Gaming
FanClash announces partnership with AMD Skyesports Championship 4.0
Mumbai:c has announced its collaboration with JetSynthesys’ Skyesports for AMD Skyesports Championship 4.0. This partnership is a step in the right direction for both organisations to reignite the CS:GO and Dota 2 ecosystems and revive these esports game titles.
The AMD Skyesports Championship 4.0 Finale is scheduled to happen on 24 December, 2022, at the Bombay Exhibition Center, NESCO at Goregaon, Mumbai, with top personalities from Southeast Asia and India in attendance. This premium esports and gaming IP will also offer a host of esports events, music shows, and meet-and-greets, among other activities, for the gaming community. There is a strong focus by FanClash on fan engagement, including opportunities for fans to connect with their favourite esports stars through fantasy and in-person events.
The competitions in CS:GO and Dota 2 featured open-for-all qualifiers, providing a #PathToPro for aspiring players. Besides the bragging rights and the spectacular trophy, the winners also stand a chance to win from a total prize pool of $10,000 in CSGO, while there is $15,000 on the line for Dota 2.
FanClash co-founder Richa Singh said, “Dota 2 was historically one of the most popular esports games in India, behind only Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. However, the rise of mobile esports in the country has led to a shift in focus away from PC-based games like Dota 2 and CS:GO. This partnership with Skyesports will help revitalise the esports ecosystem. We are excited about the potential for on-ground events and opportunities for fans to engage with their most beloved celebrities.
Skyesports founder & CEO Shiva Nandy said, “The Skyesports Championship was introduced in 2019 and since then has grown to become a household name in the Indian gaming industry. This year, we are proud to expand its horizons even further with the on-ground event in Mumbai and by welcoming teams from Southeast Asia. The open-for-all on-ground event and esports competitions will enable even more engagement opportunities with fans, especially with FanClash joining as the official Fantasy partners.”
Gaming
Skyesports, GodLike Esports sign MoU with Maharashtra Cyber
Partnership promotes esports growth and cyber hygiene across the state.
MUMBAI: Skyesports and Godlike Esports just teamed up with Maharashtra Cyber because when you’re levelling up gaming in India, even the police want to join the squad. Skyesports, India’s leading esports and gaming IP builder, and premier organisation Godlike Esports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Cyber, the state’s nodal cyber security office, to foster esports development while embedding cyber hygiene and online safety practices across Maharashtra.
The agreement, formalised during a closed-door meeting in Mumbai, aligns with the state’s push to grow the orange economy and positions Maharashtra as a rising hub for digital gaming and esports. It emphasises responsible participation, cyber awareness and safe digital conduct among gamers and youth.
Under the MoU, Skyesports will organise and promote tournaments and community initiatives infused with cyber hygiene messaging. GodLike Esports will contribute through professional player mentorship, community engagement and awareness programmes encouraging positive behaviour. Maharashtra Cyber will support safety campaigns and promote responsible online practices within the ecosystem.
Skyesports founder and CEO Shiva Nandy said, “The growth of esports requires strong collaboration between the industry and government stakeholders. This MoU with Maharashtra Cyber represents an important step toward strengthening Maharashtra’s esports ecosystem through responsible gaming initiatives and grassroots engagement.”
Maharashtra Cyber additional director general of police Yashasvi Yadav added, “As esports continues to grow rapidly among young audiences, it is equally important to promote safe and responsible digital practices within the gaming ecosystem.”
Godlike Esports, founder Chetan “Kronten” Chandgude noted, “The true growth of esports in India lies in strengthening its roots at the grassroots level. This collaboration will support the state’s vision of building a strong and sustainable esports ecosystem.”
Eyrie Entertainment will cover and amplify Maharashtra Cyber’s cyber awareness activities across events and campaigns.
The partnership reflects a forward-looking effort to nurture Maharashtra’s esports talent pipeline while ensuring rapid growth is matched by strong digital safety guardrails. Further initiatives, tournaments and outreach programmes are expected to be announced soon.
In a state where gaming is levelling up faster than broadband speeds, this MoU isn’t just paperwork, it’s a power-up that turns players into safer, smarter pros, one secure headshot at a time.
