League of Legends
GameBy Riot Games · Released Oct 27, 2009
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Shikenso Analytics Partners With Team BDS
Shikenso Analytics, a Germany-based firm specializing in marketing and sponsorship analytics, has entered into a partnership with the Swiss esports organization Team BDS.
- Swiss esports organization Team BDS has partnered with Germany-based Shikenso Analytics to monitor and optimize its sponsorship and partnership performance.
- Team BDS will utilize Shikenso’s AI-driven data tools to track partner visibility and engagement across its streaming platforms and social media channels.
- The organization competes in multiple titles, including Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, EA FC 24, and League of Legends (LEC and LFL).
PSG Talon Partners With Monster Energy
PSG Talon, a joint venture between the esports division of Paris Saint-Germain and the Asia Pacific-based organization Talon, has entered into a partnership with the energy drink brand Monster Energy.
- PSG Talon, a joint venture between Paris Saint-Germain’s esports division and Talon, has entered into a partnership with Monster Energy.
- The partnership includes prominent branding for Monster Energy on PSG Talon player jerseys, social media channels, and streaming platforms.
- The collaboration will feature joint activities, including exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interactive fan experiences.
Esports World Cup Offers $60M Prize Pool
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a record-breaking prize pool exceeding $60 million for its inaugural multi-title tournament, scheduled to begin in July 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature a total prize pool exceeding $60 million, marking the largest prize pool in the history of multi-title esports tournaments.
- The $60 million prize pool represents a significant increase from the $45 million awarded during the 2023 Gamers8 tournament, which served as the event's predecessor.
- The tournament will utilize an 'innovative cross-game' Club Championship format, which will distribute $20 million of the total prize pool to the top 16 performing clubs.
Neil Duffy Leaves eFuse, Joins OverActive Media
OverActive Media, a publicly traded North American esports and gaming organization, has appointed Neil Duffy as its new Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas.
- Neil Duffy has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas at OverActive Media, a publicly traded esports and gaming company.
- Duffy previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer at eFuse for over three years, where he managed strategic partnerships and corporate development.
- In his new role at OverActive Media, Duffy is tasked with developing revenue and marketing strategies to drive growth across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
Riot Promotes David Mulhall Global Head of Esports Partnerships and Business Development
Riot Games has promoted David Mulhall to the position of Global Head of Esports Partnerships and Business Development.
- Riot Games has promoted David Mulhall to Global Head of Esports Partnerships and Business Development to oversee sponsorship strategy across its global and regional esports ecosystems.
- Mulhall will lead partnership efforts for Riot's primary titles, including League of Legends Esports, Valorant Champions Tour, and Teamfight Tactics Esports.
- Since joining Riot in 2020, Mulhall has been instrumental in securing and expanding partnerships with major brands including Mastercard, Red Bull, AWS, HP, OMEN, and HyperX, which have collectively generated hundreds of millions in revenue.
How to Talk to People on the Internet
This guide provides a strategic framework for corporate communications, specifically targeting founders and communications professionals within the technology and gaming industries.
- Corporate communication fails when organizations use obfuscating 'drone' language that alienates audiences and damages brand reputation.
- The 'coworker smoke test' requires explaining complex decisions to a peer in natural, private language to identify logical weaknesses before drafting public statements.
- If a leader feels they are acting in bad faith while explaining a strategy to a colleague, the underlying business decision is likely flawed and requires revision.
Apex Legends Joins the Esports World Cup
Electronic Arts’ battle royale title, Apex Legends, has been confirmed as an official participant in the 2024 Esports World Cup, a multi-week gaming festival held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Electronic Arts has added Apex Legends to the official title list for the Saudi Arabian government-backed Esports World Cup, scheduled to take place in Riyadh this summer.
- The Esports World Cup is funded by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and facilitated by the ESL FACEIT Group, a subsidiary of the state-owned Savvy Games Group.
- While financial terms of the inclusion remain undisclosed, the Esports World Cup Foundation is providing direct financial incentives to professional teams that sign rosters for games featured in the tournament.
Why Older Games Rule - and New Games Drool - in Discoveryland
Analysis of the 2024 PC and console market reveals a significant shift in player behavior, characterized by the overwhelming dominance of older titles over new releases.
- Games six years or older accounted for 61% of total playtime in 2023, a significant increase from 45% in 2021.
- Five established franchises—Fortnite, Roblox, League of Legends, Minecraft, and Grand Theft Auto V—collectively captured 27% of all industry playtime.
- New releases struggle to gain traction, with only 8% of total market playtime available for non-annual titles released within the last two years.
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.
Talon Esports, United Esports to Host Apeiron Tournament
Foonie Magus, a Singapore-based game developer, has partnered with Hong Kong-based Talon Esports and Los Angeles-based United Esports to promote the web3-based multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, Apeiron.
- Singapore-based developer Foonie Magus has partnered with Talon Esports and United Esports to host an invite-only tournament for its web3-based MOBA, Apeiron.
- The tournament features a total prize pool of $30,000 USD, with individual rewards for top players ranging from $750 to $5,000.
- The event is split into two regional conferences: the Western Conference (Americas) scheduled for April 4-6, and the Eastern Conference (Asia) scheduled for April 11-13.
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.
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