India Gaming Awards Season 2: All Winners

Author

Moin Khot

Date

Oct, 19.2023

In a star-studded event held at The Westin Goregaon, Mumbai, the India Gaming Awards Season 2 took center stage, honoring the best and brightest in the Indian gaming and esports industries. With a red carpet adorned by prominent figures like Naman 'Mortal' Mathur and Ganesh 'SKRossi' Gangadhar, the evening was a celebration of the remarkable growth and success of these industries in India.

Initiated by IWMBuzz, the India Gaming Awards Season 2 aimed to spotlight the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations within the gaming sphere. The event was a platform for acknowledging and celebrating the behind-the-scenes talents that drive the gaming industry's expansion in the country.

This gala event not only recognized the efforts of esports players but also extended accolades to game developers, content creators, and management staff. The entertainment quotient was further elevated by the soulful performance of Rashmeet Kaur, who graced the occasion with the debut of an unreleased song.

The awards ceremony was organized in collaboration with esteemed partners, including Jack&Jones, KDM, Carrera, and Loco. The list of awardees, covering a wide array of categories, is a testament to the diverse and dynamic nature of the Indian gaming and esports ecosystem.

Here's a list of the winners at the India Gaming Awards Season 2:

  • Esports and Gaming Publication of the Year: AFK Gaming
  • Indie Game of the Year: Real Cricket
  • Fan Favorite Female Streamer of the Year: Payal Gaming
  • Esports Athlete of the Year: Ganesh "SkRossi" Gangadhar
  • Impactful Streamer of the Year: Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh
  • Esports Tournament of the Year: BGMS Season 2
  • Stylish Male Gamer of the Year: Animesh "Thug" Agarwal and Raj "Snax" Varma
  • Global Gaming Icon of the Year: Naman "Mortal" Sandeep Mathur
  • Esports Org of the Year: Revenant Esports and Global Esports
  • Streamer of the Year (Female): Shagufta “Xyaa” Iqbal 
  • Esports Caster of the Year: Ocean Sharma
  • Best Game Development Studio: Super Gaming
  • Power Streamer of the Year: Yash "LoLzZz" Thacker
  • Rising Gaming Creator of the Year: Muhammad “MRZ Thoppi” Nihad
  • Contribution to the Indian Gaming Industry: CEO of GOQii Vishal Gondal
  • Fan Favorite Male Streamer of the Year: Siddhant Praveen Josh, a.k.a. Shreeman Legend
  • Stylist Female Gamer of the Year: Kaashvi Hiranandani and Mahek “Mizoplays” Syed 
  • Fan Favorite Esports Athlete of the Year: Jonathan "JONATHAN" Amaral
  • Gaming Personality of the Year: Animesh "Thug" Agarwal
  • Trailblazer Streamer of the Year: Krutika Ojha
  • Esports Coach of the Year: Nishant “iFlicks” Murlidharan
  • Contribution to the Indian Esports Industry: CEO of JetSyntheses Anuj Tandon
  • Best Talent Management Agency: 8Bit Creatives
  • Rising Esports Athlete of the Year: Harsh "Goblin" Paudwal
  • Best Gaming IP Innovation: Trinity Gaming
  • Streamer of the Year (Male): Rakazone Gaming

As the Indian gaming and esports communities continue to grow and thrive, the India Gaming Awards Season 2 has provided a well-deserved moment in the spotlight for those who have played an essential role in this exciting journey.