~ ESFI is organising the WESC25 as part of one of the Challenges for the WAVES Summit 2025
~ 8Bit Creatives is home to some of India海角直播 most prominent gaming content creators including, MortaL, Payal, Snax, Kaashvi, Mamba and more
National, Dec 21, 2024: The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has joined forces with 8Bit Creatives, India海角直播 leading esports consulting and talent management agency for the WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC25). Through this collaboration, both organizations will work together for the content creation, amplification and reach of the WESC25 and take it to India海角直播 massive youth population.
Organised by ESFI, WESC 2025 is a key initiative supported by India海角直播 Ministry of Information and Broadcasting aimed at contributing to the growth of the nation海角直播 burgeoning esports industry & creator economy. This event will be part of one of the Create in India Challenges by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting under the esteemed World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES).
With a roster that includes some of India海角直播 most influential gaming content creators, 8Bit Creatives will leverage the creativity and popularity of its talent to amplify the event海角直播 visibility. Their creators, including Naman Mathur (Mortal), Payal Dhare (PayalGaming), Raj Varma (Snax), Kaashvi Hiranandani (KaashPlays), and many others, will host and participate in various engaging activities while interacting with fans to enhance the overall reach and excitement surrounding WESC 2025.
鈥淲ESC 2025 represents a tremendous leap forward for the Indian esports community. We are delighted to have 8Bit Creatives and their popular gaming creators on board, whose expertise will undoubtedly help amplify the event’s reach and impact. With qualifiers in full swing, we鈥檙e eagerly anticipating fierce competition as India海角直播 top athletes strive for a place on the grand stage in February,鈥 noted Mr. Lokesh Suji, Director of ESFI & Vice President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF).
Sharing his thoughts, Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug, CEO and Co-founder of 8Bit Creatives said, 鈥淲AVES 2025 marks a groundbreaking chapter in India海角直播 esports journey, and we鈥檙e thrilled to be the talent partners driving this initiative. As one of India海角直播 leading talent hubs in gaming and esports, 8bit Creatives brings unparalleled energy and scale to WAVES 2025. This is more than a partnership; it海角直播 a platform to showcase the potential of esports as a viable and celebrated career path while underscoring the government海角直播 support for our rapidly growing gaming and creator economy. With our creators and innovative content strategies, we鈥檙e here to make history together!.鈥
WESC 2025 will feature competitive tournaments in popular titles such as eFootball and World Cricket Championship (WCC), played across four phases and Grand Finals. Notably, the winner of the eFootball tournament (Phase 1), MrTomBoy, won the bronze medal at the Asian Esports Games, Bangkok, showcasing WESC海角直播 talent potential. Committed to inclusivity, the event is gender-inclusive, with qualifiers for eFootball (Phase 2) and WCC3 (Phase 1) already underway. Upcoming registrations include eFootball Phase 3 (Dec 18 – Jan 1) and WCC3 Phase 2 (Dec 15 – Dec 26).
8Bit Creatives鈥 esports and content division, S8UL, made history by winning the 鈥楥ontent Group of the Year鈥 award for the third consecutive time at the Esports Awards 2024, remaining the only Indian organization to achieve any Esports Award. Earlier this year, founders Animesh Agarwal, Naman Mathur, and creator Payal Dhare also joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a roundtable discussion on India’s gaming industry, showcasing 8Bit海角直播 pivotal role in advancing esports and fostering a sustainable ecosystm for gaming content creators.