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TGS Esports Announces Grand Re-Opening Alongside Packed September Schedule of Richmond, BC Facility

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -TGS Esports Inc. ("TGS" or the "Company") (TSXV:TGS) (OTCQB: TGSEF)(FRA: 5RH) is pleased to announce the grand re-opening of their Richmond, BC facility taking place Saturday September 11, 2021.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -TGS Esports Inc. ("TGS" or the "Company") (TSXV:TGS) (OTCQB: TGSEF)(FRA: 5RH) is pleased to announce the grand re-opening of their Richmond, BC facility taking place Saturday September 11, 2021.
  • Working with amazing brands like MyBookie, HyperX, Clearly, and more, further cements TGS as the esports leader in events."
  • TGS has commercialized an esports solution that allows brands and gamers to interact on its end to end platform.
  • The combination of TGS esports event expertise and next generation software creates an unparalleled esports experience that allows sponsors and brands to reach their desired gaming demographic.

Rix.GG announces the appointment CEO Jan Hoffmann

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

LONDON, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rix.GG, a top UK esports organisation and owned subsidiary of X1 Esports and Entertainment, announces the appointment of Jan Hoffmann as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rix.GG, a top UK esports organisation and owned subsidiary of X1 Esports and Entertainment, announces the appointment of Jan Hoffmann as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Former CEO Jamie Lewis led Rix.GG through a strong first year of growth, and Hoffmann will be setting an ambitious plan for the organisation leading the company into year two.
  • His track record and experience in the esports industry will be an invaluable asset for the company going forward," said Lewis, Founder of Rix.GG.
  • Jan Hoffmann, CEO, said: "I started my journey with Rix.GG in January this year and can for sure say that this team is special and one of the most dedicated groups of people I have ever worked with.

Rix.GG announces the appointment CEO Jan Hoffmann

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

LONDON, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rix.GG, a top UK esports organisation and owned subsidiary of X1 Esports and Entertainment, announces the appointment of Jan Hoffmann as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rix.GG, a top UK esports organisation and owned subsidiary of X1 Esports and Entertainment, announces the appointment of Jan Hoffmann as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Former CEO Jamie Lewis led Rix.GG through a strong first year of growth, and Hoffmann will be setting an ambitious plan for the organisation leading the company into year two.
  • His track record and experience in the esports industry will be an invaluable asset for the company going forward," said Lewis, Founder of Rix.GG.
  • Jan Hoffmann, CEO, said: "I started my journey with Rix.GG in January this year and can for sure say that this team is special and one of the most dedicated groups of people I have ever worked with.

XSET and Drai's Announce Groundbreaking Partnership in Las Vegas

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Monday, August 30, 2021

The partnership will see XSET integrating gaming into both Drai's Beachclub and Nightclub venues.

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  • The partnership will see XSET integrating gaming into both Drai's Beachclub and Nightclub venues.
  • ft. beach club will feature XSET-themed gaming cabanas, complete with custom XSET gaming consoles and design.
  • "It's an honor to partner with an incredible brand like Drai's," said XSET Chief Business Development Officer Clinton Sparks.
  • By combining hip-hop, gaming, and lifestyle, this pioneering partnership will cement Drai's and XSET as leaders not only in Las Vegas, but in global nightlife and gaming trends.

DarkZero Esports Hits the Jackpot with Landmark Partnership with Resorts World Las Vegas

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Friday, August 6, 2021

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkZero , the premier esports organization, joined forces with Resorts World Las Vegas , the Strip's first integrated and most tech-forward resort, in a first-of-its kind partnership announced today.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkZero , the premier esports organization, joined forces with Resorts World Las Vegas , the Strip's first integrated and most tech-forward resort, in a first-of-its kind partnership announced today.
  • "This partnership with Resorts World Las Vegas will unlock access to world class amenities for everyone under our brand, as well as current and future partners.
  • DarkZero is thrilled to partner with Resorts World Las Vegas as the first resort to foray into the esports gaming space.
  • With this strategic partnership, DarkZero and Resorts World Las Vegas will leverage the power of a shared global esports and gaming audience and further solidify Las Vegas as the "Entertainment Capital of the World."

Launch Esports Announces First Slate of Div. II and NAIA Conferences Paving the Way for Collegiate Esports Structure and Continuity

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Launch Esports provides competition infrastructure, broadcasting and management of esports rights for Division II, Division III, NAIA and community college conferences and universities, including KCAC, Mid-South Conference, Conference Carolinas, Sooner Athletic Conference, and Red River Athletic Conference.

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  • Launch Esports provides competition infrastructure, broadcasting and management of esports rights for Division II, Division III, NAIA and community college conferences and universities, including KCAC, Mid-South Conference, Conference Carolinas, Sooner Athletic Conference, and Red River Athletic Conference.
  • Launch Esports and its member conferences are focused on the massive untapped opportunity to reach a community at over 1,500 schools across the nation, said Darin David, President of Launch Esports.
  • Todays announcements are the first of many to come for Launch Esports as it rolls out its plans to bring professionalism and commercialization opportunities to collegiate esports.
  • Launch anticipates adding additional conferences to create continuity across various NAIA, Division II, Division III and Community College that want to feature traditional conference play among their member schools.

BenQ ZOWIE Announces Monitor Loan Program and XL Setting to Share™ Software

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Consumers interested in the loan program can reserve the monitor of their choice, and ZOWIE will ship it directly to them.

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  • Consumers interested in the loan program can reserve the monitor of their choice, and ZOWIE will ship it directly to them.
  • "We are excited to launch our Monitor Loan Program alongside the XL Setting to Share software to offer esports players everywhere with access to the best resources available to improve their gaming experience."
  • ZOWIE's Monitor Loan Program and XL Setting to Share software serves as the ideal complement to their new partnership with Nerd Street Gamers, the official operator of the North America VALORANT Champions Tour.
  • To learn more about the Monitor Loan Program and XL Setting to Share software, visit https://zowie.benq.com/en-us/gaming-monitors-for-valorant.html and for more information on ZOWIE's partnership with Nerd Street Gamers and to download your favorite pro player's setting, visit https://nerdstreet.com/zowie .

Immortals Enters Into Wild Rift Esports

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Monday, August 2, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Immortals, the esports brand owned and operated by Immortals Gaming Club, has announced its entrance into Riot Games' Wild Rift mobile esports.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Immortals, the esports brand owned and operated by Immortals Gaming Club, has announced its entrance into Riot Games' Wild Rift mobile esports.
  • As a diehard League of Legends player, he immediately shifted to Wild Rift once the game hit the market in North America.
  • "To have an organization like Immortals invest in my passion for Wild Rift and include me in their expansion to mobile esports is mind-blowing, said Hoon.
  • Following the entrance into Wild Rift, Immortals now participates in three Riot Games esports titles including, League of Legends (LCS) and VALORANT.

Gen.G And PUMA Expand To Global Jersey & Apparel Partnership

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Friday, July 23, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G and global sports company PUMA today announced a worldwide expansion to the brands' existing partnership in South Korea, as PUMA becomes the official jersey of Gen.G's Global pro teams and creators, including the Gen.G VALORANT players and creators in North America.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G and global sports company PUMA today announced a worldwide expansion to the brands' existing partnership in South Korea, as PUMA becomes the official jersey of Gen.G's Global pro teams and creators, including the Gen.G VALORANT players and creators in North America.
  • The expansion comes on the heels of the two companies' first collaboration in June 2020 - a jersey launched for Gen.G's winning PUBG and League of Legends teams, both based in Seoul, Korea.
  • In October 2020, PUMA & Gen.G also launched a limited-edition jersey for the 2020 League of Legends World Championship.
  • "Over the last year, Puma has been an incredible brand partner," said Gina Chung Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of Gen.G.

Sentinels World Champion Bugha Honored With Fortnite Icon Series Skin Release

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Commemorating the two-year anniversary of his monumental victory at the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Championship, Sentinels star Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf will have his custom character skins released inside the Fortnite item shop starting today at 5 p.m. Pacific.

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  • The Bugha Icon Series Set comes fully equipped with three variations of his likeness, a Fortnite World Cup trophy backpack complete with his dog Zoey, a dual blade pickaxe and the signature "Bring It Around" emote.
  • The Sentinels would like to congratulate Bugha for adding yet another crowning achievement to his legacy as an esports superstar.
  • Launched in 2018, Sentinels have produced championship esports teams competing in Fortnite, VALORANT, Apex Legends and Halo.
  • The Sentinels brand has rapidly become a globally recognized esports lifestyle and gaming organization, fielding icons such as Fortnite World Champion Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf, and Paul "SnakeBite" Duarte, captain of the reigning Halo World Championship team.