Asia
Ultimate Battle, India’s first-ever one-stop esports Online Platform; set to revolutionize Indian Esports market
A 360-degree platform with Esports Titles Tournaments, Gaming News & an E-commerce Portal for gamers
Ultimate Battle is India’s first-ever one-stop online Esports platform for all gaming needs, an ecosystem for players to connect, interact and compete with each other in their favorite Esports title games for competition and rewards. The platform provides a focused designed and playing facility with unparalleled competitive gaming experiences for gamers, the esports community, and millions of esports fans around the world via esports tournaments and industry-related informative content production- in short, Ultimate Battle boasts to be a gamer’s paradise.
The platform also caters to the Esports community with an E-commerce Portal, virtual supermart for all gaming enthusiasts, a unique concept, and a first for the esports sector in India. This helps in provisioning a 360-degree platform to gaming enthusiasts for news on the latest esports trends, consume high-quality gaming content as well an environment to compete, and bud new talents for the Esports competitive scene.
“Gaming was mostly recreational all this while but with the absence of Live Sports, people who had a competitive bent of mind got hooked to online esports and the sudden surge is there for everyone to witness. I truly believe this is an opportune moment for homegrown brands like us, who are in the business of Esports and have created a unique value proposition for the gamers. This is a very exciting time for Ultimate Battle; we are a new age Esports online platform with a plug and play option which is innovative, informative and also provides E-commerce facilities for various gaming needs—all embedded into one single platform,” said Tarun Gupta, a gamer and Founder of Ultimate Battle.
India in the past couple of years has emerged as the hotbed for mobile esports. The growth of online esports gaming has seen an exponential rise due to the penetration of smartphones resulting in a mammoth of 365 million Indian gamers across mobile, PC, and console which is projected to reach 440 million by 2022 according to industry estimates.
The foundation and flavor of Ultimate Battle points towards this esports boom with some of the key gamer-friendly product features being;
- Game Play – Engage with fellow games and play tournaments/Challenges
- Socialize – Connect with gamers, make friends & chat with the community
- E-commerce – a one-stop-shop offering jaw-dropping deals & best pricing on top brands of Gaming Hardware, Consoles & Gaming Accessories
- Content – Consume great content gameplay news & media
The platform currently has popular esports titles like Call of Duty, Garena Free Fire, Valorant, FIFA20, CS: GO, DOTA2, Fortnite including Chess, which has topped gamer’s preferences during the pandemic. Currently, the platform has a strong player base across games and has hosted close to 30000 matches since its inception in 2017.
“To bring Esports into the mainstream and engage millions of gamers and fans together, we have multiple popular esports titles on our platform. In the year 2019, India alone amounted to 13% of the total game downloads worldwide with mobile games in the forefront. We are consistently working to develop Esports in India. Since our inception we as a tech brand specializing in esports aim to provide thousands of gamers with a unique online experience to participate in multi-player mobile, console, and PC video game competitive tournaments and win prize money,” added Gupta who is also an expert in product design and technology development.
This platform also serves as a go-to platform to kickstart one’s career in the competitive circuit. All the esports athletes will get essential exposure and a platform where they can enhance their tactical skills, strategies & coordination.
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MGM China Announces Salary Increment for 99% Team Members in March
MGM China has announced a salary increment for all eligible team members with effect from March 24, 2025, in recognition of their hard work and contribution for the company.
A 2.5% increment will be awarded for all eligible team members in which 99% team members will be rewarded. For team members with a monthly salary of or less than MOP16,000, a standard salary adjustment of MOP600 will be granted, which represents a 2.5-5.5% increment.
Ms. Pansy Ho, Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, said: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our team members for their wholehearted dedication in moving forward hand in hand with the Company. In the new year, MGM will fully support the policy implementation of the SAR Government as always; pragmatically promote the development all-for-one cultural tourism, while working with the team to continue enrich the essence of Macau as ‘One Center, One Platform, One Base’.”
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Asia
NRT Technology Appoints Tecnet Asia as its Official Distributor in the Philippines
NRT Technology Corp, a global leader in payment solutions and self-serve kiosks, has appointed Tecnet Asia Inc as its official distributor in the Philippines.
The collaboration aims to bring NRT’s innovative technologies to the local gaming and hospitality markets, further enhancing operational efficiency and improving customer experiences, the companies said in a joint announcement.
NRT currently serves clients across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines.
“This collaboration underscores the growing demand for secure and innovative payment solutions in the Philippine gaming industry. By joining forces with NRT, we aim to deliver cutting-edge technologies that meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said Suat Sirin, President of Tecnet Asia.
Art Ayow, NRT’s Senior Vice President of International Sales, said: “Tecnet Asia’s local expertise and strong network make them the ideal partner to expand the NRT brand in the APEC region. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will create for our clients in terms of enhancing guest experiences and improving operational efficiencies.”
The partnership aims to drive significant advancements in the region, reflecting both companies’ commitment to innovation, growth and world-class service in the gaming and hospitality sectors, they said.
Tecnet Asia said the partnership reflects its continued growth in expanding its offerings to meet industry demands, providing expertise in technical consultancy, project management and support services. The company last year also became distributor for renowned brands like Novomatic, Ainsworth, Apex, Patir Seating and Miwa Locks.
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Natural8 India welcomes 2025 in style with Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025
Welcoming 2025 in spectacular style, Natural8 India has announced its latest India Exclusive, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, to the delight of poker enthusiasts across the country. The multi-table tournament, scheduled to take place on January 19, will offer participants a chance to fight for the massive event prize pool and the glory of winning a prestigious APT Trophy. But that’s not all, for nine finalists will also secure an all-expense paid trip to participate in APT Manila – competing for the grand prize at a grand stage with some of the sharpest poker players in all of Asia!
With a buy-in of only INR 5,500, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025 will offer flight and stay packages for nine finalists, worth up to INR 100,000 each, for the upcoming APT Manila Classic. In addition, the top four finalists will secure a Main Event ticket worth INR 90,000 each at APT Manila Classic 2025, while the other five will win Mini Main Event tickets worth INR 37,000 each. The tournament also has various satellites running daily from January 12 to January 19, with a buy-in of just INR 550.
Speaking on the upcoming India Exclusive, Kunal Patni, Executive Director and Country Head – Natural8 India, said, “2024 was a spectacular year for Natural8 India and the broader Indian poker community. Throughout the year, we saw a strong response to the various India Exclusives, which not only nurtured the country’s growing poker landscape but also connected poker enthusiasts to the broader Asian poker scene on a more consistent basis. We took 23 players to various APT events in 2024 through these India Exclusive APT events. With the Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, we expect a similarly stellar response, especially with mega bonus on offer worth up to INR 15 lakh. Our latest India Exclusive will set the tone for the rest of the year and give poker enthusiasts and professional players across the country a chance to start 2025 on a bang!”
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