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today I'm excited to dive into a topic that's been shaping the gaming scene in India! 🎮 I'm going to tell you all about how esports has risen to new heights in our country, with a special focus on the game-changers—PUBG 🛡️, BGMI 🎮, and iQOO’s incredible partnerships ⚡. Let’s explore how these forces have helped revolutionize Indian esports! 🚀"

Establishment of Esports🎮 in India:

Early Growth (2010s): Esports in India started gaining traction in the mid-2010s, with games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 🎮 and Dota 2 ⚔️ leading the way. However, the market was still niche, with limited infrastructure 🏗️ and investment 💰.

1. PUBG Mobile's Impact (2018–2020):The introduction of PUBG Mobile in 2018 changed the landscape of Indian esports 📱. It was accessible on affordable smartphones, and its battle royale format 🎯 attracted millions of players. PUBG Mobile became the game that democratized esports in India, as players from different backgrounds could compete professionally 🏆.

2. Rise of Esports Tournaments: Companies like Tencent (publisher of PUBG Mobile) organized large-scale tournaments in India, such as the PUBG Mobile India Series and PUBG Mobile Club Open. These tournaments offered significant prize pools, elevating the competitiveness of the Indian esports scene and creating new opportunities for players to become professional gamers.

3. Growth of Streaming Platforms: Platforms like YouTube and Twitch became major drivers for esports, where Indian gamers began live-streaming their gameplay. This helped build massive fanbases and contributed to the mainstreaming of esports.

BGMI and Esports Resurgence (2021–2024): 

After the PUBG Mobile ban in 2020, Krafton launched Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in 2021, reviving the esports community. BGMI esports events started attracting corporate sponsorships, and tournament ecosystems were rebuilt.

iQOO's Role in Esports:

1. iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo 📱, has been a significant player in the Indian esports scene 🎮, partnering with BGMI and other games for tournaments 🏆 and device sponsorships 💻.

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2. The company specifically markets its phones as gaming devices 📱 with features like enhanced cooling systems ❄️, fast processors ⚡, and long battery life 🔋. This appeals to mobile gamers 🎮 who require powerful hardware for competitive gaming.

3. In 2021, iQOO was the title sponsor of tournaments like the iQOO Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 🎮, one of the first official BGMI tournaments after its relaunch, with large prize pools 💰 and huge audience engagement 👥.

4. Such partnerships between iQOO and BGMI 📱🎮 elevate both the smartphone brand’s reputation 🌟 and the prominence of esports in India 🇮🇳.

How Partnerships Boost Indian Esports:

- Increased Funding and Infrastructure: Partnerships bring more investment 💰 to the ecosystem, allowing better gaming facilities 🏟️, larger prize pools 🏆, and opportunities for players to turn professional 🎮.

- Technology Advancements: Gaming phone companies like iQOO 📱 provide optimized devices to players, enhancing gameplay experience and performance in tournaments ⚡. This also encourages mobile gaming in a market dominated by budget-conscious consumers 💸.

- Esports as a Career Path: With companies like iQOO, Krafton, and other tech brands actively investing in tournaments and gaming events 🎯, young gamers in India 🇮🇳 now see esports as a viable career, with opportunities ranging from professional gaming 👾 to content creation 🎥 and coaching 📚.

These collaborations between games like BGMI 🎮, phone companies like iQOO 📱, and tournament organizers 🏆 have helped mainstream esports in India 🇮🇳, making it a lucrative 💰 and competitive industry ⚔️.

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