Riot Games Announces VCT Ascension Pacific 2024 Watch Parties in Major Indian Cities
Riot Games has announced watch parties across major Indian cities for the VCT Ascension Pacific 2024, set to take place from September 20 to 29. Fans in Jaipur, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and more will gather at college campuses to support Revenant Esports as they compete for a spot in the Valorant Champions Tour 2025. Riot’s India and South Asia country manager, Arun Rajappa, highlighted the goal of uniting the Valorant community and creating spaces for fans to connect and cheer on their favorite teams.
EA Sports Unveils Expanded Esports Ecosystem for EA FC 25
EA Sports has unveiled updates to its ecosystem for EA FC 25, just ahead of the game’s official release. The competitive season begins in October with the FC Pro Open program, offering new opportunities for aspiring players through an expanded format and monthly Open Cups. Players will compete in the FC Pro Open Ladder from October 1, aiming to qualify for the World Championship’s $1M prize pool. Top performers from regional and global qualifiers will join last year’s elite competitors, expanding the final roster to 24 players, four more than the previous year.
KRAFTON India Collaborates with Alan Walker for BGMI ‘Be A Hero’ Campaign
KRAFTON India has announced a collaboration with Grammy-winning electronic music producer Alan Walker for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), marking a notable intersection between music and gaming. As part of the “Be A Hero” campaign, Walker’s track “Hero” will feature in the game’s lobby starting with the 3.4 update, which launched today. This collaboration introduces new in-game events and exclusive content, further blending gaming with music. The partnership comes ahead of Walker’s upcoming tour in India and aims to enhance player engagement through the integration of his music with BGMI’s themes of resilience and overcoming challenges.
PlayStation’s Concord Reportedly Cost £300m to Develop Amid ‘Toxic Positivity’ Culture
PlayStation’s delisted shooter Concord reportedly cost £300m ($400m) to develop, according to sources cited by . The game, which was described internally as “the future of PlayStation” with Star Wars-like potential, faced a troubled development cycle marked by a culture of “toxic positivity,” where critical feedback was allegedly ignored. This issue was further corroborated by , which linked the mentality to the studio’s Bungie roots.
Concord was removed from sale weeks after its launch, with Sony issuing refunds and its director, Ryan Ellis, stepping down.
