BMPS 2024 Finale Set for September in Kerala
The Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2024 finale will take place from September 27 to 29 at the Adlux International Convention Center in Kochi, Kerala, where sixteen teams will compete for a ₹2 crore prize pool. Matches will run daily from 12 PM to 6 PM, with the top-scoring team on September 29 being declared the champion. Kerala Blasters FC will also attend to show support for the esports event. While entry is free, ₹5,000 Elite passes offer premium seating, meals, meet-and-greets with esports personalities, and merchandise. Tickets are available on .
VSPO Unveils Esports Asian Champions League (ACL)
VSPO has launched the , positioning it as Asia’s premier international multi-title esports tournament. Announced in Shanghai at INS Park by VSPO founder Dino Ying, the ACL promises to be the region’s most diverse and accessible esports event, running for six months annually in next-generation extended reality (XR) arenas across the continent. The launch event was attended by HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, who will serve as Honorary Chairman, and Mr. Ng Ser Miang, Vice President of the International Olympic Committee. ACL aims to attract tens of thousands of esports athletes.
Black Myth: Wukong Sells 20 Million Copies in First Month on Steam
Black Myth: Wukong, the hit action role-playing game, has sold over 20 million copies on Steam within a month of its release, generating CNY6.8 billion (USD961 million) in revenue. The game’s concurrent player count peaked at 574,000 on Steam, . With 95% positive reviews from over half a million users since its August 20 release, it has become a major success. While developer Game Science has not provided official sales figures, analysts predict total sales could reach 30 to 40 million across platforms like WeGame, PlayStation, and Epic Games Store within a year.
Ubisoft Cancels Tokyo Game Show Appearance and Assassin’s Creed Shadows Press Previews
Ubisoft has canceled its online appearance at the Tokyo Game Show, citing “various circumstances,” and also scrapped press previews for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which were scheduled for next week, according to Insider Gaming. While the game is still slated for a November 12, 2024 release, these recent cancellations have sparked speculation about a possible delay. Ubisoft has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the cancellations but confirmed that its ongoing giveaway campaign will proceed as planned despite the Tokyo Game Show withdrawal.
