captain), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod.

MI Released players: Arshad Khan, Ramandeep Singh, Duan Jansen, Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, Hrithik Shokeen, Raghav Goyal, Jofra Archer, Tristan Stubbs, Chris Jordan and Sandeep Warrier

Traded Players: Hardik Pandya (Traded in from GT), Romario Shepherd (Traded in from LSG)

Punjab Kings

PBKS Retained Players: Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Harpreet  Brar, Harpreet Bhatia, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan, Shivam  Singh, Sikandar Raza, Vidwath Kaverappa

PBKS Released players: Mohit Rathee, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Baltej Singh, Raj Bawa and Shahrukh Khan.

Rajasthan Royals

RR Retained Players: Adam Zampa, Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep  Sen, Kunal Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, R. Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal

RR Removed Players: Joe Root, Abdul Basith, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, Murugan Ashwin, KC Cariappa, KM Asif, Akash Vashisht and Kuldip Yadav.

Traded Players: Avesh Khan (Traded in from LSG)

Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB Retained Players: Akash  Deep, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh  Karthik, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Manoj Bhandage, Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Will Jacks.

RCB Released Players: Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Wayne Parnell, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddarth Kaul, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, David Willey and Kedar Jadhav.

Traded Players: Cameron Green (Traded in from MI), Mayank Dagar (Traded in from SRH)

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar.

SRH Released Players: Harry Brook, Adil Rashid, Vivrant Sharma, Akeal Hosein, Samarth Vyas and Kartik Tyagi.

Traded Players:  Shahbaz Ahamad (Traded in from RCB)

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