NVIDIA had tied up with Gigabyte to bring the NVIDIA Reflex iCafe Attack. The esports tournament took place across 20 gaming cafes in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Shillong, and Bengaluru, with teams registering to compete in Counter-Strike 2 for a share of the INR 2,00,000 prize pool.
Gigabyte India director Sunil Grewal said, “We are thrilled to wrap up the first-ever NVIDIA Reflex iCafe Attack, bringing Counter-Strike 2 esports action to cafes in every nook and corner of the country. As leaders in the manufacturing of graphic cards loved by gamers worldwide, we are glad to have organised a grassroots-level esports tournament bringing together esports enthusiasts in an epic showdown, enabling us to connect directly with the Indian PC gaming community.”
The NVIDIA Reflex iCafe Attack esports tournament, in collaboration with GIGABYTE, highlighted the importance of hardware like the Gigabyte GEFORCE RTX 4070 SUPER GAMING OC 12GB GDDR6 in competitive gaming. With features such as ray tracing and AI-enhanced graphics, this GPU ensures smooth performance and low-latency responsiveness crucial for esports titles like Counter-Strike 2. Its cooling system and overclocking capabilities maintain peak performance during intense gaming sessions, empowering players to excel. By integrating cutting-edge hardware, Gigabyte enhances the esports experience, fostering competitiveness and immersion in the digital arena.
The NVIDIA Reflex iCafe Attack 2024 witnessed more than 70 teams registering to compete in the open-for-all tournament.
These 70 teams competed in their local cafes, where the best 32 advanced to the National Playoffs. The NVIDIA Reflex iCafe Attack 2024 National Playoffs happened every Saturday and Sunday, across April 2024, where the 32 teams locked horns in Counter-Strike 2 esports action.
Ultimately, Mumbai’s Global Gaming Cafe dominated Bengaluru’s Colosseum Cafe 3-0 in a one-sided grand final to be crowned the champions. The team walked away with INR 1,00,000 of the total prize pool.
- Global Gaming Cafe (Mumbai): INR 1,00,000
- Colosseum Cafe (Bengaluru): INR, 60,000
- Immortal Cafe (Delhi): INR 40,000