Gaming
Insurgence Gaming opens Moba play-Ins for all players
MUMBAI: Esports newcomers, take note. Insurgence Gaming Company is back with its second competitive venture, and this time, it’s all about access. Following the women-focused Valorant tournament La Imperia, the company has unveiled Moba Legends 5v5 Discord Play-Ins, a community tournament series open to everyone.
Unlike the invite-only La Imperia, these play-ins are fully open and hosted online via Discord. Teams from across India can join without worrying about travel, eligibility, or exclusive invites, making organised competition easier than ever.
Matches are played in a 5v5 draft pick format, and everything from scheduling to results reporting will happen in dedicated Discord channels. The goal is simple: give emerging players a chance to play, improve, and experience the thrill of competitive esports.
Founder Jasper Shabin said, “La Imperia was about visibility. The play-ins are about access. Players need regular places to compete, not just one-off events. Moba Legends 5v5 is perfect for that.”
Beyond matches, the Discord channels offer spaces for coordination, updates, and post-game chats, creating a community that lasts well beyond a single tournament.
Registrations for the Moba Legends 5v5 Discord Play-Ins are now open. Teams can sign up via the official registration form and get ready to join the action from the comfort of home.
Gaming
Nodwin Gaming partners with Runestone for esports data and integrity solutions
South Asian esports leader joins forces with Czech tech firm to enhance tournament operations.
MUMBAI: Nodwin Gaming has just levelled up its game by bringing in a specialist to keep the scoreboard honest and the fans fully engaged. The leading South Asian esports and gaming company has announced a strategic partnership with Runestone, a Prague-headquartered esports technology firm specialising in real-time data and engagement solutions for tournament organisers and publishers.
The collaboration aims to strengthen competitive integrity, improve operational oversight, and deliver more interactive viewing experiences across Nodwin’s properties. It will initially focus on the Nodwin Clutch Series for Counter-Strike 2, a Tier 2 tournament that provides emerging teams with consistent competitive opportunities and helps build the talent pipeline.
The latest edition of the series recently concluded with Big defeating ECSTATIC 2–1 in the grand final of the $50,000 online event.
Nodwin Gaming chief business officer at MENA and global head of data monetization Teemu Koski said, “Integrity and transparency are fundamental to sustainable esports ecosystems, especially in Tier 2 competition where the next generation of talent emerges. Runestone’s expertise complements our experience in building scalable esports IPs.”
Runestone head of partnerships Michael Schwartz added, “Nodwin Gaming has built one of the most dynamic esports ecosystems across emerging markets. We’re thrilled to collaborate on supporting tournaments with greater transparency, deeper fan interaction, and scalable tools.”
Both companies are exploring opportunities to extend the partnership across additional titles, including mobile-first competitive ecosystems, and to develop new products for publishers, tournament operators, and event promoters.
In the rapidly growing world of esports, where fair play and fan excitement are equally crucial, Nodwin Gaming and Runestone are teaming up to ensure every match is not only competitive but also transparent and engaging. This alliance could well become a game-changer for Tier 2 tournaments across South Asia and beyond.
