Gaming
S8UL Gaming Fest wows Bangalore with thrilling gamers and fans on day one
Mumbai: India’s vibrant gaming community united for an electrifying start to the highly anticipated S8UL Gaming Fest at the Manpho Convention Centre in Bangalore. The two-day fest which is organised by S8UL, the nation’s foremost Esports organisation in partnership with the Esports Club, attracted an impressive number of fans who got the opportunity to not only meet their beloved gaming idols but also participate in exciting activities on Saturday.
The gaming enthusiasts were treated to an unforgettable experience, giveaways, meet and greet opportunities with the country’s leading gamers, cosplay competitions with bumper prizes, and exclusive merchandise to lay their hands on. Featuring a plethora of activities, the S8UL Gaming Fest also headlined a highly competitive Valorant tournament.
The tournament witnessed the prominent gamers of S8UL including SnaxGaming, PayalGaming, Regaltos, 8Bit Mamba, 8Bit Sid, and KrutikaPlays entertaining fans with a breath-taking display of gaming action. Following the Valorant matchups, the gamers witnessed a live faceoff between notable names Mortal and Scout who took the excitement to the next level, in an enthralling battle of FIFA amongst themselves.
Notably, the gaming fest which had free entry for all, enabled fans to immerse in the world of premium gaming experiences with VR and racing simulators as well as chances to try their hands on the latest high-end gaming devices from Lenovo and Intel.
The gaming extravaganza will continue on Sunday too, promising even more fascinating activities for the gaming enthusiasts along with an insightful panel discussion on Esports and Youtube to educate the fans regarding the gaming content creators’ ecosystem and provide them with valuable insights.
In addition to the panel discussions, exclusive tournaments of FIFA, Mortal Kombat, and Valorant will also take place for the fans to relish throughout the day. While the FIFA and Mortal Kombat tournaments were also organised on the first day offering a prize pool of Rs 50,000, the Valorant tournament will boast a lucrative prize pool of Rs 2 lakhs.
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.
