Esports Latest update: PUBG Mobile and Call Of Duty Mobile lost to Free Fire as mobile game of the year – This was the first time in the Esports Awards’ five-year history that the mobile category was added. The games popularity is mainly attributed to Free Fire’s fast-paced gameplay and compatibility with low-end smartphones. According to a Sensor Tower report, the game gained 225 million downloads in the first three quarters of 2020 alone.
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The games that Free fire compete against are:
- PUBG Mobile
- Mobile Legends
- Call of Duty: Mobile
- Clash of Clans
- Brawl Stars
- Clash Royale
- Arena of Valor
The most exciting part about this category was Free Fire’s competition with its battle royale counterparts, Call Of Duty Mobile and PUBG Mobile. Meanwhile famous Indian PUBG Mobile star and streamer- Mortal lost in 2 categories, streamer of the year and Mobile player of the year. Even though he lost, he was still humble. Check what the famous Indian PUBG player tweeted –
https://twitter.com/Mortal04907880/status/1330423808998641665
The esports industry has evolved and grown to massive dimensions in the past few years, whether it’s competitive gaming, business, or culture. PUBG in India revolutionized Esports in India. With its growth, everyone recognizes the success and historical moments left behind. Awarding ceremonies like the Esports Awards 2020 and The Game Awards celebrate true contributors.
Check out the full list of winners of the Esports Awards 2020 below:
- Esports Mobile Game of the Year presented by Verizon – Free Fire
- Publisher of the Year In Association with LiveCGI from Esports Supply – Riot Games
- Game of the Year in association with The Koyo Store – League of Legends
- PC Rookie of the Year In Association with Matrix Keyboards – Ryu ‘Keria’ Min-seok (T1)
- Console Rookie of the Year in Partnership with SCUF – Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro (Dallas Empire)
- Mobile Player of the Year – Made Bagas ‘Zuxxy’ Pramudita (Bigetron RA)
- Console Player of the Year in Partnership with SCUF – Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro (Dallas Empire)
- PC Player of the Year – Michał ‘Nisha’ Jankowski (Team Secret)
- Team of the Year – Team Secret (Dota 2)
- Coach of the Year – Lee ‘Heen’ Seung Gon (Team Secret)
- Personality of the Year presented by Lexus – Carlos ‘ocelote’ Rodríguez
- Streamer of the Year Presented by Lexus – Ibai
- Organisation of the Year – G2 Esports
- Play of the Year in association with Respawn – İsmailcan ‘XANTARES’ Dörtkardeş (BIG)
- Esports Collegiate Award – Tyrelle Appleton
- Supporting Agency of the Year in association with Grind Gaming – CSA
- Esports Coverage Website of the Year in association with Sizzle Creative – Esports Observer
- Creative/Creative Team of the Year in Association with eBeatz – Paper Crowns
- Hardware Provider of the Year – Elgato
- Commercial Partner of the Year – Logitech
- Journalist of the Year – Emily Rand
- Content Team of the Year – League of Legends European Championship
- Content Creator of the Year In Association with Esports Stadium Arlington – UpUpDownDown
- Caster of the Year (Play by Play) – Clayton ‘CaptainFlowers’ Raines
- Caster of the Year (Colour) – Michael ‘KiXSTAr’ Stockley
- Host of the Year – Eefje ‘Sjokz’ Deporteere
- Analyst of the Year – Chad ‘SPUNJ’ Burchill
- Content Series of the Year – Eavesdrop Podcast
- Photographer of the Year – Rich Loch
- Videographer of the Year – Logan Dodson
- Cosplay of the Year – Glory Lamothe
- Creative Piece of the Year in association with eBeatz – LoL season opening
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN ESPORTS – CLASS OF 2020
Johnathan ‘Fatality’ Wendel
Daigo Umehara
Richard Lewis
Craig ‘Torbull’ Levine
Michael Sepso
Lim ‘Boxer’ Yo-Hwan
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