Rainbow Six Siege
GameBy Ubisoft Montreal · Released Dec 1, 2015
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G2 Esports Partners With Jägermeister
Berlin-based esports organization G2 Esports entered into a partnership with the spirits brand Jägermeister in May 2023.
- G2 Esports has entered a partnership with spirits brand Jägermeister, marking the liquor company's first-ever sponsorship deal within the esports industry.
- The partnership includes the creation of an original content series, social media marketing, and brand placement on G2 Esports jerseys, subject to regional league restrictions on alcohol advertising.
- The companies scheduled a launch activation event, the 'Jägermeister x G2 Party,' for May 12, 2023, at the 26 Leake Street venue in London.
Talon Esports Extends Paris Saint-Germain Partnership for Three More Years
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Talon Esports have formally extended their multi-year partnership for an additional three years.
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Esports and Talon Esports have extended their multi-year partnership for an additional three years.
- The renewed agreement focuses on operating League of Legends rosters under the 'PSG Esports' brand within the Pacific Championship Series in Southeast Asia.
- The collaboration will prioritize talent development, an athletic approach to competitive gaming, and the pursuit of regional commercial partnerships and content creation.
Talon Esports Renews Partnership With SteelSeries
Talon Esports, a prominent organization based in Southeast Asia, has formally extended its partnership with gaming peripherals manufacturer SteelSeries.
- Talon Esports has renewed its partnership with gaming peripherals company SteelSeries for the 2023 calendar year.
- Under the agreement, SteelSeries will continue to serve as the official gaming peripherals partner for Talon’s Dota 2 team.
- The partnership includes the provision of SteelSeries hardware to the team and ongoing collaboration on product testing and development.
Walter Wang Leaving COO Role at TSM
Walter Wang, the Chief Operating Officer of the esports organization TSM, announced his departure from the company in March 2023.
- Walter Wang has stepped down as Chief Operating Officer of TSM after a six-year tenure with the organization.
- Wang originally joined TSM in 2017 as an advisor before ascending to senior roles including senior director of operations and vice president of operations.
- He was appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer in November 2021.
Astralis Announces Exit From NA Rainbow Six Esports
The Danish esports organization Astralis has officially announced its withdrawal from the North American Rainbow Six Siege competitive circuit.
- Astralis has officially exited the North American Rainbow Six Siege esports league, citing deteriorating conditions for maintaining a healthy team organization under the current league agreement.
- The withdrawal follows a strong performance at the February 2023 Six Invitational in Montreal, where the team placed fourth and earned $170,000 in prize money.
- Astralis joined the North American Rainbow Six circuit in September 2021 after acquiring the roster from Disrupt Gaming.
FURIA Announces Exit From Rainbow Six Siege Esports
The Brazilian esports organization FURIA has officially announced its departure from the Rainbow Six Siege competitive scene, ending a tenure that began in 2020.
- Brazilian esports organization FURIA announced its exit from Rainbow Six Siege esports in February 2023, ending a tenure that began in 2020.
- FURIA Founder and Co-CEO Jaime Pádua cited a lack of support from publisher Ubisoft regarding revenue generation and audience exposure as the primary reason for the departure.
- The organization plans to keep its current players and staff linked to the FURIA brand until they can transition to a new organization.
Fnatic Exits Dota Pro Circuit
In February 2023, the esports organization Fnatic announced its decision to withdraw from the Dota Pro Circuit, effectively ending an eight-year tenure in the Southeast Asian professional Dota 2 scene.
- Fnatic is exiting the Dota 2 professional circuit after more than eight years of competition in the Southeast Asian region.
- The organization cited concerns regarding the long-term sustainability and future of the Dota 2 title as the primary reason for its withdrawal.
- Fnatic will release its current Dota 2 roster following the conclusion of the BTS Pro Series.
Gamers8 Returns This Summer With $30M Total Prize Pool
The Saudi Esports Federation has announced the return of its annual gaming and esports festival, Gamers8, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting July 6, 2023.
- The Saudi Esports Federation will host the 2023 Gamers8 festival in Riyadh, featuring a total prize pool exceeding $30 million.
- The eight-week event, titled 'The Land of Heroes,' is scheduled to begin on July 6, 2023.
- The 2023 prize pool represents a significant increase from the $15 million offered during the 2022 iteration of the festival.
ESV5 Completes Merger With Ninjas in Pyjamas Through Equity Swap
The Chinese esports organization eStar Gaming Victory Five (ESV5) has finalized a merger with the Sweden-based Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) through an equity swap.
- Chinese esports company ESV5 and Sweden-based Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) have completed a merger via an equity swap to form a new entity called NIP Group.
- ESV5 CEO Mario Ho and NIP CEO Hicham Chahine will serve as co-CEOs of the newly formed NIP Group.
- The merger facilitates NIP’s entry into the Chinese esports market and expands its competitive footprint into League of Legends and Honor of Kings.
Ubisoft and BLAST Partner for Rainbow Six Siege Esports in 2023
Ubisoft has entered into a multi-year partnership with tournament organizer BLAST to overhaul the global esports circuit for Rainbow Six Siege.
- Ubisoft and tournament organizer BLAST have entered a multi-year partnership to manage the global Rainbow Six Siege esports circuit.
- The revamped global circuit, launching in March 2023, will span nine distinct regions: Europe, North America, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Hispanic Latin America, Asia, Oceania, and MENA.
- The new structure aims to increase the frequency of high-stakes international matches and provide a clearer competitive path for emerging teams.
Ubisoft Reportedly Closes Its Russian Office
This report examines conflicting accounts regarding the status of Ubisoft’s operations in Russia, specifically addressing rumors of a total office closure in November 2022.
- Ubisoft has officially denied reports that it closed its Moscow office, which was established in 2014 to manage regional logistics, localization, and esports.
- The company suspended all game sales in Russia on March 7, 2022, in response to the conflict in Ukraine.
- Rumors of a total corporate exit in November 2022 originated from a Russian social media community for game collectors citing anonymous former employees.
Ubisoft Financial Results and Free-to-Play Strategy
Ubisoft’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, marked a period of record financial performance, characterized by a strategic pivot toward integrating high-end free-to-play (F2P) titles alongside its traditional premium AAA offerings.
- Ubisoft reported record net bookings of €2.2 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, representing a 46.1% increase over the previous year.
- The company is shifting its business model to include more high-end free-to-play titles, aiming to replicate the 'Call of Duty' strategy by adding F2P experiences alongside its existing premium AAA releases.
- Digital sales accounted for 71.8% of total revenue, while back-catalog titles contributed 57.5% of the year's total sales.
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