In a remarkable feat for the second consecutive year, S8UL, India's leading E-sports organization, has secured the prestigious 'E-sports Content Creator of the Year' award at the Global E-sports Awards 2023 on Friday night in Las Vegas. S8UL has established its position as a trailblazer not only in the Indian E-sports community but on the international stage as well.
The brainchild of E-sports industry veterans Naman Mathur (Mortal), Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug), and Lokesh Jain (Goldy), S8UL made history by outshining global contenders such as Christian ‘IWDominate’ Rivera, Timothy ‘ITZTIMMY’ An, The Score Esports, One True King, Judo Sloth, Last Free Nation, Loud, Tribo Gaules and other well-renowned names. This victory marks a significant milestone for S8UL and elevates the stature of Indian E-sports worldwide.
Lokesh Jain aka Goldy, Co-Founder of S8UL and 8Bit Creatives shared his thoughts right after the coveted win, "Winning the 'Content Group of the Year' award last year was an incredible milestone for us, and to follow it up with another one this year is beyond words to express our gratitude. This achievement is a testament to our dedication, the hard work of our creators, and the endless support from our fans. S8UL has changed the way gaming and content is perceived in India. We are not just creating content but we are shaping the future of Indian E-sports and gaming creators economy on a global scale."
Since its very inception, S8UL has been the front runner of gaming content in India. With a clear vision, they have brought together some of the best gaming content creators under one umbrella to create engaging and entertaining gaming content, which is enjoyed every day by millions of their loyal viewers.
The high caliber of their E-sports talent which includes Mortal, Scout, Payal, Mamba, Snax, Rega, Krutika, Sidd, Kaashvi, and many more is evident from the various Esports titles they have been winning over the years including the inaugural ‘Global Impact on Mobile Gaming’ award at the MOBIES earlier this year.
"Winning in this difficult category twice, against some of the biggest names in the industry is a surreal feeling. These milestones let us know that we are on the right path with our vision and also give all of us something to celebrate at a time when the industry is undergoing significant transformations. This victory rounds off yet another historic year for the community. Thank you to the incredible team, our fans, and everyone who believed in us! We are ready for even greater things in 2024! Onwards & Upwards, as always." said Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug, Co-Founder of S8UL and 8Bit Creatives.
Besides S8UL, Naman 'Mortal' Mathur, the co-founder and widely regarded as the ‘Face of Indian Gaming and E-sports’ has also been nominated for the 'E-sports Personality of the Year' category at the awards. The award was claimed by Disguised Toast.
Mortal has consistently been representing Indian E-sports at the global E-sports Awards, having been nominated for the 'E-sports Personality of the Year' last year. Prior to that, he had won second place for the Streamer of the Year for two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021.
“Being the only Indian organization to win not once but twice at the E-sports Awards is a moment of pride not just for us but for the entire Indian E-sports fraternity. This award recognizes the incredible work of our talented creators, team players, and the incredible support from our fans who have been religiously watching our content for the past few years. It gives us immense pride to witness S8UL’s innovative and exceptional content redefining the gaming content landscape of the country and propelling its growth. We are motivated to continue defying expectations and revolutionizing the gaming landscape globally,” said Naman Mathur aka Mortal, Co-Founder, S8UL who was there and collected the award on behalf of S8UL at the award night.
Dedicated to showcasing top-class performance and innovation, the E-sports Awards recognises excellence in E-sports and ensures that success and achievement of Indian E-sports is celebrated globally. The 2023 edition of the awards was hosted in Las Vegas where prominent names from the Esports community all over the world were in attendance.
Going into what promises to be another exciting year for Indian E-sports, S8UL will continue reshaping the landscape of gaming content and setting new benchmarks on the international stage.
