Gamer.LK Wins Gold at National ICT Awards 2023
Gamer.LK, an industry-leading Gaming & Esports Agency based in Sri Lanka, has emerged triumphant at the National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA), securing two significant awards in the Consumer – Media & Entertainment category. The company has been awarded Gold for their InGame Esports Metaverse platform and Bronze for their innovative Cricket Sixes mobile game. Additionally, their achievements at NBQSA have also made them eligible for a nomination at the Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) held in Hong Kong this year.
Gamer.LK’s IGE Metaverse platform is a pioneering experiential platform that has set a new standard for interactive brand experiences and engagements. Developed by Gamer.LK’s technology division, this platform allowed the global tech giant ViewSonic to launch its latest gaming monitors and display products in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. More than 40 influential gaming and tech personalities from South Asia took part in this virtual event, representing themselves as custom avatars through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The secure platform ensured a seamless and immersive experience for all attendees, signalling a transformative potential for metaverse engagements in the tech and gaming industries in South Asia.
Cricket Sixes is developed in-house by the Gamer.LK team and is poised to revolutionise competitive mobile gaming in South Asia. Built with competitive Esports in mind, this mobile game offers a unique Cricket experience, focusing on a dynamic two-over batting and bowling challenge. The game’s distinctive optimised graphics make it accessible to a broad demographic of device users. Cricket Sixes caters to individuals of all skill levels, whether they are seasoned Cricket fanatics or casual gamers. The game’s intuitive controls and simplified mechanics ensure an engaging experience. However, it is being positioned as a mobile Esports title, allowing gamers to compete in tournaments organised by Gamer.LK.
The National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA), conducted in Sri Lanka by the Sri Lankan section of the BCS The Chartered Institute for IT, has recognized outstanding achievements in the field of ICT for years. This competition not only highlights local excellence but also aims to elevate the standards and quality of ICT products and services to compete on an international level.
Gamer.LK, a part of InGame Esports, is South Asia’s holistic Gaming and Esports Agency with more than 15 years of experience organising and promoting Esports in the region. In addition to these accolades, Gamer.LK clinched the prestigious Grand Prix Gold Award for ‘Best Digital Marketing Campaign’ at the SLIM DIGIS in 2022. Gamer.LK is the first Esports company in Sri Lanka, which was recently certified and awarded one of 2023’s Great Places to Work (GPTW) awards, making it also the first Esports company in Sri Lanka to receive the award. Since its founding, Gamer.LK has actively worked towards the growth of the Esports industry in Sri Lanka and the wider South Asian region.
