THE CHONGQING MAJOR – THE DRAGON TROPHY
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During The Chongqing Major, StarLadder, the organizers behind this massive Dota 2 tournament, approached us with a task to create the trophy for the tournament, featuring a Chinese Dragon. This was a pretty important task as, without a trophy, there wouldn't be a tournament to start with.
With the task set in motion, we got to work. We hired a brilliant sculptor by the name of Liubomyr, who turned a yellow shapeless mass of plasticine into a rough silhouette of the Dragon that was set to headline the trophy.
From there, the team began with the detailing; they added the scales, which on paper sounds pretty easy but trust us, it's no easy task. There are nearly a thousand tiny scales that have to be manually carved and later glued in one after the other to the torso to give it that ultra-realistic look.
With the model of the Dragon and the scales added, it was now time for the base as every tournament trophy requires one. A wooden frame was made, which was later covered with plastic to allow for it to be decorated with artwork, in this case, fire and flames. Once done, the Dragon was placed on top, and a trophy for The Chongqing Major had a rough shape.
But the Dragon wasn't enough; the trophy needed something more. So, a Dota 2 symbol was made. We 3D printed a mold of the symbol and then cast it from plastic a few times until the results became perfect. After that, a craftsman worked on the "live fire." This was done by adding in several layers of epoxy, manually creating a bright, life-like shine for the fire. Furthermore, to strengthen the effect of the fire, LED lights were added to highlight the flames.
With all of the physical work done to the body of the trophy, it was now time for the painter to get to work, whose sole task was to bring the Dragon to life. Make it feel "alive." And from what we saw at the tournament, the painter did just that. Plus, we used a special painting technique, which created what is known as the "Mona Lisa Effect." So, regardless of where you look at the trophy from, it always seems as if the Dragon is looking straight at you.
With the base, the Dragon, the symbol, and the paint job done, you might think that the job was over. But no, our craftsmen are perfectionists, and hence, for the next 48 hours, the team worked on polishing all of the flaws and bumps. It is because of this dedication; we feel we are the best in the business.
Once all of it was done, the trophy underwent a short photo session and was later packed and sent to Chongqing, where after a few days, we would see Team Secret lift the trophy into the air for everyone to see.
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Smash.gg Esports Tournament Platform Bought by Microsoft
Smash.gg is a popular online video game platform that recently announced its deal and agreement with Microsoft. As reported by the eSports tournament platform, Microsoft acquired Smash.gg on December 2.
Initially, Smash.gg came into existence in 2015 as a program for eSports events. The services offered by Smash.gg were amplified to other titles other than Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros; however, it is still closely tied to the fighting genre. Not only this, but its range of tools support professional organizers and grassroots, payments, management, and analytics.
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According to a statement by Smash.gg, their primary objective was to build enthusiasm for eSports and come up with games that people love to play. “We are excited to expand our reach by joining hands with Microsoft. It’ll not only help strengthen the existing relationships but explore fresh opportunities,” Smash.gg mentioned.
Further, an ex-employee of Smash.gg, Matthew Zaborowski, now the manager of competitive operations for the Call of Duty League, tweeted that he is thrilled by the news of Microsoft acquiring Smash.gg.
The news of buying Smash.gg was confirmed by Microsoft via MSN Esports Twitter account, mentioning that it’ll bring further support and opportunities for the organization.
The possession of the Smash.gg eSports platform might seem like an unexpected event for Microsoft; however, the constant expansion signals further diversification. Not only this, but the company can introduce Smash.gg to fresh audiences via the Xbox platform, its MSN eSports franchise, or even the developer tools like Playfab.
For the most part, Microsoft has a positive picture in the gaming scene with its Xbox stage. Yet, that additionally accompanies hatred in some gaming networks, following its choice to take down the Mixer live-streaming stage prior in 2020. Notably, Microsoft was attempting to build the Mixer live-streaming stage as an alternative to Amazon’s Twitch and Google’s YouTube services.
In any case, for Smash.gg, it’s a general decision, with the organization already suggesting the pandemic had affected its main concern. It expressed “heaps of discussions” were in progress to keep up development in the midst of bits of gossip about a conclusion, including “discussions about obtaining or combination with services.”
It seems like Microsoft was that ideal accomplice, conceivably saving the stage and putting it at the center of attention close by its more extensive gaming portfolio.
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List of Esports Leagues and Tournaments in India
Check out the list of Esports Leagues and Tournaments in India in 2021 which are currently in running.
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Call of Duty League
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COBX Masters
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Code Wars
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Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour
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eGames
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Electronic Sports League
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ESL India Premiership
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Apex Legends Global Series
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EXTREMESLAND
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Exun
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FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC)
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Fortnite World Cup
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GamingMonk Championship Series
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Halo Championship Series
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Hero Pro League
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International e-Sports Federation
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KO Fight Nights
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League of Legends India Champions Cup
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League of Legends World Championship
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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup
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NGS Championship (previously Indian esports Championship)
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North East Championship
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PUBG Mobile India Series
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Rocket League Championship Series
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Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup
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Tekken World Tour
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The International
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U Cypher
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Wargaming.net League
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World Cyber Games
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Gamerji Esports Tournaments
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Pixlona Esports Tournaments
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Skyesports GrandSlam
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Skyesports Championship
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Valorant Agni Series
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Free Fire India Championship (FFIC)
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PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2020
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Free Fire Indian Championship (FFIC) Fall Split 2020
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More events and tournaments will be added as and when more tournaments will start featuring in India.
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