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Vignesh Raghuram
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Supervising Editor, AFK Gaming
Chennai, Mumbai
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Biography
Vignesh has been covering the esports industry for nearly 5 years starting with the early days of the DPC. His industry expertise includes experience in Dota 2, CS:GO and Mobile Esports coverage.
Esports CS:GO Dota 2 Mobile Games
I mainly stick to covering car companies.
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Company Info
AFK Gaming
AFK Gaming is an Indian esports news and media company founded in 2012 by Nishant Patel, Rakesh Ramchandran, and Siddharth Nayyar. Based in Mumbai, it focuses on providing English-language esports coverage tailored to the Asian audience. The company generates over 15 million monthly impressions across various platforms, including web, video, and social media. AFK Gaming offers a range of services, including news coverage on tournaments, player interviews, and industry trends. They also provide game-specific guides and analysis, along with multimedia content such as video coverage and live streaming on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. The company collaborates with major tournament organizers, publishers, and brands in India, creating content and promotional campaigns for the esports community. In 2020, AFK Gaming raised $200,000 in a pre-Series A funding round, with participation from notable investors. The company has a global audience of English-speaking esports enthusiasts, particularly in Asia, and operates under the name AFK GAMING LTD in the UK, focusing on the retail sale of games and toys.
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Founded: 2012