Gaming
Revenant and Team XSpark merge to create Esports powerhouse
Mumbai: In a monumental move for Indian esports, Revenant Esports and Team XSpark have merged, unveiling a united brand, Revenant XSpark, set to make waves across the gaming world. This strategic merger combines the talent, resources, and fan base of both powerhouse organisations, aiming to dominate multiple esports titles while expanding into international markets.
The partnership sees Revenant XSpark ready to engage fans with community events, brand collaborations, and international competitive gameplay. The organisation has already debuted its BGMI lineup, featuring celebrated players Sarang, Spraygod, Shadow, and Joker, under the guidance of Coach Osmium. Recently, these players made history with back-to-back victories in the BGMI Pro Series and BGMI India Series, marking them as the only team to achieve consecutive LAN event wins in BGMI.
In another boost, Revenant XSpark has been selected as one of 10 organisations by The Pokémon Company to participate in the upcoming Pokémon UNITE ACL India League 2025, with an official roster announcement expected soon.
Tanmay ‘ScoutOP’ Singh, one of India’s most popular esports figures, now joins Revenant XSpark as its brand ambassador. With over 10 million followers, Scout brings his influential presence to the team, fostering a global fan base. Scout, who originally built the Team XSpark roster and led them to historic victories, will bring his expertise and following to this new partnership.
“I’ve known Rohit for some time and admire Revenant’s content style—witty, with a touch of banter,” said Scout. “It’s the vibe I envisioned for XSpark. Our combined vision to expand esports across India and internationally made this partnership a perfect fit. Joining forces to take Revenant XSpark global was a no-brainer.”
Revenant Esports, founder & CEO, Rohit Jagasia added, “Scout and I share a personal connection, and our brands naturally align in values and fan appeal. Scout’s approach to content, covering gaming and entertainment across platforms, makes him the ideal ambassador as we establish Revenant XSpark as India’s premier esports organisation.”
To celebrate the merger, Revenant XSpark, along with ScoutOP and the BGMI team, will host an exclusive meet-and-greet in Mumbai this November. Fans can look forward to a chance to meet their favourite players and Scout himself; updates will be shared via Revenant XSpark’s social media channels.
Continuing its momentum, Revenant XSpark plans to launch new esports IPs. Recently, Revenant Esports partnered with IPL’s Gujarat Titans for the BGMI Titans, an open-for-all esports tournament. Revenant Esports has also made strides internationally, representing India in the Pokémon UNITE World Championship, the Brawl Stars World Finals, and winning VALORANT Challengers 2024: South Asia – Split 2 to represent India at VCT Pacific Ascension.
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.
