Call of Duty
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Layoffs Hit Oxygen Esports
Oxygen Esports, a Boston-based organization with interests in the Call of Duty League, Valorant, Rocket League, and Rainbow Six Siege, has initiated significant layoffs across its divisions.
- Oxygen Esports has initiated layoffs across multiple divisions, following reports that its primary funding partner, the Kraft Group, planned to cease financial support for the organization's esports operations.
- The company has officially exited the Valorant competitive scene, with multiple employees confirming their departure from the organization on August 29, 2024.
- Helix eSports, the LAN center subsidiary owned by Oxygen, has shuttered its locations in North Bergen, New Jersey, and Patriot’s Place in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Fortnite’s Season Launch History on Live Streaming
Fortnite maintains its position as the dominant force in the battle royale genre through a consistent live-service model that leverages high-profile intellectual property collaborations and frequent seasonal updates.
- Fortnite remains the leading battle royale game on live streaming, generating 490 million hours watched in 2024, which is 159 million hours more than the second-place Call of Duty: Warzone.
- The Chapter 5 Season 4 'Absolute Doom' launch generated 15.9 million hours watched and 463,000 peak viewers in its first week.
- Historical performance shows that 'Fortnite OG' (Chapter 4 Season 5) remains the strongest seasonal launch, reaching 50.6 million hours watched, significantly outperforming the recent Marvel-themed release.
The Esports World Cup’s Spectacular Opening Week
The inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh represents a significant shift in the global competitive gaming landscape, functioning as an Olympics-style, multi-genre tournament backed by a substantial $60 million prize pool.
- The Esports World Cup (EWC) generated 27 million hours watched and a peak viewership of 1.3 million during its first five days of competition.
- Co-streaming was a critical driver of engagement, accounting for exactly 50% (13.5 million hours) of the total viewership.
- League of Legends dominated the opening week with 11 million hours watched, significantly outperforming Call of Duty: Warzone, which generated 964,000 hours.
BP Awards
The media platform Breaking Point, in collaboration with the commentary channel The Flank, has announced the inaugural BP Awards to recognize excellence within the 2024 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 competitive scene.
- Breaking Point and The Flank have partnered to launch the BP Awards, a community-led initiative honoring top talent in the 2024 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 competitive scene.
- The awards ceremony will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube on August 2, 2024, following a preview event scheduled for July 26.
- Award winners will be determined through a combination of community voting and a panel consisting of Call of Duty League coaches, professional players, and media representatives.
Unilever Brings Top Brands to Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has secured a sponsorship agreement with Unilever, featuring the company’s CLEAR MEN Shampoo and AXE Body Spray brands.
- Unilever brands CLEAR MEN Shampoo and AXE Body Spray have signed on as official partners for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Esports World Cup is a multi-week, multi-discipline event running from July 3 to August 25, 2024.
- While financial terms were not disclosed, the partnership aims to reach the 18-24 male demographic in the region through venue branding, broadcast presence, and on-site product activations.
TikTok Partners With the Esports World Cup
TikTok has entered into a strategic partnership with the Esports World Cup (EWC) Foundation to serve as a digital platform for the inaugural eight-week international competition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- TikTok has entered a partnership with the Esports World Cup to serve as a content platform for the eight-week tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Esports World Cup runs from July 3 to August 25, 2024, and is facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group, a subsidiary of the Saudi government-owned Savvy Games Group.
- TikTok will launch a dedicated in-app EWC Hub to aggregate content from broadcasters, teams, and players, while also producing exclusive behind-the-scenes reports and live broadcasts.
Aramco Named Main Partner of Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has entered into a strategic partnership with Aramco, the government-owned petroleum and natural gas company, designating the energy firm as a main partner for the inaugural Esports World Cup.
- Aramco has been named a main partner of the Esports World Cup, a multi-week competition taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25, 2024.
- As part of the partnership, Aramco will serve as the official title partner of the 'Aramco SIM Arena,' a dedicated space featuring racing simulators for community tournaments.
- The Esports World Cup is funded by a grant from the Saudi Arabian government and is facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group, a subsidiary of the Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group.
HONOR Named Main Partner of Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has secured a partnership with global mobile phone manufacturer HONOR, naming the company a main partner for the inaugural Esports World Cup.
- HONOR has been named a main partner of the Esports World Cup, which takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25, 2024.
- The HONOR 200 Pro smartphone will serve as the official device for mobile esports competitions, including Free Fire, Honor of Kings, and the Women’s ML:BB tournament.
- The Esports World Cup is funded by a grant from the Saudi Arabian government and is facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group, a subsidiary of the Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group.
Star Sports Network Secures Esports World Cup Media Rights
Star Sports Network, a subsidiary of Disney Star, has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast the Esports World Cup within India.
- Star Sports Network, a subsidiary of Disney India, has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Esports World Cup in India.
- The Esports World Cup is a multi-week, multi-discipline tournament taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from July 3 to August 25, 2024.
- Financial terms of the media rights agreement between Star Sports Network and the Esports World Cup Foundation were not disclosed.
Tencent Cancels In-Person Annual Global Esports Summit 2024
Tencent Holdings has officially canceled its in-person Global Esports Summit for 2024, marking a significant departure from the event's seven-year history.
- Tencent has canceled its annual in-person Global Esports Summit for 2024, ending a seven-year tradition of physical events.
- The company replaced the in-person summit with an online live conference titled "Empower Esports Worldwide," which took place on Monday, June 24, 2024.
- Mars Hou, vice president of Tencent Games and general manager of Tencent Esports, stated that the shift reflects a new industry trend and a search for more efficient communication methods.
Team Vitality Signs Warzone Roster
The French esports organization Team Vitality has expanded its competitive footprint by signing a new Call of Duty: Warzone roster.
- Team Vitality has signed a new Call of Duty: Warzone roster to compete in the Esports World Cup in Riyadh and the World Series of Warzone.
- The new roster consists of Joni “Patzukka” Nikkanen (Finland), Henrijs “Enxiun” Kukulitis (Latvia), and Steve “Stewo” Fuckner (Germany).
- This addition brings Team Vitality’s total to seven teams competing in the Esports World Cup’s multi-title club competition.
Cloud9 Finalizing Deal With New York Subliners
North American esports organization Cloud9 is in the process of finalizing a partnership with the Call of Duty League (CDL) team, the New York Subliners.
- Cloud9 is finalizing a partnership with the Call of Duty League (CDL) team New York Subliners to represent the organization at the Esports World Cup in August.
- The partnership focuses on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III competition, with reports suggesting Cloud9 may consider a full acquisition of the team in the future.
- Cloud9’s interest in the roster is driven by financial incentives provided through the Esports World Cup Club Support Program, which rewards clubs for signing teams to compete in the multi-title event.
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