Counter-Strike 2
GameBy Valve · Released Sep 27, 2023
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Guild Esports Takes Loan From UAE-Based Compassare Holdings
London-based, publicly traded esports organization Guild Esports has secured a £250,000 (approximately $314,000 USD) convertible loan note from Compassare Holdings, a UAE-based investment firm with a diversified portfolio spanning sectors such as technology, energy, and sustainable solutions.
- London-based Guild Esports has secured a £250,000 (approximately $314,000 USD) convertible loan from the UAE-based investment firm Compassare Holdings.
- The loan carries an 8% interest rate and is scheduled for repayment by March 25, 2025.
- Guild Esports intends to utilize the loan proceeds to cover its ongoing working capital requirements.
ONWEAR Brings FURIA to China
The Brazilian esports organization FURIA has entered the Chinese market through a strategic partnership with the local e-commerce platform ONWEAR.
- Brazilian esports organization FURIA has entered the Chinese market through a strategic partnership with the e-commerce platform ONWEAR.
- The deal establishes a licensing arrangement where ONWEAR will manufacture and sell official FURIA merchandise specifically for the Chinese market.
- The initial product offering is limited to the "Future is Black" game jerseys, excluding other existing merchandise lines such as the "Magic Panthera" collection.
League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics Join the Esports World Cup
Riot Games has officially confirmed that its titles, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, will participate in the Esports World Cup held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Riot Games has authorized the inclusion of League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics in the Saudi Arabian government-backed Esports World Cup held in Riyadh this summer.
- Riot Games will not produce these events, leaving the format, team selection, and prize pool structure to the Esports World Cup Foundation and the ESL FACEIT Group.
- The decision aims to support the MENA region's esports growth and provide financial stability to professional teams and players facing current economic challenges.
TEKKEN 8 Joins the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially confirmed that Namco Bandai’s fighting game, Tekken 8, will be featured as a key title at the 2024 Esports World Cup.
- Bandai Namco’s TEKKEN 8 has been confirmed as an official title for the 2024 Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this July.
- The Esports World Cup is a multi-week, multi-title festival funded by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).
- Tournament operations for the event are being managed by the ESL FACEIT Group, a subsidiary of the Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group.
PGL Renews Partnership With Shikenso Analytics
International esports tournament organizer PGL has renewed its exclusive partnership with Shikenso Analytics, a firm specializing in marketing and sponsorship data.
- Esports tournament organizer PGL has renewed its exclusive partnership with Shikenso Analytics to utilize the firm's AI-driven sponsorship and marketing data tools.
- The renewed partnership will specifically support the evaluation of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, a Counter-Strike 2 competition held at the Royal Arena in Denmark.
- PGL will use Shikenso’s platform to monitor and optimize sponsorship performance across social and streaming channels to improve value for brand partners.
Street Fighter 6 Joins the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially announced that Street Fighter 6 will be featured as a key title in the upcoming Esports World Cup, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in July 2024.
- Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 has been confirmed as a featured title at the 2024 Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this July.
- The Esports World Cup is a multi-week gaming festival funded by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund and facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group.
- While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, Street Fighter 6 previously featured at the 2023 Gamers8 event with a $1 million USD total prize pool.
EA Sports FC 24 Joins the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially confirmed that EA Sports FC 24 will be a featured title at the upcoming Esports World Cup, scheduled for July in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- EA Sports FC 24 has been confirmed as a featured title for the 2024 Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this July.
- The Esports World Cup is a multi-title competition funded by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group.
- While financial terms for the inclusion of EA Sports FC 24 were not disclosed, the title follows the precedent set by the 2023 Gamers8 event, which featured the FIFAe Nations Cup with a $1 million USD prize pool.
NIP Group Signs Global Strategic Partnership With Chinese Automobile Brand BYD
NIP Group has entered into a global strategic partnership with the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD.
- NIP Group has signed a global strategic partnership with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD.
- The BYD logo will be featured on the left shoulder of NIP Group’s League of Legends Pro League (LPL) team jerseys.
- The sponsorship agreement excludes NIP Group's Western divisions, specifically its Counter-Strike 2 and Rainbow Six Siege teams.
Sony Group Named Founding Partner of Esports World Cup
Sony Group Corporation has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation, establishing itself as a founding partner of the inaugural Esports World Cup.
- Sony Group Corporation has entered a multi-year partnership as a founding partner of the Esports World Cup, an event organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment will collaborate on the event by exploring opportunities to support regional creators and talent, while Sony Music Entertainment is tasked with producing the official anthem for the 2024 tournament.
- Sony will produce a behind-the-scenes documentary series focusing on the players, games, and fans participating in the inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup.
IESF Reveals $1M Prize Pool for 2024 World Esports Championship
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has announced a $1 million USD total prize pool for the 2024 World Esports Championship, marking the largest financial commitment in the tournament's history.
- The International Esports Federation (IESF) has announced a $1 million total prize pool for the 2024 World Esports Championship, marking the largest prize fund in the tournament's history.
- The 2024 World Esports Championship is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 11 to November 16.
- The prize pool represents a tenfold increase since the 2021 edition of the tournament, reflecting a trend of steady growth in funding.
Rocket League Joins the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup Foundation has confirmed that the action racing title Rocket League will be a featured competition at the 2024 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Rocket League will be a featured title at the 2024 Esports World Cup, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this July.
- The tournament is facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), a subsidiary of the Savvy Games Group, which is funded by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund.
- Tournament organizer BLAST is managing the competition as part of a multi-year deal with Epic Games to operate esports for both Rocket League and Fortnite.
Overwatch 2 Joins the Esports World Cup
Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 has been confirmed as a featured title for the upcoming Esports World Cup, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in July 2024.
- Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 will be featured as a competition title at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in July 2024.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation and ESL FACEIT Group, both owned by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund, are facilitating the inclusion of the game.
- It remains unconfirmed whether the event will serve as an official stop for the newly formed Overwatch Champions Series or function as an independent tournament.
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