by admin | Aug 15, 2021 | EPL21, News
Sri Lanka’s most successful pace bowling Cricket legend Chaminda Vaas joins Gamer.LK’s Singer Esports Premier League as the mentor for the team Rajarata Giants. The Rajarata Giants is a franchise Esports team that competes in the Esports Premier League, which is held annually and has a Rs. 1 million prize pool for the top Esports athletes in the country. The game of choice is PUBG Mobile, which is played by over a million Sri Lankan youth today.
Vaas is the second Cricketing celebrity to have announced their affiliation with Gamer.LK’s league, with the other being Russel Arnold, mentoring the Northern Rangers team. The mentors will be inspiring and guiding the Esports athletes who get recruited to the team, and shining a spotlight on the players and the league as a whole.
Esports has been growing at a rapid pace in Sri Lanka over the last decade thanks to Gamer.LK’s consistent efforts in organising tournaments and activities around the sport. There are an estimated 4 million gamers in the country. Esports was recognised by the Sports Ministry of Sri Lanka as the 70th national sport in 2019.
Over 2,000 Esports athletes are expected to compete for a spot in the 12 franchise teams. The event will be held completely online throughout August, September and October of this year. Gamers wanting to take part in qualifiers are able to get more information on the official website at epl.lk.
“We take a big step forward with the announcement of Chaminda Vaas joining our Esports Premier League. Vaas has been a huge part of the country’s sporting culture, and we’re excited to have him be a part of our journey” said Raveen Wijayatilake, CEO of Gamer.LK and the founder President of the Sri Lanka Esports Association.
SINGER comes onboard this year as the Title Sponsor of the Esports Premier League. Sri Lankans have come to know SINGER as the go-to location for durable goods for decades. SINGER now takes a bold step forward in catering to the Sri Lankan gaming population to create, maintain and grow their gaming lifestyle – whether you’re an Esports athlete or a casual gamer.
Moose Clothing Company, a big supporter of Sri Lankan Sports, has stepped up to sponsor the Esports league as the Official Clothing partner. Sprite, the Refreshing partner, has come onboard to keep players chilled while they game. 2 high-end Mobile phones are being given away by Sprite during the event for gamers that take part in the Sprite social campaigns held throughout the event. Samsung is the Official Smartphone partner, as players will be competing on mobile devices. Pizza Hut & Taco Bell are the official Food Partners, providing fast delivery of delicious food straight to players’ homes. Dell Gaming, with their lineup of G5, G7 & G15 gaming laptops, is the Gaming Laptop partner. A brand new Dell G15 gaming laptop will be given away during the event. Daraz, another strong supporter of traditional sports, is the Digital Partner for the league.
Gamers interested in taking part can visit epl.lk to register for the open qualifiers. Registrations close on 21st August and qualifiers will begin 28th August.
by Seshan Fernando | Aug 13, 2021 | News
- University of Moratuwa takes home 1st place at IUEC 2021
- 2nd and 3rd place finishes go to NSBM and IIT respectively
- Over 1,100 registered participants from 80 universities
- 170+ matches played across 16 different game titles
The 7th annual Inter-University Esports Championship (IUEC) by Gamer.LK and powered by Softlogic & the Dell Gaming Academy, concluded last month (July 2021) after some intense university-level Esports action. IUEC 2021 brought in more players than last year with over 1,100 registered participants from across 80 different universities and higher education institutions. This is the 2nd year that IUEC was held online fully due to the pandemic situation, but managed to nearly double its registered player numbers. This year’s IUEC also consisted of 170+ matches, which were played across 16 game titles spanning PC, console and mobile.
From all the universities which participated, only 1 was able to take home the title of IUEC ‘21 Champions – the University of Moratuwa. UOM managed to earn 5 medals (3 gold, 2 silver) throughout the entire competition, thanks to their lineup of amazing players. Sachin ‘SID’ Dematapitiya, won 2 gold medals for UOM in FIFA ‘21 and Real Cricket, while Team Mora Bot Killers took gold for MLBB. While Dilshan “JP.MONTY” Gihan and Kaumini “PIK4CHU” Gunasinghe brought home silver medals in Call of Duty Mobile and Mario Kart Tour respectively. The National School of Business Management (NSBM) took the 2nd place finish, with 1 silver medal shy of beating UOM, while the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) finished in 3rd.
Winner at Gamer.LK’s Inter-University Esports Championship 2021
Call of Duty 4 Winners:
1st Place – NSBM
2nd Place – ICBT
3rd Place – Zeus from KDU
Call of Duty Mobile Winners:
1st Place – Thamal “Silver Shadow” Hewawaduge from KDU
2nd Place – Dilshan “JP.MONTY” Gihan from UOM
3rd Place – Isuru “iZZY_YT” Ranaweera from SLIIT
Clash Royale Winners:
1st Place – Avishka Hashenu from SLIIT
2nd Place – Tharusha “thor” Weerasekara from NCHS
3rd Place – Mohammad Atheef from WUSL
DOTA 2 Winners:
1st Place – The Resistance Reborn from NSBM
2nd Place – Unnath 1 Malath 1 from ICBT
3rd Place – Team NSBM FTW from NSBM
eFootball (FIFA ’21) Winners:
1st Place – Sachin ‘SID’ Dematapitiya from UOM
2nd Place – Harirajan from SLIIT
3rd Place – Dumin from BCAS
eRacer (Assetto Corsa) Winners:
1st Place – Vihaga “Oluka” Ranasinghe from ESOFT
2nd Place – Sayuru Oshara from NIBM
3rd Place – Aqeel “Dennis69” Sirraj from IIT
Free Fire Winners:
1st Place – Yasiru “HB YASA” Yugantha from UOK
2nd Place – Chathura “NOVA VONKA” Madushanka from SEUSL
3rd Place – Prasanth “OP MR PRASA” sivanesarasa from UOR
League of Legends Winners:
1st Place – Ohm Wreckers from IIT
2nd Place – SIR FAIL MALLI from SLIIT
3rd Place – Dan Sapada from NSBM
Mario Kart Tour Winners:
1st Place – Dulanjith Ranasinghe from CINEC
2nd Place – Kaumini “PIK4CHU” Gunasinghe from UOM
3rd Place – Piyumi Wasana Dias from UVT
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Winners:
1st Place – Team Mora Bot Killers from UOM
2nd Place – Pandemic from UOC
3rd Place – Bravos from UOK
PUBG Mobile Winners:
1st Place – Udani “ELZA” Jananika from NSBM
2nd Place – Shehan “BESA” Dinusha from NSBM
3rd Place – Harindu “NRC | AMARÉ” Amaratunga from KDU
Rainbow Six Siege Winners:
1st Place – 404.exe from NIBM
2nd Place – Team ACBT Colombo from ACBT
3rd Place – Team Pokerface from SLIIT
Real Cricket Winners:
1st Place – Sachin ‘SID’ Dematapitiya from UOM
2nd Place – Sineth from UOC
3rd Place – Soap from NIBM
Rocket League Winners:
1st Place – Kaveisha “Suspishion” Gunawardhene from RIC
2nd Place – Bawantha “Bawwaa ” Dissanayake from KDU
3rd Place – Ridhwan “Redvan” Mansoor from RIC
Valorant Winners:
1st Place – Team IIT from IIT
2nd Place – Purple Overkill from SLIIT
3rd Place – Team ACBT from ACBT
Gamer.LK’s Inter-University Esports Championship ‘21 was powered by Softlogic & the Dell Gaming Academy, with Samsung Sri Lanka as the official Smartphone Partner and Redbull Sri Lanka stepping up to energize the championship.
Be sure to stay tuned to Gamer.LK’s website and social media for updates about future events and Esports news.
by admin | Aug 11, 2021 | EPL21, News
Cricketing legend Russel Arnold has stepped into the arena of Esports, not as a player, but as the mentor for the Esports team Northern Rangers. The Northern Rangers is a franchise Esports team that competes in Gamer.LK’s SINGER Esports Premier League. The league is held annually and has a Rs. 1 million prize pool for the top Esports athletes in the country. The game of choice is PUBG Mobile, which is played by over a million Sri Lankan youth today.
Russel Arnold had this to say “I am excited for Gamer.LK and the Singer Esports Premier League’s future in Sri Lanka. What an amazing opportunity for local talent to shine and possibly make it to the big stage! Loving the part as Northern Rangers team mentor, a different kind of sport but the passion remains the same. I really want to see Esports take off in a big way in Sri Lanka. It is encouraging that so many great brands have backed this league too. That alone shows the potential seen in this tournament. I am looking forward to this event.”
Over 2,000 Esports athletes are expected to compete for a spot in the 12 franchise teams. The event will be held completely online throughout August, September and October of this year. Gamers wanting to take part in qualifiers are able to get more information on the official website at epl.lk.
Esports has been growing at a rapid pace in Sri Lanka over the last decade thanks to Gamer.LK’s consistent efforts in organising tournaments and activities around the sport. There are an estimated 4 million gamers in the country. Esports was recognised by the Sports Ministry of Sri Lanka as the 70th national sport in 2019.
“Russel is an icon for us Sri Lankans and we’re super excited that he’s coming onboard EPL as a mentor for the Northern Rangers. Russel embracing Esports is a pretty big deal for us, and with this vote of confidence, the sport takes a huge step forward” said Raveen Wijayatilake, CEO of Gamer.LK and the founder President of the Sri Lanka Esports Association.
SINGER comes onboard this year as the Title Sponsor of the Esports Premier League. Sri Lankans have come to know SINGER as the go-to location for durable goods for decades. SINGER now takes a bold step forward in catering to the Sri Lankan gaming population to create, maintain and grow their gaming lifestyle – whether you’re an Esports athlete or a casual gamer.
Moose Clothing Company, a big supporter of Sri Lankan Sports, has stepped up to sponsor the Esports league as the Official Clothing partner. Sprite, the Refreshing partner, has come onboard to keep players chilled while they game. 2 high-end Mobile phones are being given away by Sprite during the event for gamers that take part in the Sprite social campaigns held throughout the event. Samsung is the Official Smartphone partner, as players will be competing on mobile devices. Pizza Hut & Taco Bell are the official Food Partners, providing fast delivery of delicious food straight to players’ homes. Dell Gaming, with their lineup of G5, G7 & G15 gaming laptops, is the Gaming Laptop partner. A brand new Dell G15 gaming laptop will be given away during the event. Daraz, another strong supporter of traditional sports, is the Digital Partner for the league.
Gamers interested in taking part can visit epl.lk to register for the open qualifiers. Registrations close on 21st August and qualifiers will begin 28th August.
by Seshan Fernando | Aug 11, 2021 | News
- Metropolitan hosts the Metropolitan Mcentre Invitational – PUBG Mobile tournament
- Top 16 PUBG Mobile squads invited to participate in the event
- WG – NRC Esports crowned champions at the Metropolitan Mcentre Invitational
- Runners up of the Metropolitan Mcentre Invitational go to nA – ISSL
- Winners and runners up receive Rs. 140,000 in gifts and prizes from Metropolitan Mcentre and SLT Mobitel
On the 7th of August, the top PUBG Mobile squads in the country faced off against each other at the Metropolitan Mcentre Invitational. And gave everyone watching an opportunity to witness some intense PUBG Mobile unfold. The teams invited for the Invitational included the 16 top ranked, active PUBG Mobile squads in Sri Lanka. The teams faced off in a best of 6 to determine the winners and runners up, who were awarded Rs. 140,000 in gifts and prizes from Metropolitan Mcentre and SLT Mobitel.
Of the 16 squads participating, WG – NRC Esports, the #3 best PUBG Mobile squad in Sri Lanka were crowned the champions of the Metropolitan Mcentre Invitational. NRC Esports put on an impressive showcase of their skills, managing 2 victories back to back in the best of 6. They also received the most placement points, with 57 points, due to their ability to stay in the top 5 continuously, except in match 2 where they placed 7th. NRC Esports also acquired the most number of kills throughout the event with 56 kills – 22 more than the runners up, nA – ISSL.
Teams invited for the Metropolitan Mcentre Invitational:
- nA – ISSL
- nA – Team Xtreme Club
- WG – NRC Esports
- nA – FRag Code-blacks
- nA – FRag
- M-eS – B2R
- WG – NRC Infinity Club
- nA – ERBIV
- WG – WG 24 K GOLD
- WG – One Man Army
- nA – ISSL Immortal’s
- WG – One Man Army Death Squad
- MAX – 4BIDDEN
- uG – ZEUS
- WG – SOLDIERS ESPORTS
- M-eS – Team Maximum
Be sure to stay tuned to Gamer.LK’s website and social media for updates about the Mcentre Invitational and future PUBG Mobile tournaments.
by admin | Aug 10, 2021 | EPL21, News
- The SINGER Esports Premier League will consist of 12 franchised teams
- The prize pool is Rs. 1 million
- This years league consists of a solo open qualifier
- Sri Lanka’s top 60 PUBG Mobile players will be chosen through the qualifier
- Players selected from the qualifier will be auctioned to the 12 franchise teams
- Teams will compete in playoffs
- The top 9 teams will take part in Super Weekends and Grand finals
Sri Lanka’s premier Esports company Gamer.LK has announced the SINGER Esports Premier League – a franchise based PUBG Mobile league consisting of 12 teams and a Rs. 1 million prize pool. With over 2,000 Esports athletes expected to compete for a spot in the 12 teams, it is Sri Lanka’s largest Esports league. The event will be held throughout August, September and October of this year. 9 of the franchises are based on the Sri Lankan provinces – Eastern Gladiators, Kadurata Kings, Northern Rangers, Rajarata Giants, Sabaragamuwa Knights, Southern Sharks, Uva Bandits, Wayamba Raiders and Western Warriors.
Esports has been growing at a rapid pace in Sri Lanka over the last decade thanks to Gamer.LK’s consistent efforts in organising tournaments and activities around the sport. There are an estimated 4 million gamers in the country. Esports was recognised by the Sports Ministry of Sri Lanka as the 70th national sport in 2019.
The SINGER Esports Premier League by Gamer.LK will be held completely remotely, with players joining the tournament from the safety of their homes. Esports is a fully digital activity, making it an appropriate sport compatible with the country’s current social distancing and safety guidelines. The league is broken down into 4 phases;
1) OPEN QUALIFIERS, where any gamer in the country can register (epl.lk) and compete. Sri Lanka’s best 60 PUBG Mobile players will be selected from the open qualifier and included in the team auction phase.
2) TEAM AUCTION, is where the qualified players are bid on by team managers and recruited. 4 players and a substitute player will be recruited for each team.
3) PLAY-OFFS, where the 12 teams battle it out for a place in the super-weekend and grand finals.
4) SUPER WEEKEND & GRAND FINALS – the final showdown where the top 9 teams will compete for the Rs. 1 million prize pool and glory!
“The format we have introduced this year enables any gamer across the island to compete and get recruited into one of the 12 franchised teams. With Rs. 1 million up for grabs, and the chance to play with Sri Lanka’s top Esports talent, we’ve created a clear pathway for any aspiring Esports athlete to reach the top and be rewarded for it.” said Raveen Wijayatilake, CEO of Gamer.LK and the founder President of the Sri Lanka Esports Association.
SINGER comes onboard this year as the Title Sponsor of the Esports Premier League. Sri Lankans have come to know SINGER as the go-to location for durable goods for decades. SINGER now takes a bold step forward in catering to the Sri Lankan gaming population to create, maintain and grow their gaming lifestyle – whether you’re an Esports athlete or a casual gamer.
Moose Clothing Company, a big supporter of Sri Lankan Sports, has stepped up to sponsor the Esports league as the Official Clothing partner. Sprite, the Refreshing partner, has come onboard to keep players chilled while they game. 2 high-end Mobile phones are being given away by Sprite during the event for gamers that take part in the Sprite social campaigns held throughout the event. Samsung is the Official Smartphone partner, as players will be competing on mobile devices. Pizza Hut & Taco Bell are the official Food Partners, providing fast delivery of delicious food straight to players’ homes. Dell Gaming, with their lineup of G5, G7 & G15 gaming laptops, is the Gaming Laptop partner. A brand new Dell G15 gaming laptop will be given away during the event. Daraz, another strong supporter of traditional sports, is the Digital Partner for the league.
Gamers interested in taking part can visit epl.lk to register for the open qualifiers. Registrations close on 21st August and qualifiers will begin 28th August.
by Seshan Fernando | Aug 10, 2021 | News
- The Next Dell Streamer – looking for the next big name in Sri Lankan streaming
- Over 100+ applicants registered for the Next Dell Streamer event
- Top 8 selected by judges Hashano from T-Hik Gaming and Lihini for Lilee Gaming
- SachiyaLIVE crowned the Next Dell Streamer for Sri Lanka with over 4,000 votes
The Next Dell Streamer campaign by the Dell Gaming Academy of Sri Lanka, was an opportunity given by the group to promote and locate the next big name in Sri Lankan streaming. The event was open to all up and coming streamers who wanted a chance to showcase their skills and talent to the public.
Of the 100+ applicants for the Next Dell Streamer, only 16 were chosen to move on to the audition stage. Here, the judges for the event would rate the audition video submission by the applicants, and the 8 contestants with the highest score would move on to the next round. The judges for the Next Dell Streamer event were the Avurudu Kumara and Kumariya from the Streamer Kumara and Kumariya event back in April of this month: Hashano from T-Hik Gaming and Lihini from Lilee Gaming.
The 8 contestants who made it through to the next round were: Noobie Wishy, Gaming Master SL, Ceylon Valorant, SachiyaLIVE, DARKFLASH, Craxked, Mr President and FantasyLK. From here on, the applicants faced off against each other in a 1v1 streamer battle, where the winner would be determined by community votes. After the intense quarter and semi finals, the 2 finalists were decided – SachiyaLIVE and Mr President. The 2 contestants gave it their all for a chance to become the Next Dell Streamer during the grand finals. However, in the end SachiyaLIVE came out on top with 4,000+ votes to his name, making him the Next Dell Streamer.
The Dell Gaming Academy is a Facebook group created by Dell Gaming Sri Lanka, with the goal of being an exclusive online community for all gamers in Sri Lanka. The group focuses on content revolving around Sri Lankan streamers and gaming in general, and currently consists of over 15,000 members.
Join the official Dell Gaming Academy Facebook group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234677474571426/
Be sure to stay tuned to Gamer.LK’s website and social media for updates about future events like the Next Dell Streamer competition.
