Gaming
Esports athlete Scout invites students to join College Rivals competition in Delhi
Mumbai: Gaming truck ‘College Rivals’ was united with India’s vibrant esports community for an electrifying start as it embarked on its impressive journey from Delhi. Amidst the esports action more than 1000 gaming fans cheered and were thrilled to engage with iconic esports athlete and streamer, Scout who visited the city inviting college students to join the rivalry at Delhi Technological University.
Kickstarting its journey from IIIT-Delhi, the gaming truck will also visit other prestigious colleges in the city, such as Delhi Technological University, Galgotias University, Shiv Nadar University, and Amity University. It aims to cover 5,000 kilometers to reach gaming enthusiasts across the length and breadth of the country. The college rivals gaming truck is set to revolutionise the Indian esports ecosystem by engaging with students, facilitating player selections, and providing a wide range of immersive experiences, including intense esports, vibrant tournaments, influencer interactions, and live DJ music. ‘College Rivals’ is a groundbreaking new esports competition, that promises to be a festival of non-stop fun, and unlimited entertainment launched by Ampverse, Asia’s largest ecosystem of gaming communities and IPs, in a joint venture with DMI Finance.
Expressing his excitement, Tanmay Singh Athlete aka Scout, said “I feel honored and thrilled to invite students to be a part of College Rivals and take the gaming world by storm with this competitive esports tournament. College Rivals sets itself apart from the rest of the gaming ecosystem by providing thrilling career opportunities to esports enthusiasts across the country. College Rivals has truly set a new benchmark and is a testament to the rapid growth of the esports ecosystem in India. The tournaments are one of a kind and are sure to play a pivotal role in boosting a promising future for aspiring gamers and players.”
Colleg Rivals grand finale is scheduled for mid-September and will mark the conclusion of the Delhi leg following its journey to other cities such as Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, and Mumbai. The unique collegiate festival invites students and gamers from all across the country to join the competition and be prepared for an event that will truly unleash India’s gaming potential!
Gaming
Konami concludes successful eFootball India campaign
Campaign featuring Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and other stars boosts engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
MUMBAI: When cricket meets football in the virtual world, even the biggest fans can’t help but score and Konami’s latest eFootball campaign in India has clearly hit the back of the net. Konami Digital Entertainment has successfully wrapped up its India campaign for eFootball, which brought together cricketers Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, actors Naslen Gafoor and Chandu Salim Kumar, and footballers Sahal Abdul Samad and Shubhasish Bose. The multi-star campaign generated strong excitement across gaming, football, and creator communities through social content, fan participation, and in-game engagement.
Building on the initial launch that featured a limited-time Lionel Messi card, the campaign united fan communities, lifestyle creators, football creators, and competitive eFootball influencers. It significantly expanded the game’s visibility and deepened engagement with fans across the country.
The campaign also saw thousands of entries submitted as part of its social media engagement challenge, reflecting high levels of community enthusiasm and active creator involvement.
Looking ahead, Konami plans to build on this momentum with more eFootball experiences for Indian fans as the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches. With global attention on the tournament set to rise, India will remain a key market for deepening community engagement and bringing fans closer to the action.
In a country that lives and breathes sport, Konami has shown that mixing real-world stars with virtual thrills is a winning formula leaving fans eagerly waiting for the next goal.
