S8UL Esports, India’s leading esports and gaming content organization, has once again proven its global dominance by winning the prestigious ‘Content Group of the Year’ award for the third consecutive year at the Esports Awards 2024. This unprecedented achievement solidifies S8UL’s position as a global leader in gaming content creation.
Founded by industry veterans Naman Mathur (‘Mortal’), Animesh Agarwal (‘8Bit Thug’), and Lokesh Jain (‘Goldy’), S8UL Esports has made history by winning this award three times in a row. This year, they faced stiff competition from global gaming content powerhouses like OfflineTV, G2 Esports, Karmine Corp, Sentinels, Fnatic, and T1 Esports.
In his acceptance speech, Animesh Agarwal emphasized the significance of this win, stating, “The first time could have been lucky, the second time was a charm, and the third time firmly means that the best content group of India is the best in the world.”
S8UL Esports also received the ‘Fan Engagement’ badge in the ‘Ones to Watch Class of 2024’ category, further cementing its reputation as one of the most popular content organizations globally. This badge recognizes S8UL’s exceptional efforts in building a strong, loyal, and interactive community.
Since its inception, S8UL has been a trailblazer in the Indian gaming landscape. By bringing together some of the nation’s most talented content creators, S8UL has consistently delivered top-notch content and provided a platform for brands to connect with the youth audience.
Lokesh Jain, Co-Founder of S8UL, expressed his excitement, saying, “We are beyond thrilled to receive this award for the third time. It is a testament to our entire team’s hard work, dedication, and passion. We have collaborated with around 560 brands and are close to closing deals with over 120 brands this financial year alone.”
Naman ‘Mortal’ Mathur, Co-Founder of S8UL and widely regarded as the ‘Face of Indian Gaming and Esports,’ was also nominated for the ‘Esports Personality of the Year’ category for the third consecutive time. Mortal’s fifth straight nomination highlights his global influence and contribution to the esports community.
Reflecting on the journey, Mortal said, “Being nominated alongside the world’s top esports personalities is an honor. Our focus at S8UL has always been on pushing the boundaries of what gaming content can be. We strive to deliver messaging that resonates with our audiences, and this award is the perfect recognition of that effort.”
The Esports Awards are a prestigious annual event that celebrates and honors the best of esports worldwide. This year’s edition witnessed a peak viewership of 92.3K, with 8bit Goldy’s live watchalong with S8UL members drawing the highest individual viewership at 43.2K PV.
