eSports
UP YOUR GAME: THE IRN-BRU ENERGY SET-UP THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE NEXT LEVEL
IRN-BRU Energy reveals its first-ever gaming set up complete with bespoke gaming chair – and it’s bound to get fans fizzing.
As the Scottish Esports League (SEL4) kicks off in Dundee, IRN-BRU Energy has created a super limited-edition gamer set up to help Scots up their game, as well as raising cash for gaming charity, SpecialEffect.
The BRU Energy gaming throne is key to the set up, designed in partnership with leading Scottish gaming chair manufacturer, GT Omega. The chair is unmissable in the iconic BRU colours and comes complete with a bespoke IRN-BRU Energy chilled can holder to keep gamers energised for epic sessions.
Elevating the gaming experience, the chair comes with a fully stocked IRN-BRU Energy mini-fridge as well as top of the range speakers, a gaming headset and accessories to help players focus when they’re in the zone.
With only a handful of these top-of-the-range set-ups available, there are two ways to get your hand on one for yourself. As sponsors of SEL4, IRN-BRU Energy are encouraging visitors to attend the event (18 – 21 November) to go head-to-head in a fastest lap tournament. The champion will be rewarded for their stamina with the full BRU Energy gaming set up.
Can’t make it to SEL4? All is not lost. BRU Energy have also teamed up with SpecialEffect, a charity dedicated to supporting people with physical disabilities to play video games. The brand is asking gamers to donate to the charity to be in with a chance of getting this epic set-up for their own home. Every donation to SpecialEffect will act as one entry into a prize draw, with the lucky winner being announced on the 2nd December.
Adrian Troy, Marketing Director at AG Barr, said: “IRN-BRU Energy helps gamers perform at their best, so it made sense for us to work alongside GT Omega to create the ultimate gaming chair, complete with everything a gamer might need to up their game.
“We can’t wait to welcome gaming fans to our racing simulator at SEL4 to battle it out for the chair and we’re also thrilled to support SpecialEffect through our charity raffle for the BRU throne and the all the gaming goodies. Let the games begin.”
Liam Lawler, Fundraising Team at SpecialEffect said: “‘We see gaming as an inclusive activity and believe everyone should have the best possible chance to participate to the very best of their abilities. It’s great to see a brand like IRN-BRU Energy supporting the gaming community with funds raised from this epic chair helping to make a life-transforming difference for gamers with disabilities. Thank you to all who support this important cause.”
To enter the BRU-Energy charity raffle, donate a minimum of £5 to SpecialEffect via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ibenergy-brugaming and answer the follwing question in the comments box “What brand has IRN-BRU Energy teamed up with to design and create the BRU gaming chair?”. All correct answers will be in with a chance of winning the BRU-Energy gaming chair and all the accessories needed for the ultimate gaming set-up. Winner will be announced on IRN BRU Energy and SpecialEffect’s social channels on 2nd December.
IRN-BRU Energy is the official energy drink sponsor of the Scottish E-Sports League’s fourth annual event, SEL4. Visit the IRN-BRU Energy stand at Dundee Contemporary Arts from 18 – 21 November to participate in the simulator race and keep an eye on E-Sport Scotland’s Instagram and Facebook to find out if you’re the lucky winner.
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UniPin Accelerates Esports Growth Through Nationwide Campus Esports Championship in India, Expansion to 50+ Universities in 2026
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UniPin, the leading digital entertainment and esports enabler across Asia, had launched the UniPin Campus Championship India, a large-scale interuniversity esports tournament designed to unite and empower student gamers through competition, collaboration and community building.
Running from October to December 2025, the championship will bring offline esports tournaments to eight major cities: Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Winners from each campus qualifier will advance to the Grand Finale in January 2026, where they will compete for national recognition and esports glory.
The championship officially kicked off in Pune (MIT Pune, Oct 30) and Mumbai (NMIMS Mumbai, Oct 31). Both campuses recorded overwhelming enthusiasm from students eager to represent their universities, demonstrating the growing momentum of esports within India’s student communities. Packed audiences, spirited support and competitive gameplay marked a strong opening for the multi-city series.
“The UniPin Campus Championship India underscores UniPin’s ongoing commitment to cultivating the next generation of esports talent while strengthening a culture of collaboration, discipline, and sportsmanship among young players. As India’s gaming ecosystem continues to grow, we are proud to provide a platform that empowers students to showcase their skills, connect with the community, and pursue their passion at a competitive level,” said Paras Gupta, Manager of Esports, Community & KOL at UniPin India.
Expansion Vision: 2026 and Beyond
Building on the momentum of this inaugural championship, UniPin India is preparing an even larger nationwide initiative for 2026, with plans to reach more than 50 universities across India. The expansion aims to elevate intercampus esports into a mainstream student activity by integrating workshops on esports careers, community networking and developer engagement — not only fostering competition, but also building pathways into the gaming and digital entertainment industry.
This upcoming expansion signals UniPin’s long-term investment in India’s esports ecosystem and strengthens its commitment to making esports accessible, structured and sustainable at the grassroots level.
“This expansion is not just about growing the tournament footprint. By 2026, we aim to reach every major campus so they can have a thriving esports community supported by the right infrastructure, education, and exposure,” Paras added.
Through the UniPin Campus Championship, UniPin reinforces its mission to accelerate the growth of esports and digital entertainment in Asia by creating inclusive opportunities for young players to connect, compete and thrive.
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eSports
Globant and Riot Games Announce Partnership
Globant and Riot Games announced a multi-year strategic partnership to support some of Riot’s most critical innovation initiatives and fan communities across League of Legends and VALORANT Esports. This collaboration brings together Riot’s world-class esports experiences with Globant’s global expertise in digital reinvention.
As its new digital transformation partner, Globant will support some of Riot Games’ most critical tech initiatives, including future explorations in artificial intelligence that augment esports viewing experiences and mobile integration capabilities. During the multi-year partnership, the two companies will push the boundaries of technology to unlock teams to deliver richer, more tailored experiences for millions of players and fans globally.
“Globant shares our commitment to deliver the most resonate and engaging experiences for players and fans around the world. Their deep expertise in technology will help us accelerate areas of the business so Rioters can focus on pushing creative boundaries of what’s possible in esports and live events,” said David Mulhall, Global Head of Esports Partnerships and Business Development at Riot Games.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Riot Games to expand the future of gaming and esports. This partnership reflects our shared belief that technology and creativity can reshape how communities connect, play, and experience entertainment,” said Martin Migoya, Co-founder and CEO of Globant.
Globant brings extensive experience across media, entertainment, and gaming that reinforces its role as a transformative technology partner. Through its Media & Entertainment and Games Studios, the company supports global organizations in areas such as content creation and management, streaming platforms, game development, art services, quality assurance, product management, and ongoing live operations. Globant is also a trusted partner to leading sports and entertainment brands, including FIFA and Formula 1. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced technologies like AI, Globant has established itself as a key enabler of innovation and fan engagement for some of the world’s most influential organizations in sports, media, and gaming.
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Spectatr.ai Partners with ANOC, ISSA to Power Real-Time Highlights for Islamic Solidarity Games
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Spectatr.ai, a Sequoia-backed innovator in AI-powered sports technology, is partnering with the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) to deliver real-time highlight clips during the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This collaboration aligns with the wider digital content partnership between ANOC and ISSA and will transform how the Games are experienced globally — bringing high-quality, real-time match, moment and daily highlights from more than 20 sports over 15 days to fans worldwide. This announcement follows news of the strategic partnership between Spectatr.ai and Triple B Media to empower sports organisations around the globe to improve the sports fan experience through the power of artificial intelligence.
Earlier this year, ANOC and ISSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the global visibility of the Islamic Solidarity Games, which will bring together more than 3500 athletes from 57 National Olympic Committees. Under the MoU, ANOC will broadcast the Games live via ANOC.tv, produce digital content through the ANOC.tv studio, and distribute highlights worldwide through the ANOC Digital Content Hub. Spectatr.ai’s technology will serve as the AI backbone of this initiative, ensuring every defining moment from decisive goals to emotional victories is captured and shared within seconds.
“Our collaboration with ANOC brings AI-powered storytelling to one of the world’s most unifying sporting events. We are honored to support Riyadh 2025 by showcasing every story, emotion and achievement as it happens — reaching fans everywhere in real time,” said Richa Singh, Co-Founder of Spectatr.ai.
Spectatr.ai will deploy its proprietary PULSE engine, an on-cloud, low-latency highlights system that identifies key moments such as goals, finishes, podiums and record-breaking performances. These clips will be enriched with metadata and instantly distributed to ANOC, ISSA and global partners. The system will generate both broadcast-ready and social-media-optimized formats, including vertical 9:16 videos for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
“This collaboration reflects ANOC’s ongoing commitment to innovation and the digital amplification of sport. By integrating real-time AI technology into the Islamic Solidarity Games, we are ensuring that every inspiring performance and emotional moment reaches fans around the world instantly,” said Gunilla Lindberg, secretary general of ANOC.
Through this partnership, each of the 57 participating NOCs will receive customised daily highlight packages, enabling equitable visibility for athletes and federations of all sizes. The system’s automated tagging and search functionality will make all footage easily discoverable, reusable and ready for archival and storytelling use.
The Games will feature traditional and emerging disciplines, including camel racing, duathlon and esports. The collaboration between Spectatr.ai, ANOC and ISSA aims to serve as a model for future multi-sport events — demonstrating how AI can drive real-time global engagement, operational efficiency and commercial value.
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