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VERSION1 ANNOUNCES MINNESOTA RØKKR HOME SERIES FOR 2022-2023 CALL OF DUTY LEAGUE™ SEASON

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Version1, a gaming and esports entertainment organization, announced the Minnesota Røkkr Home Series, a first-of-its-kind regional esports event concept, taking place during the Call of Duty League (CDL) season, which begins in December.   

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  • The venues Version1 is eyeing for the Rkkr Home Series will accommodate about 1,000 fans.
  • For context, the Call of Duty League Major hosted by Minnesota Rkkr in March-April 2022 sold out at about 2,000 attendees daily for the four-day event.
  • Fans and supporters interested in learning more about the Minnesota Rkkr Home Series can visit rokkrtickets.gg and follow Rkkr on social media for up-to-the-minute information.
  • Our professional teams include Minnesota Rkkr in the Call of Duty League, Version1 in Rocket League, and Version1 and VersionX in VALORANT.

Meet Juvee – The Rejuvenating Energy Drink from Gaming Superstar & 100 Thieves Founder Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Matthew Nadeshot Haag, superstar gaming content creator and founder and CEO of the global gaming lifestyle brand 100 Thieves , today introduced Juvee, a new rejuvenating energy drink formulated to boost your energy, increase your focus and improve your overall well-being so youre inspired to add more play to your every day.

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  • Matthew Nadeshot Haag, superstar gaming content creator and founder and CEO of the global gaming lifestyle brand 100 Thieves , today introduced Juvee, a new rejuvenating energy drink formulated to boost your energy, increase your focus and improve your overall well-being so youre inspired to add more play to your every day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221004005425/en/
    Juvee, short for rejuvenation, is a new energy drink formulated to improve your energy, focus and well-being.
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    Weve created a new energy drink that was built completely on our terms and catered to our communitys lifestyle and interests, which are all centered around the joy of play, said Matthew Nadeshot Haag, founder of Juvee and founder & CEO of 100 Thieves.
  • Juvee is the rejuvenating energy drink from Matthew Nadeshot Haag, superstar creator and founder of the global gaming lifestyle brand, 100 Thieves.

Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing Goes "Full Throttle" into Rocket League Esports with Launch of Two Professional Teams

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Global esports organization Gen.G and the worlds leading synthetic motor oil Mobil 1 today announced a joint, first-of-its-kind Rocket League program: Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing.

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  • Global esports organization Gen.G and the worlds leading synthetic motor oil Mobil 1 today announced a joint, first-of-its-kind Rocket League program: Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing.
  • Elevating its existing relationship with Rocket League, Mobil 1 is expanding its partnership with Gen.G to create two Rocket League teams - one mens and one womens.
  • Weve been looking to get into Rocket League since the very start of Gen.Gs entry into North America.
  • The two will also attend live racing and esports events to meet the Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing community and fans.

THORNE AND TEAM LIQUID ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP BRINGING INNOVATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SOLUTIONS TO THE ESPORTS COMMUNITY

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorne HealthTech ("Thorne") (NASDAQ: THRN), the leader in developing innovative solutions for a personalized approach to health and wellness and Team Liquid, a leading worldwide professional esports organization, today announced that Thorne is now the official Health and Wellness Partner of Team Liquid.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorne HealthTech ("Thorne") (NASDAQ: THRN), the leader in developing innovative solutions for a personalized approach to health and wellness and Team Liquid, a leading worldwide professional esports organization,today announced that Thorne isnow the official Health and Wellness Partner of Team Liquid.
  • "Knowing how passionate and connected the Team Liquid community is, we want to ensure they feel empowered and educated about their individual and overall community health and wellness journeys," said Paul Jacobson, CEO of Thorne HealthTech.
  • We look forward to Team Liquid and the incredible community behind it experiencing first-hand what our high-quality, science-backed products can do."
  • The partnership with Thorne empowers Team Liquid to continue addressing their macro goal of transforming the professional training experience and establishing new industry-wide health and wellness practices and standards.

Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing Goes "Full Throttle" into Rocket League Esports with Launch of Two Professional Teams

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G and the world's leading synthetic motor oil Mobil 1 today announced a joint, first-of-its-kind Rocket League program: Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing. Elevating its existing relationship with Rocket League, Mobil 1 is expanding its partnership with Gen.G to create two Rocket League teams - one men's and one women's. In addition to the competitive teams, two Rocket League content creators will join the program to elevate the experience for fans on and off the field.

Key Points: 
  • Elevating its existing relationship with Rocket League, Mobil 1 is expanding its partnership with Gen.G to create two Rocket League teams - one men's and one women's.
  • The men's competitive team will compete under "Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing" in the 2022-2023 North American Rocket League Championship Series (NA RLCS), where Mobil 1 has been a sponsor since 2018.
  • "We've been looking to get into Rocket League since the very start of Gen.G's entry into North America.
  • The two will also attend live racing and esports events to meet the Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing community and fans.

Youth Esports Franchise XP League Adds Industry Leader to Team

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America has added a respected industry veteran in professional esports to its leadership team. The brand has recently named Justin "Jay" Hairston as Director of Special Programs, bringing his years of experience with the biggest teams and brands in esports, gaming and entertainment to the growing national franchise brand.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League , the first and largest esports franchise in North America has added a respected industry veteran in professional esports to its leadership team.
  • In his new role with XP League, Hairston will also take the lead in the development, implementation and performance of the XP League virtual esports program.
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.

Theorycraft Games Raises $50 Million to Maintain Long-Term Focus on Talent and Game

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Theorycraft Games today announced an additional $50 million raised in Series B funding, led by Makers Fund with participation from NEA and a16z.

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  • Theorycraft Games today announced an additional $50 million raised in Series B funding, led by Makers Fund with participation from NEA and a16z.
  • Featuring an expansive cast of unique heroes, Loki, is a competitive, team-based game of adventure, creativity, and high-stakes combat.
  • In May, they were joined by Legends of Runeterra game director Andrew Yip, and, most recently, League of Legends game director Jon Belliss.
  • Theorycraft Games is an independent game studio on a mission to make deep, 10,000-hour games that are just better when played with friends.

Gen.G Announces Bose as Its Audio Lifestyle Partner

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G announced their new partnership with the premier audio company, Bose, as the "Official Audio Lifestyle Partner."  The partnership with Bose, who is fresh off the launch of the new QuietComfort Earbuds II, will feature a variety of initiatives to showcase the audio company's sound credentials to the gaming industry and create iconic moments for fans.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G announced their new partnership with the premier audio company, Bose, as the "Official Audio Lifestyle Partner."
  • Additionally, Bose will be a supporting partner of Gen.G Tigers in the NBA 2K League.
  • "We're really excited to be partnering with Bose to create more memories that fans won't soon forget."
  • Bose joins the Gen.G family of brands including 1Password, Burberry, Crocs, King's Hawaiian, McDonald's, Mobil1, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, and more.

IMMORTALS TO LAUNCH FIRST-EVER U.S. ESPORTS FAN TOKEN ON THE SOCIOS.COM PLATFORM

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

DETROIT, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immortals, the gaming and esports organization that represents the Great Lakes Region, is partnering with next generation fan engagement and rewards company Socios.com to launch an Immortals Fan Token. This partnership showcases how Immortals is a first mover in the esports industry and consistently on the cutting edge of fan engagement, as the Immortals Fan Token will be the first U.S.-based esports Fan Token available via Socios.com's app.

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  • This partnership showcases how Immortals is a first mover in the esports industry and consistently on the cutting edge of fan engagement, as the Immortals Fan Token will be the first U.S.-based esports Fan Token available via Socios.com's app.
  • The Fan Token will carry ticker signal $IMT and be available for $2 through a Fan Token Offering scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19.
  • "We are proud to partner with Immortals to offer the first U.S.-based esports Fan Token on the Socios.com mobile app."
  • "In Socios, a leader in the fan engagement space, we have found the ideal partner to help us create and launch the Immortals Fan Token ($IMT)."

LALIGA AND GALAXY RACER SET TO TRANSFORM SPORTS MEDIA SCENE IN MENA REGION AND INDIAN SUBCONTINENT THROUGH HISTORIC JOINT VENTURE

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LaLiga, Spain's top-flight football competition, and Galaxy Racer (GXR), the Dubai-based transmedia multinational, have signed a Letter of Intent paving the way for the formation of a 15-year Joint Venture (JV) which will transform the sport league's brand presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Indian subcontinent.

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  • As agreed in the Letter of Intent, LaLiga and GXR will each hold a 50% stake in the new JV.
  • In addition, the Joint Venture will act as the media rights agency for the broadcast and media rights for the MENA and Indian subcontinent.
  • Paul Roy, CEO & Founder of Galaxy Racer said: "The LaLiga brand is powerful, but its potential remains untapped amongst Millennials and GenZ in the MENA region and Indian subcontinent.
  • "This historic partnership is set to boost the popularity of LaLiga and football in MENA and the Indian subcontinent.