S8UL Esports, India’s leading esports and gaming content organisation, has further solidified its place as a global powerhouse by winning the ‘Mobile Organisation of the Year’ award at the prestigious MOBIES 2024 (Mobile Gaming Awards), held in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Adding to this monumental victory, Payal Dhare, popularly known as PayalGaming, etched her name in history as the first female gamer from India to win an international award, taking home the ‘Streamer of the Year’ title.
Co-founded by industry veterans Animesh Agarwal aka ‘8Bit Thug’, Naman Mathur aka ‘Mortal’, and Lokesh ‘Goldy’ Jain, S8UL Esports has consistently made waves in the gaming and creator economy. This historic achievement at the MOBIES 2024 marks another significant milestone in the organisation’s journey of representing Indian esports on the world stage.
Having received the ‘Global Impact on Mobile Gaming’ award at the inaugural MOBIES Awards in 2023, S8UL Esports bagged the ‘Mobile Organisation of the Year’ award in this edition, triumphing over Brazil’s renowned organisations LOUD and Fluxo, North America’s Tribe Gaming, Indonesia’s EVOS, and India’s GodLike Esports. The award is a testament to S8UL’s trailblazing efforts in consistently delivering impactful and entertaining content, driving the growth of mobile esports in India while influencing the broader gaming community on a global scale.
Sharing his thoughts, Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug, Co-founder of S8UL Esports said, “Winning at MOBIES 2024 is a defining moment for S8UL- an embodiment of our journey, the unwavering support of our community and the dedication of our team. Representing Indian gaming on a global stage is not only a dream fulfilled but also a challenge to push boundaries and set new benchmarks in mobile gaming. This victory is more than just a celebration of our present; it’s a commitment to the future, where we will continue to innovate, inspire and redefine excellence in the gaming world.”
With 3.7 million followers on Instagram and over 4.2 million subscribers on YouTube, PayalGaming, has cemented her position as one of India’s most prominent female gamers and a role model in the gaming community. Her win at the MOBIES Awards 2024 as ‘Streamer of the Year’ is a testament to her influence and talent, as she triumphed over an impressive lineup of nominees, including her S8UL teammate Parv Singh (Regaltos), Brazil’s Nobru, Indonesia’s RRQ Lemon, and North America’s Wynnsanity.
Speaking on the momentous occasion of winning the ‘Streamer of the Year’ award, Payal Dhare aka Payal Gaming expressed, “Being the first female Indian streamer to win a global award is both an honor and a responsibility. It highlights the immense potential for women in gaming and content creation, and I hope it inspires others to follow their passion. A big thank you to S8UL’s Co-Founders, my family, and the community for their unwavering belief in me.”
According to Lumikai’s ‘Levelling up: State of India Interactive Media & Gaming Research FY’24’ report, 44% of India’s gamers are women, up from 41% last year. PayalGaming’s historic win at the MOBIES Awards 2024 will inspire more women to embrace gaming, showcasing the growing opportunities and recognition for female gamers in India’s burgeoning gaming ecosystem.
Naman Mathur aka Mortal, widely known as the ‘Face of Indian Gaming,’ earned a nomination for ‘Mobile Content Creator of the Year’ for his pivotal contributions to mobile gaming. S8UL’s Gaming Festival 2023 was also nominated for ‘Live Event of the Year,’ standing out among global giants like the Esports World Cup and PMGC, for uniting over 13,000 Indian gaming enthusiasts with immersive experiences and world-class content.
The MOBIES Awards celebrate excellence in the mobile gaming industry, honouring the best talent, events, and organisations globally. Founded by the team behind the Esports Awards, MOBIES has quickly become a benchmark of achievement in mobile gaming, attracting millions of viewers and featuring a panel of esteemed industry leaders.
S8UL also became the first-ever esports organisation to win the ‘Content Group of the Year’ at the global Esports Awards three times in a row, earlier this year.
With their success at MOBIES 2024, S8UL Esports have reaffirmed their position as torchbearers of India’s gaming revolution. The organisation will continue to pave the way for Indian esports, setting benchmarks that inspire the global gaming community.
