Paytm First Games enters esports with a Clash Royale tournament

Paytm has entered the world of esports with a partnership with SuperCell, the creators of highly acclaimed Clash Royale and Clash of Clans. This partnership though will be focusing on a Clash Royale tournament with their esports arm, Paytm First Games

The mobile gaming tournament will take place from April 10-April 12 and will have a prize pool of Rs 4 Lakhs. Paytm First Games says that there will be 512 participants in this online tournament. The game will be played in a single elimination format and will feature top Clash Royale players from India. In a press release, they claimed that Paytm First Games had witnessed over 200 per cent growth in the past month and had seen over 75,000 new players joining every day. Anyone interested in the Clash Royale tournament can join via Paytm First Games app.

Sudhanshu Gupta, COO, Paytm First Games, said: “With Clash Royale, we are entering into e-sporting leagues and bringing the best of global mobile gaming for Indian fans. We believe that this will serve as a great stress buster during the lockdown period and will engage gaming enthusiasts. To further add to the excitement around the tournament and make it more popular, we will broadcast the final rounds live on YouTube and Paytm Inbox.”