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The esports ecosystem in India has been hit with yet another cheating scandal, this time in the Philips OneBlade Battleground Mobile India Cup 2024. Three teams, CS Esports, Falcon Esports, and RK Esports, were banned by Nodwin Gaming for using third-party software in their initial five matches.Interestingly, they were among the top four teams in the overall standings after Day 1. CS Esports Nodwin Gaming takes strict action against cheating
In an announcement, Nodwin Gaming stated, “After reviewing evidence from the tournament, we have confirmed that the following teams used unauthorized and unethical methods to compete. This constitutes a serious violation of our rules.”
“The following teams are disqualified from the tournament and banned from all Nodwin Gaming tournaments for one year, effective immediately. We are committed to fair play and will not tolerate cheating.”
Future X Emerges Victorious
The winner of the OneBlade Cup BGMI 2024, Future X, have qualified to play in Krafton’s prestigious Battleground Masters Series 2024 and have also secured sponsorship from Philips for BGMS 2024. The tournament will be broadcast live on Star Sports for the third consecutive year. Future X Future X celebrates their win
Partnerships and Commitment to Fair Play
The tournament continues its partnership with TVS Raider as the Official Mobility Partner, and Philips OneBlade, Philips India’s male grooming product, as the Official Styling Partner. Nodwin Gaming’s commitment to fair play is evident in their swift action against the cheating teams.
A Larger Problem in Esports
This incident is not an isolated one. In May 2024, Krafton announced during the Battleground India Series that they had banned over 10 esports teams for cheating. Meanwhile, Krafton’s global game title PUBG, in its weekly ban report from July 1 to July 7, reported that the Battlegrounds Anti-cheat team banned a total of 65,714 user accounts, out of which 51,604 were for cheating, and also banned 77,432 hardware devices. PUBG The ongoing battle against cheating in esports
This cheating scandal is a stark reminder of the need for stricter regulations and monitoring in the esports industry. As the industry continues to grow, it’s essential to maintain the integrity of the game and ensure a level playing field for all participants.
The esports ecosystem must prioritize fair play
