Gaming
S8ul enlists north American trio for Warzone glory at Esports World Cup 2025
MUMBAI: When the battle drops in Riyadh, S8ul will be ready. The Indian esports juggernaut has unveiled its global Call of Duty: Warzone roster for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025, assembling a seasoned trio from north America to carry its flag on the global stage.
The new lineup includes Colin Bowers-Wilson (Trikempathy), Braxton Trice (Braxtvn), and Ryder Skarzinski (Ryda)—three players known for their skill, discipline, and grit. With this announcement, S8ul becomes the first Indian organisation to field a dedicated Warzone team internationally, setting its sights on dominance beyond its home turf.
“We are proud to mark a historic milestone as the first Indian organization to enter the global Call of Duty: Warzone esports arena. Trikempathy, Braxtvn, and Ryda are outstanding athletes whose skill, discipline, and mindset reflect the values we uphold at S8ul. This move reinforces our long-term commitment to elevating Indian representation across all competitive gaming genres and competing with excellence on the world stage”, said S8ul co-founder & CEO Animesh Agarwal.
Leading the squad is in-game shotcaller Braxtvn, a calm tactician with over $64,000 (approx. Rs 54.5 lakhs) in prize winnings and consistent top-10 finishes at events like the World Series of Warzone and NYSL Warzone Gauntlet. Trikempathy brings aggressive finesse with more than $47,000 (approx. Rs 40 lakhs) earned, while Ryda adds fresh firepower with $15,000 (approx. Rs 12.7 lakhs) in winnings and a fanbase exceeding 450,000.
“Becoming part of S8ul represents a significant step forward for us as a team. This partnership is not just about one tournament, it is about building something meaningful with an organization that shares our competitive vision and long-term goals. S8ul has established a strong legacy in esports, and we are proud to contribute to that journey. With their backing, we are ready to challenge ourselves and compete at the highest level throughout the year”, said Braxtvn.
The Warzone announcement follows S8ul’s recent strategic plays in Apex Legends, chess, and StarCraft II, including high-profile signings like GuMiho, Nihal Sarin, and Sharky. With its expanding footprint and elite roster across genres, S8ul is building an esports empire stitched together with precision, ambition, and global intent.
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
