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Anna "ramziiN⁠"Ramsing Joins NIP Impact (edit)
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Ninjas in Pyjamas 2024-02-22 10:56:04 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/Ninjas in Pyjamas|Ninjas in Pyjamas]] (NiP) has revealed the completion of their women's team, NIP Impact, with the signing of Anna "[[People/ramziiN|ramziiN]]" Ramsing. The Danish player joins the team to fill the gap left by the departure of Mayline-Joy "ASTRA" Champliaud in December. RamziiN had been seeking a new team since G2 disbanded their women's lineup at the end of 2023. With this signing, all the players from that disbanded G2 squad have now found new projects. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/NIPCS/status/1760333558025965904></a></blockquote>
Danny "⁠zonic⁠" Sørensen and Lars Christian Robl to Leave Team Vitality (edit)
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Team Vitality 2023-10-11 4:46:46 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/Team Vitality|Team Vitality]] announced their decision to part ways with head coach Danny "⁠zonic⁠" Sørensen and sports psychologist Lars Christian Robl. The duo will join the French side [[Companies/Falcons|Falcons]] soon. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/TeamVitality/status/1712135979442786803></a></blockquote> Team Vitality recently won IEM Rio 2023 and ESL Pro League Season 16 with Danny "⁠zonic⁠" Sørensen. The Danish coach won 4 majors with Astralis before.
Florian "⁠syrsoN⁠" Rische to Leave BIG (edit) BIG CS:GO 2023-08-09 6:10:28 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Florian "⁠syrsoN⁠" Rische left BIG clan. 27 year old German is linked with 00Nation according to recent reports. Florian "⁠syrsoN⁠" Rische joined BIG in 2020 from Sprout. He was benched in February 2023. 00Nation is rumored to be signing the "birdfromsky" roster.
FragFest Counter-Strike 2 is Coming (edit)
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2023-12-12 4:17:42 PM Andura More Counter Strike Rivalry revealed FragFest Counter-Strike 2 event in Toronto, Canada. The event prize pool will be $2500 CAD. The FragFest will be live on January 6th 2024 at the Red Bull Gaming Studio. Britt Doll, Rivalry’s Canada Marketing Director, stated '''“Not only is Launders a one-of-a-kind personality in the industry, but he’s also personally aligned with our vision to create meaningful activations and entertainment for the local esports community in Toronto."''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/rivalryca/status/1733649998926008790></a></blockquote>
FUZED Summer Games Announced (edit)
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Fuzed Fuzed Sweden CS:GO 2023-06-06 11:06:28 AM Andura Companies Swedish esports company FUZED launched a new series of tournaments for kids and teens in Helsingborg, Sweden. The event will combine CS: GO and football. The tournament prize pool will be SEK 250k. The event will also be promoted by CS:GO player Patrik ‘f0rest’ Lindberg and Swedish football player Robin Quaison. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/fuzed_com/status/1664594123750244354></a></blockquote>
G2 Esports Partners with Invictus Gaming (edit)
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G2 Esports Invictus Gaming 2023-12-08 3:08:34 PM Andura Business Dota 2 [[Companies/G2 Esports|G2 Esports]] announced a new partnership with Chinese [[Companies/Invictus Gaming|Invictus Gaming]] to create a new Dota 2 team called [[Companies/G2.iG|G2.iG]].Invictus Gaming was the winner of The International in 2012. Chief Executive Officer of G2 Esports, Alban Dechelotte, stated '''“China has continuously been a priority market for us and we’re happy to finally field a local team for our millions of Chinese fans to support. In addition to a new market, we’re also expanding into Dota 2 for the first time, which is a huge moment for us.”''' '''More:'''[[News/WISE Ventures Partners with G2 Esports|G2 Partners with Version1]] <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/invgaming/status/1733134220447674588></a></blockquote>
Guild Partners with Sky UK (edit)
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Guild Esports UK Guild Esports 2023-05-25 5:03:51 PM Andura Business Companies Guild Esports and Sky UK have joined forces to tackle the issue of verbal abuse against women gamers with the launch of their new campaign. The campaign will be named #NoRoomForAbuse, the initiative aims to bring attention to the widespread problem of harassment faced by female gamers. The campaign will span multiple social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch, with female influencers at the center. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/guildesports/status/1661711481581256706></a></blockquote>
Master League Portugal Winners Crowned (edit)
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Events 2023-06-19 12:53:27 PM Andura More SAW won the Master League Portugal. They managed to defeat Make Your Destiny 3-0 in the finals. The team will advance to the ESL Pro League qualifiers.
Paraíso removed from Overwatch 2 (edit)
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Overwatch 2 2023-06-08 1:06:27 PM Andura More Overwatch Blizzard removed the Paraíso map from Overwatch 2's live rotation due to a new Mercy bug. The bug allowed players to manipulate their opponents' frame rates, causing disruptions in the competitive servers. It is unknown when the map will be back. Mercy can still be played on other maps as the bug only affects specific locations.
Shopify Rebellion Released 3 Players (edit)
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Rebellion Valorant 2023-06-19 2:50:31 PM Andura Transfer Market Valorant Shopify Rebellion released Anthony "vanity" Malaspina, Brandon "bdog" Sanders, and assistant coach Travis "tdawgg" Regan. The team finished last in NA VCL Playoffs. The current roster is, Victor "v1c" Truong Adam "mada" Pampuch Kaleb "moose" Jayne Jared "mac" Schneider Aqib "Akki" Ali
UK to Boost Gaming Industry (edit)
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UK Business 2023-06-14 5:20:20 PM Andura Business The UK Government announced a new fund for the creative industries. The fund will allocate £5m will go to the UK Games Fund. Paul Durrant, CEO of non-profit UK Games Talent and Finance Community Interest Company stated "It’s likely we’ll be supporting companies both within our existing community and also those where our present grant size hasn’t previously matched the scale of their project.”
Valhalla Esports Lounge Shut Down (edit)
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Valhalla 2023-06-26 4:14:51 PM Andura More [[Locations/Valhalla_Esports_Lounge|Valhalla Esports Lounge]] announced their decision to shut down the lounge. The venue operated in Austin, Texas for the past 4 years.
William "⁠mezii⁠" Merriman to Leave fnatic (edit)
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fnatic 2023-11-02 4:36:32 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/fnatic|fnatic]] announced the departure of William "⁠mezii⁠" Merriman. According to reports, British player will join [[Companies/Team Vitality|Team Vitality]] soon. He is expected to fill Emil "⁠Magisk⁠" Reif's slot. [http://News/Fnatic%20Partners%20with%20Sony%20INZONE Fnatic recently partnered with Sony Inzone.] He stated '''“I gained invaluable experience and created so many great memories. I enjoyed every single day working alongside all the team and all the staff that work at Fnatic behind the scenes. I achieved many personal goals in my time with Fnatic, including making my first-ever Major, the Major playoffs, winning my first LAN event, and also just consistently competing at tier-one events. It has been a great time for me, to be able to represent an iconic organisation like fnatic.”''' Current fnatic roster will be, * Freddy "⁠KRIMZ⁠" Johansson * Fredrik "⁠roeJ⁠" Jørgensen * Aurélien "⁠afro⁠" Drapier * Christopher "⁠dexter⁠" Nong <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1720062672274673807></a></blockquote>
Wilton "⁠zews⁠" Prado Joins Team Liquid (edit)
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Team Liquid 2023-12-06 3:36:23 PM Andura Business Counter Strike [[Companies/Team Liquid|Team Liquid]] announced Wilton "⁠zews⁠" Prado as the new head coach. He will replace Damian "⁠daps⁠" Steele. The Brazilian coach won BLAST Premier: Spring 2020 American Finals and ESL One: Cologne 2016. This is his second stint with the organization as he was the head coach in 2017 and 2018. Team Liquid officials stated '''"We can't wait for Wilton to bring his signature mindset to lead this team and get our squad locked & loaded."'''
"autimatic" Joins NRG (edit)
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NRG 2024-03-12 9:12:44 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/NRG Esports|NRG Esports]] has signed Timothy "[[People/autimatic|autimatic]]" Ta to replace Justin "[[People/FaNg|FaNg]]" Coakley in their roster. The North American organization initiated a roster revamp following their inability to qualify for the PGL Major Copenhagen and struggles in online qualifiers, including a failed RMR campaign. Colby "Walco" Walsh joined as the new IGL, replacing Damian "daps" Steele, who transitioned to the head coach role. He started his career at TSM and later moved to Cloud9. Following his time at Cloud9 he moved to Gen.G and later tried his luck in Valorant. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/NRGgg/status/1766871468145623364></a></blockquote>
"⁠BnTeT⁠" to Leave NKT (edit)
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NKT 2024-01-24 3:39:45 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Indonesian player Hansel "⁠BnTeT⁠" Ferdinand is out of contract. The player joined NKT last year however his contract was not extended by the organization. Hansel "⁠BnTeT⁠" Ferdinand played for teams such as Gen.G, Extremum and TYLOO. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/BnTeTCSGO/status/1749752038811161074></a></blockquote>
"⁠s1mple⁠" to Koin Falcons on Loan (edit)
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Team Falcons 2024-02-20 8:06:43 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/Team Falcons|Team Falcons]] announced their decision to bench Mohammad "⁠[[People/BOROS⁠|BOROS]]" Malhas and loan Oleksandr "[[People/⁠s1mple|s1mple⁠]]⁠" Kostyliev for one month. "s1mple" joining Team Falcons came following his announcement on his return might be soon. Grant Rousseau, stated "give us the flexibility to make the permanent roster decision needed going into ESL Pro League, IEM Dallas, etc. whilst still giving us a great shot to make it out of BLAST Showdown." Falcons also announced that the assistant coach Rafael "Feldman" Rodriguez will leave the team. Falcons failed to qualify for the PGL Major Copenhagen recently. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/TeamFalconsGG/status/1759646707879407830></a></blockquote>
"blameF" Benched (edit)
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Astralis Counter Strike 2024-02-29 9:29:13 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/Astralis|Astralis]] has officially announced that Benjamin "[[People/blameF|blameF]]" Bremer, has been benched. BlameF joined Astralis in November 2021. However, despite his individual prowess, the team has struggled to achieve significant success, notably only qualifying for one Major out of four attempts. He stated '''"Benched in Astralis. I'll be looking to continue playing asap but as a riffle (non IGL) so if any organisations are interested in talking with me, you can reach me through my DM. I wish the Astralis boys good luck and thank the whole organisation for my time there"''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/Astralisgg/status/1762859324529836412></a></blockquote>
"DubsteP" and "lenne" to Leave Team Secret (edit)
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Team Secret 2023-09-18 2:59:13 PM Andura Transfer Market Valorant Team Secret parted ways with Jayvee "DubsteP" Paguirigan and Lim "lenne" You Xiang. The organization stated that the p;layers are no longer contracted with the organization. Current Team Secret roster is, Jessie "JessieVash" Cuyco Adrian "invy" Jiggs Reyes Jim "BORKUM" Timbreza Jeremy "Jremy" Cabrera
"Faker" Receives Death Threats (edit)
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Faker 2023-08-11 4:01:14 PM Andura Drama League of Legends According to recent news, T1's star player Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok is receiving death threats. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency received the reports on death threats recently. Currently there are no announcements from T1, however police forces stationed near the T1 HQ and LCK revealed that they will increase the security following the death threats.
"FanFan" Reveals Her Income (edit)
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Twitch 2024-02-19 8:25:02 AM Andura More Twitch streamer "Fanfan" revealed her income during a stream. During her stream some of her chat claimed that she is a millionaire, however, she rejected the claims and stated '''"I love it. I am blessed, you know. Thank f**king god I make enough money and I don’t have to do much work. I just sit here and watch my videos and play games. But I make 150K a year. That’s not millionaire money.”''' She stated that she was unable to get a sponsor for 6 months and stated that people assume all streamers are a millionaire.
"Grashog" Returns to Lineup as IGL (edit)
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500 Counter Strike 2024-03-06 5:34:31 AM Andura Business Counter Strike Bulgarian [[Companies/500|500]] announced roster changes. Coach Denis "⁠[[People/Grashog|Grashog]]⁠" Hristov will replace Ivan "⁠Patrick⁠" Ivanov and will be the new IGL of the team. Kaloyan "⁠POP0V⁠" Popov is named as the new head coach of the organization. The organization stated '''"It's been rough past few months, where we've been trying to determine what's the best way to move forward into next season. We were testing numerous lineups not only to see what works best at the moment, but what would be most long-term path towards success."'''
"H3cz" and "Scump" Sues Activision Blizzard (edit)
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Activision Blizzard Call of Duty 2024-02-16 5:22:35 PM Andura Drama Call of Duty OpTic Gaming CEO Hector "[[People/H3cz|H3cz]] Rodriguez and former Call of Duty player Seth [[People/Scump|Scump]] AbnerIn a lawsuit filed in a Los Angeles federal court, they accused [[Companies/Activision Blizzard|Activision Blizzard]] of holding an unlawful monopoly over professional leagues and tournaments. According to the suit, including Activision, GameStop Corp., and Major League Gaming, used to organize open Call of Duty leagues and tournaments with modest entry fees. However, Activision allegedly took over the market in late 2019, closing off all leagues except for the Activision Call of Duty league. More: [[News/Activision Blizzard to Join Microsoft|Activision Blizzard Joined Microsoft]] The suit claims that playing professional Call of Duty is similar to professional football in the esports world, with top players profiting from sponsorships, endorsements, and social media attention. Since Activision took control of the leagues and tournaments, players have allegedly been unable to earn compensation from other entities. Many popular teams were reportedly cut out of competition because they couldn't agree to Activision's terms. Hector Rodriguez, CEO ofCall of Duty team OpTic, was allegedly forced into a financially devastating partnership to continue competing. Activision purportedly demanded Rodriguez partner with billionaire investors who demanded a 92.5% ownership share in his company. Rodriguez had to pay a high entry fee, share portions of his investor sponsorship with the gaming company, and couldn't seek outside sponsorships. More: [[News/Activision Blizzard to pay $54.9m Settlement|Activision Blizzard to Pay $54.9m in Settlement]] "Scump," who is among the top-winning players in the game's history, joined Rodriguez in the lawsuit. The complaint alleges that Activision's sole league system was imposed upon pro team owners and players and wasn't the product of a collaborative agreement. Activision is accused of leveraging its trademark and ownership of Call of Duty to control the downstream pro gaming market. Collectively, Rodriguez and Abner seek more than $680 million in damages.
"kakafu" Returns to BIG (edit)
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BIG Counter Strike 2024-03-01 10:00:15 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/BIG|BIG]], has revealed the return of Alexander "[[People/kakafu|kakafu]]" Szymanczyk as their latest assistant coach. At 34 years old, Szymanczyk will join head coach Fatih "gob b" Dayik and assistant coach Dustin "DuDe" Großmann. Previously, "kakafu" served as an assistant coach for OG for a two-years, followed by a coaching role with Unicorns of Love between 20-21. However, kakafu is not a stranger to BIG Clan, he worked at BIG between 2017-2019.
"maxster" Promoted (edit)
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Counter Strike Ninjas in Pyjamas 2024-03-25 10:16:41 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/Ninjas in Pyjamas|Ninjas in Pyjamas]] have announced their decision to promote Max "⁠[[People/maxster|⁠maxster]]⁠" Jansson to their main squad. He has been playing at the academy squad since 2022. Ninjas in Pyjamas's General Manager Björn "⁠THREAT⁠" Pers stated '''"His dedication to practice and remarkable stats make him an invaluable addition to the main squad. We're excited to see him thrive in this new chapter of his career."''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/NIPCS/status/1771899772607357109></a></blockquote>
"MoDo" Benched by TSM (edit)
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TSM Counter Strike 2024-02-23 9:46:46 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/TSM|TSM]] has made the decision to bench their AWPer, Mădălin-Andrei "[[People/MoDo|MoDo]]" Mirea, as announced by the organization. MoDo, who joined TSM in August as part of the team's return to Counter-Strike after a six-year hiatus, is leaving the active roster after less than six months. This move further alters TSM's lineup, leaving only one original member, Valdemar "[[People/valde|valde]]" Bjørn Vangså, out of the initial five. These changes mark a series of adjustments made by the American organization since the beginning of the year. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/tsmreport/status/1760707657592188973></a></blockquote>
"niko to Leave OG (edit)
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OG CS:GO Transfer 2023-06-09 12:10:07 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike After completing his stand-in tenure with OG, Nikolaj "niko" Kristensen has declared his intention to explore fresh opportunities. He stated "After a fantastic reunion with OG and the boys. I am more than ready to get a new home-winning trophies. Open to all opportunities." <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/OfficialnikoCS/status/1666781582634491908></a></blockquote>
"nilo" to Stay at Metizport (edit)
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Metizport 2024-03-04 8:47:41 AM Andura Business [[Companies/Metizport|Metizport]] has extended contracts for four of its members, which includes young rifler Linus "[[People/nilo|nilo]]" Bergman. Additionally, brothers Tim "[[People/susp|susp]]" Ångström and Adam "[[People/adamb|adamb]]" Ångström have committed to remain with the team until the summer of 2025. Coach Ahmed "[[People/abdi|abdi]]" Abdi has also extended his contract through 2025. The organization stated '''"At this time, we have not succeeded in renewing contracts with Jack “Jackinho” Mattson and Erik “ztr” Gustafsson. "''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/Metizport/status/1764325644685496711></a></blockquote>
"NoobFromUA" Receives Copyright Strikes from PGL (edit)
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PGL Dota 2024-02-27 10:43:20 AM Andura Drama According to recent news, [[Companies/PGL|PGL]] issued 4 copyright strikes to Youtuber "NoobFromUA"'s channel. Following the strikes he has shared the news on Twitter and stated that his channel will be closed down soon due to strikes. Youtube has 3 strikes policy per channel. "NoobFromUA" will have a challenge period to counter. NoobfromUA has over 1.04 million subscribers on Youtube. The strikes affected DPC 2023 and TI12 videos. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/noobfromua/status/1762030761840931038></a></blockquote> <blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" data-style="margin: 0; border: none; max-width: 100%; width:640px; border-radius: 8px; display: block; "><a href=https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/1b0dqbd/pgl_hit_noobfromua_with_4_copyright_strikes_his/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button /></blockquote> Following the news PGL made a statement and stated that "we have no intention of taking down entire YouTube channels." More: [[News/Challengermode Partners with PGL|PGL Partners with Challengermode]] PGL stated '''"Concerning content creators using PGL content without authorization: We constantly monitor various platforms and channels for any unauthorized PGL content.Our objective is to ensure fair usage of our content, which may involve requesting the removal of PGL content. However, we want to clarify that we have no intention of taking down entire YouTube channels. We're putting together new rules for content creators, and we'll make sure to share them before our next PGL Dota 2 tournaments. We've spotted some hiccups in our process and have made changes for the better. If you're a content creator keen on using PGL-owned content, we'd love to hear from you directly. Let's chat and find the best solution that works for everyone involved!"''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/pglesports/status/1762377188383613092></a></blockquote>
"S1mple" to Return (edit)
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Counter Strike 2024-02-13 12:11:09 PM Andura Business Counter Strike During the grand final of IEM Katowice 2024 at the Spodek arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, [[People/Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyljev|Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyljev]] briefly hinted at his return to Counter-Strike 2. In an interview on the official tournament broadcast, s1mple expressed his desire to make a comeback to competitive play after the PGL Copenhagen CS2 Major. "I hope after the Major," s1mple responded when asked about his potential return. "I hope nothing is going to happen with their roster because they were practicing really hard after I took this break. Let's see what is going to happen after the Major." <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/JakeSucky/status/1756702418186727555></a></blockquote>
"sdy" Returns (edit)
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Monte 2024-02-21 8:38:05 AM Andura Transfer Market According to recent news Viktor "⁠[[People/sdy|sdy]]⁠" Orudzhev will return to [[Companies/Monte|Monte]]. He was replaced by the academy player Jack "⁠Gizmy⁠" von Spreckelsen during his illness. 26 year old joined the organization in 2023 and previously played for NA'VI. The organization won ESL Challenger Jönköping 2023 with him. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/Monte_Esports/status/1759865416044691755></a></blockquote>
"SkRossi" Partners with KREO (edit)
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Revenant Esports 2024-02-19 8:22:04 AM Andura Sponsorships Gaming peripherals manufacturer KREO has partnered with VALORANT player Ganesh ‘[[People/SkRossi|SkRossi]]’ Gangadhar, marking the company's inaugural 'KREO Athlete.' In this collaboration, SkRossi, who is presently competing for the Indian esports organization [[Companies/Revenant Esports|Revenant Esports]], will utilize KREO products, engage in KREO activations, and contribute to the development of new products tailored for PC players. <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=https://www.instagram.com/revenantesports.gg/reel/C3U3z0wxBKH data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: #fff; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: calc(100% - 2px);"></blockquote>
"wippie" to Leave Cloud9 (edit)
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Cloud9 2024-03-07 5:55:54 AM Andura [[Companies/Cloud9|Cloud9]] announced their decision to release Maxim "[[People/wippie|wippie]]" Shepelev. 24-year-old player joined G2 Esports in 2023. Russian player was a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player and made a transition to Valorant. He previously played for Version1 as well. Cloud9 will compete in Split 1 of the Americas League. Following the departure of "wippie" Cloud9 has only 4 players left in the roster, * Anthony "vanity" Malaspina * Erick "Xeppaa" Bach * Jake "jakee" Anderson * Francis "OXY" Hoang <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/C9VAL/status/1765483646419419579></a></blockquote>
"Xyp9x" Joins MOUZ (edit)
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MOUZ Counter Strike 2024-03-18 2:24:36 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/MOUZ|MOUZ]], the German esports organization, has announced that Andreas "[[People/Xyp9x|Xyp9x]]" Højsleth, a four-time Major winner from Astralis, will serve as the assistant coach. Xyp9x has already been working with the team for several days and will support head coach Dennis "sycrone" Nielsen at the PGL Major Copenhagen. The 28-year-old transitions to coaching after spending nearly a year on Astralis' bench since his removal from the team in April 2023. He stated " he said. '''"At the time, it was a hard pill to swallow. But once I started talks about coaching, once I started to get a different view on CS and team dynamics, I instantly got something else to think about."''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/mousesports/status/1769000679559799076></a></blockquote>
"Xyp9x" to Leave Astralis (edit)
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Astralis Counter Strike 2024-03-12 9:12:16 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/Astralis|Astralis]] has announced the departure of Andreas "[[People/Xyp9x|Xyp9x]]" Højsleth from the organization. Xyp9x stated that he is moving on to "embark on a new project filled with promise and potential," without providing additional details. Xyp9x has been with Astralis since its establishment. '''"This journey has been life-defining, exceeding even my wildest dreams,"''' Xyp9x stated. '''"From our shared victories to the unbreakable bonds we've forged, Astralis has been my home and my heart."''' {{Twitter}url=https://twitter.com/Xyp9x/status/1767174320688701920}}
"Zyphon" to Leave Sprout (edit)
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Sprout Counter Strike 2024-01-26 2:18:14 PM Andura Business Counter Strike [[Companies/Sprout|Sprout]] has officially announced the departure of Rasmus "Zyphon" Nordfoss from their active roster. He will be replaced by Daniil "Sdaim" Tupov. Rasmus "Zyphon" Nordfoss joined Sprout in 2022. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/sproutGG/status/1750579289055961204></a></blockquote>
"ZywOo" to Stay at Vitality (edit)
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Team Vitality Counter Strike 2024-03-13 6:06:03 AM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/Team Vitality|Team Vitality]] has signed a significant contract extension with Mathieu "[[People/ZywOo|ZywOo]]" Herbaut, the leader of its roster. This agreement ensures that ZywOo will remain with the French esports organization until 2026. ZywOo stated, ""I have always seen Team Vitality as a family, where I can flourish and develop my full potential. I feel there's a strong sense of unity, it's my second home. I also wanted to stay because I believe strongly in our project, in my team. I think we have a brilliant lineup."" Since joining Vitality in 2018 as the best player of the organization's CS:GO team, ZywOo has solidified his position as one of the best players in the history of the Counter-Strike franchise. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/HLTVorg/status/1767480212025979095></a></blockquote>
'stavn' and 'jabbi' benched by Heroic (edit)
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Heroic 2023-10-25 2:04:42 PM Andura Transfer Market Drama Counter Strike In a shocking move Heroic benched both "jabbi" and "stavn". [[News/Peter ‘⁠dupreeh’ Rasmussen to Join Heroic|The organization recently signed Peter ‘⁠dupreeh’ Rasmussen]] to fill in the shoes of Casper ‘cadiaN’ Møller. However, Heroic today revealed the reason for the transfer was the requests of "jabbi" and "stavn" to remove ‘cadiaN’ from the roster. Heroic stated that they had to choose between ‘cadiaN’ and the whole team and "jabbi" and "stavn" promised to extend their contracts following the departure of ‘cadiaN’. However, after being presented with the new contract, Heroic revealed that "jabbi" and "stavn" informed them that they are in negotiations with [[Companies/Astralis|Astralis]]. Heroic stated '''"Heroic is sad to announce that stavn and jabbi are temporarily removed from the starting lineup. This situation was the last thing we wished for, but circumstances have forced us to make this difficult decision. After Pro League, stavn and jabbi initiated a push to replace cadiaN, which came unexpectedly to both cadiaN and Heroic's management team. Mediation efforts were attempted, but the situation was brought to an ultimatum where Heroic had to choose between cadiaN and the rest of the team. stavn and jabbi agreed that if Heroic let cadiaN go, they would extend their contracts. With clear intentions from stavn and jabbi to extend, Heroic amicably allowed cadiaN to pursue a new path. The same day stavn and jabbi were presented with their new contracts they communicated having made future plans with Astralis. Their Heroic contracts had almost 10 months until expiration. While handeling the short term uncertainty and planning for a long term solution, Heroic's ambition is to bring stavn and jabbi back. Our performance staff have made a plan to support their potential return to the starting lineup. We are open to discussing transfers to organizations with a professional approach and an understanding of our players' market value. We aim to find a good path forward with a positive solution for everyone involved."''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/heroicgg/status/1717150704664449417></a></blockquote>
00Nation Benched Tim "⁠susp⁠" Ångström and Nikolaj "⁠niko⁠" Kristensen (edit)
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00Nation 2023-11-30 1:12:41 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[Companies/00Nation|00Nation]] announced their decision to bench Tim "⁠susp⁠" Ångström and Nikolaj "⁠niko⁠" Kristensen. The team won European Pro League Season 11 and Pinnacle Cup V this year also finished 3rd-4th place at CCT South America Series #8. The organization will go through a restructuring. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/zerozeronation/status/1729862788552810847></a></blockquote>
00NATION Signed a New Roster (edit)
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00NATION 2023-08-16 5:26:25 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike 00NATION announced their new CS: GO roster. The organization will be led by Thomas "⁠birdfromsky⁠" Due-Frederiksen, Florian "⁠syrsoN⁠" Rische and Jon "⁠JDC⁠" de Castro. 00Nation will be, Thomas "⁠birdfromsky⁠" Due-Frederiksen Florian "⁠syrsoN⁠" Rische Jon "⁠JDC⁠" de Castro Nikolaj "⁠niko⁠" Kristensen Tim "⁠susp⁠" Ångström
100 Thieves Sold Juvee! (edit)
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100 Thieves 2024-01-19 3:40:52 PM Andura Mergers and Acquisitions [[Companies/100 Thieves|100 Thieves]] announced the sale of Juvee beverage brand to Sprecher Brewing. Juvee will be relocated to Greater Milwaukee. The financial details of the deal were not revealed. Co-founder Sam Keene stated '''"We’ve experienced incredible growth since Juvee’s launch and this acquisition will help the brand reach more of our passionate consumers, while also introducing them to the full family of Sprecher beverages. I’m thrilled for Juvee to find a new home at Sprecher and ready to bring the same energy to the company’s marketing team.”'''
100 Thieves to Refocus (edit)
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100 Thieves 2023-11-03 4:42:10 PM Andura Business According to recent reports, [[Companies/100 Thieves|100 Thieves]] will go through a restructuring within the company. The company said it will spin off the energy drink brand Juvee and downsize the game development team. The organization aims to shift the business to its core. John Robinson stated '''"Today we announced that we’re spinning off Juvee and our 100 Thieves Game Development studio, and reducing the size of the 100 Thieves team. We’re making these changes because we believe it’s time for 100 Thieves to refocus on our core business and do less, better.During the esports franchising era, we saw tremendous growth in our esports business & our brand and were fortunate to be able to make investments beyond that core. As the economic landscape has changed over the last two years, the growth of our business did not keep pace with the growth of our organization."''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/RohnJobinson/status/1720166204441264296></a></blockquote>
100 Thieves Unveils New Jersey (edit)
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100 Thieves Adidas 2024-01-12 5:09:38 PM Andura Business [[Companies/100 Thieves|100 Thieves]] announced their new jersey in partnership with Adidas Originals. The new jerseys will be used by the VALORANT and LoL rosters. COO John Robinson stated '''“100 Thieves is happy to join the Adidas family. We’re excited to share more of what’s to come later in the year.”''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/100Thieves/status/1745838061819433295></a></blockquote>
1SP Agency to Acquire Renaissance PR (edit)
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1SP Agency 2024-02-14 12:22:56 PM Andura Mergers and Acquisitions 1SP has acquired Renaissance PR, a UK-based PR firm, as part of its strategy to establish a comprehensive agency covering the technology and gaming industries. The financial details of the deal were not revealed by parties. Renaissance PR, led by former [[Companies/Ubisoft|Ubisoft]] PR veteran Stefano Petrullo, has represented numerous notable clients including Curve Games, Futurlab, and Tencent, among others. Petrullo stated '''"The industry will survive and continue to grow, despite all that has happened recently. It is clear there is money in the industry and capital is getting invested, but in a more curated way. And gamers want new great titles all the time."'''
1win Series Dota 2 Spring Announced (edit)
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1win 2024-03-13 6:07:16 AM Andura More Dota 2 1win is set to launch a new Dota 2 tournament, called1win Series Dota 2 Spring featuring a prize pool of $100k. The inaugural 1win Series Dota 2 Spring tournament will unfold from March 16th to March 19th, the event will have teams such as Team Spirit, Team Liquid, and Virtus.pro. The event's structure will split these teams into two groups, employing a GSL format for the matches. This means a double-elimination bracket will be in place, allowing teams up to three chances to advance to the subsequent phase. A team will be ousted from the competition after two losses.
2023 IMSA Esports Global Championship Announced (edit)
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IMSA 2023-10-13 11:50:13 AM Andura More The International Motor Sports Association announced the 2023 IMSA Esports Global Championship in partnership with iRacing. The event will be a multi-driver, multi-class racing and will feature iRacing’s models of the new GTP hybrids including the Acura ARX-06, BMW M Hybrid V8, Cadillac V-Series.R, and Porsche 963. The event will include Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche brands. Tony Gardner, president of iRacing.com stated '''“Our partnership with IMSA enables more than 230,000 iRacers around the world to race virtual versions of the world’s fastest sports cars on the great North American road courses featured in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. The IMSA Esports Global Championship continues our great partnership with IMSA as well as with many of the world’s leading makers of high performance sports cars.”'''
2024 Roland-Garros eSeries Announced (edit)
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Roland-Garros 2024-03-08 11:07:32 AM Andura More The French Tennis Federation has announced the launch of the 2024 Roland-Garros eSeries presented by Renault, the event will feature Tennis Clash. Scheduled for May 25th, the seventh installment of the tournament will feature open qualifiers. Renault, is named as the presenting partner of the Roland-Garros Tennis eSeries, while Mastercard, is named an official partner. Both companies' logos will be displayed during matches. Stéphane Barbat, Renault Global Marketing Partnership Director, spoke on partnering with the event: '''“We are very proud to become the title partner of Roland-Garros eSeries and to support the development of this esport competition. Video gaming has become an inevitable intergenerational activity and a popular brand like Renault naturally finds its place in it. For this occasion, we will provide Tennis Cash players with exclusive racket strings branded with Renault 5 colours, allowing them to boost their stamina and strength attributes.”'''
2XKO Announced by Riot Games (edit)
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Riot Games 2024-02-26 9:44:42 AM Andura [[Companies/Riot Games|Riot Games]] has revealed the title of its upcoming fighting game set in the League of Legends universe: 2XKO. Formerly known as Project L, 2XKO marks Riot's inaugural venture into the fighting game genre. Riot described it as a 2v2 tag-fighter, 2XKO has been showcased within the fighting game community since its initial announcement in 2021, with a playable demo presented at EVO last year. Today's announcement includes some updates, such as team expansion, a detailed roadmap, and a projected launch window for 2XKO. Additionally, Riot Games plans to take the game on a global tour throughout 2024, making appearances at various events worldwide to garner feedback from the. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/Play2XKO/status/1760703498465726729></a></blockquote>
500 Reveals New Roster (edit)
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500 Esports 2023-11-07 4:33:34 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike The Bulgarian organization [[Companies/500|500]] has confirmed the departure of Nikolay "niki1" Panteleev and Kalin "KalubeR" Erenditsov, while Ivan "Patrick" Ivanov is set to rejoin the lineup from the bench. Additionally, the former coach, Grashog, is stepping in to assume the role of in-game leader (IGL) to finalize the roster. The team was able to qualify for BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Europe RMR B. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/500esports/status/1721623857348411639></a></blockquote>
505 Games Shuts Down Studios Across Europe (edit)
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505 Games Embracer Group 2024-03-01 8:57:59 AM Andura [[Companies/505 Games|505 Games]], as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts, has revealed intentions to close down its offices located in France, Germany, and Spain. This strategic move comes following Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, announcing in November its decision to reduce its workforce by 30%, which encompassed staff members at 505 Games as well. The shutting down of offices in various European countries will affect 10 employees according to reports. [[News/Remedy to Acquire Control Rights|505 Games recently sold the rights of Control to Remedy for $17m.]]
7SEA to Join Skyesports Masters CS:GO (edit)
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Source: 7Sea Esports 7Sea Skyesports India 2023-06-12 12:56:01 PM Andura More Counter Strike Indian organization 7Sea, will make its debut in the CS: GO scene by participating in the Skyesports Masters, a franchised league in India. The tournament will feature eight franchised teams, is scheduled to run from July to August 2023. This marks 7Sea's inaugural CS: GO roster and the organization's first venture into PC.
8SEC Secures €1.5m (edit)
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8SEC 2024-01-30 5:02:31 PM Andura Investments Kwalee has invested €1.5m in the French mobile studio 8SEC, acquiring a stake in the company. As part of the investment, Kwalee's CFO Matthew Farrow and VP of mobile publishing John Wright will join 8SEC's board. 8SEC will retain its independence and continue its operations from its two studios in Paris and Lyon. Kwalee’s CEO David Darling stated '''"We're delighted to invest in talented game studios like 8SEC, expand our reach in the market and collaborate to help them reach even greater success."'''
9-year-old Arrested for Imitating WARZONE (edit)
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Call of Duty 2024-03-19 7:26:45 AM Andura Business Call of Duty A child has been arrested in Utah USA for mudering his own father. According to police discovered documents suggest that the boy may have been influenced by playing Call of Duty: Warzone, as the weapons used in the alleged murder—a handgun and a tomahawk-style hatchet—resemble those in the game. The incident occurred after the victim and his son went to bed early in a shared room. The boy later emerged from the room and alerted other residents that his father was bleeding. The victim was found with gunshot wounds to the back of his head and lacerations on his head, face, hands, and arms, described as defensive wounds. Law enforcement found a discharged handgun and a blood-covered hatchet at the scene. The arrest warrant suggests that the boy had behavioral issues.
Abios Obtains Swedish License (edit)
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Source: Abios Abios 2023-06-07 3:45:22 PM Andura Business Abios, has obtained a B2B permit to offer its products and services to licensed operators in Sweden. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kambi Group plc, Abios secured a five-year permit from Spelinspektionen, enabling it to deliver esports solutions until June 30, 2028. Oskar Fröberg, CEO and Founder of Abios, stated “Being a company born and bred in Stockholm, we’re happy to acquire a B2B permit in Sweden and continue servicing our clients." “One of our core missions is to enable the sustainable growth of the regulated esports market. Unlicensed operators often lack the robust safeguards against money laundering, problem gambling and payment solutions that governments require of regulated sportsbooks."
Abios Partners with Betinvest (edit)
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Abios 2024-02-23 9:46:26 AM Andura Business FIFA [[Companies/Abios|Abios]], a leading provider of esports odds, has forged a partnership with Betinvest, a renowned sportsbook solutions provider. Through this collaboration, Abios will leverage data from matches featured in Betinvest's CyberLive! Arena and Esport Pro Club circuits on EA Sports FC. This strategic move grants Abios access to 11,100 monthly EA Sports FC matches, enabling the company to use the data. Oskar Bonnevier Fröberg, Founder and Managing Director of Abios, stated '''“Abios has recently taken significant strides to facilitate our esoccer product reaching new heights."'''
Abios Partners with Buffed.bet (edit)
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Source: Abios Abios Bet 2023-06-22 1:39:39 PM Andura Companies Abios announced a new partnership with Buffed.bet. Abios will power Buffed.bet’s new platform with esports data. Tom Wade, CEO and Founder of Buffed.bet stated “We are extremely excited about our partnership with Abios. With the sheer volume of quality, accurate data, we can superpower our match pages to show bettors some really useful insights without them being required to leave the platform. As a small team, the ability for us to incorporate these statistics via widgets without extensive development and tricky integrations was vital.”
Abios Partners with Oyawin (edit)
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Abios Oyawin 2023-09-26 2:46:23 PM Andura Business Abios announced a new partnership with Nigerian Oyawin. The betting deal will encompass CS:GO, League of Legends and VALORANT. Oskar Bonnevier Fröberg, CEO and Founder of Abios stated “To support the growth of esports in Nigeria, we’re delighted to supply Oyawin with our esports odds, statistics and data visualizations. It allows Nigerian bettors to discover and get access to engaging content for the largest tournaments in esports.”
Abios Reveals Esoccer Odds (edit)
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Abios 2023-08-29 10:18:13 AM Andura Business Abios announced its esoccer offs offering in partnership with BETER. Oskar Fröberg, CEO and Founder of Abios stated “With long experience creating highly technical data-driven products and data visualisations, we wanted to combine our different product arms to create something unique. As such, we are very happy to announce our new all-in-one product for esoccer, developed in collaboration with BETER." Evgeniy Bekker, General Manager at BETER Esports, stated “Esports contests can help operators fill gaps in the sports calendars, creating new opportunities for acquisition and retention. That said, having access to quality data is essential for creating an immersive esports betting experience. Therefore, it’s vital for providers to utilize official data and collaborate with trustworthy partners."
Acend Partners with Yaasa (edit)
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Acend Yaasa 2023-10-03 4:21:28 PM Andura Business Acend announced a new partnership with Yaasa. Yaasa Play gaming furniture will outfit the Acend headquarters. Benjamin Rolle stated “I am thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between Acend and Yaasa, the trailblazers in gaming desk production. The Yaasa Play desks provide optimal comfort and focus during intense gaming or working sessions, impeccable cable management systems and boast a sleek design that amplifies any gaming setup. Our players have tested them throughout intense bootcamp sessions and the gaming desks from Yaasa helped them perform under heavy workload. We are extremely grateful to have such great products in our facility.”
Achieveminds Partners with Dropi (edit)
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Achieveminds Dropi 2023-11-01 2:12:22 PM Andura Business Performance agency [[Companies/Achieveminds|Achieveminds]] announced a new partnership with supplement brand Dropi. Achieveminds was founded by Fabian Broich former EXCEL ESPORTS’ Head of Performance. Through this partnership, Achieveminds aims to bring supplements to players and coaches. Achieveminds stated '''"We firmly believe that success in esports is not just about skill, but also about maintaining an optimal health and mental state. That's why we chose to partner with Dropi, a company renowned for its premium Icelandic fish oil. Fish oil is recognized for its wide-ranging benefits, from boosting cognitive function and reducing stress to improving stamina and energy levels - all crucial elements for peak performance in high-stakes esports competitions. Dropi's fish oil is not only beneficial for health and performance; it integrates seamlessly into daily routines. This partnership perfectly aligns with Achieveminds’ mission to provide comprehensive, streamlined solutions for enhancing esports performance."'''
Acid Wizard Studio Reveals Hiatus (edit)
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Acid Wizard 2023-08-09 6:22:07 PM Andura Drama Companies Polish Acid Wizard Studio revealed their decision to go on hiatus indefinitely. The company stated that following the Darkwood uptate "we're going on hiatus for the foreseeable future. We haven't been able to create a work environment that would not be destructive to our personal lives. Our families are our top priority and they should not be affected negatively by our work." The company hinted at a comeback and stated "So ultimately we decided that it would be best if we part ways, with a possibility of returning in 5-10 years when we get our shit together. This doesn't have to be bad news! We aren't disappearing into thin air and would like our games to live on."
Activision Blizzard Ready to Add Games to Game Pass (edit)
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Activision Blizzard 2023-10-10 4:45:32 PM Andura Business [[Companies/Microsoft|Microsoft]] is getting ready to finalize the acquisition of [[Companies/Activision-Blizzard|Activision-Blizzard]]. However, many are wondering when will we see Activision Blizzard titles on the Game Pass. Activision Blizzard officials made some announcements on X and stated '''"It’s awesome to see anticipation building for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III. As we continue to work toward regulatory approval of the Microsoft deal, we’ve been getting some questions whether our upcoming and recently launched games will be available via Game Pass. While we do not have plans to put Modern Warfare® III or Diablo IV into Game Pass this year, once the deal closes, we expect to start working with Xbox to bring our titles to more players around the world. And we anticipate that we would begin adding games into Game Pass sometime in the course of next year."''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/ATVI_AB/status/1711464921077006751></a></blockquote> According to the post, the company is getting ready to launch the games on Game Pass in 2024. Currently, it is unknown whether this will encompass all the titles.
Activision Blizzard to Join Microsoft (edit)
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Microsoft Activision Blizzard 2023-10-13 3:22:19 PM Andura Business [[Companies/Activision Blizzard|Activision Blizzard]] acquired by [[Companies/Microsoft|Microsoft]]. Following a year-old journey, the company will finally join Microsoft. The reports state that CEO Bobby Kotick will stay at Activision Blizzard until the new year. Phil Spencer stated '''"As one team, we’ll learn, innovate, and continue to deliver on our promise to bring the joy and community of gaming to more people. We’ll do this in a culture that strives to empower everyone to do their best work, where all people are welcome, and is centered on our ongoing commitment of Gaming for Everyone. We are intentional about inclusion in everything we do at Xbox – from our team to the products we make and the stories we tell, to the way our players interact and engage as a wider gaming community. Together, we’ll create new worlds and stories, bring your favorite games to more places so more players can join in, and we’ll engage with and delight players in new, innovative ways in the places they love to play including mobile, cloud streaming and more."''' Bobby Kotick stated '''"Your dedication is what makes it possible for us to continually push envelopes, break records, and delight players. Amid the uncertainty of the last 21 months, you’ve remained focused, as always, on serving our players and supporting each other. I have long said that I am fully committed to helping with the transition. Phil has asked me to stay on as CEO of ABK, reporting to him, and we have agreed that I will do that through the end of 2023. We both look forward to working together on a smooth integration for our teams and players."'''
Activision Blizzard to pay $54.9m Settlement (edit)
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Activision Blizzard 2023-12-18 6:46:39 PM Andura Drama [[Companies/Activision Blizzard|Activision Blizzard]] has reached a settlement of $54.9m for a lawsuit filed by California’s Civil Rights Department, which accused the company of engaging in discriminatory pay and promotion practices against women. This resolution,follows [[News/Activision Blizzard to Join Microsoft|Microsoft's completion of its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard]] in October, a deal that received regulatory approval after Microsoft addressed concerns raised in the U.K.. As part of the settlement terms, Activision Blizzard will pay workers and the court charges. Specifically, about $45.75 million will be directed to a settlement fund designed to compensate workers affected by the alleged discriminatory practices.
Activision is After Content Creators (edit)
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Activision Fortnite 2023-08-08 2:03:48 PM Andura Drama According to recent posts, Activision is once again hunting content creators for posting videos of CoD maps created on Fortnite Creative. Previously Activision was issuing copyright strikes on the maps however they did not go after the content creators until now. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/JakeSucky/status/1688575687769341952></a></blockquote>
Activision Nearly Removed CoD from XBOX (edit)
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Source: Activision Blizzard Activision Microsoft 2023-06-23 2:01:52 PM Andura Drama Call of Duty According to recent news, Activision Blizzard threatened to remove Call of Duty from Xbox Series consoles if Microsoft didn't offer it a special revenue share. Reports state that Bobby Kotick asked Microsoft to increase the revenue share to the same level as Sony and refused to prepare Xbox dev kits. Xbox vice president Sarah Bond stated "Time was limited. We had players whose expectations we wanted to meet, so we ultimately made a decision that it was the best thing for the business.”
Activision Removes TimTheTatman’s Skin (edit)
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Source: Activision Blizzard MW2 COD Streamer 2023-06-12 12:56:04 PM Andura Drama Call of Duty Activision has removed TimTheTatman's skin from the game. He asked to have his operator bundle removed from Call of Duty in support of his friend Nickmercs. He stated "NICKMERCS has been my friend for years- we went in getting our CoD operators together. It feels wrong for me to have mine and him no longer have his. In support of my friend, please remove the timthetatman bundle"
Activision to Lay off More People (edit)
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Activision 2024-02-20 8:05:41 AM Andura Hires According to recent reports, Activision Blizzard is said to be considering layoffs at its Irish office situated in Blackpool, Cork. According to the [https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41318275.html Irish Examiner], Irish deputy prime minister Michéal Martin stated that approximately 136 individuals would be impacted by the potential cuts. The Cork studio, established in 2007, currently employs around 200 people. Irish MP Barry stated '''"Companies should not be allowed to waltz into this country, announce life-changing cutbacks to people's jobs and simply refuse to talk to the representatives chosen by people who have given long years of service to their employer."'''
AD Gaming Partners with Razer (edit)
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Source: Razer Razer AD Gaming 2023-08-08 1:41:52 PM Andura Sponsorships Razer announced a new partnership with UAE-based AD Gaming. Razer will create a gaming venue called the Gaming Zone on the AD Gaming facilities. The Gaming Zone will be fully equipped with Razer hardware and peripherals. Razer will also offer special discounts for game development businesses within the AD Gaming community.
Adam "Adam" Maanane Benched by Team BDS (edit)
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Team BDS 2024-02-19 8:24:37 AM Andura Transfer Market Drama League of Legends According to recent reports [[Companies/Team BDS|Team BDS]] becnhed Adam "Adam" Maanane. Reporter Sander "LCS Eevee" Hove stated that the decision was taken because of his toxicity towards both teammates and staff at BDS. "Adam" rejected the accusations and stated '''" In his latest article, I don't agree with the accusations that in my career I've shown signs of mockery, insults and that I was mostly disrespectful with my teammates. What prompted BDS to bench me at the end of the split was indeed a discussion that took on certain extremes with Striker, my Head Coach. These extremes prompted BDS to bench me temporarily to make me realize that my actions have consequences, and I accepted them."''' <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/Ricadam_lol/status/1758993786888126833></a></blockquote>
Adam "⁠NEOFRAG⁠" Zouhar to Leave ECLOT (edit)
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ECLOT 2023-11-30 1:11:47 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Adam "⁠NEOFRAG⁠" Zouhar announced his departure from ECLOT. He stated that he is open to new offers. "⁠NEOFRAG⁠" previously played for teams such as OG and Into The Breach. 22 22-year-old joined the Czech side 3 months ago. He also stated that he is looking for a new agency to represent him. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/neofragcs/status/1730174572383604765></a></blockquote>
Adaptive Gaming Cup Announced (edit)
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Ghost Gaming 2023-09-08 12:54:38 PM Andura More Rocket League Ghost Gaming is organizing a Rocket League tournament with the goal of promoting awareness and raising funds for adaptive gaming programs. The Adaptive Gaming Cup will be open to all Rocket League players, whether they have a disability or not, to participate in 1v1 matches. Competitors will vie for a portion of the $5k prize pool.
Adil ‘ScreaM’ Benrlitom Leaves Karmine Corp (edit)
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Karmine Corp 2023-08-30 8:55:45 AM Andura Transfer Market Valorant Adil ‘ScreaM’ Benrlitom announced that he will be leaving Karmine Corp following a roster overhaul. Adil ‘ScreaM’ Benrlitom joined the organization in the 2022-2023 season. He stated "I've been distancing myself from social media for a few weeks, but KC has informed me that the roster is shut down, and that I need to explore my options. I understand and respect the decision, and wish the club the best. I was not perfect and I have my responsibilities. It was a very difficult season, but I thank the fans for their support" <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/ScreaM_/status/1696589066710683847></a></blockquote>
AESF X ABU Partnership Extended (edit)
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AESF 2024-02-29 9:26:34 AM Andura Business The Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) has extended its partnership with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). According to release ABU will join the AESF Partnership Commission as a member and continue broadcasting esports initiatives of the federation. Sebastian Lau, AESF Director General, said, '''“The renewal of this Memorandum of Understanding between AESF and ABU marks another significant milestone in further elevating our partnership, especially as AESF has recently introduced our Partnership Commission as part of our initiatives to strengthen relations with important stakeholders for the benefit of the Esports community.”'''
Afro-Arab Esports League Announced (edit)
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Gamers8 Afro-Arab Esports League 2023-08-21 5:55:04 PM Andura More Afro-Arab esports league is announced at Gamers8 event. The league will feature 25 member nations across the African and Arab world. Tournaments in eFootball and Valorant will start with the Gamers8 event at Riyadh. Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation and chairman of the Arab Esports Federation, stated “The Afro-Arab Esports League is a testament to the growing importance of esports in both the African and Arab worlds and a key way to create space for cultural exchange and cooperation among the 25 participating countries. Together, we herald a future where unity knows no bounds, where the thrill of competition unites us, and where the passion for gaming brings nations together.”
AGO Revealed New Roster (edit)
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AGO 2023-09-22 2:27:11 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Polish team AGO announced their new roster. Surprisingly the Polish side announced an international roster this time. AGO will be, Arbnor "⁠Dementor⁠" Pacolli Filip "⁠DEPRESHN⁠" Jarkić Leo "⁠Svedjehed⁠" Svedjehed Jonathan "⁠delle⁠" Ahlstedt Vilius "⁠tAk⁠" Keserauskas
Aleks "⁠Rainwaker⁠" Petrov to Return (edit)
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500 2023-12-21 3:23:49 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Bulgarian organization [[Companies/500|500]] announced the return of Aleks "⁠Rainwaker⁠" Petrov to its roster. Also Denis "⁠Grashog⁠" Hristov will be the head coach on again. Aleks "⁠Rainwaker⁠" Petrov was unable to shine at Team Liquid and was benched after 3 months. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/500esports/status/1737502501400723565></a></blockquote>
Aleksei "⁠El1an⁠" Gusev to Leave FORZE (edit)
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FORZE 2023-11-22 1:36:49 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Aleksei "⁠El1an⁠" Gusev parted ways with [[Companies/FORZE|FORZE]]. He was moved to the transfer list on October 31. Russian player played for Entropiq and K23 previously. He will be replace by Erkhan "gokushima" Bagynanov. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/forzegg/status/1727250662348456150></a></blockquote>
Alexander "⁠tOPZ⁠" Miklagard Joins Astralis Talent (edit)
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Astralis 2023-11-30 1:12:22 PM Andura Transfer Market Alexander "⁠tOPZ⁠" Miklagard joined [[Companies/Astralis|Astralis]] Talent. Alexander "⁠tOPZ⁠" Miklagard was benched by Preasy recently. He is expected to replace [[News/Espinonage Signs Mikkel "⁠MistR⁠" Thomsen|Mikkel "⁠MistR⁠" Thomsen who joined Espionage.]] "We want to play with a squad of young players that we can develop and help make interesting, while also include players with a bit more experience to secure a balance in the team," stated Astralis Talent's performance manager, Jan Ø. Jørgensen. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/AstralisCS/status/1729863308734554418></a></blockquote>
Alexandre “xand” Zizi's Career in Trouble (edit)
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Drama 2023-10-19 5:10:13 PM Andura Drama Brazilian pro-player Alexandre “xand” Zizi is under fire for a resurfaced racist video. The video in question shows that he was saying “preto fudido”—which means “fucking n-word”. The video surfaced during the Multiplatform Esports Game, following the release of the video he was banned from the tournament. He claimed that the video surfaced was a clip from 7 years ago and he apologized for the incident. 28-year-old recently was in trial for LOUD Esports. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/xandfps/status/1714693703212622087></a></blockquote>
Alexey "⁠Qikert⁠" Golubev Joins Into the Breach (edit)
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Into the Breach 2023-09-06 4:05:47 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Alexey "⁠Qikert⁠" Golubev joined Into the Breach. "Qikert" will join on a three-month loan and Into The Breach will have the option to transfer him. Alexey "⁠Qikert⁠" Golubev recently stepped down from Virtus.pro. ITB will be, Karol "⁠rallen⁠" Rodowicz Joey "⁠CRUC1AL⁠" Steusel Aurimas "⁠Bymas⁠" Pipiras Kévin "⁠misutaaa⁠" Rabier Alexey "⁠Qikert⁠" Golubev
Alexey "⁠Qikert⁠" Golubev to Leave Virtus.pro (edit)
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Virtus.pro 2023-08-21 5:55:20 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Alexey "⁠Qikert⁠" Golubev announced his decision to leave Virtus.pro. 24 year old will continue his career at a different team. He stated "Being standin and helping the boys was fun but now it’s time move forward and try different way,thx for supporting me and vp on this tournament". "Qikert" joined the team in March 2023.
Alfred "⁠RuStY⁠" Karlsson Returns (edit)
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GODSENT 2024-02-08 2:09:33 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike [[People/Alfred "RuStY" Karlsson|Alfred "RuStY" Karlsson]], who previously played for [[Companies/GODSENT|GODSENT]] from January to June 2023, has rejoined the organization for a second tenure. The former Into the Breach and GamerLegion player is returning to his former team after a brief stint with Metizport. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/GODSENT/status/1755547426700587190></a></blockquote>
ALGS North American Regional Finals Played Secretly (edit)
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ALGS 2024-03-26 6:27:14 AM Andura More Apex Legends [[News/ALGS Regional Finals Postponed|The postponed ALGS North American Regional Final]] has been officially announced, though it was initially kept under wraps to avoid disrupting players. In a surprise twist, TSM emerged victorious in a five-game final, securing 80 points and dominating the leaderboard. However, both StarGamers and OpTic fell short of the Split One Playoff qualification threshold. Following the event, a report was released detailing the March 18 Regional Final, which abruptly ended with the actions of hackers Some fans anticipated a public replay in the near future. However, on March 25th, it was noticed that none of the NAs Apex Legends players were streaming. Instead, everyone was listed on the Apex Legends website as participating in a custom lobby. The finals were disrupted by remote hackers. Players noticed that they were having cheats turned off and on constantly, which was reported immediately. Respawn Entertainment released a statement and revealed that there was an investigation going on regarding cheat injections.
ALGS Regional Finals Postponed (edit)
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Apex Legends 2024-03-19 6:40:20 AM Andura Drama Apex Legends The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) regional finals for North America have been postponed following incidents where two players were hacked during gameplay over the weekend. Interestingly, it appears that the game's own anti-cheat software might be responsible for the issue. GenBurten from [[Companies/DarkZero|DarkZero]] was the first to be affected, experiencing an unexpected ability to see enemy players through walls amid a match. Subsequently, ImperialHal from [[Companies/TSM|TSM]] encountered unintentional aimbotting. Anti Cheat Police Department stated Apex's Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) could be the source of the issue, with hackers using remote code execution (RCE) to inject cheats into streamers' PCs. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/PlayApexEsports/status/1769527345176621110></a></blockquote>
Alienware Donates $1.2m to University of Colorado Boulder (edit)
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Alienware 2024-01-11 3:54:20 PM Andura Business CU Boulder has partnered with Alienware, to establish the university's esports and gaming lounge. Alienware contributed a $1.2m donation to fund the lounge, which will showcase the brand's laptops, PCs, peripherals, a broadcast studio, and a designated lounge area. Additionally, Alienware is launching an undergraduate scholarship program for CU Boulder students. Matt McGowan, General Manager at Alienware, stated '''“CU Boulder’s national prominence and thriving gaming community attracted Alienware to the university. The growing popularity of esports on campuses offers students the opportunity to participate in organised play, build an on-campus network, and prepare for associated career paths offered throughout the gaming and esports industry.”'''
Alienware Longhorn Arena Unveiled (edit)
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Alienware 2023-10-12 5:04:13 PM Andura Business [[Locations/Alienware Longhorn Arena|Alienware Longhorn Arena]] is revealed by University of Texas. The new arena is designed by [[Companies/Alienware|Alienware]], it aims to provide a top-level gaming experience to students. 3,400 square feet of space will have 43 gaming stations. University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell stated '''“This state-of-the-art Arena, added to the Alienware lounge that opened last year, further establishes UT as a leader in esports and will help position current and future Longhorns as competitors and innovators in an industry that is forecast to quadruple in market size by the end of this decade."''''
Allan "⁠Rejin⁠" Petersen to Leave Endpoint (edit)
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Endpoint CS:GO 2023-06-21 1:57:41 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Endpoint parted ways with the Danish coach Allan "⁠Rejin⁠" Petersen. The organization stated ""We would like to place on record our thanks to Allan for all his hard work with the team in circumstances that have not always been ideal. His tactical knowledge of the game is unparalleled and we wish him every success going forward." Current Endpoint roster is, Max "⁠MiGHTYMAX⁠" Heath Kia "⁠Surreal⁠" Man Nikita "⁠HeavyGod⁠" Martynenko <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/TeamEndpoint/status/1671503234572115969></a></blockquote>
Allan “Rejin” Petersen's Ban Reduced (edit)
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ESIC 2023-09-22 2:25:28 PM Andura Drama ESIC announced Allan “Rejin” Petersen's ban reduced. ESIC stated "The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has accepted and reviewed an out-of-time appeal submitted by Allan “Rejin” Petersen in May 2023, concerning a sanction originally imposed in 2020. The substance of the appeal was related to the post-facto Valve RMR sanction imposed by Valve independently and in response to ESIC’s original sanction. Importantly, the result of ESIC’s review does not modify the ESIC-imposed sanction but significantly affects the post-facto Valve RMR sanction. Valve has accepted ESIC's findings. "
Alliance Reveals Counter Strike Roster (edit)
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Alliance 2023-09-29 3:49:50 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Alliance signed a new Counter-Strike roster. The organization signed 416Olsk's roster. Jonathan "Loda" Berg, CEO and founder of Alliance stated "It has been important for us to do this in the right way and in line with our values and the values of our fans. Our dedication to fostering talent and creating a supportive and winning culture has allowed us to become one of the most respected organizations in the industry, and that legacy is something we want to bring with us. As we step into the realm of CS2, we are poised to bring the same level of dedication, strategy, and passion to this new chapter."
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Invests in China (edit)
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Allied Gaming 2023-08-18 4:12:46 PM Andura Business Investments Drama Allied Gaming & Entertainment made an investment to Beijing Lianzhong Zhihe Technology company. The company acquired 40% of the company for $7m. The majority of shares of Zhihe were owned by Ourgame International Holdings Limited, the company is the major shareholder of Allied Gaming and Entertainment as well. Yinghua Chen, AGAE’s Chief Executive Officer stated “In just over a year, Zhihe has made remarkable strides in the expansive mobile games market, which will harmonize seamlessly with our strategic goals and the establishment of our subsidiary, Allied Mobile Entertainment (‘AME’). Zhihe brings a compelling library of popular mobile games that will bring significant traction to AME, while also providing distribution channels for our current portfolio of casual mobile games that are in the process of testing and pre-public launching. We look forward to working with their leadership team to drive future value and realize the synergies of our businesses.”
Allstar Secures $12m (edit)
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Allstar 2023-12-12 4:18:32 PM Andura Investments Allstar secured $12m in its Series A funding round. The capital will be allocated towards advancing product development and broadening the application of its technology through upcoming collaborations. Allstar provides support for four games and their respective communities, namely Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Fortnite. Drive Capital led the funding round, the investors include names such as Mark Cuban, New York Angels members, Studio VC, J-Ventures, and Alumni Ventures.
Alpine Partners with Gentle Mates (edit)
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Gentle Mates Alpine 2024-01-05 8:29:07 PM Andura Business Gentle Mates, has revealed its venture into Rocket League in collaboration Alpine. Per agreement Alpine is named as a major partner of the organization. Alpine has a history in esports, having organized the Alpine Esports Series in Sim Racing for some time. Additionally, Alpine participates in F1 Sim Racing. Lucas ‘Squeezie’ Hauchard, Corentin ‘Gotaga’ Houssein, and Kevin ‘Brawks’ Georges stated '''“We look forward to embarking on this new adventure with Alpine and writing a new chapter in the history of Gentle Mates."'''
Amazon Lays off Staff (edit)
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Amazon 2023-11-14 1:09:29 PM Andura Business [[Companies/Amazon|Amazon]] laid off 180 members of its staff. The affected departments are Crown Channel and Game Growth employees. The companies stated that they will refocus around Prime Gaming, specifically the company's Amazon Prime subscription that offers free games and in-game content. Amazon Games VP Christoph Hartmann stated '''"We've listened to our customers, and we know delivering free games every month is what they want most, so we are refining our Prime benefit to increase our focus there. With these changes in our business approach come changes to our resourcing, resulting in the elimination of just over 180 roles."'''
Amazon Web Services Partners with WAX (edit)
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Amazon Web Services 2024-03-27 6:00:29 AM Andura Business Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the WAX blockchain have partnered for integration of Web3 functionalities for developers. In this collaboration, the Amazon Managed Blockchain service will incorporate support for WAX's range of Web3 tools. WAX, previously known as the Worldwide Asset Exchange, operates as a blockchain ecosystem primarily focused on gaming and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Lukas Sliwka, CTO at WAX stated '''“Apart from offering a frictionless new way to set up their Web3 infrastructure, WAX will also provide developers with a full suite of additional tools and documentation to make the onboarding process as seamless as possible.”''
Americas Kickoff Winners Crowned (edit)
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Valorant Sentinels 2024-03-05 8:42:01 AM Andura More Valorant [[Companies/Sentinels|Sentinels]] is crowned as winners of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: Americas Kickoff, securing the title after a five-map showdown against [[Companies/LOUD|LOUD]]. Their triumph means Sentinels will represent the Americas region as the 1st seed at VCT 2024: Masters Madrid. LOUD, the Brazilian side of the Kickoff, will take the 2nd seed position for the upcoming tournament. Tyson "[[People/TenZ|TenZ]]" Ngo was named Finals MVP for his performance, with 245 ACS. Last event won by Sentinels was VCT: Stage 2 Masters - Reykjavík on May 30, 2021. More: [[News/Sentinels in Trouble|Sentinels in Trouble]]
AMKAL to Enter Counter Strike (edit)
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AMKAL 2023-12-29 7:44:59 PM Andura Transfer Market Counter Strike Russian organization [[Companies/AMKAL|AMKAL]] announced its entry into Counter Strike. The organization signed Aleksei "⁠NickelBack⁠" Trofimov, Igor "⁠Forester⁠" Bezotecheskiy, and Aleksandr "⁠TRAVIS⁠" Timkiv from 1WIN. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/amkalesports/status/1740442057313780199></a></blockquote>
Ampverse X DMI Finance Partnership Announced (edit)
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India Partnership Asia 2023-05-25 5:25:51 PM Andura Business Ampverse, has joined forces with DMI Finance, a financial company, to foster the growth of esports in India. Parties will collaboratively create IPs and data-driven products and services tailored for gamers. Their inaugural project, the College Rivals - Esports Series, will be a nationwide esports platform held on 25 college campuses across India.
AndaSeat Partners with Weibo Gaming (edit)
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AndaSeat Weibo Gaming 2023-10-30 5:17:11 PM Andura Business [[Companies/AndaSeat|AndaSeat]], has unveiled a new collaboration with the Chinese esports organization [[Companies/Weibo Gaming|Weibo Gaming]] to create a new gaming chair. Scheduled for release later this year, the partnership will kick off with a pre-launch campaign that includes a variety of activities and giveaways. This chair will be accessible globally later this year, and the company has disclosed a set of giveaways coinciding with Worlds. These giveaways will grant lucky recipients the opportunity to acquire the new chairs before the official launch. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/andaseatchair/status/1714627912312164854></a></blockquote>
AndaSeat to Sponsor PUBG Global Championship 2023 (edit)
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AndaSeat 2023-11-24 2:35:26 PM Andura Business Valorant [[Companies/AndaSeat|AndaSeat]] announced their decision to sponsor the PUBG Global Championship 2023. The company is named as the official chair provider of the event. Recently MSI also sponsored the event. The event is currently taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="px"><a href=https://twitter.com/andaseatchair/status/1726516430672445715></a></blockquote>

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