Apex Legends
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Bollywood Star Tiger Shroff Makes Strategic Investment in Revenant Esports
In May 2023, the India-based esports organization Revenant Esports announced that Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff completed a strategic investment in the company.
- Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has made an undisclosed strategic investment in the New Delhi-based esports organization Revenant Esports.
- Revenant Esports plans to utilize the new funding to expand its global footprint and enhance its bootcamp infrastructure, esports rosters, and content creator network.
- The organization currently fields competitive teams in Valorant, Battlegrounds Mobile India, Pokémon Unite, Call of Duty Mobile, Apex Legends, and Brawl Stars.
Multiplayer Game Discovery & The Cold Start Problem
The core challenge for multiplayer PC and console games is achieving "escape velocity" through the establishment of an atomic network.
- Multiplayer games on PC and console typically retain only 6% of their peak launch concurrent user count, with even high-performing titles rarely exceeding 20%.
- Competitive PvP titles face higher launch risks than cooperative games because they require significantly larger atomic networks to maintain matchmaking quality and low latency.
- Developers should prioritize online co-op over versus modes to mitigate the high CCU tipping points and network-effect barriers inherent in competitive multiplayer.
OTK’s Starforge Systems Named PC Supplier of Sentinels
Starforge Systems, the PC-building venture owned by the gaming and entertainment collective One True King (OTK), has entered into a strategic partnership with the Los Angeles-based esports organization Sentinels.
- Starforge Systems, the PC-building company owned by the content collective One True King (OTK), has been named the official PC supplier and partner for the esports organization Sentinels.
- Under the partnership, Starforge Systems will provide its 'Voyager Creator Elite' PCs to all Sentinels esports rosters, office facilities, and content creators.
- The Voyager Creator Elite units, which retail for approximately $3,000, feature an Intel Core i7-13700K processor, a GeForce RTX 4070Ti graphics card, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and 2TB of storage.
MNM Gaming Names Aimlabs its Training Partner
The UK-based esports organization MNM Gaming has established a strategic partnership with Aimlabs, designating the platform as its official training partner for the remainder of 2023 and throughout 2024.
- UK-based esports organization MNM Gaming has entered a partnership with Aimlabs to serve as its official training partner through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024.
- Financial terms of the partnership agreement between MNM Gaming and Aimlabs were not disclosed.
- As part of the deal, MNM Gaming fans receive access to three in-game weapon skins on the Aimlabs platform inspired by the Chinese story 'The Journey To The West.'
FURIA Hires Two New Executives to Shore up DEI, Content Creation Efforts
The Brazilian esports organization FURIA has expanded its executive leadership team by appointing Patricia Lima as diversity and inclusion specialist and Thales Moura as head of talent.
- Brazilian esports organization FURIA has hired Patricia Lima as diversity and inclusion specialist and Thales Moura as head of talent to strengthen its internal operations.
- Patricia Lima joins FURIA after serving as the lead of DEI at Coração da Selva and holding a similar role at software developer Plurie BR.
- Thales Moura brings over 10 years of experience in content creator partnerships, having previously worked with major brands including ESPN, Twitter, Spotify, and LinkedIn.
Most Watched Esports Teams: March 2023
The landscape of esports viewership in March 2023 was defined by a strategic divide between organizations prioritizing content creator influence and those focused on competitive tournament performance.
- TSM was the most-watched esports organization in March 2023 with 14.6 million hours watched, driven by 13.5 million hours from content creation and 1.1 million from competitive play.
- Seven of the top 10 esports organizations generated more than 60% of their total watch time through content creators rather than competitive esports events.
- TSM, NRG, KOI, and Cloud9 each generated over 10 million hours of watch time specifically through their content creator networks.
LCS Spring Finals Create $1.6M in Economic Impact: Raleigh
The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Spring Finals, held in Raleigh, North Carolina, generated an estimated $1.6 million in economic impact for the local area.
- The two-day League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Spring Finals in Raleigh generated an estimated $1.6 million in economic impact for the city.
- Approximately 8,000 people attended the event at the PNC Arena, with 3,000 hotel room bookings recorded.
- Approximately 70% of event attendees were visitors traveling from outside the local area, including from other U.S. states and Canada.
CLG’s LCS Team Being Sold to NRG Esports
The Los Angeles-based esports organization Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) underwent a significant structural transition in April 2023, resulting in the shutdown of its primary operations and the transfer of its League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) team to NRG Esports.
- Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) is shutting down its operations as part of a deal to merge its League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) team with NRG Esports.
- Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE), the former controlling owner of CLG, has transitioned to holding a non-controlling minority equity interest in the combined NRG-CLG entity.
- Despite the shutdown of CLG, MSGE will continue to own and operate its NBA 2K League team, Knicks Gaming.
Rumor Killer: Sentinels Not Actively Pursuing an LCS Slot
The esports organization Sentinels is not actively pursuing a franchise slot in the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS).
- Sentinels has officially denied rumors that it is pursuing a slot in the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS).
- A high-ranking Sentinels employee confirmed to The Esports Advocate that the organization is not currently in discussions with any parties regarding an LCS entry.
- Speculation regarding a potential move by Sentinels originated from social media reports on April 3 and 4, 2023, suggesting the team was inquiring about pricing for available LCS slots.
Horizon Union Partners With Sorare
The UK-based esports organization Horizon Union has entered into a strategic partnership with the global sports entertainment company Sorare.
- UK-based esports organization Horizon Union has entered into a partnership with the global fantasy sports platform Sorare.
- Under the agreement, Horizon Union’s roster of FIFA professional players and content creators will promote Sorare’s fantasy sports game through digital content and activations.
- The partnership includes the launch of a private in-game league where participants can compete for prizes, including digital player cards and Premier League tickets.
Breaking: Layoffs Hitting CLG, Sale or Shutdown Rumored
The Los Angeles-based esports organization Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) is undergoing significant organizational restructuring, characterized by widespread staff layoffs.
- Esports organization CLG is undergoing significant layoffs, as confirmed by multiple current employees.
- Reports suggest that Madison Square Garden Entertainment, the parent company of CLG, is considering either a sale of the brand or a complete shutdown.
- Under the rumored restructuring, CLG would cease most operations while maintaining only its League of Legends Championship (LCS) team.
TSM Hitting Pause on Some Esports Efforts
The Los Angeles-based esports organization TSM is scaling back its competitive operations across multiple titles.
- TSM is scaling back its esports operations across multiple titles and is considering the sale of its League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) franchise.
- The organization's financial instability is largely attributed to the collapse of its 10-year, $210 million partnership with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
- Despite the reduction in competitive esports efforts, TSM intends to continue the development and operation of its Blitz gaming application.
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