Qualcomm India has been launching a few initiatives in recent months and is showing no signs of stopping. Yesterday they announced their plans for an extensive mobile gaming e-sports program. Named Snapdragon Conquest, this first-ever gaming program will give a significant boost to the mobile gaming sector in India. Read on to find out more about Qualcomm’s plans and how they will shape India’s future as a gaming center.
What does the Snapdragon Conquest offer?
Qualcomm stated that the Snapdragon Conquest will be powered by features, such as Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming. The event will feature various games and programs spread across the year. The program will encourage mobile gamers from across the country and of varied skills to take part and showcase their talent. The event will also feature varying levels of difficulty, helping individuals of varying levels of proficiency to take part in it.
Snapdragon Tournament Details
The kick-off event will be the Snapdragon Conquest: Free Fire Open 2020, which will feature prizes worth a whopping INR 50,00,000. Players from around the world will be able to witness this spectacle as it will be broadcasted live via player live streams. Apart from the opener, Qualcomm has not revealed the other games which will be a part of the Snapdragon Conquest. However, experts believe that Need for Speed and PUBG India will be a part of the lineup due to their popularity within the country.
Entry Specifications for the Tournament
Additionally, the Snapdragon Conquest features no registration fee, making it entirely free to enter. Interested participants may register for the tournament through its official website. Qualcomm also stated that it would reveal further details through the company’s official Twitter ID. Other updates, dates, and details regarding the events and their timings will also be updated through the company’s Twitter handle. The eligibility criteria here is that contestants must be well-versed with Garena Free Fire, which is similar to PUBG Mobile’s works in a way. Each team competing will have four members, and there will be multiple rounds which will help teams progress up the ladder.
Qualcomm and India
Qualcomm is an American tech company based infsnap San Diego. Over the years, they have expanded and found a place for themselves within the Indian digital ecosystem. The chipset manufacturer now enjoys a hood position within the Indian market, powering several flagship phones in the market. The Snapdragon Conquest will be their first foray into competitive gaming in India. The Fire tournament that sets off the event will also be Qualcomm’s first Free Fore tournament in the country.
India is the world’s second-largest smartphone market. The rise in the usage of smartphones and improved internet penetration has led to a boom in mobile gaming in India. The advent of 4G has also helped improve access to such games and events in India, leading to more users. The recent $100 million investment by PUBG Corporation is an example of this untapped potential. The move will also trigger a surge in popularity for the Garena Free Fire game that works on a battle royale structure. This event will also help them boost interest regarding their planned launch of PUBG Mobile India.
Impact on Indian Gaming
Qualcomm believes that India is a mobile-first industry wherein most people rely on their smartphones for most things. Rather than invest in a gaming rig, most Indians prefer to play games on their smartphones. Hence, encouraging the mobile-gaming sector within the country is an excellent way to encourage more people to play such games. The rise of mobile gaming in India has been phenomenal, with it raising the demand for better technology as well. As a result, there is a push for an improved ecosystem and better opportunities for such gaming.
Qualcomm announced that it was excited about the launch of such an event, that is the first of its kind. They believe that they are helping create a community that challenges and understands the gaming needs of Indians across the country. Such an event will also test the competitiveness and skill of our gamers. Meanwhile, it will also give the company a deeper understanding of what this audience needs. Hence, the VP of Qualcomm India, Rajen Vagadia, believes that this event is the start of much greater things.
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