Asia
As Covid-19 halts live matches, Sportskeeda evolves with Esports and marches to the top
The company unlocks 1.3 crore users becoming the leading Esports news platform in India
Sportskeeda, (a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Ltd.) India’s leading sports media content platform, today rises to become the No. 1 Esports news portal in India by managing to obtain 1.3 Cr users within 2 months. The company witnessed a 70% drop in revenue when all mainstream sports were suspended with the nationwide lockdown announced in March. Sportskeeda was quick to convert the COVID adversity into an opportunity by focusing on Esports without breaking away from the core. With a 2000% hike today, the company has now emerged as the biggest Esports news destination in the country.
Sportskeeda overall boasts of over 25 Million+ monthly users and 100 million+ annual users with a major focus in the cricket, football and wrestling space. The Esports vertical which was at 25,000 daily visitors in April recently registered an influx of 20X rising to 5,00,000 daily users making it one of their key verticals today. Sportskeeda, in the Esports category, covers PUBG, Free Fire, Fortnite, Valorant, GTA, Call Of Duty, Modern Warfare, NBA, 2K20, and Halo and is on its way to increase the coverage for more games and events.
One of the major contributors to this humongous growth for Sportskeeda has been through ‘User – Content Mapping’. The team identified the existing content gaps and devised a plan to fulfill the same. However, the key value driver for this ‘all-organic’ growth has been producing quality content that engages the audience. With this, the company witnessed a 2000% increase in its daily traffic. Sportskeeda is now looking at doubling the traffic by next month.
Sportskeeda was quick to ride on the wave of Esports growth in the country. According to the ‘KPMG Report’, with an estimated net worth of $818 million in 2019, the Indian Esports industry was set to grow its revenue all the way up to INR 118.8 billion in 2023. According to ‘Newzoo’, globally, there were approximately 380 million Esports viewers in 2018 and is expected to surge to roughly 557 million viewers by 2021. However, India itself has more than 150 million Esports viewers.
On the accomplishment, Porush Jain, Founder, and CEO, Sportskeeda says “Quick thinking and apt decision making enabled us to harness the Esports growth opportunity successfully. Our strategic approach, innovation, and precision mingled with team-spirit is what truly fast-tracked the growth.”
Given Sportskeeda’s success in the Esports vertical, Manish Agarwal, CEO, Nazara Technologies Ltd. says, “The young team of Sportskeeda has always kept their users in mind while designing strategies which leads to their success time and again. Nazara has always had a predominant space in Esports with subsidiaries like Nodwin. With Sportskeeda entering the Esports news space we have not only widened our horizon but also established synergy within the subsidiaries.”
Asia
100 Exclusive Product Launches to Debut at G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo

Building on 15 years of success, G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo is set to make its highly anticipated return to Macau from May 7-9, 2025, at The Venetian Macao.
The 2025 show will introduce a range of new initiatives, including 100 exclusive product launches debuting in Asia for the first time. These will be showcased across more than 30,000 sqm and will cover the full spectrum of the entertainment and travel industries.
The leading event in Asia is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors from 80 countries and regions. To maximise opportunities for attendees, the event will feature a series of high-impact networking sessions, along with a dedicated business matchmaking team coordinating over 400 pre-arranged meetings to streamline connections.
This year’s show will also introduce the new Gaming Innovation Forum, featuring three full days of sessions that will dive into the latest gaming trends and technologies, all presented by G2E Asia Awards winners and nominees. Located in the exhibition hall, the forum will be accessible to all event attendees.
The G2E Asia Awards celebrates excellence and innovation within the gaming and entertainment industry. The awards will spotlight five prestigious categories, each evaluated by a panel of renowned industry leaders: Best Slot Award, Best Electronic Table Game Award, Best Table Game Award, Best Casino Supply Award and Best IR Tech Solution Award. All award-winning products will be prominently displayed in the exhibition, giving attendees the opportunity to experience them firsthand.
The expanded Asian IR Expo will feature a new Smart Hospitality Technology Experience Zone, offering an immersive and interactive onsite experience. This space will showcase emerging innovations across three unique areas: Smart Reception, Smart Cleaning and Smart Hospitality, each providing guided tours and live demonstrations.
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Asia
SA Gaming is thrilled to announce the launch of Fish Prawn Crab

SA Gaming is thrilled to announce the launch of Fish Prawn Crab, a timeless dice game that has captured hearts across Asia for generations. Players can predict the roll of three dice and bet on symbols or combinations to win big.
Different from common dice, the dice in Fish Prawn Crab uses symbols instead of numbers represented by dots. The six faces of a die in Fish Prawn Crab are Fish, Calabash, Tiger, Crab, Prawn and Rooster.
The bet types available include Specific Symbols (betting on a specific symbol appearing face up), Specific Double (a specific combination of two different symbols appearing face up), and Triples of the same color or same symbol.
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Asia
Team Zero Gravity Triumphs in Indus International Tournament Powerplay, Secures Spot in LAN Finale
SuperGaming, India’s leading game developer, has successfully concluded the Powerplay Phase of the Indus International Tournament (IIT), the country’s premier grassroots-to-global esports showcase for its Indo-Futuristic battle royale, Indus.
The Powerplay Phase witnessed intense competition among professional esports teams from over 100 organizations. Teams battled fiercely on the map of Virlok, delivering high-stakes gameplay, demonstrating exceptional skill and strategic prowess. With ₹25 Lakhs up for grabs in this leg alone, the pressure was high — and performances, unforgettable.
Team Zero Gravity emerged as the champions of the Powerplay Phase, walking away with ₹10 Lakhs in winnings. The squad’s standout performer and Captain [ZG]SGOD – Sandeep Pandey earned the coveted MVP title, racking up 37 kills and 21,747 damage – an impressive stat line. He was awarded ₹1 Lakh for his outstanding performance.
Powerplay Phase Winners Announced:
Following weeks of intense competition, the teams emerging victorious from the Powerplay Phase are:
1. Team Zero Gravity – ₹10,00,000
2. Marcos Gaming – ₹4,00,000
3. Likitha Esports – ₹3,00,000
4. Heatbeast Esports – ₹2,50,000
5. Golden Hornet – ₹1,75,000
6. 4Ever Esports – ₹1,25,000
7. Autobotz Esports – ₹1,00,000
8. Blind Esports – ₹50,000
These 8 teams have now secured their spots in the upcoming Indus International Tournament LAN Finale, competing for the Champions Trophy and a ₹2 Crore prize pool. The LAN event is set for 18th May, 2025 at Drome Arena, Pune.
One Final Shot: The Last Chance Qualifier
For those still dreaming of the LAN stage, SuperGaming has opened The Final Portal. This is a last-chance qualifier offering one additional spot at the LAN Finale. Registrations are open until 16 April, 5:00 PM IST, with matches kicking off on 19 April, 2:00 PM IST.
Interested players can now form their squad, gear up, and register HERE.
Rising Stars. Real Careers.
More than just competition, the Indus International Tournament is becoming a launchpad for a new generation of Indian esports athletes. The tournament structure is designed to nurture grassroots talent and elevate India’s presence in global esports. For many, this is more than a trophy — it’s the start of a real career in competitive gaming.
Roby John, CEO and Co-Founder, SuperGaming, says,
“At SuperGaming, we’re building a gaming and esports ecosystem made in India—for India and the world. With Indus, we’re rethinking the traditional esports playbook by focusing on grassroots tournaments, creator-led events, and co-ownership opportunities that turn players and fans into real stakeholders.
Instead of chasing unsustainable models, we’re building a community-first framework that drives engagement, retention, and monetization—from in-game items to merch and transmedia content. Esports isn’t just a competitive format for us—it’s a storytelling engine where real-world players become heroes as part of the game’s evolving universe.
We believe India has a unique opportunity to lead the next wave of global gaming—and we’re laying the foundation to make that happen.”
Tournament Highlights:
- The Indus International Tournament features four progressive phases: Homegrown, Nationals, Powerplay, and International, designed to reflect India’s diverse player base and competitive ecosystem.
- Homegrown Phase: Showcased rising grassroots talent. Team Rogue, DGE, and Moggers qualified for the LAN Finale.
- The National Phase concluded with Team Esports Battleground and Brazil-based organisation Team 4Magic advancing to the LAN Finale.
- Kadiliman Esports from the Philippines is set to represent international talent at the LAN Final.
- The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Indus International Tournament LAN finale will be awarded a custom Mahindra Thar*.
SuperGaming is thrilled with the overwhelming response and the level of competition seen throughout the tournament. With top teams, passionate fans, and leading creators heading to Pune, the Indus International Tournament LAN Finale is set to become one of India’s most defining esports events. This isn’t just a finale — it’s where the country’s next esports champions will rise.
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