S8UL Expands into Tekken 8 with Signing of Worldwide Gamers

S8UL Esports, a world powerhouse in esports and gaming content material, is formally making its debut within the worldwide preventing video games area. The org introduced the signing of top-tier Tekken 8 abilities Arja Gamoori (Sephiblack) and Nino Schwarz (Nino). Each gamers will signify the group on the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh, in addition to in main worldwide tournaments all year long.

S8UL Tekken 8 Gamers

With this transfer, S8UL continues its strategic growth throughout worldwide titles and genres, turning into one of many first Indian esports organisations to spend money on Tekken, one of the crucial iconic preventing recreation franchises globally. This step not solely diversifies S8UL’s esports portfolio but in addition marks a brand new chapter for India’s presence within the international preventing video games neighborhood.

A seasoned competitor, Sephiblack has been taking part in Tekken professionally since 2017 and is famend for his mastery of the characters Miguel and Shaheen. He was among the many 32 gamers who competed in Tekken 8 on the inaugural Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh. In Tekken 7, the German worldwide’s achievements embody victories at The Vidya Invitational and the Tekken Germany Championship 2022 Finals, together with a runner-up end on the European TEKKEN Cup 2022 Finals. He additionally represented Germany at Gamers8 2023 – Captains Circle, main the crew to a dominant 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia within the remaining.

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Arja ‘Sephiblack’ Gamoori stated, “Becoming a member of S8UL is greater than only a new chapter, it’s the start of a shared journey in direction of excellence. Collectively, we goal to push boundaries, encourage the subsequent era, and go away an enduring affect on the worldwide Tekken neighborhood. I’m able to deliver my expertise and keenness to this unimaginable crew as we try for greatness!”

Additional strengthening the lineup is fellow German participant Nino, extensively recognised as one among Europe’s strongest specialists with the Kuma character. Nino notably received the European TEKKEN Cup 3 Finals earlier this 12 months, going unbeaten and clinching the title with a 3-0 win over Nice Britain’s JoKA. He’s additionally the one participant to have received Germany’s Crossover Tekken tournaments in each 2022 and 2023, and not too long ago secured first place on the Preventing Video games Problem 2024 in Poland.

“S8UL stands for extra than simply outcomes, they stand for ambition, tradition, and a imaginative and prescient that goes past the sport. I’m proud to be a part of this journey as we got down to make an affect on the earth of Tekken. With the Esports World Cup on the horizon, I can’t wait to don the S8UL jersey and signify every little thing this partnership stands for.” acknowledged Nino ‘Nino’ Schwarz. 

S8UL signing two internationally acclaimed Tekken 8 athletes represents a major step in elevating India’s presence within the international esports circuit. This improvement underlines the organisation’s intent to interrupt new floor, compete on a world scale, and encourage the subsequent era of Indian expertise to pursue preventing video games competitively.

“For us at S8UL, this isn’t nearly signing prime gamers, it’s about making a press release for Indian esports. Bringing in elite abilities like Sephiblack and Nino reveals that we’re not simply collaborating, we’re right here to compete and lead on the world stage.” commented Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug, Co-founder and CEO, S8UL. “Preventing video games like Tekken have a legacy of self-discipline and particular person brilliance, and we’re proud to now be a part of that custom. It is a step ahead for S8UL, however extra importantly, it’s a sign of what’s attainable for Indian organisations globally.” 

S8UL ROSTERS FOR EWC 2025

With this announcement, S8UL has now unveiled rosters throughout six totally different titles for the Esports World Cup 2025. The lineups are as follows:

• Apex Legends: Rick Wirth (Sharky), Benjamin Spaseski (Jesko) and Tom Canty (Legacy)
• Name of Obligation: Warzone: Colin Bowers-Wilson (Trikempathy), Braxton Trice (Braxtvn), and Ryder Skarzinski (Ryda)
• Chess: Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram
• EA SPORTS FC: Jonas Wirth (Jonny) and Aaron Rivera (Completely happy)
• Starcraft II: Pyung Jae Koh (GuMiho)
• Tekken 8: Arja Gamoori (Sephiblack) and Nino Schwarz (Nino)

Extra rosters for different titles might be introduced quickly.

With Tekken 8 now added to its increasing esports portfolio, S8UL continues to diversify throughout platforms, codecs, and audiences. As the one Indian group competing in such a variety of video games, S8UL is redefining the boundaries of Indian esports.