FIFAe World Cup Crowns First Champions on Console and Mobile

The collaboration between Konami's eFootball and FIFA for the FIFAe World Cup 2024 has successfully concluded, crowning champions in both the console and mobile categories. The tournament, which took place at the SEF Arena in BLVD Riyadh City, marked the inaugural event of what is hoped to be a continuing series. Minbappe from Malaysia emerged victorious in the mobile division, while the console category saw Indonesian players BINONGBOYS, SHNKS-ELGA, GARUDAFRANC, and akbarpaudie taking the top spots.

The production values of the FIFAe World Cup 2024 were notably high, reflecting the significant investment in esports from Saudi Arabia, especially in the year of the inaugural Esports World Cup. The event's grandeur underscores the ambition of both Konami and FIFA to position eFootball as the premier football simulator for competitive play. This endorsement is a clear signal of their commitment to the sport's digital future.

However, there's a question of whether such a high-profile, glamorous competition will resonate with the average player. Drawing parallels with the world of fighting games, which has experienced challenges when major organizations get involved, there's a cautious optimism about the FIFAe World Cup's long-term impact. For now, the tournament has proceeded smoothly, but the future remains to be seen.

On a related note, the Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 recently concluded. If you're curious about which games and developers took home the gold, be sure to check out the results!

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