#MTS GAMEGOD– India’s first online, multiplayer, video gaming contest at #CEBIT Plugged IN, #Bangalore

The gaming championship organized to mark the launch of GAMEGOD – India’s first online, multiplayer, video gaming platform, concluded late in the evening on Sunday, 16th November 2014, after a thrilling contest which saw NXL from Indonesia &; Oblique Gaming team from Mumbai emerge victorious. The first of its kind gaming championship with a cash prize of as high as Rs. 20 lakhs saw participation from more than 2000 gamers from across the country. Teams contested against each other in the two internationally successful games- Counter Strike Global Offensive (CS: GO) and DOTA 2.NXL from Indonesia won the CS:GO championship by defeating the team Neckbreak from Mumbai while Oblique Gaming from Mumbai defeated the team TAG from Bangalore to be declared winners for DOTA 2.

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According to Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing & Brand Officer – MTS India, “MTS is always looking at avenues to promote and encourage young talent. GAMEGOD – India’s first online, multiplayer, video gaming platform is our latest initiative in this regard. We are happy with the response we have got for GAMEGOD. The video gaming championship which was organised to celebrate the launch of GAMEGOD saw participation from more than 2000gamers from across India. It is heartening to see the enthusiasm the gamers have and I would like to congratulate the all participants for taking home cash prizes amounting to Rs. 20 lakhs.”

PLUGGED IN To Host India’s Largest Gaming Event, Powered By #MTS

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Plugged IN, organized by Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd., in association with NODWIN Gaming has launched GameGod Arena - India's largest gaming event. Powered by MTS India, the event kicks off this September and will culminate at PLUGGED IN, the largest showcase of consumer electronics & technology in India, taking place from 14th to 16th November, 2014. Spread over 6000 sq. ft., GameGod Arena will be held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Powered by MTS, the event will be a first-of-its-kind experience for the gaming community across the country.

According to Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing & Brand Officer, MTS India, “MTS takes upon itself to provide a platform for talented individuals across different walks of life to showcase their skill. In this endeavor, I am happy to present the GameGod arena powered by MTS. GameGod will bring together some of the best gamers from across the country under one roof for an enthralling contest. The event will surely be one its kind.

6000+ gamers expected to participate in PLUGGED IN India’s Largest Gaming Event Powered By #MTS
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GameGod Arena will feature an interesting mix of PC, console, and tablet-based games including DOTA 2, CSGO, FIFA, TEKKEN Tag Tournament 2, Just Dance, Candy Crush, Temple Run, and Angry Birds. There are guaranteed prizes to be won at every round of the gaming and a total prize money amounting to INR 27,00,000. The grand finale, to be held at Plugged IN, will see 64 teams for DOTA 2 and CS:GO and over 2000 gamers  competing with each other for the top  spots.

Speaking on the launch of GameGod Games Arena, Mehul Lanvers-Shah, Managing Director, Hannover Fairs India Pvt Ltd. said, “The interactive gaming industry is a major driving force behind the many technological improvements we see in the PC industry today. From faster and more powerful processors to more advanced and feature rich applications, the latest and most cutting edge technologies are being developed due to the high demand in this industry. We are happy to bring gaming enthusiasts from across the country together at PLUGGED IN.  India’s premier consumer electronics and technology event would not have comprehensively showcased the latest digital technology and break through innovations without Games Arena.”

“The Indian gaming industry is growing at a feverish pace, with revenues touching USD 900 million this year. Games Arena is ideal platform to showcase the best gaming talent in the country. Through this event, we hope to inspire creators and enthusiasts of computer, mobile, console, web and social games all across the country. ”, said Mr. Gautam Virk, Production Manager, NODWIN Gaming.