Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
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GRID Partners With Abios
Abios, a subsidiary of the Malta-based Kambi Group, has entered into a strategic data partnership with GRID, an in-game data solution provider.
- Abios, a subsidiary of Kambi Group, has entered a data partnership with esports data solutions provider GRID.
- GRID will supply Abios with real-time data from tier-one Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, and Dota 2 tournaments.
- The integration of GRID’s data is intended to enhance Abios’s esports odds feeds and widgets by enabling higher market uptime and increased automation in odds modeling.
G2 Esports, Ralph Lauren Drop 'G2 X Ralph Lauren' Capsule
G2 Esports has launched a collaborative apparel capsule with luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren, marking a significant expansion of their ongoing partnership.
- G2 Esports and Ralph Lauren have launched a co-branded apparel capsule collection, marking a new phase in their partnership that began in June 2021.
- The collection features a newly designed 'G2 X Ralph Lauren' crest and includes t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, tracksuits, and caps.
- The apparel will be worn by G2 Esports athletes and creators, with an official debut scheduled for the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Summer Playoffs in Berlin.
Global Esports Partners With Intel India
Global Esports, an Indian esports organization, has entered into a 15-month partnership with Intel India.
- Indian esports organization Global Esports has signed a 15-month partnership agreement with Intel India.
- Intel India will provide its 13th Gen Intel Core processors to power the PCs used by Global Esports' staff and content teams.
- The partnership includes support for the Global Esports Valorant team, though Intel branding will not appear on player jerseys during the last chance qualifier.
ESL Impact Season 4 Invited Teams Revealed
ESL FACEIT Group has announced the details for the fourth season of its ESL Impact competition series, a global initiative dedicated to professional women in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
- ESL FACEIT Group is hosting the ESL Impact Season 4, an all-women professional CS:GO tournament series featuring a $150,000 USD prize pool.
- The Season 4 Global Finals are scheduled to take place as a live event during DreamHack Valencia from December 8–10, 2023.
- Twenty-eight top all-women teams will compete starting September 13 to secure one of eight available spots in the Global Finals.
LCK Legendaries Trading Card Beta Service Launches
The South Korean digital collectibles firm Legendaries has launched a beta service for LCK Legendaries, a platform dedicated to digital trading cards featuring professional players from the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK).
- South Korean company Legendaries has launched a beta digital trading card service for the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), allowing fans to collect and trade cards featuring top players like 'Faker' and 'Chovy'.
- The service will distribute 50% of all revenue generated from the digital collectibles directly to the participating esports teams.
- Digital card packs are priced between $9 and $60, with starter packs launching on June 7, 2023, and standard, elite, and premium packs following on June 12.
SPORTFIVE Extends Partnership With Saudi Esports Federation
The global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE has extended its partnership with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), continuing a collaboration that began in 2022.
- Global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE has extended its partnership with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) to provide ongoing strategic sales support and project management.
- SPORTFIVE will serve as the primary partnership agency for the eight-week 'Gamers8: The Land of Heroes' event, which begins in Riyadh on July 8.
- The Gamers8 event features a total prize pool of $45 million USD across multiple competitive titles.
RTE Signs LOI to Acquire Galaxy Racer
Riva Technology and Entertainment Limited (RTE), a subsidiary of MSM Corporation International Limited, has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the remaining shares of the Dubai-based esports organization Galaxy Racer.
- Riva Technology and Entertainment Limited (RTE) has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the remaining shares of the Dubai-based esports organization Galaxy Racer.
- Upon completion of the acquisition, RTE and Galaxy Racer will be consolidated under a new holding company named 'Celestial' to form a media and sports conglomerate.
- The new entity, Celestial, will initially focus its operations on the MENA region and the Indian subcontinent.
Skyesports Secures Hindi Broadcasting Rights for BLAST Paris Major
Skyesports, an India-based esports tournament operator, has secured the exclusive Hindi-language broadcasting rights for the BLAST Paris Major.
- Indian esports operator Skyesports secured exclusive Hindi broadcasting rights for the BLAST Paris Major, the final major tournament for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
- The agreement covers the broadcast of the Champions Stage, which took place from May 18 to May 21, 2023.
- Skyesports delivered the Hindi-language coverage to Indian audiences via its official YouTube and Twitch channels.
ESL FACEIT Group Partners With 9INE
The ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Polish Counter-Strike: Global Offensive organization 9INE.
- ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has entered into a partnership with the Polish Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) organization 9INE to utilize the FACEIT platform for community engagement and event hosting.
- The partnership allows 9INE to establish a dedicated homebase on the FACEIT platform to connect with Polish-speaking players and fans.
- 9INE will host competitions and tournaments on the platform where participants can earn FACEIT points, cash, and team-branded merchandise.
FaZe Clan Q1 2023 Financial Results
FaZe Clan’s financial performance for the first quarter of 2023 highlights a period of significant fiscal instability, characterized by declining revenues and rising operational costs.
- FaZe Clan reported a net loss of $14.04M for Q1 2023, an increase from the $9.54M loss recorded in the same period of 2022.
- Total revenue fell 20.6% year-over-year to $12.55M, driven by declines in both brand sponsorships and content business revenue.
- The company’s cash position dropped to $26.83M as of March 31, 2023, down from $37.21M at the end of Q1 2022.
ESL FACEIT Group Partners With Astralis
The ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Danish esports organization Astralis to enhance community engagement within the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) ecosystem.
- ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has entered a partnership with the Danish esports organization Astralis to facilitate the creation of over 100 new Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournaments.
- The collaboration aims to enhance community engagement by producing exclusive content and events for the FACEIT and Astralis Clan platforms.
- Astralis will utilize the partnership to gain access to new tools for hosting larger tournament formats than it could previously facilitate.
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.'