(Esports news) Live performance of players, their performance, the crowd going crazy, the energy, all are some of the key components of a great sporting match. The pandemic has been a hurdle in bringing the audience together and the loud stadium cheers are rarely seen.
It has had a major impact on the sports industry and on the other side of the coin it has accelerated the mobile and online gaming sector, and particularly leveraged the upcoming esports industry in India. From mobile to consoles to PC gaming, every player is competing in matches/tournaments in the safe boundaries inside their homes thus creating the latest sensation of virtual stadiums.
AR/VR devices are providing these players with more real experiences, creating powerful emotional journeys for the players and followers with the game. Popular games like BGMI, FIFA, Fortnite, Free Fire, and many others have successfully made the Indian youth and have let them establish themselves as professional players. Supporting these professional players and to continue the spirit of sportsmanship, World Esports Cup (WEC’21), South East Asia’s premier tri-nation esports championship, with prize pool of INR 75 lakhs is up for grabs as athletes from India, Pakistan and Nepal are competing in one of the most popular battle royale games, Free Fire.
The virtual tournament opens the doors to neighbouring country's esports players to connect, engage and battle each other with a single mission – to win the championship. These virtual tournaments are hosted live on social platforms like YouTube and Facebook giving viewers the chance to closely watch and learn from their favourite esports player and teams. The atmosphere of the virtual stadiums provide a fresh look and feel.
The viewers, unlike in our traditional stadiums, can learn, interact, and gain experience in gaming tactics from some of the pro and renowned gamers. The premiership has built a platform for the newcomers to learn and acquire skill sets from their smartphones at home.
The World Esports Cup is a landmark event in the Indian esports ecosystem by providing not just the competitive gaming experience but also a chance to enhance their gaming skills which are also giving the players a chance to earn cash prizes and secure an unexplored career option in the esports sector. The World Esports Cup with their exciting international esports exposure give a strong message that even though the current situation is tough and challenging, it can never kill the spirit of esports. The gamers will continue the challenge and all the action from their homes.
After a rollercoaster ride, the Indian leg of the grand finale of the inaugural edition of South East Asia’s tri-nation esports tournament, World Esports Cup (WEC ’21) came to a fitting end as top teams, Arrow Esports, Chemin Esports, Total Gaming and Orangutan Elite secured the Global Finals berth and are all set to clash against the best teams from Pakistan and Nepal. The championship which went live on November 25, 2021, is in its last leg with the grand finale of the mega event starting from today January 10-14, 2022. Team Hotshot, The Guardians, Five mutants and Legend Style ES have qualified for the global finals from Pakistan while 2b Gamer, Tonde Gamer, Dada Gang and KM Brotherhood will represent Nepal in the global finals.
The inaugural edition of the WEC, which has smartphone maker Infinix Smartphones as the title sponsor, also has a whopping prize pool of Rs. 75 lakhs and the tournament is played virtually and will be streamed live on India Today Gaming YouTube channel.
Also read: WEC Global Final berth sealed by Arrow Esports, Chemin Esports, Total Gaming and Orangutan Elite
