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India confirm coaching line-up for DOTA 2, BGMI, VALORANT, League of Legends, PUBG, Rocket League & more

India confirm coaching line-up for DOTA 2, BGMI, VALORANT, League of Legends, PUBG, Rocket League & more

3 min readApr 24, 2026 05:45 PM IST India’s coaching line-up for the inaugural edition of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC) has been confirmed, marking the official start of player selection for the country’s campaign at the global nation-based esports competition set to debut in Riyadh from November 2-29, 2026. The Esports Foundation (EF) has appointed over 700 Game Coaches representing National Team Partners (NTPs) from more than 100 nations. NODWIN Gaming, India’s NTP, has selected coaches across key titles. Their responsibilities include identifying players, defining team strategy, and building competitive lineups. The coaches for different games at the ENC are as follows: DOTA 2: Moin Ejaz (NO_Chanc3). He has over a decade of experience and won a bronze medal for India at the Commonwealth Esports Championships 2022 in Birmingham. Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI): Rahul (Ayogi). He has worked as an analyst, manager, and coach, guiding Blind Esports and Team SouL to titles including BGMI Pro Series 2023, BG Coaching staff for Indian contingent for ENC. (Special Arrangement) MI Masters Series Season 3, Chennai …

BGMI, Street Fighter 6, Chess, and eFootball at Patliputra Khelo India

BGMI, Street Fighter 6, Chess, and eFootball at Patliputra Khelo India

Titles like BGMI, Street Fighter 6, Chess, and eFootball will debut at the ESports event of Khelo India on May 6-7 in the Patliputra Sports Complex. The demo event will feature titles that span mobile, console, and strategy-based formats like chess. BGMI has the highest participation nationwide, and will remain a popular hook.But the notable addition is of chess which most recently became part of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, which boasted a prize pool of $1.5 million (INR 12.6 crore) for the title. In India, majors NODWIN Gaming have on boarded e-chess and organised the Chess Super League, featuring national and international stars and also hosted Chess tournaments at DreamHack India 2024 across rapid and blitz formats. “The inclusion of titles like BGMI, Street Fighter 6, Chess, and eFootball in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 signals a big step forward for grassroots esports in India,” Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said in a press release. Story continues below this ad Rathee said Khelo India could be a great …

Realme GT 7 India Launch Teased; Confirmed to Deliver Up to Six Hours of Stable 120 FPS BGMI Support

Realme GT 7 India Launch Teased; Confirmed to Deliver Up to Six Hours of Stable 120 FPS BGMI Support

Realme GT 7 debuted in China last week and is now said to make its way to the Indian market too. The company has teased its arrival in the country via its social media handle while also boasting its potential gaming prowess. The Realme GT 7 is confirmed to deliver up to six hours of BGMI gameplay at a high frame rate. The phone is speculated to join its elder sibling, the Realme GT 7 Pro, in the Chinese OEM’s latest lineup of gaming-centric smartphones in India. Realme GT 7 India Launch Realme says the GT 7 will be launched in India soon. The phone is said to have been co-tested with Krafton, the developer behind the popular online multiplayer battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). Akin to the Realme GT 7 Pro, which was introduced in India in November 2024, the upcoming phone is expected to bring several gaming-centric features. The accompanying teaser image suggests that the Realme GT 7 can deliver 120 fps BGMI gameplay for up to six hours. The handset …

Best BGMI Sensitivity Settings for Camera, ADS, and Gyroscope

Best BGMI Sensitivity Settings for Camera, ADS, and Gyroscope

In Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), mastering sensitivity settings is crucial for enhancing your gameplay experience. These settings allow you to fine-tune the responsiveness of your character’s movements and aiming precision, directly impacting your performance during matches. By customizing parameters such as camera sensitivity, ADS (Aim Down Sight) sensitivity, and gyroscope sensitivity, you can achieve smoother control and improved accuracy. This guide delves into the optimal sensitivity configurations for both gyroscope and non-gyroscope players, providing step-by-step instructions to adjust these settings effectively. Doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned player or new to BGMI, understanding and implementing these adjustments can give you a competitive edge on the battlefield. What is BGMI Sensitivity Setting? In BGMI, sensitivity settings determine how quickly or slowly your in-game camera and crosshair respond to your touch inputs. Fine-tuning these settings allows for smoother movements, better target tracking, and more effective recoil management. The primary sensitivity categories include: Camera Sensitivity: Controls the speed of the camera movement when looking around without firing. ADS (Aim Down Sight) Sensitivity: Adjusts the responsiveness when aiming …

With CookieRun India, Krafton wants to cater to casual gamers in the country | Technology News

With CookieRun India, Krafton wants to cater to casual gamers in the country | Technology News

Krafton, the company behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), today unveiled CookieRun India, a new casual 2D running game. Developed in collaboration with DevSisters, this is the gaming giant’s first casual mobile game that caters to all demographics and age groups in India. Unlike other Krafton games, which often involve strategy and planning, CookieRun India has easy-to-understand controls with just two on-screen buttons that let you control the character in the game. “We’ve invested over 170 million in the country, supporting innovative start-ups, fostering talent and building a thriving gaming ecosystem. By expanding into the casual gaming genre, we aim to tap into a broader audience, bringing more people into the wonderful world of gaming”, said Minu Lee, the head of Publishing at Krafton India. “” When indianexpress.com asked Lee how CookieRun India is different from existing casual 2D running games like Jetpack Joyride, he said that the game’s social element, which lets you compete against your friends on the leaderboard combined with India-centric characters and events makes it much more fun. “Our commitment to creating …

BGMI Developer Krafton Launches Bullet Echo India in Collaboration With Cut the Rope Maker Zeptolab

BGMI developer Krafton has announced the launch of Bullet Echo India — a multiplayer free-to-play top-down shooter game for smartphones. Developed in collaboration with Cut the Rope maker Zeptolab, Bullet Echo India is available on iOS and Android smartphones and is said to be tailored to Indian gamers and will offer players the ability to team up with friends and jump into brisk two-minute battles as they try to eliminate other teams, until there is only one group left standing. In a press release issued on Friday, Krafton announced that Bullet Echo India was available to download from the Play Store and App Store for Android and iPhone, respectively. The game is a free to play battle royale-style top-down shooter game, according to Krafton, and will support player versus player (PvP) battles in which gamers can join teams and take on other groups. Bullet Echo India is already available to download via both app stores in India, and the description for the title says that the multiplayer title will offer battles that last for two …

Apple Announces App Store’s Top Apps and Games of 2023: WhatsApp, JioCinema, BGMI, and More

Apple has revealed the year-end charts for the most popular apps and games on the App Store in over 35 countries and regions. Consequently, the iPhone maker has announced the most downloaded apps and games of 2023 in India, as well. Unsurprisingly, WhatsApp has emerged as the top free iPhone app, while the DSLR Camera app, which provides users professional-grade camera controls, is the top paid iPhone app of the year. Earlier this month, Apple also revealed its 2023 App Store Award winners. The 2023 year-end charts, which can be seen on the App Store’s Today tab, feature the top free and paid apps and games of the year, along with the top Apple Arcade games. WhatsApp was followed by the usual suspects, Instagram and YouTube, as the most downloaded free iPhone app of the year. Surprisingly, streaming platform JioCinema claimed the fourth spot, beating Google, Snapchat, and Google Pay. Productivity-focused apps, including pdf Scanner, Slow Shutter Cam, Forest: Focus for Productivity emerged as the top downloaded paid apps on iPhone. On the gaming side, Battlegrounds …

Gaming in 2022 Recap: From BGMI Ban to Microsoft’s $69-Billion Headache, a Look Back

Gamers have enjoyed an eventful 2022, with the award-winning Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök grabbing the headlines for all the right reasons. It hasn’t been all smooth sailing though, with the murky situation surrounding Microsoft’s $69-billion attempt at acquiring Activision Blizzard. It’s still far from resolved. The gaming scene in India was also hit by the ban of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in July earlier this year — which has left a deep impact on the local fledgling esports industry. 2022 was also the year when we heard a lot of (mostly useless) chatter about Web3 and blockchain gaming efforts. On this week’s episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, host Akhil Arora has a chat with industry insider and Orbital veteran Rishi Alwani and Screen Rant game guides editor Akshay Bhalla to discuss the year of 2022 in gaming. 2022 in gaming: the biggest news Arora kicks off the discussion by asking the guests what they thought was the biggest development in gaming this year. For Bhalla, the reveal of Starfield was a …

Beyond PUBG: Krafton Dreams of Ascending the World Stage

Walk into the topmost floor of Krafton’s HQ — spread across eight floors of a 35-storey glass-and-steel building in Seoul’s posh and trendy Gangnam neighbourhood — and you’ll be greeted by a giant curved screen. On a breezy, overcast November morning, it’s playing a loop of Krafton’s latest collaborations, including a tie-up with K-pop girl group Blackpink for an in-game concert. But it’s what lies behind that screen that defines the South Korean video game giant. A row of awards and trophies is dominated by seven Guinness World Record plaques. They are all for the battle royale title PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds — colloquially known as PUBG — Krafton’s most famous game to date. Following its massive success on PC, Krafton designed a free-to-play mobile offshoot, PUBG Mobile, in partnership with Chinese tech behemoth Tencent. It was by far the most popular mobile game in India, until its highly controversial ban in 2020. At the time of its ouster, India was PUBG Mobile’s biggest market, accounting for slightly less than a quarter of its global total downloads. …