Hyderabad Braces for Gaming Frenzy: ROG Showdown 2023 Promises Epic Gaming Battles and A Prize Pool of INR 50,000!

Get ready to witness the clash of gaming titans in the heart of Hyderabad as TEC brings you the ultimate gaming battle of the year – ROG Showdown 2023!

What to keep in mind?

• Scheduled for December 23rd, 11:00 AM onwards
• It is a high-stakes Counter-Strike 2 (2v2) tournament
• Featuring on-spot registrations
• It is a single-elimination showdown
• and has a colossal INR 50,000 prize pool!
• Location: LAPTOP HUB, Chenoy Trade Center, Shop no.M6, Mazzanine, Park Ln, Secunderabad, Telangana 500003

The Prize Split

The stakes have never been higher with a jaw-dropping INR 50,000 prize pool up for grabs! The battle for supremacy intensifies, and the split is as follows: INR 35,000 for the first-place champions and INR 15,000 for the formidable second-place team. The competition is fierce, and only the best will emerge victorious.

Game On: Counter-Strike 2 Unleashed!

Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart-pounding action of Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2, released in 2023 by Valve, marks the fifth installment in the iconic first-person shooter series. Replacing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam, the game introduces Source 2 engine, upgraded graphics, and revamped server architecture.

So, what are the rules?

The Brackets published by the Esports Club are set in stone for the ultimate gaming face-off.

• The tournament will follow a best-of-16 game format
• Players must wield the provided peripherals
• Agent skins are strictly off the table

Map Veto Process: Choose Your Path to Victory!

The battlegrounds of Inferno, Vertigo, Nuke, and Overpass await the skilled teams.

The map selection procedures add a thrilling layer to the competition. It could either be Best of One (BO1) or Best of Three (BO3). 

For BO1, teams will flip a coin to decide the starting team (Team A or Team B) and the winning team will be marked Team A. Team A will proceed to ban one map as Team B goes next in line. Finally, Team A will ban one more map and the remaining map is the decider, with Team B choosing their starting side.

For BO3, teams will flip a coin to decide the starting team (Team A or Team B) and the winning team will be marked Team A. Team A will ban one map, following which Team B will pick one map, and Team A will choose their starting side. Next, Team A will pick one map, and Team B will choose their starting side. The Decider Map, with Team B choosing their side.

The stage is set, the rules are laid out, and everyone is ready for an unforgettable esports showdown. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a casual enthusiast, this is your chance to be part of an unforgettable esports experience. Gear up, grab your gaming buddy, and we’ll see you on December 23rd as the battle for Hyderabad’s gaming crown begins!